Farming Careers

Jessica Madge, 24, from South Somerset, works at the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers hoping to contribute positively to the future of British dairying and agriculture

Olivia Shave is the founder of farming education campaign Soil Ed, which aims to get sustainability, farming and food onto the national curriculum. Over the last two years, the campaign has gained cross-party support and multiple high-profile ambassadors

A keen market attender, livestock reporter Ellie Layton gave auctioneering a go in a YFC competition this weekend, giving her a whole new appreciation for what it takes to be an auctioneer

As part 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. This month we hear from Ashleigh Yates, from Kent

From career progression to community spirit and real-world impact, FG’s Tom Ryder explains why there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about farming

The agricultural sector is finally gaining recognition for the wide range of career opportunities it offers, from hands-on farm roles to positions in areas like food production and supply chain management. The agri-tech sector, in particular, has seen significant growth. But what does it take to build a career in this exciting field and why should you consider it? Farmers Guardian finds out more

Getting young farmers into the agriculture industry has its barriers, but Glenarm farmer James Davison expresses his excitement for the growing sector and highlights the importance of the role it plays in food production

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