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Winners of the 2024 Perkins Power on the Farm Award celebrate in London
22nd July 2024
Farmers Guardian journalist James Huyton has won the Perkins Power on the Farm Award for a feature detailing a test drive of an all-electric UTV. Judges described the article, ‘Silence...
Next generation of agricultural journalists complete prestigious training course
17th July 2024
The latest cohort of aspiring journalists have completed the 2024 BGAJ John Deere Training Course with 11 attendees looking to take the next steps in their careers. The three-day course...
JBE celebrates 15 years with rebrand and charity focus
16th July 2024
JBE, formerly known as Jimmy Birchmore Events, has announced a rebrand to mark its 15-year anniversary. The rebrand includes a new look and website, aligning with the company’s growth and...
New Comms Lead for BOFIN as membership reaches new high
12th July 2024
The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) has appointed former journalist and public relations consultant Clemmie Gleeson as Head of Communications. The appointment comes as membership to BOFIN reaches 1,000 highlighting...
Unique communications consultancy role at ABC
8th July 2024
Agribusiness Communications Limited (ABC) has built a reputation for developing PR and communications strategies for global leaders in agriculture. The opportunity As part of its long-term succession planning, ABC...
BGAJ holds membership subscriptions at current rate
27th June 2024
A message from Chair Ben Pike on behalf of the BGAJ Council. Dear members, As part of the Guild Council’s formal business, the cost of membership is reviewed on an...
Podcast award open for entries
21st June 2024
Entries are now open for a new award which celebrates agricultural podcasts and the people behind the microphone. The award was recently launched by the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists...
2024 Caroline Drummond Award opens
20th June 2024
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...
IAgrE Award winners announced at Cereals 2024
20th June 2024
Farmers Weekly machinery editor Oli Mark has won the IAgrE award for the best article or broadcast highlighting the vital role of engineering in modern food and energy production. The...
Shape our future
11th June 2024
The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists has launched a new survey and is encouraging its members to fill it out to help shape the future of the organisation. With this...
BGAJ Photography workshop
7th June 2024
Date: July 18, 2024 Location: Bromstead Hill Farm, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9DP Get tickets: Eventbrite Join us for a day filled with creativity and fun at our photography workshop! Whether you’re a beginner...
ENAJ/EU-FarmBook Press and Networking Event
29th May 2024
Registration now open for ENAJ/EU-FarmBook event in Gent, Belgium. ENAJ and EU-FarmBook are inviting 25 agricultural journalists from ENAJ member guilds to the first ENAJ-EU FarmBook workshop, which will take...
Spring and summer socials
15th May 2024
Join us at our annual gatherings as show season gets underway across the nation. Visit our Guild events pages to learn more about our events calendar. Cereals – Bangers ‘n’...
John Farrant
25th April 2024
John Farrant, editor of Poultry World for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 85. Known for his expertise and dedication to the poultry sector, John played...
Go to Swiss Congress: Joe Watson Fund opens for 2024
17th April 2024
Trustees of the Joe Watson Legacy Fund have announced that its 2024 education programme will fund registration and travel for two delegates at IFAJ Congress, to be hosted by Switzerland...
Entries open for 2024 Perkins Power on the Farm Awards
16th April 2024
Guild members are now invited to enter the 2024 Perkins Power on the Farm Awards – with a boosted total prize fund of £4,100 shared between the two winners and...
BGAJ works with Just Farmers to connect mainstream media with ag commentators
3rd April 2024
The BGAJ is working with Just Farmers, to make it easier for mainstream journalists to get in touch with expert industry commentators and farmers on the ground. We know that farming...
Ben Pike elected as BGAJ chairman at 2024 annual meeting
28th March 2024
Agricultural marketing and PR expert Ben Pike has been elected as the next chairman of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists at the Guild’s 81st Annual General Meeting. Ben was...
Guild’s IAgrE Award launches for 2024 entries
28th March 2024
An award which recognises journalism showcasing the role of engineering in farming, food and energy production has opened for entries. Now in its 12th year, the Guild’s IAgrE Award is generously...
New podcast award to launch in 2024
28th March 2024
A new award which celebrates podcasts and the people behind the microphone has been launched by the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists. Kindly sponsored by specialist rural podcast production agency...
Head of Communications – British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
20th March 2024
Farmer-led research is at the cutting edge of agri-tech innovation, and BOFIN is looking for a bright, ambitious and driven Head of Communications to transfer compelling stories from the field...
US media student visits Irish BGAJ member in her quest to learn more about Ireland’s agriculture
15th March 2024
Northern Ireland farming journalist Chris McCullough has hosted American media student Michelle Stangler as part of a project to learn more about agriculture in Europe. Michelle, from Watertown, Wisconsin, is...
Agri-hub on the hunt for journalist / PR professional
23rd February 2024
Agri-hub is looking for a motivated agricultural journalist / PR professional to join its small and friendly team. We are passionate about storytelling and totally immersed in the agricultural sector,...
Date for your diary: BGAJ 2024 annual general meeting
21st February 2024
Members of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists are invited to hear what their Guild has planned during 2024 at the 81st BGAJ annual general meeting. The online meeting, which...
