Education

Perception and a lack of knowledge of farming careers are some of the biggest barriers to getting more young people into the workforce, according to a new report

Farming and food education in schools is not an option but a necessity, says FG's digital editor Emily Ashworth. Here, she reflects on the education panel discussion at this year's LAMMA show

Eco Ewe founder Olivia Shave on taking food and farming education from LAMMA to Westminster – and turning conversation into consequence

A new networking and education event, Women in Farming: Cultivating Your Future, has been launched by the King's Foundation

The first generation beef and sheep farmer from Sussex writes about mental health in agriculture, educating the public about the importance of farming, and meeting King Charles at Clarence House last year

In this Christmas in the Countryside special, Emily Ashworth visits new Clarkson’s Farm star Harriet Cowan to talk about her farming life, and, of course, Christmas in the Cowan household

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

Livestock farmer and NFU Education ambassador, Polly Dumbreck, visited the Rosewood School to highlight the sector and inspire children to become future farmers

Farmers are helping schoolchildren to experience the joy of farming

Seeking to reverse the decline in young farmers, the Liberal Democrats have proposed a scheme providing placements for new entrants within a broader £1bn plan to improve food security