Harper Adams University

Stephen Evans.

Tyrone student’s pride in Harper Adams University’s poultry research tradition

David Rose

Farmers' mental health needs professional support after being signposted

From breeding farms in Scotland and hatcheries in England to poultry production in Alabama, Allister Crawford and Luci Wallace have broadened their understanding of the industry and opened their eyes to opportunities beyond the traditional farm.

Luci Wallace and Allister Crawford explore new paths in agriculture

The class of 2026 have been told they join 125 years of pioneers with an ‘opportunity to make the difference’ at Harper Adams University’s annual graduation event.

Harper Adams University’s graduates have ‘opportunity to make the difference’

A dedicated open day showcasing the progress and findings of an innovative slurry management project is to be held at Harper Adams University.

Open day to showcase Harper Adams University slurry management project

Professor Fernando Auat Cheein , Centre Lead for the Harper Institute of Technology

Harper Adams University secures £5 million Leverhulme grant

Tesco and Harper Adams’ School of Sustainable Food and Farming renew programme for a further three years

Young farmers set to benefit from extension of Future Farmer Programme

Next generation farmers

Applicants sought to shape agriculture skills for next-generation farmers

Leading computing and AI educator School of Coding and AI has announced a partnership with a world-leading specialist university to open a new urban hub in Birmingham.

Leading educators join forces to open new city hub in Birmingham

Rachel Maddocks, from Falmouth, Cornwall, decided to study at Harper Adams University after finding advancement opportunities were being limited by her incomplete studies.

Food student’s research aiming to transform industry safety attitudes

Chloe Gimson

Trio shortlisted for National Women in Agriculture Awards

Main picture - Current Harper Ireland Chairman Liam McKenna with the evening's speaker,the President of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster – and Harper Adams University alumnus – Richard Beattie,

Students in Harper Adams University will help build the ‘future of agriculture

Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University rises in rank as one of the world’s top 100 institutions

MPs on the Select Commitee interacting witha humanoid robot being used for research in the University's Engineering labs.

Parliamentary Select Committee examines the future of farming

Harper Adams - the UK’s premier educational institution for agri-food - has joined Forging Ahead Project, strengthening one of the UK’s largest university partnerships with world-leading agri-tech expertise.

Harper Adams University forging ahead as it joins research across the Midlands

External shows and events officer Sarah Swinnerton and Fiona Rust, education networks and partnership Lead at LEAF, launching the challenge at New Scientist Live

Challenge to explore sustainability and careers in food and farming
A programme challenging young people across the UK to explore careers and sustainability in food and farming will welcome selected participants to Harper Adams University this spring.
Darryl Armitage

Growing awareness of environmental sustainability among teenagers can be a major driver when it comes to fostering interest in careers in the agri-food sector, according to new research from LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming).

Messaging can be major agri-food recruitment driver new LEAF research finds

Newell Bingham points to his name on the board of 1947 48 prefects in Down High School in 2016.

Tribute paid to oldest alumnus of Harper Adams University, Newell Bingham

Scooping first place was Jess Dook, a final year BSc (Hons) Agriculture student. And in third was Maisie Rodgers, final year BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management

Harper Adams students take top prizes at Farmers’ Club Pinnacle Awards 2025

Professor David Christian Rose

Research into mental health provision for agricultural students to be extended

Some £654,000 worth of Scholarships awarded to ‘inspirational’ students at Harper Adams have been unveiled at the university’s 2025 Scholarship Presentation

‘Inspirational’ students awarded scholarships at Harper Adams University

A researcher at Harper Adams University is asking dairy farmers for their views on the impact of precision technologies on their work. PhD student Joanne Sharpe is looking into the impact of these technologies, which include digital tools and sensors -including wearable devices that monitor cows 24/7.

