r/FarmingUK

I have around 200m of stock proof fencing to install. Primarily it is to define a boundary but it will also need to keep sheep out! I have the pointed wooden posts and plan to use a petrol auger with slightly smaller diameter bit than the post, and a hand basher to get the post in tight.

Is this method likely to have good results for my requirements or am I about to waste the bank holiday weekend? 😆 Alternative low-tech methods welcome!

Thanks in advance

Am building a map of all the farmers markets in the UK.

If you're looking for a market near you, check it out: platfarm.uk

We have 250+ verified markets listed. If you notice a market missing, just fill in the form and I'll make sure to add it once the details are verified. Farmers markets are a tradition in this country, this is my contribution to keep them going strong!

What would you find useful in a online platform for Farmers Markets?

I am currently a 19 year old trying to save up to pursue studies in Germany , hopefully ny August 2027 .

I am from South Africa where by , earning at or above minimum wage , makes the minimum required saved amount for studies in germany a three year rendezvous.

I have explored many avenues of working abroad ,such as fishing in Alaska, working on husky farms in Norway and Sweden, farm work in Australia/new Zealands and so many others ,all ultimately do not recruit from South Africa .

However I have recently been diving into The Agricultural Scheme in the UK , which honestly is the perfect opportunity for me , realistically speaking that is .It would more than cover my expenses for studies , should I pursue a 6 month contract

The issue however is that the majority of Sites that offer this seasonal work explicitly stipulate that they do not recruit from Africa as a whole . I have found that Concordia doesn't mention it at all , but I would like to apply to more than one institution, as to give myself the best opportunity at securing a contract ....

I would really appreciate if anyone had any experience or advice that they could help me with , as I am the first in my family to leave the country, and the internet can be a very scary place for someone who doesn't necessarily understand the inner workings of the "real world"

I am very motivated and committed, I will literally do any job , any amount of hours etc, so long as it helps me get to where I need to be

The age range for this survey has been removed, all farmers 18+ can take part.

My friend Lily is running an online survey as part of her masters dissertation for health psychology. Please help out and participate if you can. :)

Survey link:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=EShiMk38hEeAqP2ZHu3Zh77vGvQyszFGrsRZq9quSrdUQk03MlFZSldVSTdVNU5WQ0VXRllaWDZISi4u&route=shorturl

Hey, so I'm 21 from West Yorkshire, and I wanna get into agriculture. Problem is, I have no experience, don't know anyone who works in the industry and apprenticeships are few and far between.

To those that do farm, what advice would you give someone who wants to get into the industry?

Bit of a left-field question for this subreddit I'm sure but I'm a wannabe author currently planning out a book set in the UK following a nuclear war.

What I'd like to know is, what would agriculture look like in such a scenario? Obviously modern methods of agriculture like combine harvesters, tractors and such are gone so more medieval methods would return but what would those methods be and what and where would they be used specifically in the case of the UK?

Is there anything else I'm not even considering that would factor in? Would it even realistically be feasible considering the possibility of nuclear winter? If so, how and with what crops?

Literally anything from a rundown of what the agricultural process would look like to tidbits of information you guys can think up that would help inform my writing would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks :)

Hi everyone,

I hope this finds the right community. I'm a Nigerian immigrant living in the UK, and farming is genuinely in my blood. Back home in Nigeria, I ran my own farm business for several years before I had to leave due to the worsening insecurity situation, a decision that was as heartbreaking as it was necessary.

Since arriving in the UK, I've been building myself back up. I recently completed an MSc in Management with International Business, so I understand business strategy, planning, and operations, but UK agriculture is a completely different landscape to what I know, and I don't want to make costly mistakes.

I'm now seriously exploring starting a farm business here in the UK and would love guidance on:

- Where to begin– Are there grants, schemes, or programmes specifically for new or beginning farmers in the UK?

- Land access– How do people typically find and secure farmland without already owning it? Are there tenancy routes or starter farm schemes?

- Legal & regulatory requirements– What licences, registrations, or compliance steps does a new farm business need?

- Crop/livestock viability – What types of farming are realistic for someone starting small with limited capital?

- Support networks– Are there organisations, forums, or communities (especially those welcoming to immigrant entrepreneurs) that could help?

I bring real farming experience, a strong business background, and genuine passion, I just need a roadmap for the UK context.

Any advice, signposting, or personal experiences would mean the world.

Thank you in advance. 🙏

Hi, hoping someone could help out with what I'd be expected to pay for construction of a 250m farm track in the Gloucestershire area?

P.s I'm not a farmer but looking at buying land that would need a track constructing. So a little clueless about specification (different geotextile/depth of aggregate) but would want to to be flat enough for a non 4x4 vehicle but also not get churned up immediately if a tractor/machinery used it (though only occasionally).

Thanks for the help

Acidly looking for buyers for southwest Asisa. How can I reach to them 😢?