https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/careersCareershttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/building-skills-for-a-resilient-pig-sectorBuilding skills for a resilient pig sectorMon, 26 Jan 2026 15:05:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/building-skills-for-a-resilient-pig-sectorhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pig-industry-scholarship-programme-cultivating-future-talentPig Industry Scholarship Programme: Cultivating future talentTue, 19 Aug 2025 13:06:53 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pig-industry-scholarship-programme-cultivating-future-talenthttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/entrepreneurs-in-dairying-applications-openEntrepreneurs in Dairying applications openThu, 07 Aug 2025 08:29:27 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/entrepreneurs-in-dairying-applications-openhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pig-industry-placements-needed-for-studentsPig industry placements needed for studentsThu, 08 May 2025 10:54:34 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pig-industry-placements-needed-for-studentshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-dry-soil-affects-sclerotinia-infection-risks-in-oilseed-rapeHow dry soil affects sclerotinia infection risks in oilseed rapeTue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-dry-soil-affects-sclerotinia-infection-risks-in-oilseed-rapehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/talking-leaders-lifting-business-to-new-heights<h6>Join this live broadcast as we&nbsp;hear from Ben Hirst on leadership, legacy and employee ownership.</h6> <p>Ben is the founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horizonplatforms.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Horizon Platforms">Horizon Platforms</a> and a leader who has built his success on lifting others up, quite literally.</p> <p>His story is full of insight for anyone thinking about succession, scale or how to keep people at the centre of a growing enterprise.</p> <p>His people-first approach has delivered record growth, created a strong culture and a long-term vision that resonates with family-run businesses.</p> <p>Now a chair and non-executive, Ben will share insights on moving from founder-led to employee-led models &ndash; covering culture, governance, succession and legacy.</p> <p>Don't miss what promises to be an uplifting conversation.</p> <h2>Ben Hirst</h2> <p>From starting a national equipment rental business in 2008, Ben scaled Horizon Platforms into a respected industry player, before pioneering an employee ownership model that puts people at the heart of performance and generates long-term value.</p> <p>Ben&rsquo;s leadership has been instrumental in achieving record revenues and operational excellence while maintaining a people-first culture.</p> <p>His ethos of building the business for his grandchildren resonates deeply with many family-owned farming businesses.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirstben/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" title="Ben Hirst">Connect with Ben on LinkedIn</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/agrileader" title="AgriLeader">Find out more about our AgriLeader activities and other Talking Leaders broadcasts</a></strong></p>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:43:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/talking-leaders-lifting-business-to-new-heightshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-leadership<h6>This&nbsp;course is designed to help those looking to develop leadership abilities and move into management roles</h6> <p>The course is an A-Level equivalent programme (Level 3), using&nbsp;<a href="https://www.i-l-m.com/" target="_blank">ILM</a> as the awarding body.</p> <p><strong>Please note that you must be able to attend both training dates: Monday 6 January 2025 and Monday 3 February 2025.</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h2>Module 2: Understanding leadership</h2> <p>This Level 3 module is for those who seeking to develop their leadership skills and abilities, or who aspire to leadership roles.</p> <ul> <li>Get a comprehensive overview of leadership and management</li> <li>Learn about different leadership styles</li> <li>Find out how to motivate and develop a team</li> <li>Develop the skills and confidence to succeed in leadership roles</li> </ul> <p><a class="cta cta-download" target="_blank" href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/AgriLeader/Leadership%20and%20management%20materials/Agri%20leader%20Understanding%20Leadership%20Workbook.docx"><i class="text-ahdb-green far fa-external-link-alt mimic-glyph" aria-hidden="true"></i>Access the 'Understanding leadership' workbook</a></p> <div class="html-element"> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU0g2FRfyEk" target="_blank">Watch the accompanying video for 'Understanding leadership'</a>&nbsp;(YouTube, 12 minutes), delivered by Chrissey Hewitt.</p> <p>The cost of this course is &pound;350+VAT, which is a subsidised rate for levy payers and covers both sessions.