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Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and UK farmer Hugh Broom discuss the biggest news in agriculture, available every Friday.
Government ministers are said to be looking at easing plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers.
Civil servants are reportedly looking again at increasing the proposed threshold which would exempt more farming families from the tax.
Could the government be working harder to put more British food on British plates? Yes, says Alexia Robinson, the food campaigner behind British Food Fortnight.
We take a special look at the fertiliser market and have all the latest commodity prices, in association with the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board.
And a bursary worth more than £27,000 to farm students opens for applications – thanks to the John Innes Foundation.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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Farmers in England face significant cashflow shortfalls following further delays to the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.
The flagship scheme is not expected to reopen for applications until April 2026 at the earliest due to budget constraints and IT issues.
Protesting farmers vent their frustration at the government's farming policies at the Labour party conference in Liverpool.
We've a special update on milk prices as the UK dairy market takes a tumble – and examine the latest bluetongue restrictions in Wales.
And we join hundreds of farmers to celebrate the best of British agriculture at the Farmers Weekly Awards in London.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this week’s podcast, we have a special interview with tenant farming commissioner Alan Laidlaw following his appointment.
What does his new role mean for landlords and tenants? And how does he see a code of practice for the tenanted sector working in England?
How artificial intelligence is helping livestock farmers increase productivity in a way that boosts income while benefiting the environment.
And we visit the new Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum in London.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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As growers rip up autumn cropping plans following another challenging season, we look at ways to get the best for your farm business.
A new group of rural Labour MPs says it is backing British food producers – and launches its own action plan for the countryside. Will it make a difference?
We look at the fallout after the Rural Payments Agency tries to reclaim Sustainable Farming Incentive funding from farmers.
And how a new conference is helping more people carve a career in agriculture.
Tickets are available for the AgriFuture Forum in London on Tuesday, 23 September.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, thousands of farmers face a cliff-edge when their countryside stewardship agreements expire – with nothing to replace them.
Those with mid-tier schemes running out at the end of this year – just three months away – are left facing a stark choice: maintain beneficial environmental features at their own expense, or destroy them up and plant them with crops to earn some much-needed income.
The dilemma could be resolved by a Defra announcement – but departmental delays mean the clock is ticking and time is running out.
It's Back British Farming Day - what better timing for Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds to deliver her first speech as minister to farmers?
We visit the Agroforestry Show – and a new beef-calf strategy is launched for milk producers.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, we look at what farmers can expect from new Defra secretary Emma Reynolds - her policies and personality.
To discuss that and more, we’re joined by Jonathan Reynolds, director of external affairs at the Country Land and Business Association.
The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs says it has been told it will no longer receive a Defra grant – Defra says the suggestion is "false".
Who is right?
Shadow farm minister Robbie Moore gives us his thoughts.
And sixth-formers at a Lincolnshire school can now study agriculture – we speak to their headteacher and find out all about the new course.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, farmers are helping firefighters battle a huge moorland blaze in Yorkshire.
Farmers are using slurry tankers to deliver water to fire crews fighting flames which have engulfed thousands of acres of the Yorkshire Moors.
Hot weather and lack of rain has seen hay and straw is imported into the UK from France to help drought-hit livestock farmers.
Pollution from pig and poultry production is being targeted by wildlife campaigners – but do their claims add up?
And we speak to the policeman who is reminding tractor drivers to stay safe on the road.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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Harvest has been hugely variable this summer – with many growers in prime arable areas reporting terrible cereal yields.
But has one crop bucked the trend?
After years of decline and disappointment, oilseed rape is having a bit of a moment.
Could it, perhaps, be crop of the year?
Is £30/t an acceptable price for sugar beet? We find out.
We’ve more on electronic tagging for cattle.
Just what’s driving up food price inflation?
And we pay tribute to farmer and veteran broadcaster David Richardson.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Hugh Broom.
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A data error means the latest harvest progress report over-estimates yields – and triggers an investigation by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Why wasn't the report right in the first place?
Industry leaders give a mixed reaction to the latest inheritance tax proposals.
And one of Britain's biggest livestock auctioneers voices concern at differences in electronic identification systems for cattle between England and Scotland.
We also look at the latest drought situation and the impact of the government's refusal to bailout the UK's largest bioethanol plant.
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In this episode, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch visits an Essex farm – meeting farmers to talk about inheritance tax.
We’ve an exclusive interview.
We meet the Yorkshire dairy farmer who is starting a renewable energy company – and powering up the local community.
And we take an in-depth look at autumn weed control.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, Donald Trump leaves UK prime minister Keir Starmer in stony silence as he explains why American farmers don’t pay inheritance tax.
But would British farmers really be better off if President Trump was in charge of UK agriculture?
Is it time to get an electric farm pickup – we look at the latest fully electric truck as it goes on sale in the UK.
Jeremy Clarkson’s farm goes down with bovine tuberculosis – and a Scottish beef producer leaves almost half a million pounds to a farming charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the future of regenerative agriculture and examine whether it is right for your farm.
We have a special interview with American farmer Gabe Brown, described as the 'god father' of regenerative agriculture, as he visits the UK.
We discuss the role of government support when it comes to agro-ecology and nature-friendly farming practices.
And we look at plans for a not-for-profit National Agency for Smart Data in Agriculture (NASDA) to help farmers monetise their farm data safely and confidentially.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, former British Lion Tom Youngs shares his thoughts on farming and rugby.
We run the rule on the government’s latest iteration of a national food strategy - and discuss the implications for farmers.
NFU Cymru president Aled Jones voices concern about the newly announced Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales.
And we look at the ups and downs of harvest ahead of the market prices.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, as drought is declared in Yorkshire, we look at the impact of the dry weather across the country.
Scotland faces a wildfire warning – following a 30,000 acre blaze which saw farmers and game-keepers come together to fight the flames.
Tesco's new chief executive Ashwin Prasad gets out on farm – just a week into the job – saying he wants to work in partnership with farmers.
Hugh has a problem getting replacement parts for his topper.
And a Lincolnshire farmer establishes a 10ha olive grove near Spalding with big plans to produce high-quality virgin olive oil.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, a former Defra adviser says the government must win back farmers' trust if it is serious about successful agriculture.
The government unveils £150m in capital grants for farmers – we look at what the money is likely to fund and how it will work.
We find out about new funding opportunities for farmers – thanks to private investment from big corporations.
We spend two days at Groundswell 2025, the regenerative agriculture festival, and look at the options for growers and livestock producers.
And we speak to Emily Norton – the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development board – about her plans for farm levies.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, we preview the early start to harvest 2025 as the first combines roll into barley crops.
One year after the Labour came to power, we ask why farm leaders have gone so quiet on government plans to impose inheritance on farmers.
We visit a Fram Farmers trials day in Suffolk – and Hugh goes to his local Cowpie Country Fair.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, a former NFU combinable crops chairman sats the pace of change at Red Tractor is too slow to win back farmers' confidence.
Cross-border bluetongue restrictions on livestock brought from England into Wales threaten to cause havoc, say farm leaders.
We've the latest on muck spreading and Defra's Farming Rules For Water.
And we visit the Royal Highland Show for a beefy announcement.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, UK farm leaders voice dismay after three major British supermarkets start selling beef from Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand.
Is the government's spending review really better than expected when it comes to farming and the environment?
We discuss the implications of departmental cuts at Defra – and the impact for growers and livestock producers.
We spend two days at the Cereals event – the UK's annual showcase for the combinable crops sector.
And we discover why plant breeders behind a 21-year-old oat variety are celebrating after being awarded a rare industry accolade.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
Recorded live on Wednesday and Thursday 11-12 June 2025 at the UK Cereals event at Heath Farm, Leadenham, Lincolnshire.
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In this episode, we look at the likely impact of the government's spending review on UK farming and the environment.
We have a sneak preview of this month’s Cereals event – and why reducing carbon emissions isn't as easy as people might think.
And why it is so important to get the farming message across on Open Farm Sunday.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, a UK farming couple quit the UK to go farming in France, saying they feel more valued by the French government.
Defra declines to comment on reports that the government's Spending Review will slash the budget for nature friendly farming.
We've the latest on high-profile movers and shakers in the farming sector, as Assured Food Standards appoints a permanent chairman for Red Tractor.
And Madame Tussauds waxworks museum in London prepares to celebrate national sausage roll day.
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In this episode, as senior civil servant Janet Hughes decides to leave Defra, we look at what it means for the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
It's a revolving door at the AHDB, with the appointment of a new chair – and the announcement that chief executive Graham Wilkinson is moving on.
Scottish livestock leaders say a climate committee report calling for less beef consumption is based on flawed evidence.
Why a new deal between London and Brussels could make life easier on your farm.
And Louise visits the Green Farm Collective – and discovers that bread made from regenerative wheat really does taste different.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, MPs say the government should delay plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers – and revise its controversial policy.
Defra announces a partial reopening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive for growers and livestock producers in England.
US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins tells Farmers Weekly that poultry and pork are "on the table" to be next for a trade deal between the USA and the UK.
And Hugh attends a Defra food strategy meeting.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode we look at the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive agri-environment scheme.
Natural England head of agriculture Peter Craven tells us the scheme will return – and be better for farming and the environment, albeit with a likely smaller budget.
We assess the impact of the UK-US trade deal on the beef and arable sectors – and ask whether it is the shape of things to come?
MPs debate the future for Britain's small abattoirs – which are often a lifeline for smaller livestock producers serving higher-value niche markets.
And, as the silage season hots up, we talk to safety campaigner Jane Gurney about the latest trailer advice on the road and in the field.
A wealth of safety advice and daily checks can be downloaded from the Tilly Pass website. Please download the Head to Tow app mentioned in this episode.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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Record-breaking temperatures see crops sweltering in the spring sunshine. A worry or just another challenge for arable growers?
UK former home secretary James Cleverly and Save British Farming campaigners say the government must take food security more seriously.
As the UK commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the end of World War Two, we ask, could we really see the return of rationing?
A ground-breaking new farm tenancy agreement – how the Crown Estate and the Tenant Farmers Association are working together.
And Rothamsted Research – the world’s oldest agricultural research station – announces a big restructuring and 90 redundancies.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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This episode of the Farmers Weekly Question Time Podcast examines a ground-breaking new farm tenancy agreement.
Developed by the Crown Estate and the Tenant Farmers Association, the agreements are called Environmental Farm Business Tenancies (eFBTs).
EFBTs are 15-year-long tenancy agreements which encourage tenant farmers to diversify in a way which benefits both the tenant and the landlord.
