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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.

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44:46

Will it really be another wet autumn? Defra farm...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/27

In this episode, after a week of torrential rain and floods washes away newly drilled cereal crops, we ask: will it really be another wet autumn?We find out why Defra policy is on hold ahead of the Autumn Budget – in a special interview with NFU president Tom Bradshaw.We discover how farmers are measuring their environmental and social impact –and making their businesses more profitable as a result.You can find out more about environmental and social baselining by visiting Soil Association Ex...

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36:32

Budget, banks & bees - how farms are striving to 'do...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/13

In this episode, we look at the future for farm support following a UK cereal harvest said to be among the worst in living memory.We travel to London for Back British Farming Day as growers and livestock producers meet MPs to get the farming message across.We look at NFU calls for an increase in the UK budget for agriculture – and industry calls for recognition of the wider benefits farming brings.We examine how high street banks are offering special deals for farmers prepared to adopt more s...

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59:24

Potato Days UK - do biosolutions really work?, Dyson...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/09/06

In this episode, we look at the future of the UK potato sector with a special visit to the Potato Days UK event at Dyson Farming.With the crop under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, we find out how potato growers and processors are reducing greenhouse gas emissions.We discuss the role regenerative agriculture has when it comes to potato production – a crop which involves moving huge amounts of soil.And we look at the latest research on biostimulants and ask: do they really work and wh...

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78:44

Farmers Weekly Question Time: Cookstown, Northern...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/08/31

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Cookstown in Northern Ireland.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:- John Gilliland, Professor of Practice in Agriculture and Sustainability, Queens University Belfast - John McLenaghan, deputy president, Ulster Farmers Union. - Bronagh O'Kane, livestock farmer- Jude McCann, Farmin...

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01:19:46

Farmers Weekly Question Time: Cookstown, Northern...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/08/29

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Cookstown in Northern Ireland.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:- John Gilliland, Professor of Practice in Agriculture & Sustainability, Queens University Belfast - John McLenaghan, deputy president, Ulster Farmers Union. - Bronagh O'Kane, livestock farmer- Jude McCann, Farming

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36:38

Brian May under fire over call to end badger cull,...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/08/28

In this episode, Queen guitarist and wildlife campaigner Brian May is under fire after calling for an end to badger culling in England.The complaints come head of a BBC TV documentary in which Sir Brian argues that badgers are wrongly blamed for spreading bovine tuberculosis.We look at why British holidaymakers have been banned from bringing back feta cheese from Greece this summer.The move is part of a wider ban on UK imports of sheep and goat products from Continental Europe, wh...

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44:38

Harvest 2024 special: Yields, quality and ergot - on...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/08/21

In this episode, we pay a special visit to the UK's biggest farmer-owned grain storage facility at the height of harvest. Camgrain stores up to 500,000 tonnes of cereals, oilseed rape and pulse crops every year on behalf of its 500 farmer-members.Camgrain's four advanced processing centres work around the clock to take in hundreds of lorry loads of grain from the field every day.We follow the grain trail from the field into the store where grain is tested and blended to get the best value for...

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42:40

Unwrapped: the latest SFI update, potato virus in...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/08/11

In this episode, we get to grips with the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive – and what it means for your farm business.Scottish growers face heavy losses after virus-hit potato crops are destroyed in an effort to protect high-health status seed production.Could more winter linseed be grown as an alternative break crop?We've a harvest update and all the latest market prices.And we review a sumptuous history book of Aberdeen Angus cattle – the world's most popular pedigree beef breed.This ep...

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46:44

Government's 'new deal' for farmers, £150m lottery...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/08/02

In this episode, the government pledges a new deal for farmers to boost confidence across the industry.We look at what the promise might mean – and what it might deliver.Lottery money for landscapes – farmers could be among the winners from a £150m heritage fund to revitalise wildlife habitats and the environment.Industry leaders highlight the importance of the sheep sector – and the contribution it makes to rural communities and the environment.We find out more during a visit to the National...

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39:20

Defra farm budget and Net Zero warning, Royal Welsh...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/07/23

In this episode, farm leader Tom Bradshaw says a bigger budget is needed for British farmers to deliver food security and reach Net Zero.The NFU president wants the government to set aside £5.6bn for agriculture – more than twice the current annual amount.We visit the Royal Welsh Show where the budget for agriculture in Wales is also a hot topic of debate and discussion.We’ve a harvest update – and all the latest commodity prices.And former farm minister Mark Spencer spills the beans on his t...

