Young Farmers and Careers

Countryfile presenter John Craven said attracting the next generation into agriculture would be crucial to the sector’s future during a discussion on farming’s biggest challenges

Harold Amiss, 21, lives in The Lizard, Cornwall, is currently studying agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University

In a recent visit from US students from Arkansas who study agricultural communications, getting new people into farming is also difficult in the USA

Having started Soil.Ed in April 2024, the campaign to get food and farming into schools has made waves

Changing workplace environments and a more flexible approach to work, the veterinary world is becoming a diverse place to work

Euan Hall, 22 from Selby North Yorkshire, works for Moa Technology, an agri-biotech company developing safe, effective and affordable novel modes of action herbicides to break weed resistance to conventional weed control solutions

What does a career in agriculture look like in 2026?

Jessica Madge, 24, from South Somerset, works at the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers hoping to contribute positively to the future of British dairying and agriculture

Daniel Blacker is passionate about creating extra revenue streams for farmers, having helped work on his diversified family farm which now runs holiday cottages

Robert Machin, 20, strongly encourages anyone thinking about taking a placement in the feed and nutrition sector to go for it