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Guild Council statement on AI, technology and the future of freelance work

13th January 2026

Guild Council statement on AI, technology and the future of freelance work The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists exists to represent professional writers, photographers, videographers and broadcasters working across agriculture,...

Save the date: Guild AGM 2026

9th January 2026

The Guild’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026 at FarmEd, so please save the date in your diary. Alongside the formal AGM business, the...

Three opportunities for members to take a BGAJ directorship

9th January 2026

The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists is calling on members who want to play a leading role in the governance and future direction of the organisation to apply to become...

Applications open for acclaimed agricultural journalism training course

9th January 2026

Applications for the 2026 British Guild of Agricultural Journalists John Deere Training Course have opened, marking the start of the latest search for the next generation of talented reporters and...

Invitation to ENAJ webinar on EU enlargement

6th January 2026

Invitation to European Network of Agricultural Journalists webinar: “EU enlargement: Implications for agriculture, the CAP and EU governance” The European Union’s decision to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova...

Short deadline for IFAJ press tour in Brazil

6th January 2026

❗Apply by January 9th for a seat ❗ IFAJ – International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Press Tour in Brazil – March 15–20, 2026 Apply for a seat at the IFAJ Executive...

Andrew Arbuckle MBE

5th January 2026

An extraordinary work ethic, dogged determination and a wonderful sense of humour underpinned the outstanding achievements of Andrew Arbuckle MBE, who died peacefully on Christmas Day, aged 81. Andrew will long be remembered for his exceptional contribution to farming, an industry he loved dearly, and his remarkable and varied career included four...

Kendalls recruits agricultural journalists and PR professionals as team expands

2nd January 2026

Kendalls, a leading PR and marketing consultancy specialising in agriculture, land use, rural affairs and associated industries, is expanding its team and recruiting agricultural journalists and PR professionals. Working across...

Meet new Guild Council member: Jez Fredenburgh

30th December 2025

Jez Fredenburgh is joining the BGAJ Council to work on Communications and she will also be helping to organise the IFAJ Congress 2029. Here she discusses her route into agricultural...

Guild Yearbook 2026 – are your details correct?

19th December 2025

Preparations are well under way for the Guild’s 2026 Yearbook, and your help is needed to ensure it is as accurate as possible. The Yearbook is an annual record and...

LAMMA 2026

19th December 2025

Sponsored by Merlo in 2026, LAMMA is our first social of the year. A general catch up has been organized for the first day, Wednesday 14th January 2026, with drinks and nibbles...

Agri-hub hiring agricultural journalist / PR pro

19th December 2025

New year, new you, new job? If you love words, love farming, and want to be part of a supportive, friendly and award-winning team then we want to hear from...

Prominent agri-PR professional Phil Christopher passes away

12th December 2025

A well-known and much-loved agri-comms professional, Phil Christopher, passed away on 1 Dec 2025 at the age of 66. Phil spent over 35 years in agricultural communications and was a...

New member profile: Ben Coates

10th December 2025

New Guild member Ben Coates brings a unique blend of creativity, sector expertise and on-farm experience through his work as founder and creative director of Cande Group, a creative agency...

Katie Fallon’s IFAJ Congress reflections

4th December 2025

Attending the IFAJ World Congress 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, was a truly unforgettable experience. It was a trip full of firsts for me. My first long haul flight, my first...

Guild members invited to ENAJ AGM 2025

28th November 2025

Guild members may attend the ENAJ’s 2025 AGM which will be held online on Thursday 11th December. 📍 Online 📅 December 11th 16:00 CET (15:00 GMT) 🔗 Register in advance:...

Tributes paid to BGAJ member and Farmers Guardian contributor Bruce Jobson

21st November 2025

Tributes have been paid to journalist and valued Farmers Guardian contributor Bruce Jobson who died on November 20. Bruce passed away in Quebec, Canada after travelling to attend the Royal Agricultural Winter...

Guild member has criminal success

21st November 2025

Guild member Roger Moore has a criminal record in addition to his long term role as Managing Director of Ahead Ltd. He hastens to add that this is the result...

Join us for a guild social at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair

21st November 2025

There’ll be a good warm Welsh welcome for members of the press at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair this coming Monday 24th. The BGAJ will be serving bacon baps and coffee...

Marketing executive – Fevara plc (formerly Carrs Agriculture Ltd)

20th November 2025

Specialist agriculture manufacturer and livestock supplements provider Fevara plc is seeking a marketing executive to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full marketing mix, delivering...

Ben Eagle on IFAJ 2025 trip to Kenya and the Young Leaders Programme

13th November 2025

Being chosen as an IFAJ Young Leader and attending Congress 2025 in Kenya, and the preceding young leaders bootcamp, reaffirmed the valuable opportunities of being a Guild member. The week...

Q&A: Max MacGillivray joins BGAJ

7th November 2025

1. What inspired you to found Beanstalk Global, and what role does visual storytelling play in your work? I’ve long felt that farming and fresh produce need stronger imagery and...

Communications executive wanted at BOFIN

6th November 2025

Farmer-led research is driving the future of agri-tech innovation – and the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) is looking for a creative communications executive / manager to help share those...

British Guild members enjoy the sights of Kenyan agriculture at IFAJ Congress

3rd November 2025

Several members of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists joined colleagues from around the world at the 2025 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from...