The expert panel answering questions on this podcast episode are:
- Defra farm minister Daniel Zeichner MP
- George Dunn, chief executive of the Tenant Farmers Association
- Paul Sedgewick, managing director of Windsor and rural at the Crown Estate
- Kevin Kennedy, partner at law firm Burgess Salmon
This Farmers Weekly Question Time session was recorded live at the Tenant Farmers Association conference on 1 May 2025 at Windsor Great Park.
Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, one in three farmers fear their children will sink the farm business when it's handed on to the next generation.
Why farming families are walking a tightrope between succession and inheritance tax.
Dairy producers are forced to dump thousands of litres of milk after a breakdown at a key processing plant in Lancashire.
We've all the latest commodity prices.
And we find out why climate-friendly farmers are turned off by the quest for net zero.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, we get to grips government grants to fund on-farm innovation and technology to improve productivity.
With British Beef Week around the corner (23-30 April), we run the rule over the NFU's 10-year vision for the UK's beef industry.
We look at why farm hedges could be the latest victim of the government's decision to close the Sustainable Farming Incentive to new applications.
And we find out why singing sweary farmers are all the rage in Oxfordshire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, the government appoints former NFU president Minette Batters to lead a Defra review to solve farming's 'profitability problem'.
Her appointment – by Defra secretary Steve Reed – aims to help growers and livestock producers increase their profit and financial resilience.
We ask three experts what Baroness Batters should really be looking at – and whether farmers should be encouraged to diversify.
Emily Norton, from Farm Foresight; Richard King, from Andersons farm business consultants; and Jonathan Armitage, from Strutt & Parker, share their thoughts.
We get out in the field, where resistant wheat crops are showing signs of yellow rust - samples for analysis should be sent to the UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS).
We look ways farmers can supply more local food - according to the Local Food Plan.
And we try to track down a giant red fibre glass cow after it goes missing.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, livestock industry leaders warn of a devastating animal disease outbreak unless the government tightens border controls.
MPs quiz. Defra minister Daniel Zeichner as cereal growers 'go on strike' in protest at government policies affecting UK farming.
Will there really be no hot cross buns at Easter?
We've the latest on the Sustainable Farming Incentive and how the Rural Payments Agency continues to process a backlog of applications.
And one year after he took up the role, we've a special interview with Graham Wilkinson, chief executive of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Plus all the latest commodity prices – and how Donald Trump's tariffs will affect UK agri-food products imported into the USA.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, the Red Tractor assurance scheme responds to criticism by pledging to make farm audits easier for farmers.
We speak to the Red Tractor interim chairman Alistair Mackintosh and operations director Philippa Wiltshire.
Also in this episode – the government unveils long awaited plans to reduce pesticide usage by 10% within five years.
We look at the likely impact on your farm business – and on food production.
And a medical microbiologist says farmers need to remain vigilant after the first case of bird flu is confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, farmers ramp up food production following the closure of the government's flagship environmental scheme.
Arable growers who were preparing Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications are now drilling spring crops instead – with strong demand for spring seed and fertiliser.
Natural England former head of agriculture Geoff Sansome says mistakes were made when drawing up the SFI – but the scheme should be refined rather than redesigned.
Why Chancellor Rachel Reeves must avoid targeting red diesel when she unveils the government's Spring Statement.
And how big food companies are investing in agriculture – and incentivising farmers to adopt more sustainable practices.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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Just why did the government close its flagship agri-environment scheme without warning?
We examine the options for farmers unable to join Defra's Sustainable Farming Incentive.
A new study says the government must take food security and sustainable farming much more seriously.
Published by the Food, Farming & Countryside Commission, the report is called Paying the Price: Cheap food, big business and the cost to farming and food security.
And we ask: Is there really a future for lab grown meat?
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In this emergency episode, we examine the implications of Defra's decision to stop accepting applications for its flagship agri-environment scheme.
The shock announcement to draw a line under the Sustainable Farming Incentive was announced at 6pm Tuesday, 11 March.
Defra gave farmers no notice of the decision, which came into effect with immediate effect, leaving would-be applicants high and dry.
We look at the reasons for the announcement – and where it leaves farmers and farm businesses across England.
With thanks to special guests:
- Martin Lines, chairman of the Nature Friendly Farming Network
- Jamie Burrows, chairman of the NFU combinable crops board
- Ed Hutley, partner with farm business consultants Ceres Rural
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In this episode, a growing number of 'rebel' Labour MPs are supporting farmers against the government on inheritance tax.
We have an exclusive interview with Henry Tufnell, Labour MP for Mid- and South Pembrokeshire, who is calling for a government amnesty on the issue.
A warm start to spring sees UK temperatures warmer than Madrid and Barcelona – and it's only the beginning of March.
We find out how farmers are adapting to climate change - and get the low-down on the farmland market.
The AHDB has published a special Climate Change Adaptation report.
And a livestock mart in south-west England hits out at keyboard warriors after its Monday sale is cancelled.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Additional reporting by Phil Case.
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In this episode, we examine Defra's latest raft of new policies to boost farm profitability.
Just exactly how new are they?
We scrutinise the keynote speech delivered by Defra secretary Steve Reed at the NFU's annual conference in London.
We preview the Pancake Day Rally against government plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1 million.
To register for the rally, click here.
And we speak to the new group of succession planning experts who have formed the Succession Alliance to help farmers pass their farms on to the next generation.
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Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at Plumpton College in East Sussex
Recorded in front of a live audience on Thursday, 20 February 2025, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
-James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes & Lib Dem Europe spokesperson
-Flavian Obiero, the Kenyan Pig Farmer, of Tynefield Farm
-Kelly Hewson-Fisher, head of rural research, Savills
-Amy Jackson, agricultural communications specialist, Oxtale PR
-Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, found and president, The Rural Policy Group
This Farmers Weekly Question Time is sponsored by Savills and Lantra, the skills and training organisation for the land-based sector.
Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, we discuss the possible outcomes after government finally agrees to talks with farm leaders on inheritance tax.
Have things gone too far? Were farming protestors right to force Keir Starmer to cut short a prime ministerial visit to Milton Keynes?
And should farming be higher or lower on the government's pecking order?
We speak to Aberdeenshire farmer Andrew Connan – NFU Scotland's newly president – and ask him about his priorities.
And Louise meets the aerospace engineer who finds out that farming is harder than rocket science.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, we look at the LEAF Marque - the farm assurance scheme that delivers benefits for consumers and the environment – as well as for farmers.
We find out what makes it work, why it is becoming so popular – and why supermarkets are so keen to work alongside LEAF food producers.
We speak to Oxbury Bank – the latest lender offering a special deal to farmers who want to farm more sustainably.
We visit an upbeat DairyTech event at Stoneleigh – and talk to the winner of the NMR Gold Cup, presented by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.
We've all the latest market prices – and we discover why it's so important to join this month's Big Farmland Bird Count.
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In this episode, we look at government plans to reduce the area of UK farmland – and use it instead to restore nature and create wildlife habitats.
The government's Land Use Framework for England – which is out for consultation – will earmark different areas of land for different uses.
Objectives include food production, building 1.5 million homes this parliament, and helping to mitigate climate change.
We examine what this means for key areas such as the Fens, with a visit to the Fenland Soil Conference in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
With beef prices reaching record highs, we look at the prospects for the sector for farmers – and the price of steak for consumers.
And as the battle over inheritance tax continues, we look at how banks say they are trying to support growers and livestock producers.
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In this episode, we look at how a group of 'Pulse Pioneers' are sowing the seeds for a revival of Britain's pea and bean crops.
Pulse crops have many benefits. They include better soil health, less reliance on chemical fertilisers and lower dependency on pesticides.
But inconsistent performance can make them difficult to grow profitably. We look at possible answers – and the bigger picture.
For more information about the pea and bean project, visit the Pulse Pioneers and the Nitrogen Smart Climate initiative website.
The long-awaited farm assurance review says there needs to be a change in leadership culture at Red Tractor. Can it really happen?
We've a look at the market for spring fertiliser – and the latest on the inheritance tax battle, including the Farming Day of Unity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, we discover how machinery manufacturers are making it easier for farmers to get their hands on the latest kit and technology.
We visit the 2025 LAMMA farm machinery show – the two-day extravaganza bringing 40,000 visitors to the Birmingham NEC.
We speak to farmers, machinery manufacturers and auctioneers – and get the lowdown on the prospects for the sector for the year ahead.
As Morrisons backs farmers against the government on inheritance tax, we look at plans for further farm protests.
And we find out how shadow Defra secretary Victoria Atkins is tackling government ministers on behalf of family farmers.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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In this episode, UK environment secretary Steve Reed pledges a better future for Britain's farmers. Is it a New Deal? Or is it a raw deal?
Mr Reed's speech to this year's Oxford Farming Conference made much mention of food security and the need to increase agricultural productivity and profitability.
Meanwhile, farmers say they will ramp up protest against government plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm asset worth more than £1 million.
As the UK's first case of glyphosate-resistant weeds are confirmed on a farm in Kent, we look at the implications for growers – especially regenerative farmers.
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly podcast editor Johann Tasker, arable specialist Louise Impey and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
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Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference.
Recorded in front of a live audience on Wednesday the 8th of January 2025, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
-Minette Batters, cross-bench peer & immediate past president, NFU
-Graham Wilkinson, chief executive, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board
-Alice Groom, head of sustainable land management, RSPB
-Matt Lobley, professor of rural resource management, Exeter University
-Oli Fletcher, farmer, rural historian & Farming Explained YouTube channel host
Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, we look at the prospects for farming in 2025 – and discuss the opportunities for growers and livestock producers.
We examine the outlook for profitable UK food production, ways to generate income from the farmed environment and the likely direction for government policy.
First, though, we preview the Oxford Farming Conference (8-10 January) – which has a reputation for setting the political agenda for the farming year.
This year's conference will see a keynote speech by Defra secretary Steve Reed following a series of controversial policy announcements.
Does the (still) fledgling Labour government really understand farming? And, if so, why has it imposed inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1 million?
Contributors include:
- Oxford Farming Conference chairman Geoff Sansome
- Policy analyst Emily Norton, Farm Foresight
- Graham Redman, The Andersons Centre
- Tim Isaac, Ceres Rural
Listeners in England can obtain free farm support advice until March 2025 under Defra's Farm Resilience Fund – subject to eligibility criteria.
This episode is hosted by Johann Tasker.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In England, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we visit the AgriTechE REAP conference – the annual showcase for the latest innovations in agriculture.
We find out how simple innovations can make farming more profitable – enabling farmers to work smarter rather than harder.
From completing Sustainable Farming Incentive applications at the push of a button to using semen analysis to breed better livestock.
We talk to start-up agri-tech entrepreneurs and some of the biggest global names in farming who are embracing big ideas to boost productivity.
We get together with the Silicon Valley expert who explains how artificial intelligence is available now – and how farmers can get involved.
