AS PART of its efforts to tempt the next generation of farmers into the industry, the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs has launched a series of career videos.

Funded by the £20,000 additional funding provided by the Scottish Government in October, 2016, the collection of 16 videos highlights the wide variety of careers available, using interviews with those active in the industry to offer insight via their personal journey into the role.

It is hoped the videos will make children and young people more aware of the farming careers that they could pursue, and explain the routes that can be taken to get started. All the films can be found on both the SAYFC webpage and its YouTube channel.

SAYFC agri and rural affairs chair, Duncan Morrison, commented: "As we all know, agriculture is hugely important to Scotland and its rural communities. It is vitally important that we continue to encourage young people to pursue a career in agriculture. As the industry evolves there will be more and more opportunities for exciting careers in the industry on top of what we have already.

"SAYFC are very grateful to the Scottish Government for its support in this initiative, which we hope will highlight what a diverse industry it is to work in."