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Unprecedented challenges in the British pig industry have not deterred the Farmers Weekly 2021 Pig Farmer of the Year from thinking about how he can future-proof and ensure the longevity of…
Applying lean management principles to running a dairy farm has reduced wastage and increased efficiency at Tyddyn yr Eglwys, near Llanfyrnach in Pembrokeshire. Dylan and Hannah Harries have been working…
A varied, extensive training programme has helped maintain and improve employee knowledge at one of the largest family-run pig genetics businesses, Rattlerow Farms. The programme has also improved staff motivation…
An innovative app is helping contractors and farmers reduce the tedious paper trail associated with job recording and workers' timesheets. HarvestYield cuts down on paperwork by sending information straight to…
Teamwork, staff management and new technology are the three secrets to running a successful business, says Philip Metcalfe of Metcalfe Farms. Last year the farm scooped the NMR/RABDF Gold Cup…
The Pilkington family have taken their passion for simple grass-based dairying and developed it into a successful multi-site business. Driven by a clear succession plan with their son Matt returning…
In the first of a new series on common employment issues, Farmers Weekly asked two lawyers for advice on when a business changes hands and on recruiting overseas skilled workers. …
Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic are the principal reasons for the 500,000 shortfall in the UK’s farming workforce, according to a recent report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…
When times are tough, it can be hard to summon the energy to recruit staff or to invest time to maintain a strong team. The challenge now for farmers is…
Most businesses have staff with different levels of competence and skills they excel at or struggle with. Identifying people’s strengths is the first step to working out whether staff are…
Training and development are key to holding onto staff and there is a huge number of ways you can show you’re investing in their progression. If agriculture is to become…
With many farm businesses unable to find or keep suitable workers, it is more important than ever to consider your staff's working environment. Employment consultant Paul Harris examines the reasons…
Some of the biggest organisations in farming have come together to raise awareness of leadership training across the industry. Now in its second year, the #AgriLeadershipWeek social media campaign will…
Farm managers now earn a salary package averaging £53,306, and the age of people commanding that level of pay is getting younger. The survey, Farm managers in 2022, their jobs…
Good farm management, employee recruitment and staff retention are seen as key for UK agriculture to become more productive and sustainable – while meeting ever-increasing consumer expectations. The need for…
Using information gathered to improve safety and wellbeing to manage performance probably isn’t your first thought when you think about how to make a farm safe but here’s the thing:…
Thousands of seasonal workers are needed on British farms each year, with demand higher than ever despite the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit. Jobs are available on fruit farms, arable farms,…
Apprenticeships are mutually beneficial arrangements between an employer and an employee that allow practical skills to be built up alongside an educational programme. Employers enjoy being able to mould young…
Accessing seasonal labour can be a fraught area for growers at the best of times, but sourcing workers during a global pandemic is a challenge of seismic proportions. The horticulture…
The average farm manager earns £49,523 including any bonuses and profit share payments. In addition to this, they receive an estimated £8,368 in non-cash benefits such as housing, vehicle use…
The AF Group have published their new report outlining the attitude and actions needed for successful and fruitful supply chain partnerships for British farmers. “Whilst it’s true that UK agriculture…
The UK has high employment rates but a challenging economic background. Across the wider economy, a very free labour market offers confidence to employers to take on workers. However, many…
Farm managers earned an average of £52,268 in 2017, just £30 more than two years earlier. This was made up of a £48,760 gross salary plus an average £3,508 bonus…
The shocking extent of labour exploitation and modern-day slavery in agriculture has been laid bare in a new report by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA). Drawing on its…
