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27 January 2021

Work smart, not hard

Strategic dairy farmer Richard Tucker uses Lean Management to help tackle the time it takes to wash down the parlour

10 November 2020

Workforce planning

Explore the critical roles, skills and attributes you want to have on your farm and ensure you have the right team to achieve your goals

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.

20 June 2023

Lean management for farmers and growers

Find out how you can use Lean principles to create more value and reduce waste.

24 February 2026

Accessibility: Information and resources

Find tools and step-by-step guides to help you navigate online content.

28 November 2025

Looking after your needs when faced with challenges on farm

Your current focus may be on keeping your business on track and dealing with the issues it faces, but you shouldn’t lose sight of your personal needs or those of your family

7 March 2025

Team communication for farm businesses

Good communication is one of the most important skills to have in business and can have a big impact on productivity

5 November 2026

AgriLeader

Find out how to drive your business forward by getting involved with our AgriLeader programme.

11 October 2024

Leading motivated teams

Find out about our autumn workshop series which will help you develop your skills as a leader and enhance your ability to develop a stronger, motivated team within your business.

31 October 2022

AgriLeader Forum 2022: Shaping the balance

The AgriLeader Forum 2022 provided delegates with the opportunity to meet likeminded farmers and international experts, to help them develop and grow their businesses.