Careers special: Nuffield Scholars discuss the future of ag - "We all know that agriculture has challenges around recruitment, so we must widen the net"

Liz Haines, a dairy farmer based in Staffordshire, and Dan Smith, who manages Jamie's Farm, are both Nuffield Scholars for 2024. What do they hope to acheive?

clock • 4 min read
Careers special: Nuffield Scholars discuss the future of ag - "We all know that agriculture has challenges around recruitment, so we must widen the net"

Liz Haines Research title: Neurodiversity in agriculture, sponsored by McDonald's Your research is titled 'Neurodiversity in agriculture'. What do you hope to achieve? I would like to start the...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

2022, Puma 165

2022, Puma 165

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

NEW MAXXUM 125

NEW MAXXUM 125

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

2018, CASEIH QUADTRAC 580

2018, CASEIH QUADTRAC 580

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Young Farmers and Careers

Olivia Shave: "We will not stop until food, farming and sustainability are embedded at the heart of our education system"

Olivia Shave: "We will not stop until food, farming and sustainability are embedded at the heart of our education system"

An update on the petition to 'embed food, farming, and sustainability education into the national curriculum' from founder Olivia Shave

Farmers Guardian
clock 29 April 2025 • 3 min read
Calling All Young Dog Handlers: Share Your story with Us

Calling All Young Dog Handlers: Share Your story with Us

In this new section of our working dog pages, we are focusing on emerging 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 04 April 2025 • 1 min read
Little Lambers: "I asked mum and dad if I could get my own sheep for my birthday"

Little Lambers: "I asked mum and dad if I could get my own sheep for my birthday"

Isla Hare, seven, is from Tong in West Yorkshire. She writes about her love of farming and sheep, showing sheep at shows, and reading Farmers Guardian with her grandad

clock 30 March 2025 • 3 min read