And we meet the co-founder of a fledgling business on a quest to brew the perfect cup of coffee from UK-grown ingredients.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker
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Hundreds of tractors descend on central London as farmers ramp up protests against the government's autumn Budget.
As 500 tractors park outside Downing Street, we speak to farmers and protest organisers – and scrutinise the latest government announcement.
Farmer and agricultural historian Oli Fletcher, from the Farming Explained YouTube channel, puts the protests in their wider context.
We also analyse claims by Defra that it has injected £350m into farming to boost the UK's food security.
Other government policies mentioned in this episode include:
- Mirror agreements for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
- Agreement extensions for Higher Level Stewardship
- Capital grants: guidance for applicants and agreement holders
Further protests are being planned – including a rally of opposition politicians, farmers, other business owners at the London Palladium.
Farmers fear they will have to sell-up after the government decided to end inheritance tax exemptions for farming families.
We examine the knock-on effects of changes on the wider rural economy – and look at what might happen next.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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In this episode, could ban on autumn manure-spreading applications be the next body blow to hit Britain’s farmers?
Well, quite possibly, as industry representatives are summoned to meet Defra officials following two legal challenges over the issue.
We delve into the controversy over the decision by dairy processor Arla to use a new feed additive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy cows.
With campaigners calling for a milk and dairy boycott – we ask whether their concerns are justified – or just a load of hot air?
Fear and loathing in the countryside – we examine Defra’s abrupt halt to capital grants for agri-environment work.
We’ve the pick of the bunch of the latest combinable crop recommended list varieties – freshly unveiled for your drilling delight.
And farmers prepare to ramp up protests against the government's inheritance tax decision – by driving hundreds of tractors into central London.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable farming journalist Louise Impey.
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Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
This episode focuses on the impact of the autumn 2024 Budget decision to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1m.
Our panel is:
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Julia Buckley, Labour MP for Shrewsbury
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Jeremy Moody, secretary to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
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Clive Bailye, farmer and founder of The Farming Forum
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Kelly Seaton, dairy farmer and AHDB knowledge exchange manager
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Professor Karl Behrendt, of the Global Institute for Agri-Tech Economics
Sponsored by Lantra, this Farmers Weekly Question Time event was recorded in front of a live studio audience on Thursday, 14 November, 2024.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
Thousands of farmers gather in London to lobby MPs and protest against changes to inheritance tax rules.
From April 2026, agricultural assets worth more than £1m will be liable for 20% inheritance tax – leaving many farmers fearing for their livelihoods.
Some 15,000 farmers descended on Westminster to oppose the changes, worried that the autumn Budget decision will force them to leave the land.
Join us as we report live from the event - speaking to protest organisers, politicians and farmers on the streets around parliament.
Could a compromise be possible – allowing the government to achieve its goal while enabling farmers to continue farming?
Or are both sides digging in for the long haul?
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable farming journalist Louise Impey.
To contact us, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, Jeremy Clarkson is set to join thousands of farmers protesting against the government’s decision to impose inheritance tax on farmland.
The TV celebrity and star of Clarkson's Farm is expected to address farmers as they gather in London on Tuesday 19 November.
Farm business consultants are continuing to wade through the government’s budget documents - looking at ways to mitigate their worst effects.
We've a special interview with Richard Means, managing partner of Ceres Rural.
And NFU president Tom Bradshaw says he understands farmers' anger at the Treasury for ignoring the "human cost" of the Budget.
In this episode, industry leaders urge farmers not to take direct action following the government’s decision to impose inheritance tax on farmland.
Thousands of farmers are expected to descend on London after the Budget announcement sent shockwaves through the industry.
The protest will coincide with what the NFU is describing as a ‘mass lobbying’ of MPs to get the government decision reversed.
The inheritance tax facing farmers following the Budget has understandably grabbed all the headlines.
But the Chancellor also unveiled many more measures affecting agriculture.
They included company car tax on farm pick-ups, an increase in employers national insurance – and the faster phase out of direct payments.
Life insurance could be one way of mitigating the impact of inheritance tax on farmland.
But farmers are urged to take advice rather than making rash decisions.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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A special episode after an autumn Budget which promises huge changes to farm businesses – and indeed for farming families.
The Budget saw Chancellor Rachel Reeves announce major changes to agricultural property relief and inheritance tax rules relating to farming.
From April 2026, farmers will be subject to 20% inheritance tax on agricultural and business assets worth more than £1 million pounds.
In this episode, four experts discuss ways farmers can reduce their liability.
Our experts are:
- Amy Cowdell, from solicitors Shakespeare Martineau
- Robert Sullivan, from chartered surveyors GSC Grays
- Jason Beedell, from farm business consultants Strutt & Parker
- Sam Kirkham, from accountants Albert Goodman
Topics discussed include gifting land and assets to family members; business structures, including limited companies; moving assets into a trust; succession planning; and life insurance.
Thank you for listening to the Farmers Weekly Podcast. This episode was conceived, written, edited and produced by Johann Tasker.
To contact us, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, as the government's Budget looms we ask three experts what farmers should expect in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.
We find out why the Sustainable Farming Incentive is fuelling interest in hedgerow management in England – and how farmers can obtain payments.
We visit the Lake District, where upland farmers fear they are being left behind by the government's flagship environmental schemes.
And we go under the North Sea where a carbon-friendly fertiliser is being mined to replenish sulphur levels on UK farms.
Thank you for listening to the Farmers Weekly Podcast. This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Louise Impey.
To contact us, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
UK agriculture faces a huge skills gap – with lots of opportunities for people wanting to work in the sector or start their own agri-business.
In this episode, we find out how UK farming is encouraging new entrants into the industry – and how to carve a career in agriculture.
We visit the New Scientist Live festival of ideas at London's ExCel centre, where food and farming innovation is centre stage in front of 25,000 visitors.
Agriculture is very much a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) sector keen to attract more urban youngsters.
We look at opportunities around industry apprenticeships in agricultural engineering, plant science and livestock technology.
For more information about the career opportunities mentioned in this episode, please explore the links below:
- The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
- Lantra
- John Deere Apprentice Programme
- KWS careers
- Rothamsted Research
- LEAF (Linking Environment & Farming)
- We Are Land Based Engineering
- London City Farms & Community Gardens Association
To make a donation to Vauxhall City Farm 50th anniversary appeal, please visit https://vauxhallcityfarm.org/50th-anniversary-appeal/
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was conceived, written, produced and hosted by Johann Tasker.
Additional reporting by Philip Case, Charlie Reeve and Louise Impey.
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In this episode, as the wet autumn continues, we look at flood management – and payments for farmers to protect communities by storing flood water.
We have the latest on the NFU's campaign for a fair Autumn Budget for farming – and what is needed to deliver UK food security.
We've an update on the phase-out of the Basic Payment Scheme in England – and take a look at Scotland's fledgling farm support system.
And we talk to the two farming friends behind the Rural Communities Mental Health Foundation – promoting better wellbing in agriculture.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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In this episode, we ask who is to blame for Defra's reported £358m underspend on farming – and can it really be justified?
A better year ahead? After a challenging time, the latest forecasts suggest UK dairy has finally turned the corner.
We get to grips with the latest developments on precision breeding – which could pave the way for UK farmers to grow gene-edited crops.
We find out how blended finance is helping farmers fund nature recovery projects on a landscape scale.
And we speak to the newly crowned Farm Champion of the Year.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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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 Exchange and the Lloyds Banking Group.
And we speak to Andrew Brewer – the newly crowned Carbon Farmer of the Year, courtesy of the Farm Carbon Toolkit.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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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 sustainable management practices.
We discuss the merits of the HSBC Sustainable Farming Pathway and the Soil Association Exchange initiative supported by Lloyds Bank.
And we discover how bees are helping Euston Estate Farms in Suffolk ensure that landscape management delivers the benefits it promises.
The harvest 2024 report referred to in this episode was published by the Economic and Climate Change Unit.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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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 what is the science behind them?
We also discuss prospects for budget cuts at Defra, the latest on the UK bluetongue outbreak and vaccines for combating bovine tuberculosis.
This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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, Farming Community Network
- Michael Meharg, Loch Neagh Partnership
Topics include:
- How to solve Lough Neagh pollution
- Support for smaller livestock farms
- How to get new entrants into farming
- Making the most of Jeremy Clarkson
- Tenancies and rental opportunities
- Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill
- Health and wellbeing among farmers
- Tipds for profitable farming
Sponsored by Lantra, this Farmers Weekly Question Time event was recorded in front of a live studio audience on Thursday, 29 August 2024.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
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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, which is being ravaged by a ruminant disease.
We've a harvest update and all the latest commodity prices – and find out why Clarkson's Farm means a boost for agricultural students.
And we discover why a snail farm in a Liverpool office building is at the centre of allegations about tax avoidance.
This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
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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 growers.
We visit the grain laboratory and discover how Camgrain ensures grain meets the strict specifications and consistent supply demanded by customers.
This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
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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 episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker andSandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Philip Case and Adam Clarke.
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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 Sheep Association's flagship sheep event at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire.
We’ve our regular market round-up and all the latest commodity prices.
And a Suffolk farmer unveils a memorial to an American aircrew whose bomber crashed on his farm in World War Two.
This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by Philip Case and Charlie Reeve.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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 time in government – and what it’s like to be in the Defra hot seat.
And a Scottish funeral director turns a land rover defender into a hearse.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker with Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, Philip Case, Philip Clarke and Guy Peckett.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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 and other vehicles.
As harvest continues, police are conducting roadside are checks on tractors and trailers to make sure they are safe.
We learn how the Tilly Your Trailer campaign can ensure your grain and silage trailers are properly maintained and stay on the right side of the law.
We also take a look at the prospects for oilseed rape following ongoing concern for the future of the crop in the UK.
We’ve our regular market round-up and all the latest commodity prices.
And we find out why King Charles has bestowed the royal title on the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat breed – and what it means for farming.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker with Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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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 Hazlewood, who sheared 660 sheep in 24 hours for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker with Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, chief reporter Philip Case, Louise Impey and Mike Abram.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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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 the UK – including the devolved nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
And we examine the importance of continued government funding for agri-environment policies put in place by the previous administration.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker with Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.
Additional reporting by Sandy Kirkpatrick; Rhian Price; and Rachel Martin, farming editor of the Irish Examiner.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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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 to sustainable agriculture.
We discover the latest in eco-acoustics and listening to worms is a good indicator of soil health and microbial activity.
And we learn how a bike ride with the Rob Stephenson Trust is bringing people together and raising money for a good cause.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker; and specialist arable agricultural journalist Louise Impey.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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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 commodity markets thanks to a new podcast: Agonomics with David and Jack.
And we celebrate Farmers’ Weekly’s 90th birthday – and take a stroll with the farmers walking 5k every day during June.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Phil Case.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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 business performance.
We celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Recommended List for cereals – and discuss how the list is changing to meet the needs of growers and end users.
And we get cooking lessons from two farmers who have baked the world's biggest loaf of bread to highlight the importance of a fair supply chain.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker; and specialist arable agricultural journalist Louise Impey.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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 drilling
And we discuss the prospects for the malting barley market alongside all the latest commodity prices.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Phil Case, Guy Peckett, Louise Impey and Mike Abram.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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-up and the latest commodity prices.
And we look at how you can vote for our favourite tractor of the last 90 years.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and fourth-generation Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly’s news editor Phil Clarke and markets editor Charlie Reeve.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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 our regular market roundup and the latest commodity prices.
And we reflect on 10 years of the Yellow Wellies farm safety campaign – with the Farm Safety Foundation.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Louise Impey with additional reporting by Phil Clarke.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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 low-down 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 challenging year for arable growers and livestock farmers.
We’ve our regular market roundup and the latest commodity prices.
And we meet the female farmer who hopes to shear more than 400 sheep in 24 hours for charity – despite having had 11 knee operations.
To go along and support Rosie Hazlewood during her sheep shearing challenge – or simply to make a donation, please visit her Facebook page.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Phil Case.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, Defra secretary Steve Barclay promises more support for farmers following a challenging wet winter and spring.
Mr Barclay made the pledge in a keynote speech at the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event in Cambridgeshire on Thursday, 9 May 2024.
This episode of the Farmers Weeky Podcast was recorded on location at the event – held at Cambridge University's Park Farm, Madingley.
More than 400 visitors attended Transition Live, aimed at helping secure a profitable and sustainable future for farm businesses.
Co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by Abi Kay and Charlie Reeve.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, industry leaders voice concern after the Health and Safety Executive says it will no longer take a pro-active approach to farm safety.
It's been a sticky few year's for farming’s levy board. So what's next?
We meet Graham Wilkinson, the new chief executive at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Milk prices keep climbing – but what about the different dairy sectors?
We’ve our regular market roundup and a look at all the latest commodities
And we find out how farmers are encouraging a worm charming revival.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Charlie Reeve.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, well-wishers raise more than £30,000 for a farmer who sustained life-changing injuries in an workplace accident.
It comes amid pleas for growers and livestock producers to take extra care as they try to catch up on fieldwork delayed by the wet spring.
If you would like to help out after hearing Tim Parton's story, you can do so by making a donation to the Tim Parton Rehabilitation Fund.
Bosses at the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme face calls for a vote of no confidence in their management. What happens next?
We've the latest market prices – and we visit Scotland to look at livestock marts, where we get the low-down on trade.
We look at the future for beef production – and discover the opportunities to be had from using software to measure performance.
And we learn about trailer safety, with a little help help from a simple but effective gadget: the Agrikel towing eye gauge.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Philip Case, Abi Kay, Charlie Reeve and Michael Priestley.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we dicuss what viewers can expect from the new series of the hit TV show Clarkson's Farm.
With fuel prices set to rise, we examine the prospects for red diesel.
Herbal leys – are they really the simple option for livestock producers wanting easy money from the Sustainable Farming Incentive?
How space food from a vertical farm in orbit could benefit farmers back on Earth.
And we pull on our sports gear and go for a jog with the farming charity runners taking part in this year's London Marathon*.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Michael Priestley, Charlie Reeve and Matilda Bovingdon.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
- If you would like to make a donation, London Marathon runners and their chosen charities include:
Edd Mowbray, ABC Communications, Headway, the brain injury association
Philip Case, Farmers Weekly, Farming Community Network
Emma Crosby, Jen Cox and Lizzy Milne, NFU, Farm Africa
Flora Archer, NFU, East Anglian Air Ambulance
In this episode, the government relaxes flood compensation rules after one of the UK's worst flood-hit farmers found himself ineligible for payment.
Tenant farmers call for talks with landowners who want to take back farmland so they can claim inheritance tax relief.
We've all the latest market prices – and take a special look at the record-breaking trade in spring lamb this year.
Plans for a huge solar farm covering 800ha (2000 acres) has divided farmers and rural communities in Wiltshire.
And we go for a ride with a 60-year-old farm machinery enthusiast on a 60-year-old vintage tractor – all for a good cause.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Philip Case, Matilda Bovingdon, Charlie Reeve and Georgie Green.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, beef farmers fear they could be driven out of business by government plans to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
A police investigation continues – one year after Farmers Weekly blew the whistle on a food safety scandal involving illegal meat.
We’ve our regular market roundup and all the latest commodity prices.
And we visit the farmers who are sharing a sauna to improve their mental wellbeing.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, farmers drive dozens of tractors through central London and call for a better deal from the Westminster government.
Why won’t Defra do more to keep illegal meat imports out of the country?
We’ve more on the government's decision to limit the amount of land entered into its Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.
And #AreEWEok? We speak to the Scottish young farmers highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing at lambing time.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Phil Case and Pig World editor Alistair Driver.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this emergency podcast, we get to grips with Defra's announcement placing restrictions on land going into the Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Under the changes, SFI applicants will only be able to put 25% of their land into six SFI actions that take land out of direct food production.
The announcement was made by Defra on Monday 25 March 2024 – and applies to new applications to the flagship agri-environment scheme.
Joining podcast host Johann Tasker to make sense of the Defra announcement and what the restrictions mean for farmers are:
- Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey
- Agronomist Andrew Wells of the Arable Alliance and Association of Independent Crop Consultants
- Farm business consultant and independent agronomist George Catchpole of Ceres Rural
The full Defra announcement can be seen here.
Do catch up with our regular Farmers Weekly Podcast every Friday with Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick,
To contact Johann and Sandy, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, Red Tractor Assurance abandons plans for farmers to carbon footprint their businesses under its Greener Farms Commitment.
We find out what growers are doing while waiting to see if the weather will dry up in time to plant spring cereal crops.
Are agronomists about to become obsolete? We discover how artificial intelligence promises to benefit your farm business.
And a mass choir of Scottish farmers sings their heart out at Perth Concert Hall - and raises £46,000 for charity.
You can find out more about the Farmers Choir on their Facebook page.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith, Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, and agricultural journalist Mike Abram.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we find out how farmers in England are set to be the first in Europe to grow gene-edited crops.
We discover how water management is helping UK farmers ride out the wet winter weather into spring.
We’ve our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
And we get the low-down on new podcast by Somerset farmer and former MP Neil Parish – who resigned as a politician after watching porn in parliament.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
Climate change minister Lord Benyon
Victoria Vyvyan, president of the Country Land & Business Association
Rothamsted Research scientist Jonathan Storkey
Charlie Ireland, farm business consultant, Ceres Rural
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate & Hertfordshire farmer Stuart Roberts
Sponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, Lightsource BP, plant breeder KWS and Lantra, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 22 February 2024.
With grateful thanks to Rothamsted Research for providing the venue for this event.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, we find out what the last spring budget before the general election means for your farm business.
NFU president Tom Bradshaw says direct action by farmers in England isn't necessary to get their message across.
We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
And we speak to the farmer who rowed across the Atlantic to raise money for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly news editor Philip Clarke.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, farmers are taking land out of production because wet weather and rising costs mean planting crops is just too risky.
We find out what they are doing instead.
Protests escalate in Wales as growers and livestock producers say government policies for agriculture will destroy their livelihoods.
We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
And we speak to the farmer who is raising money for Ukraine with a picture signed by President Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly news reporter Matilda Bovingdon and chief reporter Phil Case.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak takes to the stage at the NFU annual conference to unveil a £220m support package for farmers.
The Liberal Democrats go further – promising £4.2bn for agriculture if they win the forthcoming general election.
We've all the latest market prices – and we find out what the general public really think about farming.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, as farmers leader Minette Batters prepares to stand down, we reflect on her time as NFU president.
Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is set to replace Ms Batters, asks farmers to judge the NFU on the outcome of the Red Tractor farm assurance review.
We find out about how a Scottish beef producer is benefiting from focusing on good time management on the farm.
We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
And we meet the man who is is measuring nutrient density – and discovering out what makes food healthy.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Phil Case, Michael Priestley and Louise Impey.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, thousands of farmers rally at Carmarthen livestock mart to protest against Welsh government policies for agriculture.
Farmers and crofters attending the NFU Scotland annual conference in Glasgow give their thoughts on ways to secure a sustainable and profitable future.
At the Base UK conference in Nottingham, USA-based soil health guru Jay Fuhrer gives his advice to British farmers who want to 'turn the dial' on carbon.
And we look at how you can take part in this year's Big Farmland Bird Count.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Debbie James, Phil Case and Louise Impey.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we discuss whether UK farmers should take to the streets following protests by French and German growers and livestock producers.,
We look at the impact of the wet weather on spring cropping decisions – and how growers might overcome a shortage of spring seed.
The Welsh government is accused of pursuing an environmental policy which could see livestock and farmers leave the land. How should you respond?
We speak to the Lincolnshire farmer who won a Yield Enhancement Network award after growing a 16.6t/ha winter wheat crop.
We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
And we find out how a new scheme is getting youngsters into dairy farming – ahead of this month's DairyTech event.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Emma Gillbard, Shirley Macmillan, Phil Case and Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we find out what's hot and what's not with thousands of farmers at the LAMMA machinery show in Birmingham.
Red Tractor bosses face a call to resign as growers and livestock producers say the farm assurance scheme is too onerous and delivers little benefit.
We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
We meet the Yorkshire livestock producer generating bigger profits by using less barley to finish his beef bulls.
And we go bell-ringing with the Worcestershire farmer diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, who is raising money for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
Defra minister Robbie Moore MP
Sophie Thoup, head of agriculture and sustainable sourcing for Morrisons
Guardian journalist Robyn Vinter
Efra committee chairman Sir Robert Goodwill MP
Fera Science executive director Andrew Swift
Sponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, Lightsource BP and GSC Grays, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 11 January 2024.
With grateful thanks to the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and the Future Farmers of Yorkshire for providing the venue for this event.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, farmers clash with supermarkets over the value of assurance as the furore over the Red Tractor scheme continues.
As Minette Batters prepares to step down as NFU president, we look at her likely successor – and ask why there aren't more candidates to become union leader?
How can farming recruit and retain the best people? We look at a new drive to make the UK agricultural industry more professional.
We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.
And a new safety initiative at the LAMMA machinery show aims to reduce the number of farm fatalities involving quadbikes.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, the government unveils a big expansion of its Sustainable Farming Incentive for England – including a 10% payment hike.
But is the new scheme compatible with food production?
As cross-compliance is abolished and delinked payments are introduced for English farmers, who are the winners and losers?
The Oxford Farming Conference theme is the Power of Diversity – in all its forms. What does that mean for farmers?
