How Can Agriculture Attract · Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

As farmers near retirement age, the future of agricultural recruitment is becoming increasingly important to ensure we have a new generation of workers. Here are some ways agriculture can attract more young people to the industry.

​ The average age of a farmer is 59 in the UK, whereas globally, the average age of a farmer is 60 . With populations becoming younger worldwide and older farmers coming close to retirement, the younger generation must see farming as a worthwhile career. However, with young people increasingly veering off to non-agricultural jobs, the UK and the world’s agricultural industries may be in danger. Without young people taking the helm, the future of the global food supply becomes uncertain. There are two ways to tackle this uncertainty. The first way is by investing in new technologies to reduce w

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