4 June 2026
Could 2026 be your year? If you have the ambition but could benefit from direction and networking, this programme is your chance to build confidence, develop essential skills, and reach your full potential. Don't wait—the application window closes at midnight on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Take the first step and apply today! Further information and how to apply can be found HERE!
Participants of 2026 Agri Academy and Junior Academy will dive into an intensive programme of expert training, 1:1 mentoring, and dedicated support spread across three immersive residential sessions—including an exciting overseas study visit! This unique experience is designed to fuel your personal growth, expand your professional network, and spark fresh ideas, opening doors to incredible new opportunities for your future as Ellis Morgan experienced as part of the Junior Academy last year.
Ellis is from a mixed sheep and beef farm in mid-Wales, he studied for a Level 3 qualification in Land-Based Engineering at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire. Growing up on his family’s 450-acre farm which is sustainably powered by hydro, solar, and biomass energy, fuelled his passion for machinery, innovation, and agricultural sustainability. The forward-thinking family business has also diversified into apple juice production where 70 acres of the farm is planted with trees plus 20 acres of orchards which supply the apple juice.
Outside of farming, Ellis is a proud member of Sennybridge YFC, regularly competing in public speaking, stock fencing, and entertainment competitions, and he plays rugby for Brecon.
Ellis enjoyed his experience and strongly encourages anyone who is thinking about applying to do so before the window closes. “It opens your mind to new ideas as they really are endless, which you can implement on your own farm after. But it’s not just the opportunities, it’s the advice and making new connections. I personally am still in contact with all the new like-minded friends I made during my time.”
The winter fair ceremony was a high note for Ellis, who walked away with two of the evening’s top honours. In recognition of outstanding growth and future promise, Ellis received the peer-voted "Members' Choice" award for the member showing the most potential. Capping off a remarkable year of achievement, Ellis was also officially named the Winner of the 2025 Junior Challenge.
Ellis’s journey with the Academy has family connection. His grandfather Glasnant Morgan participated in the programme and shared firsthand insights about what to expect and inspired Ellis to apply, which turned out to be incredibly rewarding for him.
The Senior Academy features an exciting mix of locations, from Ireland to the vibrant Basque Country in northern Spain. These settings offer participants the chance to experience diverse farming practices, dynamic food supply chains, and forward-thinking business approaches within contrasting environments.
The Junior Academy is equally as exciting, taking participants from the more familiar terrain of North Wales and Northumberland to the rugged and harsher farming landscape of Iceland. Each destination will combine practical farming insight with unique cultural experiences that will spark new business ideas.
Could 2026 be your Agri Academy year? The application window will close at midnight on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Further information and application forms can be found HERE!