**STOP PRESS..
The Guild’s last Royal Show awards party will take place on the evening of Tuesday, July 7 in the NFU Mutual pavilion. An event not to be missed! Full details to follow.
Should the Guild stage a ‘new media’ workshop – see News page.
The Guild Awards
Some of the finest achievements of GAJ members are recognised annually with a series of awards, with prizes ranging from cash to study tours.
Click here for more details of the GAJ Awards and recent winners
Want to get in touch?
If you move house, change jobs, get a new telephone number or email address - or simply want to make comments or suggestions about Guild activities - please contact the Secretary, Don Gomery.
Joe's Blog
Read Joe Watson’s view of the world from the Press & Journal farming editor’s desk by clicking this link and raise issues with him about the Guild and communications within agriculture and horticulture in general.
Guild of Agricultural Journalists
The Guild of Agricultural Journalists represents reporters, broadcasters, photographers and media specialists working in agriculture, commercial horticulture and other rural industries.
Members range from agricultural and environment correspondents on national newspapers to specialists writing for trade magazines as well as communicators working in PR agencies, companies and other organisations in the sector.
Kendalls wins Nickerson PR account
Europe's leading cereal breeder, Nickerson, has appointed East Anglia-based Kendalls Communications to handle its corporate and product communications.
RASE director tells Council of planned "realignment"
In a candid discussion with members of the Guild's management Council, the RASE's new business development director Dr Robert Merrall acknowledged the organisation's imperfect image and reputation and outlined the new management team's plans to realign the organisation and its activities.
Direct Debit for Guild subscriptions
To find out more about the switch to subscription payments by Direct Debit, click here.
WHAT'S ON
Tuesday, June 30: Midlands Guild meeting at 5.45pm with Emma Rutter, dairy sector agricultural manager at Tesco, on communications with direct supply producers; and Lantra update on training initiatives for rural industries. Lantra HQ, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwicks CV8 2LG. Register with Midlands organiser Liz Snaith.
Tuesday, July 7: Guild Awards Party in the NFU Mutual pavilion at the Royal Show, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. See past events here. Details from Guild secretary Don Gomery.
Tuesday July 7-9: Guild-supported Farmer Debates on current topics at the Royal Show.
Friday, July 10: Scottish group visit to Angus Soft Fruits, Arbroath, Angus. All members welcome – register with Scottish organiser Joe Watson.
See the new Industry Events website page to find out when the major shows, conferences and technical demonstrations are being held.
Professional Indemnity insurance – a tailored policy negotiated with Blyth Valley, for Guild members who specialise in PR.
Healthcare cash plan – a means of paying regularly for dental, optical and other healthcare consultations and treatment instead of in a lump sum.
Visit the Members page for details.
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