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Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018

Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.

British Farming Awards

21 Oct 2021

There are few occasions when farmers come together to celebrate all they have achieved but the British Farming Awards is one of those rare times.

The Mart's the Heart

21 Oct 2021

Marts the Heart Awards aim to recognise the livestock auctions driving the industry forwards and giving the most back to the farming community.

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24 Nov 2021

The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.

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How to retain your staff Sponsored by This is Agriculture

29 Jul 202115:22

After recruiting and training your staff, you want to keep hold of them, but how? Jez Fredenburgh speaks to farm employers and employees about how to boost retention.

Stockperson focus: Nurturing young talent

16 Jul 202106:34

Young people are often regarded as the future of farming and with this in-mind many breed societies now offer a range of activities to encourage, support and cultivate young talent.

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Career-boosting training courses Sponsored by This is Agriculture

30 Jun 202115:08

A survey run by Farmers Guardian earlier this year revealed 50 per cent of farming employees said they had gained skills independently of their employer, reflecting a desire to upskill themselves. Jez Fredenburgh takes a look at the some of the key training opportunities available.

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Employees turn to self-directed learning to increase skills Sponsored by This is Agriculture

03 Jun 202116:24

Get training from outside of your employer to reach your career goals, say farmers who proactively sought to improve their skills and career development. Jez Fredenburgh reports.

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Bee disease found in Perthshire

25 May 202117:00

An outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) has been found in a single hive in an apiary in the Stanley area of Perthshire.

Environment Getting started Scotland

Simple ways to upskill staff to bolster business without endless expense Sponsored by This is Agriculture

29 Apr 202115:25

Skilled staff are vital to farm business success, but training does not have to mean endless expensive courses for employers to fund. Jez Fredenburgh speaks to a training consultancy specialist to find out what options are out there to benefit both parties.

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‘Take a gamble on people’Sponsored by This is Agriculture

09 Apr 202111:23

The Covid-19 pandemic has not only disrupted supply chains, but it has also impacted on the industry’s workforce and its training needs. Hannah Binns reports on what has changed and the positive framework it has created going forwards.

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Covid-19 sees shake-up of training needs and attitudes Sponsored by This is Agriculture

04 Mar 202110:58

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Time to bridge the training gap Sponsored by This is Agriculture

23 Feb 202116:07

With farming often viewed as a career for life, the need to upskill employees to increase motivation or improve staff retention has become a widely accepted concept. Hannah Binns reports.

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Share farming focus - opening up opportunities for all parties

05 Feb 202109:58

Share farming is increasingly popular for people wanting to get a foot on the farming ladder, as well as those struggling with succession. Ruth Wills looks at some of the options.

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Students proving their worth Sponsored by This is Agriculture

04 Jan 202113:53

Employing students is not just of benefit to the student, securing valuable experience to launch a career after graduation. Clemmie Gleeson speaks to an estate manager and farm owner who believe students bring welcome gains to their enterprises, and to the students who benefited from their commitment.

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How to build staff loyalty Sponsored by This is Agriculture

27 Nov 202013:01

Helping to motivate, inspire and guide staff to achieve their best can help a farm business thrive. In the first of a two-part feature, Clemmie Gleeson speaks to two farmers who, although from different sectors and backgrounds, let their staff know what they do matters and is appreciated.

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‘Farmers are interested in training, but have so much else to do’Sponsored by This is Agriculture

19 Nov 202015:50

Staff are the key to any business, but why can farmers, who are also employers, be sometimes reluctant to secure the best team around them? And why is it so important to a business’ bottom line? Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

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Government opens £25 million grants scheme to help farmers boost productivity

07 Oct 202015:41

Farmers can apply for a share of £25 million as part of round three of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme.

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FG launches survey to identify recruitment challenges and skills gap to support industry Sponsored by This is Agriculture

28 Aug 202007:08

FARMERS Guardian has launched an industry-wide survey to understand more about the skills gap in agriculture, what training opportunities are available and recruitment challenges within the sector.

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#ThisIsAgriculture & Covid-19: Luchia Garcia-Perez Sponsored by This is Agriculture

09 Jul 202014:29

"When lockdown began, I found myself working in my living room and relying on virtual meetings to communicate with colleagues and farmers."

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#ThisIsAgriculture & Covid-19: Rory Galloway Sponsored by This is Agriculture

09 Jul 202014:26

Virtual home-working has been a learning curve for many agricultural employees, so what lessons can be learned from the journey so far? Danusia Osiowy speaks to three young professionals who have adapted to new working days.

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#ThisIsAgriculture & Covid-19: A learning curve for young professionals Sponsored by This is Agriculture

02 Jul 202011:02

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#ThisIsAgriculture: Adapting careers in reaction to coronavirus Sponsored by This is Agriculture

14 May 202014:06

Agriculture is a highly versatile industry and the adaptations and innovations taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic only reinforces its ability to change at short notice. We catch up with two young professionals whose roles have changed as their sectors face the reality of Covid-19.

