Young Farmer Focus: Olivia Richardson - "As far back as I can remember, my family has farmed for generations."

New team at the top for NFYFC

Jessica Rose from Nottinghamshire has been elected as the new Chair of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) and will help to deliver a new five-year plan for the organisation in the build up to its centenary.

Ellie Layton

27 February 2026 • 5 min read

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Hamish Landale - "You don't need generations of farming behind you to find your place in the industry"

As part of an exclusive 12-month blog for Farmers Guardian, the new cohort of youngsters on the McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer programme talk about their hopes for the future and the impact they can make. Here we hear from Hamish Landale, from Crieff, Scotland

Hamish Landale

10 February 2026 • 3 min read

COMMUNITY: Stockjudging skills developed over the years

Ellie Layton

06 February 2026 • 3 min read