Video: A taste of Stem careers in agriculture
Farmers Weekly showcased agricultural careers to some 26,000 people from non-farming backgrounds at New Scientist Live last week, with the help of its partners.
Among the visitors to the event were technology, engineering and maths (Stem) students from cities across the country, many of whom were getting their first taste of the breadth of opportunities that agriculture can offer them.
See also: Watch and share our videos promoting Stem careers in agriculture to help inspire fresh talent into the industry
On the Future of Food and Agriculture stand, the range of big farm kit on show was a hit attraction.
The John Deere S7 combine saw scores of people queuing for a chance to sit in the driving seat, while the Garford Robocrop weeder demonstrated how technology is transforming farm practices.
Interactive exhibits got the conversation started on key agricultural topics including food chains and climate change, with plenty of show-goers seeing farming in a different light after getting hands-on.
And finally, any visitors interested in further education had plenty of insights from teams at Newcastle University, Harper Adams and RAU, who were ready to inspire the next generation.
What is New Scientist Live?
The world’s biggest festival of science and technology runs every autumn at ExCeL London.
Across the show floor there are more than 80 exhibits showcasing the latest breakthroughs, innovations and discoveries, and visitors can also hear thought-provoking talks from over 70 speakers across five stages. Find out more at live.newscientist.com.
The Future of Food and Agriculture: Feeding the world sustainably
Farmers Weekly worked with the following partners to showcase the career opportunities in our dynamic, cutting-edge industry to more than 25,000 non-farming event visitors interested in science and technology.
Partners
Harper Adams University is our lead education partner
