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Grounded Agvice to sponsor first drink at BGAJ Harvest Lunch After Party
29th August 2025
The Guild is delighted to announce that Grounded Agvice will be sponsoring the first drink at the BGAJ Harvest Lunch After Party this October – the perfect way to round...
David Richardson
29th August 2025
Tribute to David Richardson (1937–2025) Farmer, communicator and champion of British Agriculture David Richardson, a respected Norfolk farmer, journalist, and broadcaster, has died aged 88. For over 60 years, he...
Heading for Kenya thanks to Joe’s Fund
14th August 2025
October can’t come soon enough for two Guild members. Perth agricultural photographer Craig Stephen and Farmers Guardian’s livestock specialist Katie Fallon are both heading for Kenya, after impressing the trustees...
Guild member selected to take part in the 2025 Alltech Young Leaders Programme
14th August 2025
Congratulations to Guild member Ben Eagle, rural communications specialist and founder of RuralPod Media who has been selected by IFAJ to take part in the 2025 Alltech Young Leaders Programme...
Entries open for BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards
4th August 2025
This year’s BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards – which recognise the best in British written and broadcast agricultural journalism – are now open for entries. Sponsored this year by ABP, the...
2025 Caroline Drummond Award opens
4th August 2025
The search is on for the next recipient of The Caroline Drummond Award – Celebrating and Communicating Farming Excellence. Set up in memory of former LEAF Chief Executive, Caroline Drummond...
Award for excellence in PR communications opens for entries
4th August 2025
Public relations communications differ from journalism in terms of purpose. They must be newsworthy or of value in their own right, and in the agricultural world they must also be...
BGAJ Photography Awards open for entries
4th August 2025
The Guild’s Photography Awards are now open for entries from members who are either full-time professional photographers or who take photographs as part of their work. Images can also be...
Entries open for BGAJ Podcast of the Year Award 2025
4th August 2025
Entries are now open for the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ Podcast of the Year Award which celebrates agricultural podcasts and the people behind the microphone. The award was launched...
2025 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award
3rd August 2025
Nominations are open for the 2025 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year Award – the Guild’s most prestigious accolade which recognises members who have made an outstanding and sustained contribution to...
2025 Omnia Digital Farming Award opens for entries
3rd August 2025
The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ 2025 Omnia Digital Farming Award, sponsored by Hutchinsons, is open for entries. The award is open to any Guild member who had a feature...
ABP to sponsor BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards
23rd July 2025
The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists is delighted to announce that ABP UK are the new sponsor of the BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards. Held for many years, the Guild’s Agricultural Journalism...
Come to Kenya for IFAJ Congress: two assisted places available
17th July 2025
Kenya – a matchless blend of agricultural innovation, research and traditional farming techniques, managed against a breathtaking natural landscape, within a distinctive culture. That’s the offer from the organisers of...
Diana McGowan’s reflections on IFAJ Congress 2024
17th July 2025
Scottish Guild member Diana McGowan reflects on the highlights of last year’s IFAJ Congress in Switzerland. ‘Previous delegate reviews seem incredibly positive – I want to be part of it.’...
The future of our industry: James Huyton at IFAJ Congress 2024
17th July 2025
Taking part in the IFAJ Congress in Switzerland gave Farmers Guardian’s James Huyton another perspective on the industry’s future. High Elevations, High Expectations, last year Switzerland played host to the...
Guild member launches Countryside Kitchen
16th July 2025
Guild member Milly Fyfe has officially opened a new farm-based classroom in Northamptonshire, designed to reconnect people with the origins of their food and the role of farming in supporting...
Trainee agricultural journalists complete 30th anniversary course
15th July 2025
Thirteen aspiring agricultural journalists have completed the first stage of the 2025 BGAJ John Deere Training Award, following an intensive three-day workshop held this week at the machinery manufacturer’s UK...
Douglas MacSkimming
7th July 2025
Scotland lost one of its most talented and dedicated agricultural journalists with the passing of former Guild member Douglas MacSkimming at the age of 84. In an obituary published by...
Short deadline for next Low Budget Press Trip to Massif Central
7th July 2025
A chance to visit Massif Central region of France and the Sommet de l’Élevage livestock trade fair through our partnership with ENAJ, but act fast, you’ll need to register by...
Members enjoy sunshine and spirits at Groundswell press reception
4th July 2025
Members of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists gathered on Wednesday for a lively press reception at Groundswell 2025, where sunshine, regenerative farming and a royal appearance set the tone...
Perkins Power on the Farm award winners celebrate at the Langham Hotel
30th June 2025
Farmers Weekly deputy arable editor Emma Gillbard has been named as the winner of the 2025 Perkins Power on the Farm Award, while freelance journalist Mike Abram won the...
Guild Yearbook 2025
27th June 2025
The Guild’s 2025 Yearbook, which looks back on past activities and ahead to events and awards to come, was distributed in early April – did you get yours? All members...
ENAJ press trip to Germany now open for registration
27th June 2025
📅 22-24 September 2025 📍 Bonn, Germany The European Network of Agricultural Journalists ENAJ and the Horizon Project EUFarmBook are pleased to welcome journalists to Bonn, Germany in September. The...
Invitation to Groundswell BGAJ Gathering
27th June 2025
Groundswell 2025 📅 2 July 🕔 18:30 – 19:30 📍 Press Tent BGAJ members are invited to join the annual Groundswell media gathering on Wednesday 2nd July from 6.30pm to...
