Worshipful Company of Farmers

Do you know an NFYFC member who could benefit from support with training costs?

The Worshipful Company of Farmers' Jubilee Scholarship Scheme offers **10 grants of up to £750** to help NFYFC members aged 18+ access agricultural training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people in developing new skills, gaining qualifications and advancing their careers within the agricultural industry.

Applications close at the end of June 2026, with successful applicants announced in July.

Please help us spread the word and encourage eligible members to apply before the deadline.

More information available in our comments.

Applications continue for £750 scholarships, towards the costs of training, short courses and workshops in the UK, for Members of National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs

The Jubilee Awards of the Worshipful Company of Farmers were created by Past Master HRH The Princess Royal in 2002, to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, for the training of young persons in agriculture. Please use the link to apply - closing date is 18:00 on 30th June 2026. https://farmerslivery.org.uk/grants-and-awards/jubilee-scholarships/jubilee-scholarships-application/

Applications continue for the Worshipful Company of Farmers 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership - under the tutelage of Duchy College - to take place during January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon.

For more information on programme content, dates and fees, visit: https://www.ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/crl/
The closing date for applications is 18:00 on 31st July 2026.

Applications are now open for £750 scholarships towards the costs of training, short courses and workshops in the UK for Members of National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs

The Jubilee Awards of the Worshipful Company of Farmers was created by Past Master HRH The Princess Royal in 2002 for the training of young persons in agriculture. Please use the link to apply - closing date is 18:00 on 30th June 2026.
https://farmerslivery.org.uk/grants-and-awards/jubilee-scholarships/jubilee-scholarships-application/

An excellent evening. Thank you all for attending.
Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
Worshipful Company of Farmers

With one course application process shutting down, the next set of applications for another course commences!

The Worshipful Company of Farmers is delighted to announce applications for the 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership - under the tutelage of Duchy College Rural Business School - to take place during January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon.

For more information on programme content, dates and fees, please visit: https://www.ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/crl/ The closing date for applications is 18:00 on 31st July 2026. We look forward to hearing from you.

Last week, Jeremy Finnis DL - the Master, and several Members of the Worshipful Company of Farmers had the pleasure of revisiting HMS Defender, our affiliate Type-45 Destroyer, at Portsmouth Naval Base and HMS Nelson Naval Headquarters Portsmouth, as she nears the end of her refit.

Final week to apply for the Worshipful Company of Farmers' 75th Rural Business Management programme, which runs from October 2026 through to the final online sessions in February 2027, under the tutelage of Karen Brosnan. As before, it will also include the two-week residential programme between 8th-21st November inclusive, at Stonehouse Court Hotel, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Information on fees and access to the application portal for the 2026/27 course is attached or available here: https://farmerslivery.org.uk/.../rural-business-management/