Young Farmers

Big Brother contestant Cameron Kinch broke down in tears over the government’s changes to inheritance tax, as he made it to the final.

Magnus Brown, a 22-year-old dairy farmer from Staffordshire, has been named Young Farmer of the Year 2025 at the YFC Achiever Awards. 

23-year-old Jordan Duddy from Carlisle has taken on the role of contract farmer at SRUC’s Acrehead dairy farm following a competitive selection process.

Youngsters who would like to build a career in food, farming, or supply chain sectors are being encouraged to apply for the latest McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers (PYF) programme.

A charity founded by King Charles III has launched a free course for the next generation of farmers who would like to get hands-on experience of working in agriculture.

Members of the Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers took part in a competition at the annual County Rally, crocheting 36 hats that were donated to Special Baby Care Unit.

Following confirmation from NFYFC that DEFRA’s discretionary funding was set to come to an end, DEFRA has said “no decisions on funding have been made yet”.

Robbie Moore MP accused the prime minister of “going after” the next generation of farmers, as well as older farmers fearing inheritance tax.

A tractor run organised by Sam Brown, 27, who has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user, is now in its 12th year, raising vital funds for a rural support charity.

A Kent farmer, Lucie Trapp, has made the tough decision to sell her flock of sheep and leave the farming industry for good due to, among other things, the recent extreme weather conditions. 

Neive Burke is defying the odds to pursue her passion for farming after surviving a life-altering stroke. 

The NFU is calling on the government to strengthen the future of the UK’s food security by improving the quality of how farming and food production-related subjects are taught in schools.