next generation

Why should people be excluded from the farming industry? This week digital editor Emily Ashworth talks about the need for constructive conversation about education and careers

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

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Liz Staley, Cumbria, calls for stronger post-Brexit food controls and greater support for farmers and small businesses to rebuild the UK economy and empower the next generation

As an ambassador for Soil Ed, an education campaign that aims to get food and farming embedded onto the national curriculum, the subject is close to Abby's heart

Next Generation Hill Farmers is a series that aims to showcase the future of upland farming. Mathilda Allison is not from agriculture, but now helps to run an estate in the Scottish borders. Emily Ashworth finds out more

The 2025 New Entrant (Against the Odds) finalists have been selected because they have successfully started their own farming enterprise within the last five years

Kaleb Cooper has always wanted to farm, and now he wants other youngsters to know that farming is an amazing industry to work in. His new children’s book is a celebration of all things agriculture

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

Winnie Bullock, 26, is chairlady at Cheshire Young Farmers' Club. She is from Congleton in Cheshire

The 2025 Agricultural Student of the Year finalists are a group of exceptional young farmers, who are successfully progressing their learning and careers inside and outside of university