We introduce the latest Farmers Weekly campaign. Called Level the Field, it seeks to secure an equitable future for women in agriculture.
And the Oxford Real Farming Conference hosts the film premiere of Six Inches of Soil – a feature-length documentary about regenerative agriculture.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hsoted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.
Additional reporting by Phil Clarke, Phil Case and Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, as the farming year draws to a close , we look at the prospects for UK agriculture in 2024.
Which sectors will be the winners and losers?
With a general election due within the next 12 months, we get to grips with food security and the NFU's manifesto for farming.
Due to come into force from April 2024, how will greenhouse gas restrictions on urea fertiliser affect your farm business?
And farmers on a festive farm walk help out a local food bank charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted and produced by Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, as bluetongue disease is confirmed in Norfolk, we look at what needs to be done to bring the situation under control.
As more wet weather pummels the UK, we look at the options for those who won't get crops drilled this winter.
We find out what revenue opportunities exist around biodiversity net gain – and the benefits it could bring to your farm business.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.
And two criminals are behind bars after stealing over £200,000 of farming equipment.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Louise Impey.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience at Builth Wells, farmers quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones
Welsh Rivers Union founder Kim Waters
Llyr Gruffydd MS (Plaid Cymru), North Wales
Anne-Marie Harries, Farmers Food At Home
Professor Glyn Hewinson Sêr Cymru research chair in the Centre of Excellence for Bovine Tuberculosis for Wales, Aberystwyth University
Sponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture and Lightsource BP, this Question Time event was recorded on Monday, 27 November 2023.
With grateful thanks to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society for providing the Royal Welsh Showground venue for this event.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
This week, Defra secretary Steve Barclay delivers his first major speech as he gets to grips with his new job.
We examine his plans for agriculture and the countryside – and take a look at Labour's promises too when it comes to farming.
What's hot and what's not when it comes to seeds? We run the rule on the recommended list for cereals and oilseeds varieties.
We find out why the Welsh Assembly government is refusing to cull badgers to help combat bovine TB in cattle.
We've our regular round up of the latest market prices – and an update on last week's auction of Massey Ferguson memorabilia.
And we find out what English Farmers can learn from their counterparts in Wales.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay, Louise Impey and Rhian Price.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, as the Chancellor unveils his latest spending plans, we find out what the Autumn Statement means for your farm business.
The new president of the Country Land and Business Association pledges to get the best for rural Britain. Just how will she do it?
We meet the experts working to eradicate sheep scab from a Scottish island.
We've our regular round up of the latest market prices.
And we preview the sale of the world's biggest collection of Massey Ferguson toys, models and memorabilia – built up over 50 years.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, a farmer jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding.
In an exclusive interview, John Price of Herefordshire says he has no regrets, despite serving a prison sentence after dredging the River Lugg.
Just what can we expect from new Defra secretary Steve Barclay? We discover his likely priorities – and take a look at his in-tray.
We've the latest commodity prices and our regular market roundup – and look at the prospects for oilseed rape this season.
Welsh farmers voice dismay at bovine TB policy – and lack of engagement from the Welsh Assembly government.
And we meet the farmer who survived a heart attack – after reading some handy health tips in Farmers Weekly.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay, Phil Case and Charlie Reeve.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, will government targets to protect 30% of UK land leave enough left to maintain UK food security?
We try to find out by asking the head of agriculture at Natural England, the government's landscape agency.
We know agriculture is part of the problem when it comes to climate change – but how can farmers ensure it is part of the solution too?
What options are there for farmers how do we make agriculture fairer, more equitable and more inviting for women.
We discuss the launch of a new Farmers Weekly's campaign – and explain how you can take part by completing our Level the Field survey.
Oxford University professor Sir Charles Godfray shares his thoughts on how UK farmers can reduce emissions while remaining profitable.
And King Charles uses his 75th birthday to launch the Coronation Food Project to reduce food waste and help tackle food poverty.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Louise Impey and Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, Defra secretary Therese Coffey says the government is looking at paying farmers to store flood water on their land.
It follows another winter storm and widespread flooding in the south and east of the country – as well as among farming communities in Scotland.
What does the future hold for egg producers?
We find out as the government launches a review to increase fairness, transparency and accountability in the egg supply chain.
Technology or tradition? What is the best strategy for growers and livestock producers to adopt for their farm business?
We look at the prospects for interest rates and farm cashflows this winter.
And we meet the agricultural show organisation celebrating its centenary.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Andrew Meredith.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, NFU leader Minette Batters apologises to farmers upset by its handling of Red Tractor plans asking producers to demonstrate their environmental credentials.
Proposals by the Red Tractor Farm Assurance Scheme will see a Greener Farm Commitment introduced next year.
Mrs Batters admitts she has “made lots of mistakes” during her time as leader, but she says she is committed to “getting things right.”
Meanwhile, Scottish farmers face more uncertainty as the Holyrood government struggles to outline its vision for agriculture.
As the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board prepares to increase its levies, we hear what pig producers can expect in return.
On the markets, we've the latest commodity prices.
With farm incomes under pressure across the UK, we look at how more farmers are generating much needed extra revenue from diversification.
And we look at how science is attracting more youngsters into agriculture.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay and Toby Hudson.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Newcastle University.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board chairman Nicholas Saphir
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Julia Aglionby
Northumberland & LEAF demonstration farmer John Renner
Newcastle University Farms director James Standen
Food Newcastle partnership coordinator Ellen Holmes
Sponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture and Lightsource BP, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 19 October 2023.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, anger at the Red Tractor assurance scheme reaches a new high after it refuses to back down over plans to carbon footprint producers.
Also, Welsh farmers say they will lose out after their government slashes the budget for agriculture in Wales.
Should consumers pay more for food? Just one topic for discussion at our latest Farmers Weekly Question Time event
And we preview this month's Borderway Expo event – the flagship showcase for UK livestock held in Carlisle.
All this and our regular round-up of the latest market prices.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .
This week, the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme is embroiled in controversy after asking farmers to measure their carbon footprint.
Farmers say the scheme's plan for a 'greener farm commitment' means more expense and red tape – and the only real winners will be supermarkets.
Red Tractor bosses say the alternative is even greater costs as supply chains are told to demonstrate their environmental credentials.
But the National Farmers Union says farmers should have been properly consulted on the proposal, which will mean higher costs.
Who is right?
As a devastating bluetongue outbreak engulfs almost 2000 sheep farms in the Netherlands, we ask: how long before it reaches the UK?
What would a Labour government mean for British farmers? We find out by visiting the party's annual conference in Liverpool.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.
And we find out how youngsters from London are leaving the big smoke to study agriculture – thanks to a city farms charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer , with additional reporting by Abi Kay.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .
This week, former government minister Jacob Rees-Mogg outrages British farmers by saying he would allow hormone-treated Australian beef into the UK.
We visit the Conservative Party conference in Manchester and scrutinise the government's policies for agriculture and UK farming.
As farmers face a huge huge in levy rates paid to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, we ask: can any increase really be justified?
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.
How much land do we need for farming? Is it really possible to look after nature and produce enough food.
And we get in the boat with two farmers preparing to row across the Atlantic this winter for charity – see thebrightsidesrow.com.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Clarke.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .
This week, the Liberal Democrats are making some bold pledges – including an extra £1bn for farmers – if they form the next UK government.
We find out what it could mean for your farm business – and find out whether the Lib Dems stand a chance of winning the next general election.
With livestock farmers battling to keep a lid on costs, we meet the north-east beef producer who has cut inputs by 40%.
As Russia's illegal war continues, a Scottish charity founded by farmers delivers its 200th pickup truck full of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
To contact Pickups4Peace, visit www.facebook.com/pickupsforpeace or email pickupsforpeace@memus.com.
On the markets, we've all the of this week's commodity prices. And what the latest sugar beet price means for growers.
And we meet the UK's first carbon farmer of the year,
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Phil Case, Michael Priestley and Louise Impey.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Maize seed success! Fears for next year's UK maize crop disaster averted as the government agrees to new seed dressing licenses.
Are your cows ready to go digital? Are you ready to take up your passports? Defra launches the Digital Cattle Movement System consultation.
Just how do one bank’s farming customers feel at the moment with sky-high inputs and farm policy confusion?
Top US cattleman tells us why US beef numbers are still going down.
We meet Britain’s Fittest Farmers fighting it out at the final to take the UK title.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Abi Kay and Hugh Broom.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we examine the benefits of Back British Farming Day – and ask what impact does it really have on politicians ?
We meet the new shadow Defra secretary. How would he make farmers lives better if Labour won the next election?
We investigate the impact of the cost of living crisis on retail milk sales.
As a topsy turvy season continues for grassland farmers, we look at the prospects for winter forage supplies.
And we meet the Essex couple growing Frankenstein-shaped pumpkins for Halloween.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Abi Kay and Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Johann Tasker.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week we ask what has happened to the many promises made at the No 10 Farming Summit held in back in May. We speak to the industry reps frustrated at the lack of progress.
What now for Sugar as Talks between the NFU and British Sugar hit deadlock. Can a price deal be struck?
Great British Calf Week ..We preview this year’s events.
Will you still be ploughing in your 90’s? We speak to the man still trying to impress the judges at 94.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, with additional reporting by Johann Tasker.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, farmers are set to lose access to a market worth millions after the government scrapped water pollution rules for housing developers.
What are the implications for growers and livestock producers? And how will they make up the unexpected shortfall?
Farmers in Cornwall start to sell up and quit the industry after more than 3,000ha of Lands End is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
An American commentator voices concern that Europe's push towards organic farming could threaten food security.
On the markets, beef values are on the rise – and we've all the latest commodity prices, from arable to livestock.
And we go silaging with the farmers who are using a fleet of classic farm machinery to run a successful contracting business.
A video of the American motorist driving along with a huge African bull riding shotgun in the car can be viewed here.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, with additional reporting by Phi Case.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .
In this episode, the Environment Agency is under fire after accusing farmers of breaching rules to protect water quality.
Defra blames technical issues as it delays the opening of its flagship Sustainable Farming Incentive to applications.
On the markets, we've all the regular commodity prices.
We talk to the MP who says it should be easier for online shoppers to buy British food and drink, which he argues should be more clearly labelled.
And we go for a ride with the eight-year-old farmers' son who spent his summer holiday riding his bike 100 miles to raise money for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay, with additional reporting by Phi Case.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .
In this episode, we take a special look at farming in Canada – visiting family farms in the western prairie province of Alberta.
We look at the vast scale of prairie agriculture, meeting producers, processors and politicians with farming interests.
We discover how Canadian farmers are adding value to commodities like malting barley and discuss the future for Alberta beef production.
