A new website with resources for schoolchildren has been launched to inspire youngsters into the farm machinery industry. The website, www.tractorman.biz, is a supporting resource for the Tractors in Schools project.

The website is includes photos, images, games and puzzles to broaden the perception and understanding of tractors and their role in food production. The free-to-use site allows visitors to learn more about tractors and how they are used in the production of food.

The site also supports teachers interested in using a tractor as the focus of a lesson or as part of a food and farming project. The materials are intended to support the delivery of a broad range of curriculum subjects including maths, English, history and geography.

The website was been developed with support from the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) Sector Champion Scheme, FACE (Farming and Countryside Education) and the machinery industry’s Careers Project.

The Tractors in Schools project will be a contributor to the Year of Food and Farming across the country.