Harrogate careers event showcases farming opportunities for young people

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive

A careers event in Harrogate brought together secondary school and college pupils to explore opportunities in agriculture.

Agritunity, held at the Pavilions of Harrogate and organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, brought together secondary school and college pupils from across Yorkshire to explore opportunities in agriculture. The event featured 25 businesses and aimed to showcase the diversity of roles available in modern farming.

Pupils from years 8 to 13 took part in four workshops and an industry insight talk, with hands-on experiences including trying out a mechanical racehorse, handling fleeces, learning about Wi-Fi-connected agricultural vehicles, and exploring wildfire management techniques.

David Tite, manager at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, said the event was designed to showcase cutting-edge opportunities in the sector. He noted that new technologies and methodologies require IT experts, accountants, solicitors, managers, feed experts, soil specialists and other skilled workers. Andrew Bell, who works with farmers on behalf of Muller, said he felt it was difficult for young people to get into the agricultural industry and welcomed the event as a positive step.

Hayley Bontoft of Land Manners School in the Peak District said there was no agricultural education in her area, making the event a valuable opportunity to raise students' aspirations about farming careers.

How it is being reported

• Harrogate careers event inspires next generation of Yorkshire farmersAgritunity, held at the Pavilions of Harrogate, brought together secondary school and college pupils from across the region.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Oct, 05:00
• Harrogate careers event inspires next generation of Yorkshire farmersAgritunity, held at the Pavilions of Harrogate, brought together secondary school and college pupils from across the region.The Press (York) · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Yorkshire Agricultural Society · Pavilions of Harrogate · Harrogate · Yorkshire · Land Manners School · Muller · Peak District

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