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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...
Guild member Kendra Hall helps Team USA to World Cup gold
3rd November 2025
Twig account director Kendra Hall brought home a gold medal playing at the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as part of the USA women’s...
Guild members recognised in CARAS awards
24th October 2025
Last week, three guild members were recognised alongside other leaders in the food and farming industry at the Council for Awards of the Royal Agricultural Societies held at the House...
Harvest Lunch and Service 2025 Round Up
15th October 2025
Welcome to this special summary post, bringing together all the highlights from last week’s 2025 Harvest Lunch, held at Stationers’ Hall, London. It was a packed and lively afternoon celebrating...
Harvest Lunch event photography
15th October 2025
The drinks flowed, laughter echoed, and the conversation never stopped. Take a look through our photo gallery by photographer Ruth Downing to relive the afternoon at Stationers’ Hall, and see...
‘Tell agriculture’s story beyond the farm gate,’ Richard Negus tells BGAJ Harvest Lunch
14th October 2025
Agricultural communicators must “take back the narrative” and start telling farming’s story to urban audiences, journalist and author Richard Negus told delegates at the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ annual...
David Rose’s long-term commitment to improving environmental and human health proves a winner
13th October 2025
A farmer who invites thousands of visitors onto his farm every year to learn more about how food is produced and how the environment can be enhanced is the 2025...
Philip Clarke wins Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year
13th October 2025
Farmers Weekly News and Opinion Editor Philip Clarke has been named the 2025 Netherthorpe Communicator of the Year – the Guild’s most prestigious honour recognising an outstanding and sustained contribution...
Toby Whatley wins the 2025 Omnia Digital Farming Award
10th October 2025
Farmers Guardian head of machinery Toby Whatley has won the 2025 Omnia Digital Farming Award. Presented at the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists Harvest Lunch, the award recognises articles on...
Gary Hartley wins 2025 Mike Evans Award for PR Communications
10th October 2025
Consus Communications’ agri-science writer Gary Hartley has been named winner of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ Mike Evans Award for PR Communications 2025 for his outstanding work on behalf...
Farmers Weekly Podcast wins BGAJ Podcast of the Year Award
10th October 2025
The Farmers Weekly Podcast has won the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists Podcast of the Year award for 2025. Sponsored by specialist rural podcast production agency RuralPod Media, the award...
Agri-Hub journalists and freelancer Andrew Watts scoop the three BGAJ Agricultural Journalism Awards
10th October 2025
Agri-Hub journalists Danusia Osiowy and Olivia Cooper, along with freelancer Andrew Watts, have been chosen as the winners of the 2025 BGAJ Agriculture Journalism Awards, sponsored by ABP. In total,...
BGAJ awards celebrate the best of agricultural photography
10th October 2025
Winners of the 2025 BGAJ Awards have been announced at the Guild’s annual Harvest lunch in London. The entries were judged by Mark Spikings of Breeze and Freeze, and Caroline...
IFAJ opportunities – we need your help!
30th September 2025
Do you want to get more involved in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists? There are several opportunities, so please do get in touch if you’re interested and want to...
Video training course with Lowri Davies
30th September 2025
Tuesday 11 November at 18.30 (1 hour) Join former TV producer Lowri Davies on 11 November at 6:30pm for a one-hour online course on mobile video editing. Learn where to...
Murray Sandeman
30th September 2025
Former Guild member Murray Sandeman, a highly-respected agricultural journalist and sub-editor, whose career spanned more than five decades, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in early September. Stephen...
Richard Shepherd-Barron
30th September 2025
Guild member Richard Shepherd-Barron, racing driver, Morgan enthusiast and commercial horticulture journalist, died in September aged 88 after a brief illness. Richard was educated at Stowe School, within earshot of...
AI training with Adam Tinworth
19th September 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming journalism at speed — and agricultural journalists need to understand both the opportunities and the risks it brings. This four-week online course, led by media strategist...
A warm welcome for first-time Harvest Lunch guests
19th September 2025
First time at the Guild’s Harvest Lunch and not sure who to talk to? Don’t worry – members of the Guild Council will be on hand at the top of...
Harvest Service with Rt Revd Martin Seeley
19th September 2025
The BGAJ Harvest Lunch will once again be preceded by the traditional Harvest Service at St Bride’s, Fleet Street. This year’s preacher will be the Right Reverend Martin Seeley, recently...
Harvest Lunch menu announced
16th September 2025
British Guild of Agricultural Journalists Harvest Lunch – 9 October 2025 Guests at this year’s BGAJ Harvest Lunch will have their tastebuds delighted in what promises to be a fantastic...
