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Oxford Inspire group meets to discuss research plans.
Oxford Inspire group meets to discuss research plans.
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Policy and research

Policy and research

We aim to lead and co-ordinate action in keys areas to support a thriving agriculture and horticulture industry.
Our activities are always evidence-based, using information from our own and others’ research. 
Oxford Inspire group meets to discuss research plans.
Skills around data and automation are becoming increasingly important in the agriculture and horticulture workforce.

Labour market information

The University of Warwick led our research on how innovation in farming and growing is changing the skills needs in the sector and outlining the changes that will be needed in the workforce if current trends continue.

You can read the Executive Summary of that research, and we'll be using the wider report to form the foundation of our policy requests and skills development work as we continue to provide farmers and growers with tools to build stronger, more productive businesses.

We're working to help more people find their place in farming and growing, strengthening the industry's talent pool.

Actions

Basing our actions on research findings lets us understand how we can act for positive change, whether by supporting farmers, growers and new entrants directly, informing government policy, or helping training providers develop new programmes. 
Currently, our two main areas of focus are: 
We're working to help more people find their place in farming and growing, strengthening the industry's talent pool.
We're helping champion the need for a greater labour workforce for agriculture and horticulture.
Meeting the current and future needs of the agriculture and horticulture labour market

Building the capacity and capability of the workforce in farming and growing.

We're working to help farmers and growers plan their careers and get the training to achieve their goals.
Agriculture and horticulture careers action plan

Co-ordinating an industry-wide plan to improve careers information and attract more people to the industry.

Collaboration

We're collaborating with farmers, growers, researchers, universities, colleges and charities to tackle issues around skills, careers and labour in farming and growing. But we are also looking to forge new partnerships too.

Find out how your expertise and knowledge can help shape the future of skills, knowledge and training in agriculture and horticulture.
We want to hear from you about the skills you believe farmers and growers will need as the industry changes.
Future Skills group

We're working with researchers and industry experts to plot how skill sets in farming and growing will evolve. Find out more and apply to join our specialist group.