New Bitesize guide “New entrants and young farmers – making a start in farming”

A new information-packed resource for anyone interested in getting into farming is now available to download from https://www.rase.org.uk/reports/ 

‘New entrants and young farmers – making a start in farming; A Bitesize Guide’ is a 34-page online booklet highlighting the best advice and practical case studies from Nuffield Farming scholar reports.

It contains a wealth of information from Nuffield Farming scholars, each of whom has spent at least eight weeks travelling the world researching issues surrounding making a start in farming. The booklet collates key messages and case studies from their reports, as well as action plans and a wealth of additional sources of help and information. It also contains direct links to each scholar’s report for more detail.

Nuffield scholar and RASE Technical Director Stephen Briggs said: “Getting started in farming has never been easy – and today, it can seem more challenging than ever. But, as Nuffield Farming scholars and case studies in this Bitesize Guide show, it can be done.

“This Bitesize Guide ‘New entrants and young farmers – making a start in farming’ is designed to provide a range of ideas to help anyone who wants to get going in farming, from a look at the pros and cons of different methods of land tenure, to the mindset and support required, as well as a range of inspiring case studies.”

This latest Bitesize Guide is part of an ongoing series being produced by a partnership between the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE).

Other guides include

• ‘Leadership and developing your career in agriculture; A Bitesize Guide’

• ‘Communicating with people outside of agriculture; A Bitesize Guide’

• ‘Young people and succession planning - overcoming barriers for next generation farmers; A Bitesize Guide’

• ‘Teams - Recruiting and retaining great people in farming and agribusiness; A Bitesize Guide’

• ‘Nutrients & water - Turning potential pollution into resource efficiencies; A Bitesize Guide’

All can be downloaded from https://www.rase.org.uk/reports/