We meet the fire-fighting farmer who has been flying helicopters over Alberta in the battle to stop wildfires from destroying homes and businesses.
And we visit the agricultural college that has its own microbrewery – brewing beer for students as well as local bars.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and special guest Canadian agricultural journalist Owen Roberts.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
Recorded on location in Alberta, Canada, with thanks to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, and the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists.
This week, we find out how UK farmers can best deal with uncertainty – and secure a more profitable future for their farm business.
As a challenging harvest continues, we look at autumn drilling options for winter cereal varieties – what's hot and what's not?
We visit the farmers and environmental groups who have joined forces for a groundbreaking soil restoration project in the Fens.
We've all the latest commodity prices – including a special report from the Thame Sheep Fair in Oxfordshire.
And we meet the auctioneer who has been selling cattle in south-west England for more than 40 years.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Louise Impey and Jon Riley.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, as annual figures show another rise in farm theft, we meet the former SAS soldier helping to combat crime in the countryside.
With wet summer weather making national news headlines, we've a full report on the frustrating stop-start harvest – up and down the country.
On the markets, we get to grips with another dip in beef values – and we've all the latest commodity prices.
It's billed as the future for arable farming. But could the UK government's food safety watchdog stifle attempts to commercialise gene-edited crops?
And the farming community pulls together to send dozens of get-well-soon messages to a poorly youngster.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Jonathan Riley and Phil Case.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we ask what now for Welsh Farm Support? As NFU leaders boycott proposed scheme.
Dumbing down Net Zero is popular with voters but what impact will it have on farm?
EU lamb demand wins 3000 lamb a week contract for Farmer Owned Abattoir.
Does strip Tillage have a place on your farm, we discuss the pros and cons.
We meet the Royal Welsh Show Ambassador.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and Debbie James.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we ask does Natural England have a top down anti-farming bias as they roll out new habitat schemes across the country.
Welsh Organic producers are concerned they will be shortchanged in the new government support scheme.
We ask why is the ex-farm price of beef falling , plus the latest market prices.
Killer Cows….Just how many incidents occur involving walkers and cattle, one blog site thinks many incidents are un-reported.
Royal Welsh Show Preview…We talk to the show's organiser to find out what this years event has to offer.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly Deputy Editor Abi Kay.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0
This week, As farm safety week begins , why are so many being killed on UK farms.?
MP's are told they need to compensate Farmers for Beaver damage.
On the markets, we look at current Global trends in the Grains Market .
And we find out how Daffodils are cutting Cow Methane
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly's Johann Tasker with additional reporting from Farmers Weekly Deputy Editor Abi Kay.
To contact The Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, as a flaming June means it's all go for harvest 23, we find out whether early yields are meeting expectations.
We ask why the UK animal vaccine supply chain has been so disrupted.
On the markets, we speak to a grain analyst in Ukraine – and find out the importance of the latest Black Sea grain deal.
And we speak to the team undertaking a 2000-mile tractor run for charity across the length and breadth of Britain.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly's Louise Impy.
To contact The Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This episode recorded at the 2023 Groundswell Event in Hertfordshire.
Compare the Market, how do the numbers between conventional and regen systems vary?
Organic or not! The Soil Association diversifies into farm evaluation.
We have the Latest Market Prices.
How you can map carbon from the sky.
We meet the Regen Potato growers.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly's Louise Impy.
To contact The Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode,
SFI 2023:- We look at the latest support offering to English Farmers and access the fallout for thousands as the 2022 scheme is scrapped.
We head to the Royal Highland Show as a leak reveals the possible future of Scottish Farm Policy and Hollywood pays a visit to the show.
We look at all the latest commodity prices – and ask what impact the cost of living crisis is having on consumer meat and dairy spending.
7 years on an how do you feel about Brexit? We look at the results of an exclusive Farmers Weekly Survey.
And how many tractors does it take to make Glastonbury happen?
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Clarke.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, farmers face a hike in levy rates under plans announced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
It follows what has been described as a 'near death experience' by the levy board and an admission that it hasn't been delivering for growers.
We join the crowds as the Cereals event welcomes visitors to a new venue – the Thoresby Estate in Nottinghamshire.
Defra farm minister farm minister Mark Spencer tells us he plans to put the 'meat on the bones' of the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Payment rates and conditions are due to be unveiled for the 2023 scheme, which rewards farmers for looking after the environment while farming sustainably.
It's been a challenging year for cereal growers – we look at prospects for this year's harvest and what to consider when planning next season's cropping.
And we go to a gig with The Wurzels, who are celebrating more than 50 years in show business and helping to raise money for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and FW arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Recorded live on location at the 2023 Cereals event held on 13 June 2023 at the Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire.
In this episode, a rural crimewave has seen machinery and hi-tech equipment stolent from farms. We ask, what are the police doing about it?
With harvest not far off, we get latest advice for growers seeking to get the most from their wheat and barley crops.
We look at all the latest commodity prices – and we look at how changes in regulation threaten non-farm assured livestock.
And we meet the farmer who drove a combine harvester from John o'Groats to Lands End – raising thousands of pounds for charity.
To make a donation to the Combine Challenge, which is raising money for mental health charity Mind, please visit Olly's fundraiser for Mind.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Case.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, with new season prices now unveiled, how should you best secure your fertiliser requirements?
A food security expert says the government needs to think differently when supporting farmers to feed the nation healthily – and affordably.
On the markets, we talk to the European tractor manufacturer who has just made a big marketing announcement.
We find out who growers and livestock producers think is best political party to run the countryside.
And we preview this month's Cereals event – which is being held at a new venue for the first time in Nottinghamshire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, tenant farmers accuse the government of taking a “pick and mix” approach to reform of the tenanted sector in England.
It follows the government's long-awaited response to last autumn's Rock Review, set up to provide a framework for a more resilient tenanted sector.
We hear about the future for the UK's small abattoirs – and how a resurgence could help meet demand for local food from local farmers.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices and hear about the prospects for the British wool trade.
We chat to the Cornish councillor behind a landmark decision to back British meat and livestock producers.
And we catch up with the farmers who've donated, driven and delivered 100 Pickups for Peace to war-torn Ukraine.
To contact Pickups For Peace, email pickupsforpeace@memus.com.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper and Rishi Sunak pose for the cameras at No. 10 Downing Street.
So was the Prime Minister's Farm to Fork summit just a PR stunt? Or is the government finally taking food security seriously?
We take a trip to Ireland, where livestock producers are racing ahead of UK farmers when it comes to environmental foot-printing.
We find out why a Hampshire grower is planting fruit trees across the middle of his wheat field.
We've all the latest commodity prices – including a special look at the fertiliser market.
And we visit one of the first UK farmers to measure methane emissions from his sheep flock.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Phil Case and Judith Tooth.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
Former Defra secretary Rt Hon. George Eustice MP
Hertfordshire farmer Jo Franklin
Professor of Rural Policy & Strategy Tom MacMillan
Country Land & Business Association president Mark Tufnell
British Meat Processors Association chief executive Nick Allen
Chartered rural surveyor and rural commentator Rob Yorke
Sponsored by Lloyds Bank and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 11 May 2023.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
In this episode, as Rishi Sunak summons farm leaders to Downing Street, we ask: what can we expect from the Prime Minister's food summit?
High inflation has made food increasingly unaffordable for many consumers – but many farmers say high input costs mean food is actually too cheap.
Where does the truth lie?
Meanwhile, MPs slam Defra's IT systems – putting food safety and security at risk in the event of a major animal disease outbreak.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices and a special report from Carlisle as sheep values surge.
Pig producers come together to discuss global opportunities after years of crisis – but will there be enough pork to go around?
And we celebrate all that's good about farming in Surrey.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay and Charlie Reeve.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
In this episode, we examine how UK farmers are striving to overcome low confidence in the sector – caused in part by high input costs.
Confidence among farmers is at a low ebb, according to the latest NFU survey – but some sectors are faring better than others.
We look at the future for on farm robots as a flagship agri-tech start-up warns that it is running out of cash.
As a key investor pulls the plug , we look at how farming entrepreneurs are turning to crowd-funding to secure their future.
We've all the latest commodity prices – and after a brutal year, we find out how free range egg producers are fairing.
And could a King's Coronation fund help ensure the survival of Britain's rare livestock breeds?
To find out more about the Small Robot Company crowd-funding drive, visit www.smallrobotcompany.com.
For details of the Agri-TechE hybrid event ‘Focus on Funding – Follow the Crowd’ at NIAB Park Farm on Tuesday 23 May, visit agri-tech-e.co.uk.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, it's all about the weather as we cross our fingers in the hope that a cold, wet spring gives way to something a little warmer.
As the latest ag-inflation figures are released, we talk the the buying groups who have joined forces to get a better deal for on farm inputs.
We meet the Welsh dairy farmer who is growing a carbon-sucking shrub that could help combat climate change.
As global sugar prices boom, we look at the prospects for the UK's sugar beet crop – and we've all the latest commodity prices.
And we meet the team from the NFU who have raised more than £30,000 for the Farm Africa charity – by running the London Marathon.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Phil Case.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the John Innes Centre, Norwich.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
Shadow Labour Defra farm minister Daniel Zeichner MP
Conservative MP for Broadland Norfolk Jerome Mayhew
Red Tractor Assurance chair Christine Tacon CBE
John Innes wheat geneticist Dr Simon Griffiths
National Pig Association chairman and Norfolk farmer Rob Mutimer
Sponsored by Lloyds Bank and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 20 April 2023.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
This week, does the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme still serve its purpose? Or is it time to get rid of it?
Red Tractor assurance chair Christine Tacon insists the scheme very much has its place – but concedes that there is room for improvement.
We find out how regenerative arable farmers are getting a guaranteed price by almost going organic – with help from the WildFarmed initiative.
We've all the latest market prices. And we discover why more farmers are growing sunflowers this spring.
And we talk to RyanAir boss Michael O'Leary– who tells us why he bought a herd of pedigree Angus cattle.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
This week, as dairy processors and retailers reduce farmgate and retail milk prices, we examine the prospects for British farmers.
With crop nutrition programmes well under way this spring, we find out why more growers are making the switch to liquid fertiliser.
On the markets, global demand for beef looks set to stay firm – supporting UK values – and we've all the latest UK commodity prices,
We visit the Netherlands, where Dutch scientists are developing ways livestock producers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
And we meet the Suffolk potato grower who is running six marathons in six days for charity – in the Sahara desert.
To sponsor Andrew Greenwell, who is fundraising for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, please visit his JustGiving page.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Meat: Our Expectations, Farmers Weekly launches it's 4 point plan to clean up the food supply chain.
Farm Energy Prices Impact Production, We report on our latest survey that reveals farm businesses and production are both under threat because of energy costs.
