#ThisIsAgriculture is a campaign to raise awareness of the diverse and exciting career opportunities available in one of the most important sectors in the UK and beyond.
From scientific breakthroughs to the use of agricultural engineering and state-of-the-art technology, nurturing the environment to developing pioneering genetics, agriculture is quite literally changing, and feeding, the world.
On this hub you will find a huge range of resources and information whether you are new to agriculture, looking to further your existing career or searching for farming jobs.
Watch our videos, share in people's career journeys, discover how to get involved, and keep up to date with the latest careers.
Take a look for yourself below and keep up to date with the campaign by following @FarmingCAN and @thisisagriculture_ on Instagram.
Young people working in Scotland’s food and drink industry are being encouraged to enter this year’s ‘Inspirational Young Person Award’, which has been launched by NFU Mutual.
31 March 2023
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2 min read
Check out our free advice guides packed full of information about ways to engage children and the wider public and tips to retain and recruit the best staff.
Danusia Osiowy,
Senior Projects Manager, Agriconnect
Telephone: 01772 799413
Email: [email protected]
Farming Minister Mark Spencer outlines Government response to the Rock Review
26 May 2023
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3 min read
Only 15 per cent of agricultural workers felt their employer has taken social distancing rules seriously as the industry kept on working throughout the pandemic.
29 March 2021
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1 min read
Arla has urged the public to look at the full life cycle of food and farming before making drastic decisions on consuming dairy
20 April 2022
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4 min read
Defra has come under fire from eagle-eyed farmers who spotted what appears to be a Merino lamb in its video announcing the export of British lamb to the USA.
14 October 2022
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1 min read
Growers are urged to consider a split dose post-emergence herbicide approach in maize crops this year to ensure early germinating weeds do not impact final yields
28 May 2023
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2 min read
With the late sowing of most spring bean crops, ensuring plants remain clean and healthy for as long as possible will be crucial to fully benefit from the good establishment this season
27 May 2023
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2 min read
Establishing a series of on-farm trials has helped one Yorkshire farmer better understand the behaviour of slugs in a bid to tackle burdens in a post-metaldehyde era. Charlotte Cunningham reports.
23 May 2023
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8 min read
Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. He has worked for Agrovista for 23 years.
22 May 2023
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2 min read
Farmers with tricky grass-weeds to control are invited to take part in a new farmer-led project as part of the second year of trials on harvest weed seed control (HWSC).
16 May 2023
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3 min read
As the catchy weather continues, T2 fungicide choices become ever more important. Farmers Guardian gets some impartial technical advice from the Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members around Great Britain.
12 May 2023
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7 min read
Growers are encouraged to provide modern barley varieties with effective green leaf area protection if the crops are to reach the yield potential.
10 May 2023
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2 min read
With the drilling window for spring barley, wheat and beans now closed, we investigate summer cover crop management for growers looking to sell, feed or provide soil benefits this summer.
09 May 2023
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3 min read
In the latest episode of Crop it Like its Hot, the Arable Farming team delves into the world of water policy, application and economics, to find out: how can we make UK agriculture more water-secure?
09 May 2023
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1 min read