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37:29

Young farmer cheats death in bale accident, police...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/07/19

In this episode, a young farmer tells how he is lucky to be alive after being trapped under a stack of falling bales.Christopher Rolfe was airlifted to hospital following the accident thanks to Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance.Chris told his story at the start of Farm Safety Week – the annual campaign by the Farm Safety Foundation and the Yellow Wellies charity.The busy harvest period often sees a spike in the number of farm accidents – including collisions on the road between tractors...

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32:34

Harvest 2024, blended wheats, supply chain fairness...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/07/12

In this episode, in a special harvest preview, we look at the prospects for cereal crops as combines roll into oilseed rape.New Defra secretary Steve Reed makes his first speech to farmers at the Great Yorkshire Show.What can we expect from the new government when it comes to supply chain fairness – and will it put its money where its mouth is?More farmers are growing blended wheats to increase resilience to disease and more consistent performance.And we catch up with sheep shearer Rosie Hazl...

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46:05

What the Labour government means for your farm...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/07/05

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, after being swept to power in a landslide general election, we examine what the UK's new Labour government means for farming.We get the low-down on the policies we can expect for agriculture – and the challenges likely to be faced when funding them.We discuss the implications, opportunities and the threats – with former Defra secretary George Eustice and former NFU president Minette Batters.We look at the impact of the election result on farming across ...

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43:55

What is best: Conventional v regenerative...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we join the crowds at the 2024 Groundswell event to find out how regenerative agriculture has fared in a challenging season.We ask: is regenerative agriculture really more resilient than conventional farming?We find out about the premiums available for farming regeneratively and ask whether farmers should abide by a set of standards?We speak to American regenerative farming expert John Kempf who suggests the UK could catch up with the USA when it comes ...

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43:23

Rishi Sunak's £1bn pledge for farming, farmer builds...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/06/21

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells Farmers Weekly he has a clear plan for UK agriculture – if the Tories win the General Election.With farm machinery becoming ever more expensive, we meet the farmer who decided to reduce costs by building his direct drill.We visit the Royal Highland Show and discuss the future for Scottish agriculture – with a key piece of new legislation.We've all the latest farm prices and get to grips with the mysteries of the commodit...

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48:08

Covid-style business loans for farmers, Cereals 2024,...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/06/13

In this episode, farm leader Tom Bradshaw calls for Covid-style business loans to help farmers ride out the impact of a challenging year.We join thousands of growers at the 2024 Cereals event in Hertfordshire – the UK's biggest two-day show for arable farmers.We get the low-down on the latest wheat and barley varieties – and ask: do they deliver what they promise when it comes to yield and resilience?We examine the importance of data analysis and using benchmarking methods to optimise arable ...

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40:14

Dog attacks on sheep, battle to win farm votes,...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/06/07

In this episode, with an increase in dog attacks on livestock, we look at the options for farmers trying to combat a growing problem.Politicians are battling for farmers' votes in the run-up to next month's elections – so why aren't would-be MPs being clear about policies for agriculture?We preview this month's Cereals event – and look ahead to autumn crop establishment and the dilemma about early drillingAnd we discuss the prospects for the malting barley market alongside all the latest comm...

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48:46

Young farmer culture, muck and slurry legal case,...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/06/01

In this episode, we ask is there a problem with young farmer culture? The debate comes following Farmers Weekly's investigation into the experiences of young women of sexual assault at young farmers events.We look at why farmers could be faced with changes to the amount of muck and slurry they can spread in the autumn following a landmark legal case. We bring you the latest tips on handling livestock safely and efficiently. Of course, we’ve our regular market round...

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42:26

Lowdown on latest SFI offer, general election...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/05/24

In this episode, we look at what the forthcoming General Election might mean for UK farmers – who is promising what and to whom.After Defra unveils its latest offer for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we get the lowdown on the implications for your farm business.Glyphosate or ploughing – what is best for soil health? We find out at the Green Farm Collective Open Day.How the Wildfarmed flour brand is being stocked by more retailers – and why farmers are enjoying growing their wheat.We’ve ou...

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38:16

Farm to Fork Summit 2.0, Rishi Sunak's food security...

The Farmers Weekly Podcast ·

2024/05/17

In this episode, we run the rule over Defra's new food security index – will it really mean a better deal for British farmers?We get the lowdown on Rishi Sunak's second Farm to Fork Summit – and ask whether the Prime Minister's garden party for food producers will achieve anything?Is it positive for pigs? An upbeat Pig and Poultry Fair suggests the sector is on the road to recovery. But is it enough to see off shadows on the horizon?How technology is helping to optimise farm margins in a chal...

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