Farmers Guardian is running a survey to understand more about the skills gap in agriculture, what training opportunities are available and the recruitment challenges within the sector.
Have your say and win £50
The survey is part of Farmers Guardian’s #ThisIsAgriculture campaign, which aims to raise the profile of careers in agriculture and the range of employment opportunities available to those inside and outside of the sector. For more information visit FGinsight.com/thisisagriculture
Take the survey WHETHER you are working as part of a farm business, have joined an industry organisation or business or are self employed and carving your own career path, we want to hear from employees across the industry to share their opinions and experiences about personal development and training. Help us build up valuable insight into what challenges and opportunities agricultural workers are facing today and into the future. 1. In what region of the UK are you located: q Scotland q Wales q North West q North East q Midlands q South West q South East 2. Are you male or female? q Male q Female 3. How old are you? q 16-25 q 26-35 q 36-45 q 46-55 q 56-65 q 66+
4. Which of the following best describes the terms of your employment? q Permanent q Temporary q Fixed term 5. Which of the following best describes your level of seniority? q Entry level q Intermediate q Advanced 6. Which of the following best describes the business you work for? q Farming q Ancillary industry
7. What is the size of the business you work for (number of employees?) q 1-2 q 2-10 q 11-50 q 51-100 q 101-200 q 201-500 q 500+ 8. What sector is the main focus of your business? q Arable q Livestock q Machinery q Horticulture q Pigs and poultry q Mixed q Other (please specify)
9. How long have you held your current position? q Less than six months q Six months - one year q One to two years q Two to three years q Three to four years q Five to 10 years q 10+ years 10. How many days of training do you receive per year? q None q One day q Two days q Three days q Four days q Five days q One to two weeks q Two to three weeks q Three-plus weeks
11. Have you ever received one or more of the following training methods through your employer? q On the job q External coaching q Events q E-coaching q Events q Seminars q Conference 12. What is your top priority for your own training and development? (tick one) q Technical expertise q Practical skills q Leadership q Communication q Project management q Marketing q Customer service q Health and safety q Data analysis administration q IT skills 13. Were training opportunities a factor that influenced your decision to apply to your current role? q Yes q No
q BTEC q Diploma q Certificate of competency q Other (please specify)
16. What would you say is the biggest barrier preventing you from progressing your career to the next level?
17. Have you ever sought to improve on your professional skills outside of work/ independently of your employer? q Yes q No 18. If yes, how and what course?
19. Out of 10, what rating would you give your employer for the level of training and development you have received? (One being the lowest, 10 being the highest)
20. What new skills have you developed as a result of changes to working practices caused by Covid-19?
How to enter 21. Have you had any training or development plans cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19? q Yes q No 22. Have you or your colleagues been placed on furlough due to Covid-19? q Yes q No
14. Have you ever gained any qualifications through your job? q Yes q No
23. Have you been unable to apply to a new job due to Covid-19? q Yes q No
15. If yes, what? q Apprenticeship q Degree q NVQ
PLEASE enter your details here and post the completed survey to: Danusia Osiowy, Farmers Guardian, Unit 4, Fulwood Park, Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9NZ Name: Address: Postcode: Email: • This survey will not be used to personally identify you in any way and you will remain anonymous. Your information will not be used for marketing purposes and you will not be contacted by Farmers Guardian unless you are selected as a prize winner. We will not share your information with any third parties • The results of this survey will be published on FGinsight.com and in Farmers Guardian magazine, as well as being shared with selected partners.
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