Young Farmer Focus - Rui Manaia: "Being part of Young Farmers has been a fantastic experience"

Witney Young Farmer Rui Manaia writes on how his passion for the agricultural sector has grown exponentially since he started studying at the Royal Agricultural University

clock • 3 min read
Rui Manaia, from Witney in Oxfordshire, said: "If I can help farmers become more profitable, I will also be helping preserve the patchwork of hedges and fields that I grew up loving."
Image:

Rui Manaia, from Witney in Oxfordshire, said: "If I can help farmers become more profitable, I will also be helping preserve the patchwork of hedges and fields that I grew up loving."

I do not come directly from a farming family, nor did I study agriculture at undergraduate level. I originally wanted to become a doctor and pursued a degree in medical science with the aim of entering...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

fg buy and sell
VIEW ADVERT

NEW AND REFURBISHED MILK TANKS

NEW AND REFURBISHED MILK TANKS

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

DOWNGRADE MILK & CREAM

DOWNGRADE MILK & CREAM

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

New & Used Bulk Milk Tanks

New & Used Bulk Milk Tanks

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - George Mathews: "Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a watercress farm is a truly rewarding job"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - George Mathews: "Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a watercress farm is a truly rewarding job"

George Mathews writes on his life as a watercress farmer in Dorset

George Mathews
clock 05 November 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Richard West: "Short-term fixes and last-minute announcements will not give us the confidence to invest or adapt properly"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Richard West: "Short-term fixes and last-minute announcements will not give us the confidence to invest or adapt properly"

Arable farmer Richard West writes on his mixed feelings regarding Defra's extension of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, decisions made in Government which do not account for the farming calendar and why farmers are proud to support the environment

Richard West
clock 29 October 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus – Jake Leighton: "I hope my journey proves that the countryside really is open to everyone"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Jake Leighton: "I hope my journey proves that the countryside really is open to everyone"

Barnsley College student Jake Leighton writes on transitioning from the city to rural life, how he gained an appreciation for farming, and why he wants to help open doors to show that regardless of someone's background, farming is for everyone

Jake Leighton
clock 22 October 2025 • 2 min read