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Farming kids to write to Keir Starmer this Christmas

This Christmas, Save British Farming (SBF) is calling on children to write letters to both Santa and Sir Keir Starmer, expressing their hopes and concerns about the future of British…

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Alasdair Boden: Fight the good fight on social media

James Rebanks, farmer and social media “star”, was once asked by a young farmer how he should use social media to further his career. To which James replied: “I honestly…

YOUNG FARMERS

Lucy Walker: Hospital stay reminds me of need to not rush

I won myself a free, three-night, all-inclusive holiday in hospital last spring after a small mishap with a Heptevac P needle. While I’ll continue to argue it was entirely the…

YOUNG FARMERS

Fergus MacGregor: Ram slam makes me value those with stock

I don’t get a lot of time to practise my shepherding skills as this farm is mainly arable. We only have 30 sheep “to mow the meadows”, so the following…

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Rebekah Housden: Beer-related therapy (in moderation) can help

Running a local bar two nights of the week, I am lucky enough to get all the latest gossip, drama and scandal. I also get to see people going through…

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Land-based and environmental learners celebrated at awards

The second annual Land-based & Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards took place on 21 November at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, recognising the achievements of students in the agricultural and…

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Analysis: How hiring apprentices helps solve labour problem

For years, a large portion of the workforce in dairy, poultry and horticulture has come from abroad. However, since Brexit and with immigration policies tightening, this labour supply is no…

Britain's Fittest Farmer

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BFF judge attempts 8,848m Everest rope climb

Britain’s Fittest Farmer judge and Farm Fitness founder Tom Kemp is taking on a Guinness World Record challenge to raise money for the Farming Community Network (FCN), by attempting the…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Britain's Fittest Farmer: Get stuck into regional qualifiers

Three host farms for the second stage of Farmers Weekly's Britain's Fittest Farmer competition have been revealed – and you might notice some familiar faces. Wiltshire farmer and long-standing arable…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Britain's Fittest Farmer finalists to compete at YFF19

Important announcement: The Young Farmers Festival is postponed until 2020, the new date will be announced soon. The Britain's Fittest Farmer live final will go ahead on 4 May as planned…

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Analysis: How hiring apprentices helps solve labour problem

For years, a large portion of the workforce in dairy, poultry and horticulture has come from abroad. However, since Brexit and with immigration policies tightening, this labour supply is no…

JOB PROFILES

Farming careers: From dairy herd manager to joint venture

Matt Hill, 33, has progressed from working as a unit manager on a dairy farm to being part of a joint venture milking 280 cows on a 255ha estate in…

BUSINESS

A guide to qualification levels in agriculture

There are so many different levels of qualifications available that it can be very confusing – for students and employers. This is Farmers Weekly’s guide to the different levels and…

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From getting your first job in agriculture to maintaining your work skills and developing your career, we provide advice and insights.
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8 secrets to progressing up the ag careers ladder

Getting your first job in the agricultural sector is a real milestone, but what does it take to get the next one and the one after that? If you’ve got…

BUSINESS

Podcast: Fertile Minds on planning your diversification

Farmers should look beyond sources of agricultural funding when seeking finance for diversification, the fourth Fertile Minds Roadshow in York heard last week. Young farmers at the roadshow, heard from…

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Is an agricultural degree worth doing?

Over the past three years, figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency have shown a gradual climb in the number of students enrolling to study land-based and agricultural degrees. In…

CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

How to find help to fund agricultural career development

Agriculture may be the fastest growing subject at UK universities, but studying is expensive, with most universities charging tuition fees of £9,000/year – and then there are living expenses to…

Why you should consider a land-based apprenticeship

The opportunity to earn while you learn will be an appealing prospect for many young people. So what’s involved in a land-based apprenticeship and could one be right for you?…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Managing expansion and business planning as a young farmer

Preparing years in advance, constantly updating business plans and keeping a handle on gradual expansion all help dairy farmer Sam Bailey move towards his long-term goals. Sam, 24, beat about…

Top tips for young farmer business success

Who better to pick up tips about farming than other young people who have “made it” in the industry? Packed into Europe’s largest underground building last week were more than…

CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tips for agriculture students on securing financial help

So you’ve decided what you are going to study and where – next comes the question of how you are going to pay for it. While students can get loans…

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Podcast: Fertile Minds on finding and managing finance

New entrants to farming who turn to the bank of mum and dad for funding should always agree the terms in writing. This was the advice from John Hartwright of…

What's next? Options for farmers' children leaving school

A new year brings new beginnings - and for school leavers, this means considering what will happen after exams are finally over. What’s the best choice - home to the…

CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

A beginner's guide to careers in agriculture and farming

Some people find the idea of a career in agriculture hilarious. They think it is all mud, wellies and sticking your arm up the business end of a cow. But…

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Photo of the Week: Tractors shine a light for children's ward

The Llangollen Young Farmers Illuminated Tractor Run, held on 1 December, delighted local adults and many more children as 61 brightly lit festive tractors took to the roads. Sharon, who…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the week: Tipperary heifers

This week’s photo combines two of Aviril Bourke’s interests - farming and music, as she poses with her guitar and Angus heifers that are just over a year old. Aviril…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Tractor runs light up December

We’re kicking off our Christmas on the farm 2024 gallery this year with this festive photo from Eliza, who captured the magic of the Ise of Man Young Farmers’ tractor…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Eddie pedals for your farming future

Eddie’s first trip to London was for the farmers’ protest on 19 November 2024. He brought his own pedal tractor from home and wore his Farmers Weekly hat with pride. He…