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Visitor numbers to Open Farm Sunday see rise of over 9,000
An increased public engagement secured a greater turn out for this year's Open Farm Sunday, which saw visitor numbers increase by over 9,000. Open…
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AHDB expands school-farm visit scheme after successful pilot
The number of places available to farmers who wish to take part in a school farm visits support programme has been increased after a successful pilot…
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Virtual work experience to drive awareness of farming careers
A virtual work experience programme is being launched to provide young people with exposure to careers in agriculture and horticulture. The Virtual…
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Reading Uni buy £16m farmland as part of new investment
The University of Reading has agreed a new plan for investment in research areas for agriculture, and has completed a £16m purchase of farmland. The…
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Deadline to apply for postgraduate agri course bursary soon closes
Postgraduate agriculture students have just two weeks left to apply for bursaries which pay up to 75 percent of course fees. The Centenary Award…
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Initiative seeks pig firms to help develop the next generation
Recruitment is underway for firms in the pig sector to employ and mentor the next generation as part of the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme…
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Scholarship launched with focus on mental health of farmers
Two parents have helped launch a scholarship focused on farmer health and wellbeing in response to the death of their son, who took his own life two…
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Harper Adams' sustainability programme for young farmers opens
A programme which helps the next generation of farmers develop their skills in sustainable agriculture has opened this year for applications, with 75…
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Lancaster's student's union votes to ban meat and dairy at outlets
Rural campaigners have hit back after a small group of students at Lancaster University voted to ban meat and dairy products at its campus-wide…
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Agri students reminded of bursary paying 75% of postgraduate fees
Bursaries which pay up to 75 percent of course fees for postgraduate agriculture students will close for applications next month. Prospective…
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