Young Farmers and Careers

Reform UK Deputy Leader of Staffordshire County Council Martin Murray said there was now a ‘total ban’ on the sale of county farms

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

Another cohort of youngsters have joined the McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer programme, and for this careers special, three of them tell Farmers Guardian about their hopes for the future of the industry

In a bid to help foster better culture within the industry whilst also encouraging fresh talent from all walks of life into the sector, NFU Education has recently launched the AgriFuture Scholarship Programme in partnership with the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), focusing on diversity and inclusion

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

For IVC Evidensia, the UK’s largest employer of veterinary profesionals, retaining and attracting talent is a challenge. But AgDiversity, an online training course, has provided accessible, relevant training that challenges perceptions

The Future Farmer Programme, run by Tesco and Harper Adams, helps British farmers under the age of 40 develop their skills in sustainable agriculture

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

Pembrokeshire Young Farmers' Club member Hannah Rees writes on neurodiversity in agriculture and why showing compassion could make a difference to someone's life

Lincolnshire farmer Rosie Finney writes on mental health in agriculture, commemorating her friend Alec Newlove who died last year, and why talking can be one of the most effective tools to support well-being