Education

“Again this year, we are asking more farmers and others in the supply chain to generously donate for the overall benefit of the sector"

Barnsley College held its Spring show to signify farming's important role in educational settings

Children were able to get hands-on with help from two passionate industry professionals

Barnsley College said it plans to involve local farmers and experts in the agricultural industry to collaborate further to enhance students learning

Martin Clunes, well-known for his role in the medical-comedy series Doc Martin, has been confirmed as a chancellor at the educational setting with an agricultural specialism

The red meat sector organisation said over 70,000 consumers had been inspired to take part in the initiative to promote the benefits of lamb worldwide

Former Defra Secretary said it was important the new T-levels provide options which are relevant to jobs and careers in different parts of the country

The chief executive of the Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, Stephen Jacob, said: "We need to influence the influences. If teachers and parents do not understand what the industry looks like and how food is produced, how are the children going to?"

Seven individuals from across the UK and from all different backgrounds have come together to become ambassadors for the #CareersInAg campaign which is lead by Jobs In Agriculture to get more people into agriculture.

An open letter has been written to the Prime Minister urging him to reconnect children with 'healthy and nutritious food' produced on farms ultra-processed foods 'robbing' children from 'enjoyment' of healthy eating