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🎬 Ever wondered what it’s like to be an MDS Trainee? Ed Kendall documented his full two-year journey on the scheme - from first secondment to final placement. Watch the full video now: youtube.com/watch?v=wX3Juu… #MDStrainee #GradScheme #AgCareers #LeadershipDevelopment

"I joined MDS as a trainee, and now I manage the relationship between MDS & @Syngenta - those two things are more connected than you might expect." - Jen Chatwin. To everyone who has supported an MDS trainee: you're part of their story too. More than you probably realise!

Some things run in the family. A love of agriculture is one of them. MDS is another. Phil Kingsmill was MDS trainee number 5. Decades later, his daughter joined the programme. Here's to 40 more years of opening doors for the next generation. 🌱 #40YearsofMDS @syngenta

MDS Members - our Annual Conference is coming up fast 📅 We’re looking forward to bringing everyone together once again for what promises to be a fantastic event. Sign up now to avoid missing out! eventbrite.co.uk/e/mds-annual-c… #MDSConference #40YearsOfMDS #FutureOfFoodAndFarming

From helping organise MDS’ 10 year anniversary to championing apprenticeships, Sharon played an important role in shaping the culture and values that still exist at MDS today. Thank you, Sharon, for being an important part of the MDS story️! #40StoriesFor40Years

While on secondment, #MDSTrainee Huw Tong travelled to the States with his Member company, @ProtolanTeam, where he gained first-hand experience of a very different market and saw the industry through a global lens. mds-ltd.co.uk/mds-experience…

We’re still celebrating after an amazing night at @theapp_guide #AGAwards ✨ 🏆 Best Apprenticeship in Agriculture and Animal Care - WINNER (second year in a row!) 👏 Best Employer (Small) - Highly Commended A huge thank you to everyone who plays a part in making this happen 🙌

As MDS marks 40 years of developing future leaders in agriculture, stories like Ariana’s reflect how the industry continues to evolve - becoming more diverse, more inclusive, and full of opportunity for the next generation. 🌱 mds-ltd.co.uk/mds-experience… #MDStrainee #40YearsOfMDS

Great news for us this week - our Recruitment team has been shortlisted for Small Recruitment Team of the Year at the Talent Lab Awards! 👏 Fingers crossed for the final 🤞

Aaron has gained hands-on experience across @TANpeppers, @Berry Farming Ltd, @Barfoots & Tristram Plants. This is what Fresh Futures is designed to do - open up practical pathways + help young people discover where their strengths lie. @ACTHortNews: hortnews.com/mds-ltd-launch…

We recently had the honour of attending the targetjobs Awards, where our CEO Saffy Waterson was named a finalist for Early Careers Professional of the Year! It was a brilliant evening all round - a chance to celebrate the people, programmes and ideas shaping early careers.

We’ve officially launched our Fresh Futures Programme 🌱 Following yesterday’s announcement, our press release is now live. Read more: mds-ltd.co.uk/news/40-years-…

A big thank you to @ggtreasurehunts for delivering such a brilliant experience - a fantastic way to kick things off, and our Trainees had a great time!

Last week at our Induction, our new Trainees took on a treasure hunt to build their team skills. Check out these pics from their adventure around Milton Keynes! Big well done to Charley’s Angels, who took the top spot in the hunt!

MDS is excited to launch the Fresh Futures Programme - a new route into the food and agriculture industry for the next generation of talent 🌱 Find out more via our website: mds-ltd.co.uk/careers/fresh-… #MDStrainee #agcareers #FreshFutures #EarlyCareers

Developing industry talent with new school leavers’ programme Read more via #HortNews >> hortnews.com/articles/horti… @MDS_Updates #apprenticeships

Save The Date - Nov ‘26 📅 In 2026, MDS celebrates 40 years, and we’ll be marking the occasion with a very special event on Saturday 28 November 2026. More details to follow soon, but for now, make sure it’s in your diary - we’d love you to join us! #40YearsOfMDS

Developing industry talent with new school leavers’ programme Read more via #HortNews >> hortnews.com/articles/horti… @MDS_Updates #apprenticeships

This is our newest group of Trainees - Group 59! Wishing them all the best as they start their two years on the MDS Scheme! #MDStrainee #agcareers

Look at just one of the roles you could take on as part of the MDS Scheme! 🌿 Check out the full takeover on our Instagram page and give us a follow to see the rest of the AMFRESH takeover 👀🌱 instagram.com/mds_updates/ #MDStrainee #agcareers

#40YearsOfMDS has brought countless stories - some that have stuck in the most unexpected ways. Bernard Jones, an early MDS alum, shared that he still has this coaster from the 10 year dinner! A small thing, but proof of how much of an impact those early experiences can have.