Young Farmers

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. 

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has just announced that His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as its new patron. 

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper is this time flying solo, as Amazon Prime just announced a special show that will be aired in November. 

A survey carried out by RSABI among the Scottish agricultural community has revealed that while there is strong awareness of the importance of taking a break off the farm, too few farmers actually do so. 

Mike Wilkins, a fourth-generation farmer and the young farmer of the year, is a proud representative of the industry at a much-loved baking show, The Great British Bake Off.

The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) has unveiled the latest recipients of its annual awards. 

Suffolk Rural College has announced the appointment of a new farm manager, Toby Greenhalgh. 

Thousands of Australian farmers protested in front of Parliament House, showcasing their dissatisfaction with government farming policies. 

A rising star of women’s rugby and agriculture student, Emma Orr, has credited her college tutors with helping her to successfully balance her studies with a call-up to the Scotland World Cup squad. 

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new resilience checklist to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience, helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial.