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R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

Brought to you from Rural2Kitchen. The podcast where agricultural minds open up.Sponsored primarily by Howden Rural Insurance as well as the Scottish Farmer Follow us on all platforms here - https://linktr.ee/rural2kitchenTo get in touch email rural2kitchen@gmail.comComplete this survey to help out the show! Thank you so much - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:08:18

R2Kast 373 – James Nixey on young farmers, rural...

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2025/09/08

Today we welcome James Nixey onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ James is the National Chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, leading one of the UK’s largest rural youth movements. 🌱👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 He is also the Club Leader for Princes Risborough YFC, a club he first joined back in 2008, and his journey from there has carried him all the way to the national stage. ⭐James and I reflect on our shared time in Slovenia at the European Rural Youth Parliament, where rural youth from 22 countries came

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R2Kast 372 – David Tennant on the Royal Highland...

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2025/09/05

Today we welcome David Tennant onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ David is the Head of the Royal Highland Show, and his journey is a brilliant example of how someone not from a farming background can come to lead one of the most iconic events in agriculture. 🦌🎪We hear how David first encountered the Highland Show and the impact it had on him, before stepping into the role where he now oversees everything from livestock lines to innovation halls. He talks openly about the challenges of delivering a world-class

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1:14:53

R2Kast 371 - Peter Eccles on Herefords fitness...

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2025/09/01

Today I welcome Peter Eccles onto the R2Kast 🎙️ Peter is a farmer entrepreneur and former Farmers Weekly Farm Manager of the Year who runs a 200 acre family farm near Tranent where Herefords meet a gym called the Fitness Farmyard 🐂💪We talk about how Peter built a pedigree herd of docile forage efficient Herefords launched meat boxes during COVID and combined this with his diversification into farm based fitness classes. From flipping tyres in the yard to welcoming PTs and locals into a rustic

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1:14:53

R2Kast 370 - Jess Stokes on midges viruses and the...

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2025/08/29

Today I welcome Jess Stokes onto the R2Kast 🎙️ Jess is an insect scientist with a PhD in veterinary parasitology who has spent years studying midges Schmallenberg virus and the unpredictable way new diseases emerge 🦟🔬We chat about how growing up in rural Gloucestershire during the foot and mouth outbreak sparked her fascination with disease spread. That journey took her through Swansea Bristol and Liverpool before leading her into high containment labs at the Pirbright Institute. Jess shares how

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1:18:13

R2Kast 369 – Tales of a Nuffield Scholar – Food for...

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2025/08/27

🎙️ Featuring: Hannah Fraser, James Thompson, David Cooke, Dan Smith, Rob Ward, and Hannah ThorogoodBack at NuffFest, this second Food for Health panel dives deeper into the crucial question of how farming systems—and especially soil health—shape the nutritional composition of our food. 🌱🥕Hosted by me, Wallace, alongside Dan Smith, the discussion brings together voices from farming, medicine, retail, plant breeding, and agri-tech. Together we explore how soil microbes, genetics, animal diets, and

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1:13:05

R2Kast 368 – Shabawn Farrall on people, opportunity,...

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2025/08/25

Today we welcome Shabawn Farrall to the R2Kast! 🎙️A year ago to the day this episode goes out, I headed to Cheshire for what turned into a two-hour interview at Hills Green Marketing — with no idea where Cheshire even was. One of the people I met that day was Shabawn, and over the past 14 months she’s become a good friend.Her journey is a masterclass in following opportunities wherever they lead. From her first day in a livestock market as a teenager, to supporting farmers through the foot and

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1:13:40

R2Kast 367 – Kit Franklin on hands-free farming, ag...

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2025/08/22

Today we welcome Kit Franklin to the R2Kast! 🎙️From Harper Adams student to the world’s first autonomous farmer, Kit’s story blends big ideas with bigger fields. As co-creator of the Hands Free Hectare and Hands Free Farm projects, he’s shown that automation in agriculture isn’t decades away – it’s already here. 🤖🌾A lecturer, public speaker, and president-elect of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Kit is passionate about bringing young people into ag engineering and building networks

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1:02:54

R2Kast 366 – Sharon May on values, vulnerability, and...

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2025/08/18

Today we welcome Sharon May to the R2Kast! 🎙️From sports injuries to the deep work of counselling, Sharon’s journey is one of following the thread of what truly matters. After retraining while raising a young family (not something she recommends lightly!), she’s built a thriving network of therapists from her organic mixed farm. 🌾💬A Nuffield scholar’s wife and a farmer herself, Sharon talks openly about moving from physical to mental health, the values that guide her, and the challenges of

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1:04:50

R2Kast 365 – Thanh Truong (Fruit Nerd) and Connor...

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2025/08/15

Today I welcome two Australian Nuffield Scholars to the R2Kast 🎙️ Thanh Truong better known as the Fruit Nerd and aquaculture expert Connor Wass joined me at my kitchen table on Arran to talk all things food farming and the oceans that connect them 🍑🐟 Filmed on Arran after a weekend showing them my home the chat was full of warmth insight and a fair bit of funThanh shared his journey from growing up in his family’s business Aus Asia Produce one of Australia’s largest fruit and veg exporters to

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1:08:38

R2Kast 364 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar – Panel on...

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2025/08/13

🎙️ Featuring: Tom Pearson, David Walker, Chris Manley, Kate Arthur, and Mark WarnerThis episode is a bit different – recorded live from the first ever NuffFest, a summer gathering of Nuffield scholars with a focus on a crucial question: is your food healing or harming you? 🥦🧠Led by Wallace and David Rose, the session explores how farming practices directly impact nutrition and public health. From childhood obesity to chronic disease, the panel dives into why a stronger bridge between agriculture

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1:00:54

R2Kast 363 – Peter Craven on change, courage, and...

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2025/08/11

Today we welcome Peter Craven onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From Lincolnshire spuds to Natural England strategy, Peter’s story is one of stepping up, stepping back, and then stepping in to shape real change. 🥔➡️🌿A Nuffield scholar, policy influencer and potato expert, Peter shares how one course jolted him awake to the huge shifts facing UK farming. Since then, he’s gone from perfect Instagram potatoes to shaping policy for farming with nature at its heart. 🧠🌱We chat leadership, missed smells of the soil

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1:03:29

R2Kast 362 – Laura Young on climate resilience,...

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2025/08/08

Today’s guest is someone I’ve followed for years – the incredible Laura Young! 🌍🎙️From leading the charge to ban disposable vapes across the UK 🚭 to studying climate resilience as part of her PhD, Laura’s life is packed with purpose. She’s part scientist, part activist, and all-in when it comes to protecting people and planet. 💥📚We talk flooding, fire risks, fashion footprints, and how campaigning isn’t just shouting – it’s educating, empowering, and staying persistent. Oh, and Troon’s now her

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R2Kast 361 – Mairi Gougeon on politics, purpose, and...

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2025/08/04

Today we welcome Mairi Gougeon to the R2Kast! 🎙️From local politics in Brechin to becoming Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi’s journey has been anything but typical! Starting out straight from uni into council work (accidentally elected! 😂), her political roots go deep – her first campaign stint was at just 14 years old! 💪We chat about that surreal moment of walking into Holyrood, why representation matters, and how her belief in independence and community

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1:21:36

R2Kast 360 – Ruth Vichos on horticulture, Shetland...

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2025/08/01

Today we welcome Ruth Vichos onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From Shetland to SRUC to TV screens across Scotland, Ruth is a horticulture lecturer with a heart for education and a passion for plants! Now a senior lecturer, Ruth didn’t begin in horticulture (it actually started with nursing!) but soon found her calling in plant science after a family nudge. Her journey includes food security research in Tanzania, working with Guernsey-based charities, and now presenting on Beechgrove Garden. 🌍🌱She shares how

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1:10:58

R2Kast 359 – Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Rob...

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2025/07/29

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Rob Ward — entrepreneur, innovator, and agri-tech visionary.Rob’s story begins on a tenanted family farm in Shropshire where early lessons in strawberries and supermarket selling taught him resilience and strategy. From handing out pick-your-own baskets to selling tech globally, Rob’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention. 🍓📈He shares how family values shaped his business

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1:09:40

R2Kast 358 – Derrick Josi on US dairy, digital reach,...

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2025/07/28

Today we welcome Derrick Josi onto the R2Kast! 🎙️Better known online as The Honest Farmer, Derrick brings 1 million+ followers into the realities of US dairy life — and he’s not holding back! From Oregon’s lush Tillamook to a 450-acre Jersey dairy, Derrick shares his family legacy (started in 1918) and how the farm evolved from 60 cows to nearly 1000. He chats co-op models, cheese markets, mental health, family dynamics, and the not-so-glamorous side of influencer life. 🧀📉We dive into the

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1:08:53

R2Kast 357 – Rhona Forbes on TikTok, teaching, and...

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2025/07/25

Today we welcome Rhona Forbes onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From biology teacher to TikTok star, Rhona is bringing fresh energy to the Scottish Young Farmers scene! Based in Edinburgh, she’s not only part of Ed Jack (Edinburgh JAC) but the brains behind what might just be the most entertaining young farmers account in Scotland. Rhona tells us how she’s used social media to break stereotypes, boost membership, and make young farming look cool (and chaotic!) 🎬✨We also dive into her journey into teaching,

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R2Kast 356 – Elspeth Hay on wild food, Cape Cod...

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2025/07/21

Today we welcome Elspeth Hay onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From Maine to Cape Cod, Elspeth’s journey took a nutty turn when she discovered you can eat acorns… and never looked back! Originally a food and environment journalist, Elspeth now champions the cultural and nutritional value of tree nuts, especially acorns. Her fascination led to a new book and a whole radio show dedicated to local food stories on the Cape. 🧠🎙️We talk ancient human-forest relationships, the joy of hyperlocal food, and how falling

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R2Kast 355 – Helen Brookes on livestock science,...

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2025/07/18

Today we welcome Helen Brookes onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ With roots in rural Essex, Helen blends a childhood on chicken farms with a career in science and leadership — now playing a key role at the UK Agri-Tech Centre. 🐄🔬Helen’s journey spans animal science at Rittle College to cutting her teeth in sheep genetics with Innovis and developing sector-wide change through AHDB. She opens up about why pure research wasn’t for her and how she found purpose in making science work for people. 🧬🌿We explore her

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R2Kast 354 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Jo...

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2025/07/16

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Jo Franklin and Rob Hodgkins — sheep farmers, Nuffield Scholars, and the founders of Cabrito in Hertfordshire. 🐑🌍Jo and Rob take us through their journey into sheep farming, from working family farms in Hertfordshire and Sussex to launching a 2,000-acre diversified business with 2,500 ewes, including a sheep dairy unit. Their story began with a Nuffield meeting — and hasn’t

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