Young Farmers and Careers

Marcus Doig, 27, graduated from Harper Adams University after spending a year in industry learning all aspects of modern dairy farming. He now manages a family owned 243-hectare dairy in Somerset, milking 300 cows. 

Nia Borsey, 26, is a planner at property consultants Fisher German and recently appointed NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador. She is based at Llysfaen, North Wales.

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted supply chains, but it has also impacted on the industry’s workforce and its training needs. Hannah Binns reports on what has changed and the positive framework it has created going forwards.

Kelly Jowett never dreamed of being a scientist but now cannot imagine her life without it. Here she talks about how she is trying to make a difference in the world through the power of research and fieldwork at the globally acclaimed Rothamsted Research.

People often ask me whether it would be difficult to do my job without a farming background – it gave me the basics, but I’ve learned heaps from other people, experiences and just by doing the job!

Jennifer Jones, 26, works as a vet in the Scottish Borders and lives in Peebles.

Three years ago, Karl Franklin began using Instagram to champion British produce and dispel myths surrounding farming. After recently establishing his own flock, he now shares his farming journey with an audience of more than

I have been able to progress though a number of roles since joining the business in 2006 and now in my roles as Farmers Guardian Head of Livestock and Editor of Dairy Farmer I have a great variety to my job.

I feel that so much pressure is put on young people not to make the wrong choice with their career, but hopefully you can see from my story that all experience counts, especially in an industry like agriculture which is continually striving to reflect, adapt, learn, and improve.

Working within the agriculture sector means you are constantly moving and have to adapt to change so quickly. It’s fun but but it’s not just about muck on wellies, there are so many areas to explore. The opportunities are endless. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.