Agri-society provides support for Scotland’s next farm leaders

The society said it has a "strong working relationship" with Scotland's future industry leaders
The society said it has a "strong working relationship" with Scotland's future industry leaders

An agricultural society has awarded £2,000 to the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs in a bid to progress young farmers' skills.

The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has announced its support of the SAYFC's Cultivating Leaders Programme in 2018.

A total of £2,000 has been awarded to SAYFC for the support of the Programme which has been designed to upskill young people for leadership and business skills in their day-to-day roles.

Covering a number of key areas, the 12 young leaders chosen to participate will receive training on leadership, vision and goals, budgetary skills, marketplace evaluation and completing business plans.

Penny Montgomerie, Chief Executive of SAYFC, said: “RHASS is a staunch supporter of SAYFC, and we are pleased to continue this strong working relationship for the benefit of our future industry leaders.”

The news comes as Scotland celebrates the 2018's Year of Young People, seen as an opportunity for generations to come together and celebrate young people.

Jimmy Warnock, RHASS Chairman said: “In the Year of Young People what better way to show RHASS’ support of our future industry talent than by supporting SAYFC’s Cultivating Leaders Programme. We are committed to the future growth of the agriculture industry, and by investing in training, we are safeguarding the sector for years to come.”

The Cultivating Leadership Programme starts in October and runs until January 2019.