Careers

17 February 2022

Kerri joins AHDB as part of her Pig Industry Scholarship following six months at Bedfordia Farms

2 January 2025

Read our information and resources on skills, training and more

8 April 2021

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

3 February 2025

Two brand new apprenticeships will be launched this year to equip a whole new generation of farmers with a more extensive and up-to-date skillset.

7 March 2025

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) funded education schemes reached more students than ever in 2020, as the nation took to home learning in response to the pandemic

22 December 2021

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.

5 March 2021

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 March 2021

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.

21 August 2024

Simon Watchorn, former AHDB Pork Board member shows admiration for Lean practices and shares his own experience of Lean, encouraging pig producers the importance of using a smarter approach in pig production, to remain competitive in the pork industry, nationally and globally.

9 November 2020

It is important to make sure that you have the right people in your business to help you build resilience and ultimately reach your farm business goals.

18 January 2021

In the agriculture sector, poor mental health is one of the biggest threats to the industry and the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly tested and provided more challenges than ever before.

27 March 2025

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

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