Young Farmers and Careers

Young Farmer Focus - Merryn Philp: "I have witnessed far too many people I know struggle with their mental health, some of which are no longer with us because of it"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Merryn Philp: "I have witnessed far too many people I know struggle with their mental health, some of which are no longer with us because of it"

Merryn Philp, 20, is an agriculture student at Harper Adams University from Launceston in Cornwall

clock 22 September 2023 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Emily Black: "There was no other option than to head out and help my brother with the day-to-day running of the farm"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Emily Black: "There was no other option than to head out and help my brother with the day-to-day running of the farm"

Emily Black, 20, is a dairy and arable farmer in Thornhill, Stirling

clock 15 September 2023 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Evie Rogers: "We have skilled individuals helping to provide food for our growing global population"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Evie Rogers: "We have skilled individuals helping to provide food for our growing global population"

Evie Rogers, 21, is a sustainability analyst from Shrewsbury, Shropshire

clock 08 September 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Murray Craig: "I have made so many friends and made unbelievable memories which will live with me for a lifetime"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Murray Craig: "I have made so many friends and made unbelievable memories which will live with me for a lifetime"

Murray Craig, 23, is a beef and sheep farmer in Penrith, Cumbria

clock 01 September 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Georgia Brown: "Working in agriculture has provided me with an opportunity to see the implications of grain prices, world events and animal disease epidemics on farmers"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Georgia Brown: "Working in agriculture has provided me with an opportunity to see the implications of grain prices, world events and animal disease epidemics on farmers"

Georgia Brown, 20, is a sheep farmer from Belper in Derbyshire

clock 25 August 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Lauren Pincombe: "We hope to stay on the farm well into our future, and one day raise a new generation to take over our life ambition"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Lauren Pincombe: "We hope to stay on the farm well into our future, and one day raise a new generation to take over our life ambition"

Lauren Pincombe, 28 is a dairy farmer from Tiverton in Devon

clock 18 August 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Ruth Clapham: "We hope our journey will inspire others"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Ruth Clapham: "We hope our journey will inspire others"

Ruth Clapham, 34, is a dairy farmer from Halifax in West Yorkshire.

clock 11 August 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Amanda Watson: "As farmers, we should be proud of the good job we do in showcasing a competitive British product which is backed by high-quality assurance"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Amanda Watson: "As farmers, we should be proud of the good job we do in showcasing a competitive British product which is backed by high-quality assurance"

Amanda Watson, 25, sheep and beef farmer from North Yorkshire

clock 04 August 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Jessica Ellwood: "I would love to play a part in encouraging more young women to think about a career in farming"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Jessica Ellwood: "I would love to play a part in encouraging more young women to think about a career in farming"

Jessica Ellwood, 18, from Church Brough in Cumbria, is a dairy farmer at Brough Castle Farm

clock 28 July 2023 • 3 min read
Sustainability advice for young farmers under Tesco and Harper Adams partnership

Young Farmers and Careers

Sustainability advice for young farmers under Tesco and Harper Adams partnership

Recent surveys suggested younger farmers have identified skills gaps in areas including sustainability and the environment

clock 26 July 2023 • 2 min read