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AI job fears push young people towards hands-on careers, survey finds
Fears over artificial intelligence are driving interest in hands-on careers, with 77% of parents worried AI could affect their children's future job…
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£1.2bn farming research review reveals push for greater focus on profit
Farmers want agricultural research to focus on improving profitability and tackling practical challenges, a major new review of £1.2 billion in UK…
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Extra hands wanted as sheep sector launches 2027 Lambing List
Sheep farmers looking for extra hands during the 2027 lambing season can now advertise placements, giving agricultural and veterinary students the…
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90 farm emergencies a year spark life-saving training drive in Wales
Emergency medical teams attend around 90 farming-related incidents every year in Wales, prompting a new drive to equip farmers with life-saving…
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Five young people offered funded route into agri-drone careers
Five Young Farmers’ Club members are being offered fully funded training to enter Britain’s agricultural drone sector through a new scholarship worth…
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McDonald's opens paid 2027/28 placement for aspiring young farmers
McDonald’s is offering aspiring young farmers a paid 12-month route into the food and farming industry through its 2027/28 Progressive Young Farmers…
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Only 5% of England's farmers are under 35, report warns
Only 5% of farmers in England are under 35, prompting fresh calls for urgent action to bring more young people into agriculture. The National…
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Welsh food strategy group sets sights on farms, schools and supply chains
School food, Welsh horticulture and the security of the meat supply chain will be among the first priorities for a new expert group helping to shape…
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Study to explore hidden neurodivergent talent in farming
A new Harper Adams study will explore whether farming is doing enough to recognise and support the strengths of neurodivergent people working across…
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Young people explore farming in five-day AgriFuture trip
Forty-three school pupils have been given a first-hand look at careers in farming and food production as part of a programme aimed at improving…
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OFC Inspire Programme opens doors for farming's future leaders
Food and farming professionals are being offered the chance to attend the Oxford Farming Conference for the first time through its Inspire Programme…
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