</p> </div>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:56:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-leadershiphttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-communication<h6>This&nbsp;course is designed to help those looking to develop leadership abilities and move into management roles</h6> <p>The course is an A-Level equivalent programme (Level 3), using&nbsp;<a href="https://www.i-l-m.com/" target="_blank">ILM</a> as the awarding body.</p> <p><strong>Please note that you must be able to attend both training dates: Monday 6 January 2025 and Monday 3 February 2025.</strong></p> <h2>Module 1: Understanding the communication process in the workplace</h2> <p>This Level 3 module is for anyone wanting to improve their communication skills on the farm, or for those wishing to upskill.</p> <ul> <li>Understand the nature and importance of the communication process in the workplace</li> <li>Discover the different methods of communication</li> <li>Learn how to assess the effectiveness of your own communication</li> </ul> <p><a class="cta cta-download" target="_blank" href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/AgriLeader/Leadership%20and%20management%20materials/Agri%20leader%20Understanding%20communication%20in%20the%20workplace%20workbook.docx">Access the workbook for 'Understanding communication in the workplace'</a></p> <p><span>You can also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jexn_1V3gmg" target="_blank">watch the accompanying presentation on 'Understanding communication in the workplace'</a>&nbsp;(YouTube, 9 minutes)&nbsp;by educator, trainer, blogger and mentor Crissey Hewitt, an international philanthropy specialist and MBA candidate at the University of Bath.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>The cost of this course is &pound;350+VAT, which is a subsidised rate for levy payers and covers both sessions.</span></p>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:56:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/agrigrow-communicationhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/your-opportunity-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-the-pig-industryYour opportunity to develop the next generation of the pig industryThu, 06 Jun 2024 10:44:43 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/your-opportunity-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-the-pig-industryhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/recruiting-the-next-generationRecruiting the next generationWed, 06 Mar 2024 10:10:24 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/recruiting-the-next-generationhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/teachers-empowered-with-hands-on-farm-experienceTeachers empowered with hands-on farm experienceFri, 16 Feb 2024 08:27:47 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/teachers-empowered-with-hands-on-farm-experiencehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/on-farm-school-conference-brings-students-closer-to-their-foodOn-farm school conference brings students closer to their foodTue, 28 Nov 2023 14:22:10 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/on-farm-school-conference-brings-students-closer-to-their-foodhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/help-train-the-next-generation-of-the-pig-industryHelp train the next generation of the pig industryTue, 23 May 2023 11:21:42 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/help-train-the-next-generation-of-the-pig-industryhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/charlotte-evans-starts-her-role-as-head-of-engagement-porkCharlotte Evans starts her role as Head of Engagement PorkMon, 12 Dec 2022 12:07:19 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/charlotte-evans-starts-her-role-as-head-of-engagement-porkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/could-the-agrileader-labour-lifecycle-help-solve-your-staffing-headachesCould the AgriLeader Labour Lifecycle help solve your staffing headaches?Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:57:59 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/could-the-agrileader-labour-lifecycle-help-solve-your-staffing-headacheshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/10-tips-for-recruiting-and-retaining-talent10 tips for recruiting and retaining talentMon, 25 Apr 2022 14:04:43 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/10-tips-for-recruiting-and-retaining-talenthttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-kerri-joins-ahdb-as-part-of-her-pig-industry-scholarshipBlog: Kerri joins AHDB as part of her Pig Industry ScholarshipTue, 15 Feb 2022 10:03:04 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-kerri-joins-ahdb-as-part-of-her-pig-industry-scholarshiphttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/farm-businessFarm businessMon, 26 Jul 2021 12:47:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/farm-businesshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/people-planning-a-strategy-for-successPeople planning: A strategy for successThu, 08 Apr 2021 10:34:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/people-planning-a-strategy-for-successhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/future-farmers-to-benefit-from-two-new-apprenticeshipsFuture farmers to benefit from two new apprenticeshipsThu, 11 Feb 2021 19:00:23 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/future-farmers-to-benefit-from-two-new-apprenticeships