Insightful

"There are so many opportunities for those with very different backgrounds to contribute to agriculture"

Pasture is an important reservoir for production-limiting parasites, which makes pasture management a crucial part of parasite control.

The opportunities to work in agriculture extend far beyond the farm gate, yet it’s rare that those who advise farmers, conduct scientific trials and manufacture the products that farmers use share the stories about their careers.

Find out how these bright young Harper Adams alumni have jump-started their careers by taking advantage of work placements and networking opportunities.

Rebecca Hadaway, 23, is a Fundraising Officer for The Prince’s Countryside Fund where she builds valuable relationships to further the charities work.

Young entrepreneurs Rebecca and Liam have created a successful business and are working hard towards making their brand even better.

Jonathan Gill is a Robotics Researcher & Drone Pilot at Harper Adams University where he is revolutionising the future of how we farm

Steven Dring and Richard Ballard are growing edible crops in London’s first underground farm

Poppy Burrough is an apprentice technician engineer for JCB and is forging a promising future for herself in agriculture

At 27 Ben Lake is one of the youngest MPs at Westminster, we catch up with him on his work as the spokesperson for rural affairs for Plaid Cymru