A competition for local students to win a £1,000 bursary has been launched by the FUW.
New full-time students are being invited to write a 1,000-word essay on one of three topics involving their future career, farming interests or the barriers facing young people.
The topics are:
* How I intend to utilise the skills I gain from my course in my future career.
* Outline your interest in a particular topic or project associated with the land-based industries.
* What do you think are the main barriers facing young people entering the land-based industries today?
Full details on how to apply for the bursary are included in a leaflet available at any of the union's county branch offices. The closing date for entries is October 1, 2011.