Content related to the topic: careers

14 October 2026

Start to farm: The good, the bad and the ugly for new entrants to agriculture

Join us, alongside Farming Connect, for this on-farm event for new entrants into the agriculture industry and the dairy sector.

22 September 2026

Entrepreneurs in Dairying course

This business training programme is designed for aspiring dairy producers and organised by the RABDF in collaboration with The Andersons Centre, AHDB Dairy, and the NFU.

19 June 2026

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has announced the launch of a new entrepreneurs' club for the dairy sector.

1 June 2026

Review highlights need for more joined-up training in the pig sector

We are nearing completion of an independent, sector-wide review of training and skills in the pig industry, led by Sam Hoste of Quantech Solutions.

27 April 2026

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Ellie Dearlove explains why the best dose to counter pesticide resistance depends on whether the target is a weed, a pest or a disease.

27 January 2026

Building skills for a resilient pig sector

Read about our training review that will determine how we support the sector’s workforce.

20 August 2025

Pig Industry Scholarship Programme: Cultivating future talent

Find out how the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme has shaped Chloe Rodriguez' career path.

8 April 2021

People planning: A strategy for success

Webinar: Explore the critical roles, skills and attributes you want to have on your farm

22 December 2021

The wastes of Lean management

Waste is any step in a process that does not add value to the customer. There are three types of waste in Lean management, Muda, Mura and Muri, and we explore them below.

2 September 2025

The 5 Principles of Lean management

When the 5 Lean principles are combined into a company's processes and culture, they create Lean production, manufacturing, and operating systems. On this page, we dive into each of these in a bit more detail.

2 September 2025

The Lean management philosophy

Lean management aims to optimise resources, maximise value and minimise waste. Find out about its origins and how Lean can be applied to agriculture and horticulture.

26 May 2026

Talking Leaders

Talking Leaders features inspirational speakers sharing their life experiences and delivering impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.