BNG on Farm Buildings, Did you know you will need to provide Biodiversity Net Gain when you build new farm buildings?
Red Tractor Impact with Consumers, how big is it? As Red Tractor launches its latest consumer campaign we find out just how well do consumers recognise the brand.
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Editor Andrew Meredith and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly news editor Philip Clarke.
To contact Andrew and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.
This week – a mass food fraud involving rotten and mislabelled meat has triggered a criminal investigation after being exposed by Farmers Weekly.
The government tells farmers to use urea fertiliser sensibly – or face tighter restrictions. We find out how the industry is fighting back.
How you can keep your family happy – and avoid a long-running dispute – while ensuring you get your fair share of the farm.
We've all the latest commodity prices – including details of the latest milk price cuts.
And we meet the young dairy farming couple who are wowing customers after launching their own cheese brand.
This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.
In this episode, we look at the pros and cons as the government launches its latest countryside stewardship offer for farmers in England.
Government landscape agency Natural England is under fire after a data leak reveals details of farmers who oppose plans to protect Cornish moorland.
We've the latest prices on the markets – and we give away an iPad to the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
We speak to the Scottish sheep producer who believes British farmers have a lot to learn from Australia.
And we find out about the gadget that means you'll never miss a cow calving.
This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.
In this episode, farm leader Minette Batters has condemned unacceptable behaviour in UK agriculture – including at work and work-related events.
It comes after a woman at last month's NFU conference in Birmingham deliberately avoided sitting near her NFU county chairman so he couldn't “lean all over her.”
Other women in agriculture have since come forward saying they too have faced unacceptable behaviour in the workplace.
In other news, we examine the prospects for fertiliser and ask: is the world really going to run out of phosphate – or do we just need to use it better?
We've all the latest market prices – and we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
We get the low-down on the UK government's Spring Budget – and find out what it means for your farm business.
And we meet the record breaking sheep shearer getting sharpening the clippers to go head-to-head with his brother at the world championships.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.
To contact Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
For full terms and conditions for our Commodity Cashback competition, please visit www.fwi.co.uk/commoditycashback.
This week – Exclusive - South American Beef Labelled as British, just how safe is the UK's Supply Chain's 10 years on from Horse Gate.
Crisis in the Uplands- Hill Farm incomes forecast to crash this year , how will the uplands survive.
On the Markets, why are arable prices heading down and what are the gobal grain prospects ? And we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
And we hear about the Scottish Farm project that has boosted the numbers of Corn Buntings by 70%.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Deputy Editor and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
This week – it really black gold? We go carbon farming with growers and livestock producers in Sussex.
We look at Scottish agriculture policy - and ask whether politicians and farm leaders are working too closely with one another to make a difference.
We've the latest market prices – we find out why beef prices have hit a record high. And we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
We find out what the Windsor Framework deal between the UK and Brussels means for Northern Ireland's farmers
And we hear from the UK farmers turning the tables on New Zealand by sending sheep genetics to the Kiwis.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at SRUC Oatridge, Scotland's Rural College in West Lothian.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
- NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy
- Food safety professor Nicola Holden
- Scottish government farming & rural policy director George Burgess
- Dairy farmer Sally Williams
- Award-winning environmental author Louise Gray
Sponsored by Bank of Scotland and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 2 March 2023.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.
This week, opposition leader Keir Starmer sets out his stall at NFU conference – as Defra secretary Therese Coffey comes under fire from farmers.
Farm minister Mark Spencer announces new funding for small abattoirs – but can't say exactly how much is available.
Could prospects be about to improve for tenant farmers? We find out from Baroness Kate Rock – author of the Rock Review on tenant farming.
On the markets, we've all the latest prices and find out the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
Red meat exports have hit a record high – we discover why.
And we talk to the young farmer who resurrected his local club and won a national Aspiring Rural Leader Award for his efforts.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and chief reporter Phil Case.
To contact Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
For full terms and conditions for our Commodity Cashback competition, please visit www.fwi.co.uk/commoditycashback.
This week, what's the future for regenerative agriculture in the UK? We find out the latest hopes and aspirations at this year's BASE conference.
Hugh binge-watches Clarkson's Farm 2 – is it as good as the first? Or is Jeremy past his sell-by-date? And what's all this about farm safety?
We find out why Scotland's farmers are so disgruntled with Scottish government policy for agriculture north of the border.
On the markets, we talk winter fodder sales – and we find out the £50 winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
We run the rule over spending plans for your oilseeds and cereals levy at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
And it's the Farmers Weekly Farm Invention Competition – we speak to the farmer who has made a simple device to improve cow health.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
To contact Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
For full terms and conditions for our Commodity Cashback competition, please visit www.fwi.co.uk/commoditycashback.
This week, we speak to the victim of a £1m farm arson attack – after the teenage arsonist behind the blaze is told to pay just £61 by the court.
Farm incomes will be hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis this year, says a report. We look the options for farmers.
On the markets, we talk beef and lamb prices in the north and find out the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
We've a special update on the government's animal health pathway – and get the latest on bovine tuberculosis.
And two peas in a pod – we find out how pea growers are making the most of Valentine's Day.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
This week, Defra farm minister Mark Spencer defends this government’s policies for agriculture.
Mr Spencer insists the future is bright for farming - and says the industry must do more to export food and attract new entrants into the sector.
We’re at Harper Adams University, where farmers and students are among the audience for the very first Farmers Weekly Question Time event.
We visit DairyTech, where we gauge industry reaction to rapidly changing sentiment in the milk market.
We find out how a Lincolnshire farmer grew a world record crop of wheat.
We've all the market prices and find out the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
And with the second series of Clarkson's Farm about to hit our TV screens, we ask is Jeremy Clarkson still a good ambassador for farming?
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom. Additional reporting by Abi Kay and Louise Impey.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440. Texts are charged at your network provider's regular rate.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Harper Adams University.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.
Our panel is:
- Defra farm minister Mark Spencer
- Harper Adams vice chancellor Michael Lee
- Vicki Hird, head of farming at Sustain
- Merseyside farmer and YouTube influencer Olly Harrison
Questions include:
- What is the best way to encourage farmers to take part in Defra's Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme?
- How can the outcomes and value of ELM be measured without any baselining before the scheme starts?
- With land expensive and finance scarce, what is the best way for youngsters to get into farming?
- Will trade deals between the UK and other countries be good or bad for the sustainability of UK agriculture?
- Does the panel agree with the principle that consumers must pay the real cost of food?
- What should be done to secure UK food production from the loss of agricultural land for large-scale tree-planting projects, including the purchase of family farms for carbon offsetting by large corporations?
- Is Jeremy Clarkson still a good ambassador for UK agriculture? Or should he be cancelled?
Sponsored by Lloyds Bank and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 2 February 2023.
Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker.
In this episode, the government finally unveils further long-awaited details of its flagship environmental scheme for England.
Farmers will be paid to undertake six new actions – on hedgerows, arable and horticultural land and grassland.
They will also be paid for pest and nutrient management.
But will it work? We talk to Defra secretary Therese Coffey.
Meanwhile, the National Farmers Union unveils plans to restructure its regional operations in a bid to cut costs for its 50,000 members.
We look at how farmers once blamed for polluting the River Wye in Herefordshire are playing a key role in cleaning it up.
On the markets, we've all the latest prices – and we find out the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition
And we meet the author of a new cook book – No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents – using ingredients from British farmers.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom. Additional reporting by Abi Kay, Louise Impey and Phil Case.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440. Texts are charged at your network provider's regular rate.
This week – just how important is soil health? Well not as important as it should be, say critics, who accuse the government of not taking it seriously enough.
Livestock farmers are cutting back on numbers – we look at the reasons why. Is it just down to high input costs? Or is it something else?
On the markets, we've all the latest prices and – we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.
Grain storage co-ops join forces in a bid to combat high energy costs.
And we look at work opportunities available for young Brits who want to travel, visit the USA, and get a job in farming abroad.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by FW deputy editor Abi Kay.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440. Texts are charged at your network provider's regular rate.
In this episode, we join the crowds as thousands of visitors flock to the LAMMA 2023 farm machinery show at the Birmingham NEC.
As the machinery sector bounces back from Covid, we find out whether supply chains have recovered from the pandemic too.
With input costs continuing to surge, we ask whether alternative fuels and electric tractors can replace red diesel.
We launch our Commodity Cashback competition – and your chance to win £50 by predicting next week's commodity prices.
We meet the farm machinery enthusiasts who restored a vintage John Deere tractor.
And we talk to the Northern Irish entrepreneur, inventor and winner of the Young Engineer of the Year Award.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440. Texts charged at your regular provider's rate.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
This week, the government announced extra money for farmers in England who sign up to its Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.
But is it enough to make the scheme more attractive to farmers?
With high input costs set to be a big challenge during 2023 – we ask whether alternatives to nitrogen fertiliser are worth considering.
In other news, a group of farmers is reaping the benefits after deciding to run their own environmental facilitation group.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.
And food and farming has been recognised in the New Year Honours – with a special award for a farm safety campaigner.
To contact us at the Farmers Weekly Podcast, text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440 – or email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom. Additional reporting by Phil Case.
In this final Farmers Weekly podcast of 2022, we review the farming year – and take a special look at the prospects for UK agriculture in 2023.
We do so with Andersons – the farm business consultants who publish the Andersons Outlook – an annual look at the year ahead for agriculture.
Ag-inflation and high input costs seen in 2022 are set to remain a big challenge for growers and livestock producers agriculture in 2023.
Farm business consultant Sebastian Graf Baker says soil health is arguably more important than ever when it comes to combinable crop margins.
And dairy specialist Mike Horton says the red meat and milk sectors face some mixed fortunes over the coming 12 months.
For more information about the prospects for your farm sector, do look at your copy of Farmers Weekly dated December 30 2022.
You can also visit the Farmers Weekly website at fwi.co.uk.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker.
This week, soaring input costs and spiralling consumer inflation mean the UK faces a food supply crisis, says the NFU.
So why won't the government do anything about it?
How an innovative approach is helping a Somerset dairy farming family get additional value out of bull calves.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices
We run the rule over the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's red meat strategy for the beef and lamb sectors.
And we meet the Cornish landowner who has restored an old tin mine.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Additional reporting by Phil Case, Judith Tooth and Charlotte Cunningham.
Delayed again, just what is the future for Defra's flagship Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMs) for England?
Is ELMs really hanging by a thread? Or will the government finally make the scheme a success? And when will we find out?
We hear from Defra secretary Therese Coffey, Labour shadow farm minister Daniel Zeichner and Natural England chairman Tony Juniper.
On the markets, we've all the latest prices and take a special look at the recovery prospects for the UK pig sector.
