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Exploring one of the greatest challenges facing our future Wednesday 2 December 2026. John Innes Conference Centre, Norwich. Free to attend (includes lunch). The Food & Farming Discovery Trust is delighted to invite sixth form and college students and their teache...

The “remarkable” achievements and leadership of Women in Agriculture were celebrated at a special ceremony at the Royal Norfolk Show. This year’s event shone a spotlight on Norfolk’s female farmers during the International Year of the Woma...

The Princess Royal today (Wednesday June 24) presented 25-year-old Holkham forester Mai Sussex with the Bishop of Norwich Sustainable Environment Young Employee of the Year Award. Mai met Anne, Princess Royal and the Bishop of Norwich at the Royal Norfolk Show and said sh...

The future of agriculture depends on innovation — and on the people who will drive it. Agritech Careers for a Sustainable Future, part of the John Innes Foundation’s Education Programme, is designed to help young people discover the wide range of opportunities available i...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...