Rural College course hoping to encourage youth into farming

SRUC has changed its agricultural courses to reflect the challenges facing farmers.

It’s a challenging industry, working long hours in all weathers, with no two days the same.

And with an ageing workforce and a shortage of people, Scottish farmers say it’s more important than ever to recruit into the sector.

A course at Scotland’s Rural College is teaching students the skills they need to succeed.

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