N.Ireland
CAFRE invests £100,000 in NI’s first tractor simulators
A new piece of kit at Greenmount College could make young safer tractor drivers – before they even set foot...
Rural youth
Rural Life
NFU pack encourages 97% of teachers to link farming to science curriculum
More than nine out of 10 teachers who used new education resources prepared by the National Farmers’ Union think food...
Rural Life
Holstein UK announces first ever team to compete at MASTERs Open
Holstein UK and Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) has announced its first-ever team to compete at the MASTERs Open competition in...
Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
Agri-Business
NI’s Next Generation forum reopens for applications
Applications are now open for the latest traunch of Northern Ireland’s Next Generation Development Forum. Run by the Ulster Farmers’...
Sheep
NSA launches Next Generation Ambassador programme's return
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the return of its popular Next Generation Ambassador programme after a one-year break....
Rural Life
Finalists announced for 2019 Holstein UK President’s Medal
Three Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) have excelled during the judging for the Holstein UK President’s Medal. The three finalists are:...
Rural Life
Travel bursary launched for Hartpury agriculture students
Hartpury has launched a new bursary – the Martin Baber Award – to support its agricultural students who wish to...
Rural Life
2019 Louise Hartley Award winner named
A young Borders Holstein breeder dedicated to the breed has won a prestigious award recognising those in the society who...
Arable
Potatoes Next Generation: Applications open at BP2019
AHDB is looking for the next batch of up-and-coming potato professionals to take part in the 2020 Next Generation programme....
Rural Life
New college partnership to offer students ‘real world’ experience
A new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the James Hutton Institute will put practical skills into the hands...
Rural Life
Applications open for Next Generation trip to Westminster
Young sheep farmers could have the opportunity to peer behind the scenes at Westminster as part of the next NSA Next...
Sheep
NSA set to host 5 regional summer workshops
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced plans to host five impressive two-day workshops to include the reach of its...
Rural Life
Applications open for £5,000 Ag-science scholarship
Applications are now open for a prestigious £5,000 scholarship aimed at supporting Masters students studying Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems...
Rural Life
Inspirational farms in the running for top education awards
Nine British farms and farming organisations have been shortlisted for awards recognising their work educating young people about food and...
Rural Life
NFU transforms London school into farm
Children at an urban primary school in the centre of London got the chance to delve into life as a...
Rural Life
Holstein UK Team selected for European Young Breeders School
Seven young aspiring dairy breeders have been selected to represent the UK at the European Young Breeders School (EYBS) in...
Rural Life
National network of UK farm demonstration schools launched
LEAF Education has today (July 10) announced the launch of the very first National Network of Demonstration Schools set up...