Dairy farmers’ views sought for nationwide technology research

Pictured at the Lidl Grassroots Conference 2025

Two-day event provided a platform for collaboration and innovation

Agriculture course manager Louisa Dines

New degree launched to root policymakers in agricultural knowledge

Campus life and student experiences are set to form the heart of the first Harper Adams University open day of 2025

First Harper Adams University’s open days of 2025 offers taste of campus life

Elen Morris

Award-winning student impresses judges with dedication to her agri-food career

Joseph Compton

Glarryford scholar Joseph Compton in running for Dairy Student of the Year 2025
A Glarryford scholar is among three Harper Adams University finalists in this year’s Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ Dairy Student of the Year competition.
Darryl Armitage

Dr Joe Roberts, Reader in Integrated Pest Management at Harper Adams University

Urgent need for sugar beet crop protection research highlighted

Amanda Dunn

A recent trial investigated the long-term effects of Transformula

Horticultural farmers, gardeners, and dealers from across the UK are being asked for their views on how to make tractors safer for a major research project.

Tractor users’ views sought as researchers seek to boost safety

Harper Adams University. (Pic: Freelance)

Harper Adams University Trial Results from Panatec Rumen Proof

The UK’s demonstration farm networks have been called upon to join a nation-wide collaboration to share knowledge and practice at the official launch of the Sustainable Farm Networks initiative (SFN).

UK’s farm networks called upon to join nation-wide collaboration

The Harper main building

Harper Adams seeks views of UK farmers

Kayleigh Meek has been appointed as the new Ulster Farmers’ Union graduate policy placement student. (Pic: UFU)

Kayleigh Meek joins Ulster Farmers' Union

Students visiting MSU from United Kingdom’s Harper Adams University included, left to right, Dom Neal, Harry Rigby, Charlie Jackson, Rhodri Williams, Luke Waldram; and bottom left, Kelly Billington. MSU recently hosted the students from HAU as part of an international exchange partnership focused on agricultural autonomy. (Photo by Dominique Belcher)

Harper Adams to host students from USA

SSFF Morrisons Farmers

Morrisons launch Sustainable Farm Network to support farmers on net zero journey

Left to right: Professor Ken Sloan, vice chancellor and CEO of Harper Adams, Nick Woodmass, Andrew Weir, James Scott, IAAS president Alan Hutcheon, Jenna Ballantyne, Amy Haddow and IAAS executive director Neil Wilson. Picture: Submitted

Newly qualified young auctioneers congratulated by IAAS

Ieuan Evans

Co Down man picks up a Bronze award

The five Omagh Academy students pictured in front of the main university building on their first week at Harper

NI students enrol at Harper Adams

Phil Hambling, UK Head of CSR for ABP. (Pic supplied by ABP)

ABP to strengthen ties with Harper Adams University

Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, Margaret Boanas has received an Honorary Doctorate from Harper Adams University. Picture: Submitted

Honorary Doctorate bestowed on Margaret Boanas

Some of the cross-departmental team who will work on the project - Dr Simon Jeffery, Dr Lucy Crockford, Dr Julia Casperd, Scott Kirby, Professor Jim Monaghan and Professor Karl Behrendt. Pic: Harper Adams

Project is funded by a share of a £5 million UK Government fund

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

From left: Eliza Westbrook, Jess Tiley, Millie Hawe, Caitland Yates and Courteney Wilkinson with Bunny in the veterinary physiotherapy suite at Harper Adams

Unique project rehabilitates dairy calf 'Bunny' with hydrotherapy

Discussing the significance of the new PRISM project: ABP's George Mullan (left) and Kircubbin beef and sheep farmer Sam Chesney. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Managing carbon efficiently is now the only show in town for beef and sheep farm...

Peter Morgan, Chairman of the Poultry Industry Education Trust, presents the annual Poultry Industry Education Trust award, a Times Atlas of the World and inscribed memento to Wilson McLeister from Portglenone. Looking on is Basil Bayne, a Fellow of Harper Adams University and PIET Trustee.

Wilson wins annual poultry industry award

Sophie Bell receives the President's Prize from Harper Adams University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ken Sloan

Unsung hero Sophie presented with Harper Adams President’s Prize

Senior Lecturer in Food Retail and Marketing Alastair Boot with Rupert Evans FRA Chair

Farm retail industry generates £1.4b and employs 25,000 workers - study

Fresh investment to support veterinary professions facilities

Carys Martin

Carys joins Moy Park team

Rob Copley, Chairman of the Farm Retail Association.

New project looks at the real value of farm shops

Harper Adams University

Strong links have supported students through extraordinary year

Jude Capper

New post for award-winning consultant

Supporting local is the way forward

Surplus lambs

Value of rearing surplus lambs

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