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Young farmer applauds YFC for ‘amazing’ community support amid pandemic

09 Apr 202006:00

A young farmer has praised her Young Farmers Club (YFC) for providing support to her family and members of the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

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2 Sisters warns of worst food shortages in 75 years

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New English tree planting grant scheme ‘deeply unattractive’ to farmers

28 Jul 2021Abi Kay

New English tree planting grant scheme ‘deeply unattractive’ to farmers

584 Views

Almost 60 per cent of small abattoirs set for closure in next five years

29 Jul 2021Abi Kay

Almost 60 per cent of small abattoirs set for closure in next five years

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Family fights to save farm from landlord's development plans

30 Jul 2021Olivia Midgley

Family fights to save farm from landlord's development plans

418 Views

Salopian Solid Gold smashes Suffolk sheep record at 200,000gns

26 Jul 2021Angela Calvert

Salopian Solid Gold smashes Suffolk sheep record at 200,000gns

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View from the Top: Auctioneers adapt through decades of change

25 Jul 2021Jez Fredenburgh

View from the Top: Auctioneers adapt through decades of change

266 Views

African swine fever poses looming threat to UK pork producers

24 Jul 2021Hannah Binns

African swine fever poses looming threat to UK pork producers

258 Views

Scottish dairy farm numbers continue to fall

25 Jul 2021Alex Black

Scottish dairy farm numbers continue to fall

231 Views

28 Jul 2021Marianne Curtis

Localised storms flatten crops

181 Views

29 Jul 2021Cedric Porter

Solid support for higher barley prices

158 Views

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Change in domestic demand as restrictions ease

Change in domestic demand as restrictions ease

30 Jul 2021

How to get early-sown OSR off to a good start

How to get early-sown OSR off to a good start

30 Jul 2021

Top tips for responsible use of metaldehyde

Top tips for responsible use of metaldehyde

30 Jul 2021

Get ahead this autumn with OSR Clearfield varieties

Get ahead this autumn with OSR Clearfield varieties Sponsored by BASF

30 Jul 2021

Worldwide collaboration at online BVD conference

Worldwide collaboration at online BVD conference

30 Jul 2021

New Holland updates T7 HD tractors with new cab offering more space, refinement and technology

New Holland updates T7 HD tractors with new cab offering more space, refinement and technology

30 Jul 2021

Family fights to save farm from landlord's development plans

30 Jul 2021

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'People are more relaxed, they sleep better' - farm offers respite to mental health sufferers

'People are more relaxed, they sleep better' - farm offers respite to mental health sufferers

30 Jul 2021

How cultivations can help control grass-weeds Sponsored by Great Cultivation Debate

29 Jul 2021

Choosing the right feeds to match this year’s silage

Choosing the right feeds to match this year’s silage Sponsored by Duynie

29 Jul 2021

How to retain your staff Sponsored by This is Agriculture

29 Jul 2021

Solid support for higher barley prices

29 Jul 2021

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Almost 60 per cent of small abattoirs set for closure in next five years

29 Jul 2021

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‘We have some beautiful natural resources here which make it a peaceful place for people to come’ - farm offers outdoor activity packages to guests

‘We have some beautiful natural resources here which make it a peaceful place for people to come’ - farm offers outdoor activity packages to guests

29 Jul 2021

View from the rostrum: Live auction marts are thriving

View from the rostrum: Live auction marts are thriving

28 Jul 2021

Medina Freshways will not change milk market dynamics

Medina Freshways will not change milk market dynamics

28 Jul 2021

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Growers group call for research group after AHDB ballot

Growers group call for research group after AHDB ballot

28 Jul 2021

137

New English tree planting grant scheme ‘deeply unattractive’ to farmers

28 Jul 2021

584

Localised storms flatten crops

28 Jul 2021

181

Great Glen Challenge goes virtual

27 Jul 2021

Berryholme herd celebrates in style

27 Jul 2021

105

Salopian Solid Gold smashes Suffolk sheep record at 200,000gns

26 Jul 2021

278

The term ‘gene editing’ is confusing consumers

The term ‘gene editing’ is confusing consumers

26 Jul 2021

128

Ag students offered £5,000 bursary through Jordans and PCF

Ag students offered £5,000 bursary through Jordans and PCF

26 Jul 2021

Pottinger launches forage wagons capable of handling tractors of up to 500hp

Pottinger launches forage wagons capable of handling tractors of up to 500hp

26 Jul 2021

2 Sisters warns of worst food shortages in 75 years

2 Sisters warns of worst food shortages in 75 years

26 Jul 2021

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Scottish dairy farm numbers continue to fall

25 Jul 2021

231

View from the Top: Auctioneers adapt through decades of change

25 Jul 2021

266

1.2 billion tonnes of food wasted on farms globally

1.2 billion tonnes of food wasted on farms globally

25 Jul 2021

152

New project to explore precision fungicide application

New project to explore precision fungicide application

24 Jul 2021

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