Young Farmers

Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s Home Farm has installed a state-of-the-art robotic milking system that allows a cow to be milked when it wants, which can be up to three times a day on average.

An agricultural student who has a fascination for plant science has been awarded the John Innes Foundation Bursary that encourages young people from a non-farming background into the industry. 

In light of the recent farmers’ rally that took place in London on 19th November, Farmers Guide has approached colleges and universities that offer courses in agriculture to ask whether students are allowed to take part in farming demonstrations. 

Time and place for the independent farmers’ rally that is going to take place in London on 19th November have been confirmed. 

Jeremy Clarkson has shared his dissatisfaction with NFU’s plea for farmers not to go to London on 19th November, as he was planning to attend the farmers’ demonstration. 

TV presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson has issued an encouraging message for British farmers following yesterday’s Autumn Budget announcement. 

Farming organisations have responded to the Autumn Budget 2024 that was announced earlier today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, explaining how it will influence farmers and their businesses.

Ahead of the publication of his new book and upcoming solo special on Prime, Kaleb Cooper spoke to Farmers Guide about the weather, SFI, the future of farming and the importance of a good chat.

An inspirational Perthshire farming family is successfully combining careers as on-call firefighters with life on a livestock farm near Killin. 

Farmers and growers are increasingly concerned by reports that the Treasury is considering major changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) as part of the forthcoming budget, something that would have a serious impact on many family farms. 

Sisters from Bates Farm have been raising money for Cancer Research this pumpkin season in memory of their dad, who passed away last October. 

Vibrant displays of bale art have been appearing in fields throughout Scotland as part of an initiative by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) that is sharing a vital rural mental health message.