Photos: Highlights from Farmers Apprentice bootcamp 2016
Ten of the brightest young agricultural hopefuls, all looking for a career in farming, gathered at Bishop Burton College last month for Farmers Apprentice bootcamp.
Chosen from more than 300 who answered the call for applicants, the 10 finalists were put through five days of tough challenges, designed to test their performance across the wide range of skills needed to succeed in 21st century farming.
The prize: a one-year £25,000 placement as an apprentice farm manager with top agriculture business FarmCare.
See also: Read all the latest news on the Farmers Apprentice
Farmers Apprentice is Farmers Weekly’s response to the challenge of recruiting the best young business minds into agriculture.
It showcases the excitement and challenge of modern farming, and provides a platform for dynamic young people to get their first foot on the farming ladder.
Bootcamp begins
The 10 contestants arrive for the Farmers Apprentice bootcamp 2016 © Richard Stanton
Our judges
Farners Apprentice 2016 judges: Di Wastenage and Farmers Weekly editor Karl Schneider © Richard Stanton
Work wardrobe
The contestants get kitted out ready for another day of tasks © Richard Stanton
 At the cow wash
Contestants Sam and Tom get their hands dirty with a non-compliant cow © Richard Stanton
Weld class
Finalists are given a welding masterclass ahead of a practical skills task © Richard Stanton
She’s a natural
Lucy takes some time out to brush up on her PR skills © Richard Stanton
Down-to-earth folk
Sean MacGill from Bayer and Karl look on as one of our teams examine their soil pit © Richard Stanton
On a wing and a prayer
The bootcamp finalists get to grips with some modern farming technology © Richard Stanton
Cabin fever
Contestants Lucy and Florence get up to speed with New Holland’s Jason Toogood © Richard Stanton
Standout performers
One of the Farmers Apprentice teams prepare their stand for another day of challenges © Richard Stanton
Well presented
Sam is obviously at home being centre stage © Richard Stanton
Meaty subject
Contestant Tom giving a tutorial on the finer points of pork cuts © Richard Stanton
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