McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer

Young Dog Handler Focus - Iwan Rees: "I am a member of trial associations and have found it is a great community to be part of"

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Young Dog Handler Focus - Iwan Rees: "I am a member of trial associations and have found it is a great community to be part of"

In this new series, we focus on emerging working dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 03 April 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Rachel Burke: "YFC provides an essential link between urban and rural life"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Rachel Burke: "YFC provides an essential link between urban and rural life"

Rachel Burke, 21, is a sheep farmer from Alyth in Scotland, whose family also runs Pentland Livestock in Kirriemuir. She writes about the importance of YFC, studying at Harper Adams University, and her hopes for the future

clock 05 March 2025 • 2 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmers: Laura Beaton - 'When customers buy a burger in McDonald's, the hundreds of people involved in its production are rarely considered'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmers: Laura Beaton - 'When customers buy a burger in McDonald's, the hundreds of people involved in its production are rarely considered'

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 12 July 2023 • 5 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: May Smith - 'From a young age I tried sharing the magic of farming with others'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: May Smith - 'From a young age I tried sharing the magic of farming with others'

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 07 June 2023 • 5 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Adam Cusick - 'The main purpose of the afternoon will be to bring children to the farm to showcase what agriculture has to offer'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Adam Cusick - 'The main purpose of the afternoon will be to bring children to the farm to showcase what agriculture has to offer'

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonalds Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYFs to see what they are doing.

clock 09 May 2023 • 4 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Sophie Ascroft - 'I know planting trees on agricultural ground can be controversial - how can we produce food when the ground is covered in trees?'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Sophie Ascroft - 'I know planting trees on agricultural ground can be controversial - how can we produce food when the ground is covered in trees?'

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 05 February 2023 • 6 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Christopher Hinch - 'Young blood must be encouraged into the agriculture sector'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Christopher Hinch - 'Young blood must be encouraged into the agriculture sector'

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 13 December 2022 • 3 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Alison Forsythe - 'You do not have to come from agriculture to appreciate the importance of the environment and the provision of affordable, safe food'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Alison Forsythe - 'You do not have to come from agriculture to appreciate the importance of the environment and the provision of affordable, safe food'

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 31 October 2022 • 4 min read