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Make Your Mark: Apply for the Bishop’s Award 2026 Today

Applications are open for the Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award 2026 A £1,000 cash prize will be awarded to the winner of this prestigious accolade, recognising employees and apprentices under the age of 30 who are working in Norfo...

AgriTech Careers for a Sustainable Future 2026

Could you be part of the Global Agricultural Revolution? With a changing climate and rising population, improvements ...

Bringing farming, sustainability and education together

By Steffan Griffiths The Food and Farming Discovery Trust In my 11 years as the Head of Norwich School, I have b...

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Learn About Livestock scheme brings lambs to Norfolk schools

Children have been caring for spring lambs at their schools this week as part of a “hands on” farming education initiative. The Learn About Livestock project is run by the Food & Farming Discovery Trust (FFDT), the educational arm of the Royal No...

Make Your Mark: Apply for the Bishop’s Award 2026 Today

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Exploring Food & Farming, A Hands-On Farm Adventure for 2026!

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and step into the wonderful world of food and farming! In 2026, we’re bringing back our much-loved Exploring Food & Farming experience, with two exciting dates! 📅 Wednesday 27th May 2026🍦 Featuring a visit to a local ice cream pa...

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AgriTech Careers for a Sustainable Future 2026

Could you be part of the Global Agricultural Revolution? With a changing climate and rising population, improvements to sustainable agriculture are vital to ensuring global food security for the future. Scientists, engineers, bioinformaticians and agronomists are leading ...

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Bursary pays farming university degree course fees

Farm students are invited to apply for a bursary worth more than £27,000 to help fund their course. The John Innes Foundation (JIF) Undergraduate Bursary Award Scheme supports one UK student per year from a non-farming background undertaking a three- or four-year course i...

Bringing farming, sustainability and education together

By Steffan Griffiths The Food and Farming Discovery Trust In my 11 years as the Head of Norwich School, I have been fortunate to get to know different parts of Norfolk. Among the most precious has been a growing familiarisation with the agricultural community. Pub...

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Register for the Food Security Conference 2025

Exploring the Future of Food: Norfolk’s Food Security Conference is back for students After the success of last year’s event, the Food Security Conference is back! Set to take place on Wednesday 26th November 2026, at the John Innes Conference Ce...

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Learn about Livestock 2026

Applications are now open for Learn about Livestock 2026! After 5 successful years, Learn about Livestock is back, giving 20 schools the opportunity to participate in a hands-on experience looking after a Ewe and her lamb(s) for one school week. The project is aimed at gi...

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Exploring Food and Farming August 2025

Get Hands-On with Agriculture at the “Exploring Food & Farming” Activity Day! Thursday 14th August 2025 | 9am – 6pm | Easton College, Norwich Following the success of our pilot event in August 2024, and our activity day in May 2025, Exploring Food & F...

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We’re Hiring!

Help Us Inspire the Next Generation: Join FFDT as Our New Communications Assistant! The Opportunity Do you want to make an impact in shaping how current and future generations understand food, farming, and the countryside? Join us at the Food and Farming Discovery Trus...

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John Innes Foundation Bursary 2025

The John Innes Foundation Undergraduate Bursary Award Scheme The John Innes Foundation (JIF) Undergraduate Bursary Award Scheme finances one student per year who is taking a three-year or four-year degree course in Agriculture, or a related discipline. This fant...

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Applications open for the Bishops Award 2025!

Applications are open for the Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award 2025 A £1,000 cash award will be made to the winner of a prestigious award for employees and apprentices under the age of 30, working in the land-based sector in Norfo...

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