24 January 2025
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7 min read
BACKGROUND I previously worked in children's social care until 2017 and after I had my fourth child, I found a local farmer who agreed to train me up in tractor driving and milking cows in exchange...
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From working with animals and tech to genetics and PR, these roles show how varied a career in agriculture can be - explained simply enough to show your kids some different options out there
02 February 2026
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4 min read
In the first 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. First up is Emma Cooney, a young dairy farmer from Ireland
05 January 2026
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4 min read
Olivia Shave, founder of Eco Ewe and campaigner for food and farming education in schools, explains why embedding these topics onto the national curriculum is essential for public health, the environment and future generations
26 November 2025
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4 min read
