Twenty-two farmers have been selected to join Oxford Farming Conference's Emerging Leaders programme, which aims to promote and support the next generation of agriculture.
Now in its third year, the aim of the programme is to enable farmers aged 30-45 to achieve their potential sooner, both in personal and career development, and to prepare them to put back into their profession and inspire others in farming.
Tipped for their leadership potential, the 22 successful candidates all actively farm.
As part of the programme, they will attend a tour and policy discussion in November at Fera Science. They will also be hosted at the three-day Oxford Farming Conference from 2-4 January 2019.
The theme for the Oxford Farming Conference in 2019 is World of Opportunity, with sessions focusing on the world beyond Brexit, innovation and opportunities in alternative incomes.
The farmers will also attend the famous union debate, a formal university college banquet and an evening at the craft brewery, TAP Social as part of the programme.
OFC Director and Emerging Leaders Programme co-ordinator, Andrew Pitts, said: "Leadership in the industry is crucial as we approach the unknown and our Emerging Leaders programme aims to give those with the potential to lead the exposure and enthusiasm to enact positive change.”
