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'Opening the Gate' scheme aims to give new entrants more confidence
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has announced a new initiative – Opening the Gate – that seeks to provide young people and new farmers the confidence…
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Funding for young sheep farmers seeking advice on pedigree breeding
Funding has opened for young sheep farmers who are seeking to expand their knowledge on pedigree sheep breeding. The National Sheep Association (NSA)…
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English schools lagging behind Wales with uptake in milk schemes
Schools in England have been encouraged to restart their free and subsidised milk schemes, as new research shows it is lagging behind Wales in…
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'Unprecedented' demand for student bursaries at SRUC
More than 20 mature students have been awarded bursaries worth a total of £20,000 to study at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) this year. The 24…
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World School Milk Day: Farmers to showcase benefits of dairy
Farming groups are looking forward to highlighting the benefits of milk to children's health as the World School Milk Day initiative nears. The…
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Over 130,000 schoolchildren sign up to harvest lessons
Over 130,000 schoolchildren have signed up to the NFU’s biggest ever harvest festival, with lessons set to highlight how food is produced and the…
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Farmers sought to 'cultivate' new online skills and careers services
Farmers and growers are needed to help shape a scheme which aims to boost the farming industry's skills and careers opportunities. Farmers are wanted…
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Positive reaction to new 'Make it With Meat' education resources
Scottish schoolchildren have been issued new food and farming education resources, including an interactive 'Make it With Meat' session. The new…
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Young sheep farmers sought to explore wool processing stages
Young sheep farmers wanting to learn more about what happens to their flock’s fleeces once they leave the farm gates are being invited to join a tour…
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Free food and farming resources now available for teachers
Free food and farming education resources will be available to children as they return to school thanks to the AHDB’s education partnership programme…
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