30 April 2026
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Olivia Shave
There is an ongoing and often uncomfortable conversation within agriculture about who gets to call themselves a farmer, and how people actually enter the industry. Recent commentary and responses across...
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The association has encouraged farmers to bridge the gap between farm and fork/fabric by engaging with pupils to help develop a better understanding of farming and the countryside
02 May 2026
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2 min read
Olivia Shave is the founder of farming education campaign Soil Ed, which aims to get sustainability, farming and food onto the national curriculum. Over the last two years, the campaign has gained cross-party support and multiple high-profile ambassadors
30 April 2026
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3 min read
This year's Science Farm Live lessons have helped children understand how their food goes from field to fork and has also provided a valuable opportunity to inspire the next generation of farmers and consumers
25 March 2026
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2 min read
