30 MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW DEC / JAN 2024 • farmers-mart . co . uk
30 MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW DEC / JAN 2024 • farmers-mart . co . uk
CELEBRATING YOUNG ENGINEERS AT THE MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW
ELEVEN young agricultural engineers were recognised at the annual Apprenticeship Awards at the Midlands Machinery Show on Thursday 9 November . Each received £ 500 over two years to help in their future careers , with most choosing to invest in their own specialist toolkit .
“ Supporting the best of the next generation of agricultural engineers is key for promoting careers withing the industry ,” said Roger Jackson , chairman of the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society ( NNAS ), which sponsors the awards . “ Through hands-on learning and experience , apprentices help cultivate a thriving and sustainable future for our farming communities . Providing a platform to help fund these young apprentices is crucial as now , more than ever , they deserve new and exciting opportunities to inspire them as they head into their future careers .”
Claiming their first year awards were : Joshua Whotton and Nathan Walls , who are working at Chandlers ; Max Lumsden at Russells ; Joe Slater and Joe Sweetmore from B & B Tractors ; and Lewis Collins from Sharman ’ s Agricultural .
Stepping up to receive the second stage awards were : Aaron Barlow and Arun Slanley at B & B Tractors ; Ryan Lomas at Chandlers ; Robert Ward at Farol and Craig Redfern from Sharman ’ s
‘ You are the doctors of the agricultural industry ’
Agricultural . “ Since last year , Craig has now completed his apprenticeship and is fully qualified ,” said Roger . “ He recommends this award as something to be proud of . He believes it shows , not only to himself and his family , but his employer , that he has what it takes and the drive to always better himself . He recommends other apprentices to apply ,
as it is beneficial at whatever stage you ’ re at within your apprenticeship .”
Winners also received a Hydrokit Multimeter , and Pat White , president of the NNAS , commended the apprentices for their role in the farming sector . “ You are the doctors of the agricultural industry ; without you a lot of our equipment would fail ,” he said . “ Agricultural mechanics and technicians have been an integral part of our farm , and I hope you are incentivised and want to remain part of the agricultural family . What you do for farmers is very much appreciated and I wish you all the best for the future .”
The 2024 Midlands Machinery Show will take place on 20-21 November . For more information visit www . midlandsmachineryshow . com .
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