Farmers’ Alumni

@FarmersCompany is delighted to launch applications for the 75th Rural Business Management programme, which starts in October 2026 through to the final online sessions during February 2027, under the tutelage of Karen Brosnan. Our Management course has a tweaked name this year, allowing the Rural programme to be 'generic and not specific to the industry'. As before, it will also include the two-week residential programme between 8th-21st November inclusive at @CourtStonehouse, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 course is available via: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses/rural-… #RBM26

For those interested in more information to join the @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. Tom Pope, agronomist, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and professionally. A reminder, we are running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing RBM@farmerslivery.org.uk or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses/rural-… #RBM26

For those interested in applying to join the @FarmersCompany 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. William tells us the strong message why you should absolutely consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and at work. We are running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing RBM@farmerslivery.org.uk or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses/rural-… #RBM26

I’ve said this many times but one of my few regrets from the past is not having applied for this amazing course before. If you are at all interested please join the online briefing below

For those interested in applying to join @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. Tracy Wathen-Jones, Rare Breeds Survival Trust & Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and at work. We are once again running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing RBM@farmerslivery.org.uk or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses/rural-… #RBM26

With the recent changes of the @NFUtweets Leadership team, the @WCFAlumni continues to have two of the NFU team who have completed the @FarmersCompany education programmes: @ProagriLtd Tom Bradshaw, having completed the Agricultural Business Management course in 2014, remains president, whilst the new vice president is @Robyn_Munt Robyn Munt, who completed the Challenge of Rural Leadership in 2023. Robyn replaces Rachel Hallos, who completed the Challenge of Rural Leadership in 2020. Pictured with Tom and Robyn is Paul Tompkins @Southacrefarm, who has been elected as NFU deputy president. Many congratulations and good wishes to you all.

For those who might be interested in applying to join @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is the first video from last year's cohort. Emlyn Evans, Business Owner of Squab Group and T.I.Evans & Son, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and its benefits, both personally and professionally, for the business. We are once again running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing RBM@farmerslivery.org.uk or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses/rural-… #RBM26

Applications continue for @FarmersCompany 75th Rural Business Management programme, which starts in October 2026 through to the final online sessions during February 2027. We are once again running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing RBM@farmerslivery.org.uk or, if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is attached or available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses/rural-… #RBM26

Applications continue for the 2026 John Nix Award. This annual award, worth £1000, recognises excellence in rural business management and will be awarded by @FarmersCompany, in association with @AndersonsCentre. For 2026, the competition is open to graduates of the Company's two flagship programmes in Business Management and Rural Leadership, as well as the Business Growth Programme or p/t & f/t MBAs we supported at @cranfieldmngmt. Professor John Nix, who died in 2018, is remembered by many as the doyen of agricultural business management in general and gross margins in particular. His practical, down-to-earth style won many farming hearts and minds, and his management pocketbook lives on as a worthy legacy. The John Nix Award is delighted hear from those @WCFAlumni who have achieved success with their business since attending the course and the impact of the course has made on their careers; those eligible for this year's award to have completed their course at least 5 years ago at the time of application (in essence those who participated in the programmes since 2021 or earlier). The winner will be announced at our annual Agricultural Lecture on 21st April in the City of London. More information: wcfalumni.org/article/2026-j… #ABM #CRL #BGP #JohnNixAward

The delegates of the @farmerscompany 26th Challenge of Rural Leadership Course #CRL26 held @DartingtonTrust with Course Director Dr Robin Jackson from @DuchyCollege

A perfect end-of-course celebration for @farmerscompany’s 26th Challenge of Rural Leadership Course (#CRL26) in the stunning Great Hall @DartingtonTrust. #GameChanging

With all the named storms around Devon this past week, the 29th cohort of @FarmersCompany’ Challenge of Rural Leadership, on their ‘quieter’ day this Sunday, could only do one thing - and embrace the water on River Dart! 💦 🛟 #CRL26 #RuralLeadership @DuchyCollege

The @farmerscompany Ski Team :- John Hardman ( Captain ) , Allan Stevenson, Richard Crane and Hugh Wykes took part in the @SnowCampInfo toboggan races at Mayrhofen as part of the #InterLiverySkiRaces Your chance to help this amazing charity justgiving.com/page/ilscfarme…

The Master Jeremy Finnis ( centre ) at #OFC26 with scholars from @NFYFC - Sally Griffiths (l) and Jess Radnor (r) sponsored by @farmerscompany

The 2026 John Nix Award is now open for applications. This annual award, worth £1000, recognises excellence in rural business management and will be awarded by @FarmersCompany, in association with @AndersonsCentre . For 2026, the competition is open to graduates of the Company's two flagship programmes in Business Management and Rural Leadership as well as the Business Growth Programme or p/t & f/t MBAs we supported at @cranfieldmngmt. Professor John Nix, who died in 2018, is remembered by many as the doyen of agricultural business management in general and gross margins in particular. His practical, down-to-earth style won many farming hearts and minds, and his management pocketbook lives on as a worthy legacy. The John Nix Award is delighted hear from those @WCFAlumni who have achieved success with their business since attending the course and the impact of the course has made on their careers; those eligible for this year's award to have completed their course at least 5 years ago at the time of application (in essence those who participated in the programmes since 2021 or earlier). The winner will be announced at our annual Agricultural Lecture on 21st April in the City of London #ABM #CRL #BGP #MBA #johnnixaward More information: wcfalumni.org/article/2026-j…

Jeremy Finnis DL, the Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers & Claire Wright, Chairman of the WCF Alumni, wish you a very Merry Christmas🎄 @FarmersCompany @WCFAlumni @jerrers9 @CLAAccess

Looking forward to speaking at the 60th event this week.