careers

Another cohort of youngsters have joined the McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer programme, and for this careers special, three of them tell Farmers Guardian about their hopes for the future of the industry

In a bid to help foster better culture within the industry whilst also encouraging fresh talent from all walks of life into the sector, NFU Education has recently launched the AgriFuture Scholarship Programme in partnership with the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), focusing on diversity and inclusion

After finding a passion for the industry, young couple Holly Zeidler and Adam Broomhead have carved out their own path. Emily Ashworth finds out more

For IVC Evidensia, the UK’s largest employer of veterinary profesionals, retaining and attracting talent is a challenge. But AgDiversity, an online training course, has provided accessible, relevant training that challenges perceptions

The Future Farmer Programme, run by Tesco and Harper Adams, helps British farmers under the age of 40 develop their skills in sustainable agriculture

Barnsley College student Jake Leighton writes on transitioning from the city to rural life, how he gained an appreciation for farming, and why he wants to help open doors to show that regardless of someone's background, farming is for everyone

The Route to Rural initiative aims to shine a light on agriculture’s professional and advisory roles

Making a few changes to the farm's practices could help solve some of dairy farming's recruitment problems, said Hugh Pocock, from recruitment specialists Cultura Connect

Campaigners are taking the fight for farming education to Westminster as the first cross-sector roundtable to explore how food, farming, nature and wellbeing can be embedded into education takes place

Applications to agricultural colleges have soared with staff attributing the change to Clarkson's Farm for inspiring more students