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Prime Minister speaks to agriculture students at Writtle University College

Rishi Sunak joined engineering apprentices for a lesson on tractor maintenance and saw a flock of New Zealand Romneys

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Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street
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Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to student studying land-based courses at Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex today.

He joined engineering apprentices for a lesson on tractor maintenance, before talking to university students studying agriculture and animal science degrees.

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Director of higher education, Caroline Flanagan, said: "We were delighted to welcome the Prime Minister to WUC.

Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

"We have been teaching land-based courses for 130 years and we are proud to introduce the next generation to a rewarding, fast-moving industry which draws upon exciting scientific advancements, and which has a huge part to play in delivering environmental sustainability."

See also: Sunak rules out meat tax as part of new green agenda

Apprentices in land-based service engineering spoke to the PM about their hands-on workshop, while demonstrating their understanding of agricultural machinery.

Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

Students also showcased a flock of New Zealand Romneys and shared their enthusiasm for WUC's work in regenerative agriculture.

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