Agricultural college sees 100% rise in women studying farming

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A rural college says it is seeing the number of women on its agricultural courses doubling.

Louse Fletcher said employers had never had an issue with having females in agricultureMoulton College, in Northamptonshire, said the rise was "absolutely fantastic".

Robyn Beale, a student, said: "People will tell you 'you're female - you can't do this', but you can." First year student, Jessica Byford, from Rushden, said she was encouraged to study after going to the college's open day and saw "lots of girls". "Females have always been in agriculture, but it's a male-dominated industry," said second year student Ms Beale."They're making it really clear that everyone is welcome and social media has an influence and people aren't afraid to come into it now.

 

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If they are producing the food who is going to cook it?

I hope there is still land left for them

I got a brand new combine harvester and I'll give you the key...🤣

Jeepers, went from 9 to 21 Women in the space of a year. Such an achievement.

Luckily, not all women are braver men.

From 49 to 96 wow slow news day?

Is that a 100% rise in applications or has the college decided to favour women over men?

Good news.

Why can't women participate in this field?

9 to 21. Excellent news but embarrassing that it’s that low to start with

Why would you put a picture of a blonde white girl ? What kind of message you are trying to send out, Auntie ?

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but who conna milke the cow

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