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James Gemmel: Poultry Farming

James is from a poultry farm outside Mauchline, East Ayrshire - here he talks about his role taking in the hens to the hen house and the husbandry tasks he is involved with preparing them to move on to the laying sheds.

With many thanks to The Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) for the use of their video - for more information, visit www.sayfc.org

Gordon Caldwell: Vegetable Grower

Gordon is a vegetable producer near Turnberry in Ayrshire - here we learn about his career pathway to producing vegetables for chefs and kitchens across Central Scotland.

With many thanks to The Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) for the use of their video - for more information, visit www.sayfc.org

Kevin Lawrie: Dairy Farmer

Kevin is a dairy farmer from South Ayrshire - we find out about the tasks he manages throughout the day on the farm.

With many thanks to The Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) for the use of their video - for more information, visit www.sayfc.org

Robbie Welsh: Shepherd

Robbie followed his father's footsteps into shepherding after school and now works for a farm running around 1,300 sheep.

With many thanks to The Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) for the use of their video - for more information, visit www.sayfc.org