MPs set to scrutinise entry routes and career opportunities in farming

A cross-party group of MPs is set to examine the entry routes and career opportunities that exist in the UK agricultural and horticultural sectors.

The parliamentary inquiry, which commences on Tuesday 16 January, aims to explore the relationship between education and land-based industries.

MPs will explore the effectiveness of current primary, secondary and higher education in embedding awareness and equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary.

The routes into the sector will be looked at, such as T Levels and apprenticeships, with MPs set to examine their effectiveness as entry points into land-based jobs.