Developing future leaders for the food and fresh produce industry. #MDSFutures
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🎬 Ever wondered what it’s like to be an MDS Trainee?
Ed Kendall documented his full two-year journey on the scheme - from first secondment to final placement.
Watch the full video now:
youtube.com/watch?v=wX3JuuXx…
#MDStrainee #GradScheme #AgCareers #LeadershipDevelopment
Amy Sanders was named our latest Doug Henderson Award winner earlier this year, recognising her outstanding contribution during her time on the MDS programme.
We’ve caught up with her to find out more about her journey: mds-ltd.co.uk/mds-experience…
#40YearsOfMDS
MDS Ltd retweeted
"Some of my best learning experiences have come from saying yes before I was completely sure I was ready for the challenge."
Meet Milly Wharmby, Corteva's Marketing Communications Assistant, who joined the team through the @MDS_Updates graduate scheme after studying English Literature at university. As today is Milly's last day at Corteva before she moves on to her next secondment, we'd like to take the opportunity to celebrate her journey and recognise the impact she's made during her time with the team.
Read about her journey, career highlights and advice for anyone considering a role in agriculture:
🔗 corteva.com/uk/news-and-reso…
#LifeAtCorteva #CortevaInterns #TeamCorteva
🌿 An opportunity for MDS Alumni!
Our Member Vitacress Herbs is looking for a Supplier Technical Manager to join their team.
📍 Chichester, West Sussex
Find out more and apply at mds-ltd.co.uk/vacancies/
We're proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation 💙 @GPTW_UK
#CertificationNationDay is a chance to celebrate the people who make MDS what it is - we're pleased to be part of a community of organisations that value their people.
#GPTWCertified
A look back at one of the highlights from Group 60’s Induction last week 👀
The new Trainees headed out on a treasure hunt, putting their teamwork, problem-solving and competitive sides to the test.
Thank you to The Great Game Team-building for putting it together!
This weekend, MDS joined @FarmersWeekly at New Scientist Live to talk about the future of food and agriculture! 🌱
#MDS #NewScientistLive #FutureOfFood #Agriculture #CareersInAgriculture @newscievents
Last week, our new Trainees from both the MDS Graduate Scheme and Fresh Futures came together for four days of Induction!
Harvey Whitehead, one of our new graduate Trainees, captured some of the highlights in this video! 🎥
#MDS #GraduateScheme #FreshFutures
That’s a wrap on Induction for Group 60! 👋
This year, we welcomed new Trainees from both the Graduate and Fresh Futures scheme.
It’s been great to bring everyone together, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they get up to over the next two years!
We’re heading to New Scientist Live! 🔬🌱 @newscievents
The MDS team will be at ExCeL London this weekend, chatting to people about careers across food, fresh produce, agriculture and horticulture. Come and find us and say hi! 👋
📍 ExCeL London
📅 10-12th October
MDS Ltd retweeted
"Don't be afraid if your background isn't in agriculture - coming into the industry with a fresh perspective can be a real advantage."
Meet Ellie Sill, Corteva's CRM and Digital Assistant, as she shares how a background in sport, health and nutrition led her into the agricultural industry through the @MDS_Updates graduate scheme. As today is Ellie's last day in the role before she moves on to her next secondment, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate her journey so far and recognise the impact she's made during her time with the team!
📖 Check out her story and learn more about her experiences, the projects she's most proud of and the opportunities agriculture can offer.
🔗 corteva.com/uk/news-and-reso…
Group 60, here’s some advice from someone who’s been exactly where you are now! 🌱
As Anne Murrie from Group 56 comes to the end of her two years on the scheme, she’s recorded a message for our new Trainees, sharing a few things she’s learnt along the way.
With just a few days to go until Group 60 join us, Paul Willgoss, Chair of the MDS Board of Directors, has a message for our newest Trainees.
We can’t wait to welcome them to the scheme! 🌱
“There’s so much more out there.”
We caught up with MDS alum Emily Brooks to talk about her experience with MDS and some of the opportunities it opened up for her.
🌿 Reminder: @JamesHuttonInst has taken over the MDS Instagram this month!
Today’s post follows current MDS Trainee Hannah Messer as she looks back on some of her highlights from her first secondment at Hutton Scientific Services.
instagram.com/mds_updates/
#MDS #MemberTakeover
There’s a lot more to the British food industry than meets the eye 🌱
What’s one thing you think people don’t know about working in the British food industry? Share your thoughts in the comments - we’d love to hear them!
@LoveBritishFood
Group 60 will be joining us in just a few weeks! 👋
While we’re getting ready to welcome our newest Trainees, we thought we’d take a look back at Group 59’s induction earlier this year.
Here’s a little look at what they got up to 🎥
We’re bringing together the MDS community for a night to celebrate!
📍 Wyboston Lakes Resort
🗓️ Saturday 28th November 2026
🥂 Drinks from 7pm, seated for 7:45pm
👗 Dress to Impress
🎟️ Get your tickets here: tickettailor.com/events/mdsl…
🌿 Hutton Scientific Services (@JamesHuttonInst) is taking over our Instagram page!
In one of their most recent posts, they caught up with some of our former MDS Trainees about their secondments there and what they got out of the experience. 🌱
instagram.com/mds_updates/
Today is #BackBritishFarming Day 🌱
We’re proud to play our part in developing the people who will shape the future of farming, food and agriculture.
Here’s to the people behind farming today, and those who will take it forward tomorrow.🌾
@BBF_NFU
Know someone who's ready to kick-start their career in the food and agriculture industry? Refer them to the MDS scheme!
Send your referral to [email protected], and our Recruitment Team will take it from there.
#MDSCareers #GraduateJobs #ReferAFriend
