Doing better at attracting talent

For this episode host Iory Hughes is joined by Dan Smith, an agroecological farmer and consultant from the Wye Valley who is driven by cultivating both healthy eco-systems, and the next generation who will build and continue to care for them. Dan works with land managers to transition to more environmentally conscious systems of land management. In this episode he gives us excellent insight and practical actions, and challenges the agricultural sector to take them, to make the sector more accessible for all. Dan and Iory discuss equity, diversity and inclusion and bringing new people into the industry, as well as showing the opportunities in agriculture. This includes invigorating the industry with fresh ideas and perspectives while preserving and respecting the rich culture of UK farming. For more information about recruiting, training and retaining great people and developing farming teams, find the Teams bitesize guide on the reports page of the Royal Agricultural Society of England website.