04-09-2015 01:01 via farmingmonthly.co.uk

Sainsbury’s research reveals image problem could threaten the future of British farming

Sainsbury’s Apprenticeship SchemeAccording to research by Sainsbury’s, the UK agricultural industry risks missing out on a new generation of young farmers due to outdated perceptions of what careers in the industry actually involve. Sainsbury’s is calling on young adults to consider a career in the sector as it opens applications for its horticultural and agricultural apprenticeship programmes this September.
The research, led by YouGov, showed that:
79% of young adults would
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