Young farmer recognised as 'heart of YFC' - 'it is this sense of pride that I truly love'

At the recent National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) Achiever Awards, many were recognised for their dedication to their clubs and communities. But Tom Retallick was chosen as the ‘heart’ of YFC

clock • 5 min read
Young farmer recognised as 'heart of YFC' -  'it is this sense of pride that I truly love'

Speak to anybody who has ever been part of a Young Farmers' Club (YFC), and they will probably tell you: once a Young Farmer, always a Young Farmer. These groups, which have been going since the 1920s,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Life

Fund to help elderly farmer plagued by fly-tippers tops £50k

Fund to help elderly farmer plagued by fly-tippers tops £50k

Donations pour in after Hertfordshire farmer revealed bill to clean-up land

clock 20 February 2026 • 3 min read
Next Generation Hill Farmers: First gen farmer finds home in the Scottish hills and focuses on genetics

Next Generation Hill Farmers: First gen farmer finds home in the Scottish hills and focuses on genetics

Next Generation Hill Farmers is a series that aims to showcase the future of upland farming. Mathilda Allison is not from agriculture, but now helps to run an estate in the Scottish borders. Emily Ashworth finds out more

clock 20 February 2026 • 4 min read
2001 UK foot-and-mouth outbreak - 25 years on: "The countryside should never be shut down again"

2001 UK foot-and-mouth outbreak - 25 years on: "The countryside should never be shut down again"

British agriculture was rocked to the core 25 years ago by the foot-and-mouth crisis. Have lessons been learnt at a time when the UK food supply chain is being compromised by illegal meat and cheap food imports?

Chris Brayford
clock 19 February 2026 • 2 min read