Prime Minister speaks to agriculture students at Writtle University College

Rishi Sunak joined engineering apprentices for a lesson on tractor maintenance and saw a flock of New Zealand Romneys

Alex Black
clock • 1 min read
Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street
Image:

Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to student studying land-based courses at Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex today.

He joined engineering apprentices for a lesson on tractor maintenance, before talking to university students studying agriculture and animal science degrees.

Prime Minister

Director of higher education, Caroline Flanagan, said: "We were delighted to welcome the Prime Minister to WUC.

Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

"We have been teaching land-based courses for 130 years and we are proud to introduce the next generation to a rewarding, fast-moving industry which draws upon exciting scientific advancements, and which has a huge part to play in delivering environmental sustainability."

See also: Sunak rules out meat tax as part of new green agenda

Apprentices in land-based service engineering spoke to the PM about their hands-on workshop, while demonstrating their understanding of agricultural machinery.

Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

Students also showcased a flock of New Zealand Romneys and shared their enthusiasm for WUC's work in regenerative agriculture.

TWB 3.5 Metre 5 Leg Mounted Subsoiler

TWB 3.5 Metre 5 Leg Mounted Subsoiler

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

UNUSED BEDNAR TN3000

UNUSED BEDNAR TN3000

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

Axial Flow 6150 X-Flow. x

Axial Flow 6150 X-Flow. x

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Politics

Steve Reed says IHT money will help fund farmers' mental health services

Steve Reed says IHT money will help fund farmers' mental health services

Defra Secretary refuses to be moved, telling MPs its a choice between Inheritance Tax or NHS provision

clock 20 May 2025 • 3 min read
Farming Minister admits he needs security detail when visiting farmers

Farming Minister admits he needs security detail when visiting farmers

Daniel Zeichner told delegates at Future Countryside 2025 that he needs security protection while visiting farmers and rural communities

clock 20 May 2025 • 3 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Jake Moses on the Inheritance Tax 'trap' families need to be aware of when gifting farmland

EXCLUSIVE: Jake Moses on the Inheritance Tax 'trap' families need to be aware of when gifting farmland

Jake Moses is a wills, trusts and tax solicitor at Aaron & Partners LLP. He writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax reforms and the risks farmers should be aware of when gifting farmland

Farmers Guardian
clock 20 May 2025 • 3 min read