We give our verdict on the latest recommended cereal and oilseed rape varieties from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
And we pay tribute to farmer, rugby superstar and motor neurone disease campaigner Doddie Weir, who has died at the age of 52.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Phil Case and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
This week – a shortage of workers is making it harder for farmers to produce food profitably, but what should be done?
Should more visas be granted to overseas workers? Do technology and robotics have a role to play?
And how do we change the perception of agriculture as a low-wage industry?
Elsewhere, we examine how garlic can help dairy cows fight mastitis and the government unveils a new slurry grant scheme.
On the markets, we'll have all the latest grain prices – including the influence of plantings and prospects in the southern hemisphere.
And Britain's next generation of farmers tell us their hopes and fears for the future as they carve out a career in agriculture.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Charlotte Cunningham and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Andrew Meredith.
In this episode, we look at the impact on your farm business as the UK government unveils a huge round of spending cuts.
As the mild – and now wet – autumn continues, we've the latest on crop establishment, arable pests and diseases out in the field.
On the markets, we have all the latest prices.
And we look at the legacy of Jimmy's Farm – with the man himself, 20 years after the hit TV show first made it onto out screens.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Charlotte Cunningham and Hugh Broom.
In this episode, the government is urged not to reduce farm support as the it seeks to plug a £60 billion hole in its public finances.
Farm leaders and environmental groups say it would be a folly to slash the farm budget at a crucial time for the industry.
Confidential details involving 1,500 farms will be strictly protected as Defra strives to deliver better policies for agriculture, says the government.
On the markets, we look at why lamb prices are on the rise.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board finally reveals its plans for the different farm sectors – and how it will spend farmers' money.
And on Remembrance Day, we pay a visit to Britain's Thankful Villages, where everyone returned safely from both World Wars.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Charlotte Cunningham, Philip Clarke and Michael Priestley.
In this episode, why politicians are being urged to put their money where their mouth is when promising to back British farming.
One year after Boris Johnson outraged pig producers by dismissing the crisis engulfing the sector, how are farmers faring now?
With some arable farmers ripping up oilseed rape, we look at the prospects for the crop over the coming season.
We find out how young farmers get on the farming ladder in West Africa.
And we meet the seed merchant donating grain for a local mill to turn into flour for a local food bank.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom. Additional reporting by Charlotte Cunningham, Andrew Meredith, Philip Clarke, Phil Case and Ed Henderson.
In this week's episode, are you ready for Rishi?
We look at what the food security promises made by Rishi Sunak – the UK's third Prime Minister in just seven weeks – mean for farmers.
Can the government really strike the right balance between boosting food production and looking after for the environment?
On the markets, we look at why diesel is so stubbornly expensive.
Why some experts want to make it easier to breed cows without horns – and how it will benefit beef and dairy producers.
And it's a pumpkin bonanza – how UK farmers are cashing in on the craze for Halloween more than ever before.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Charlotte Cunningham and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this week's episode, UK farm input costs have increased by 34% over the past year – so exactly how can farmers combat soaring ag-inflation?
We meet the dairy farmers cushioning their business against input cost increases by powering their tractor with methane produced by their cows.
We assess the impact of the government's new bird flu restrictions on producers – will it really help to combat the disease?
On the markets, we speak to representatives from the UK's largest livestock auction group as they record a surge in profits.
And we speak to 12-year-old young farmer who impressed a celebrity chef with his sausage-making recipe.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Charlotte Cunningham with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, could solar panels really be banned from much of England's farmland? We look at the reasons for and against.
How milking just 10 times in seven days could mean a better work-life balance for dairy farmers – and be good for the cows and profitability too.
As lamb exports resume from the UK to the USA after more than 20 years, we look at the benefits for the sheep sector.
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.
And we speak to photographer Amy Bateman, whose Forty Farms project has been documenting life on 40 farms in Cumbria.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Charlotte Cunningham and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom.
Additional reporting by Ed Henderson.
In this episode, the government unveils plans to boost farm productivity and food security. But how exactly will it do it?
How was it for you? We have the verdict on this year's wheat harvest – which varieties performed ø– and which didn't.
We visit the farming couple who taught themselves to milk from YouTube – and are going great guns after starting a dairy farm in Norfolk
We have a global round-up of grain prices.
And we speak to the champion ploughman who proposed to his fiance – in the field after winning a ploughing match.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Charlotte Cunningham and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Additional reporting by arable correspondent Louise Impey and Farmers Weekly deputy livestock editor Judith Tooth.
This week, with the UK money markets in turmoil – we examine the impact of the government's 'mini-budget' on your farm business.
As Defra confirms it is "rapidly reviewing" its flagship Environmental Land Management scheme – we ask: what is the future for ELMs?
We meet the dairy farmer making bokashi – fermenting muck and slurry to retain more nutrients and reduce emissions.
And we speak to the Scottish tractor driver trying to make the farming world a safer place – after losing his thumb in a circular saw
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Charlotte Cunningham and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, arson attacks on farms are on the increase – with culprits torching straw stacks and property going up in smoke.
The cost is immense, with damage often totalling tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds and farmers concerned for their livelihoods.
So what can be done?
We examine the winter outlook for drought-hit livestock farmers, who are facing shortages of grazing and forage.
We look at why one of the world's biggest farm machinery manufacturers wants to change into an agri-tech company.
We've all the latest market prices, with a special focus on sheep sales.
And we meet the couple battling it out to become Britain's Fittest Farmer.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is hosted by Johann Tasker, Hugh Broom and Charlotte Cunningham, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.
In this episode, we profile new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena and examine the challenges faced by UK agriculture.
We speak to Norfolk farmer Kit Papworth as he prepares to take on a new role as Red Tractor combinable crops and sugar beet sector chairman.
As Prince William takes on the 52,000ha Duchy of Cornwall estate, we find out how you pass on £1bn of landed assets.
And we meet the Scottish farmer who had a key role in the pomp and ceremony surrounding Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is dedicated in its entirety to the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September 2022.
In a series of specially recorded interviews for Farmers Weekly, farmers recall the times they met the Queen and her in-depth knowledge of agriculture.
Farmers reflect on the Queen's ability to put people at their ease, her enthusiasm for horses and livestock breeding – and love for the countryside.
With contributions from Peter Kendall, Christine Tacon, Colin Rayner, Martin Kennedy and Mark Grigg – and thanks to the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, Liz Truss outlines her priorities for farmers as she seeks to become Conservative Party leader and the UK's next Prime Minister.
A farm worker has an extremely lucky escape when his articulated trailer overturns – and so does the tractor pulling it.
On the markets, we find out why there's a big surge in on-farm machinery sales.
It's Love Lamb Week – we speak to the industry leaders about the challenges facing the sheep and beef sectors.
And we join the crowds following the plumes of black smoke as they go tractor pulling in Lancashire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, how a decision to shut down ammonia production will affect the market for UK fertiliser – and impact the livestock sector.
How a new buying group – started by a Darlington livestock farmer – could help your business beat farm input inflation and raise money for charity.
On the markets, we have a harvest round-up, including all the latest prices.
We meet the Welsh farmer's wife who was lucky to escape with her life after being attacked by a freshly calved cow.
And we find out how Norfolk farmers and conservationists are joining forces to benefit wildlife and the environment.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, will the UK's next Prime Minister be good for farming?
Conservative Party leadership candidate Rishi Sunak holds a live Q&A in person and online at the National Farmers Union headquarters at Stoneleigh.
Farm leaders say the government must do more to ease the labour shortage and drought pressures on growers and livestock producers.
We find out how the cost of living crisis could hit consumer spending on dairy – and we take a special look at the farmland market.
We meet farmers leaders in Holland and Ireland who are locked in a battle with their governments over greenhouse gas emissions.
And we speak to the author of a new book called The Great Plant-Based Con.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by FW news reporter Ed Henderson and FW editor Andrew Meredith.
As drought is declared across eastern, central and southern England, we assess the impact on the livestock and arable sectors.
We look at the prospects for grazing, winter forage and animal health – and examine the best time to drill oilseed rape.
And we speak to the onion grower who is giving away his crop after hot, dry weather meant it failed to meet storage specifications.
On the markets, we've the latest ringside from Skipton Mart and we look at the market for low protein wheat and where to sell it.
How bad will the New Zealand trade deal be for UK farmers. We speak to the experts who have been working it out.
And we meet the farmers helping fire fighters put out field fires.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW business editor Suzie Horne and FW arable correspondent Louise Impey.
In this episode, we examine why criminals are returning to the countryside – sparking a 40% increase in rural theft – and what farmers can do about it.
Are you ready for Rishi? Or do you want Liz for leader – we ask growers and livestock producers who should be the UK's next Prime Minister?
On the markets... we head to one of the season's first sheep breeding sales at Thame.
We hear from farmers and vets at the first ever national youngstock conference, held at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.
And we meet the group of friends raising money for charity – by swimming the length of Lake Geneva in memory of a Norfolk farmer.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Andrew Meredith and Charlotte Cunningham.
In this episode, lack of detail about government plans for agriculture is denting farmer confidence to invest in their businesses.
Defra farm minister Victoria Prentis says farmers must learn to live with uncertainty – despite calls for clarity on farm policy.
We examine the UK's first post-Brexit trade agreement – why isn't the Australia-UK trade deal being scrutinised by parliamentary debate?
We've all the latest commodity prices – and find out why so many cereal growers missed out on cashing in at the top of the market.
We visit the vintage farm machinery auction and get ringside where a classic County tractor sells for a whopping £150,000.
And we harvest wheat with a hedge-trimmer on a London allotment.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Andrew Meredith and Ed Henderson.
In this episode, the hottest harvest ever – how was it for you?
We have a full report, including field fires, overheating grain and an interview with the farmer where the UK temperature reached a record-breaking 40.3 degrees.
As MPs launch an inquiry into the government's Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMs) for England, we ask: is it delivering for farmers?
On the markets, we've all the latest commodity values. And a special look at straw. With fertiliser prices so high, should you chop or bale this summer?
Dairy cows – are we breeding them too big? Why smaller cows could be more efficient.
And we pay a special visit to the Royal Welsh Show.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and FW acting deputy livestock editor Charlotte Cunningham.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly livestock editor Rhian Price.
In this episode, with the UK heatwave set to see temperatures climb towards a record-breaking 40ºC, we ask could it simply become too hot to harvest?
As the latest farm fatality figures are released, we look ahead to Farm Safety Week – and the 10th anniversary of the Farm Safety Foundation.
On the markets, we examine why commodity prices have eased so much in the past month.
Farming – it's a stressful job often involving long hours often working alone. So are we doing enough to look after our mental health?
And we join the crowds and the livestock classes – at the Great Yorkshire Show.
This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – brought to you in association with plant breeders Limagrain UK.
Rising input costs, market volatility and climate change all mean more robust wheat varieties are increasingly sought after.
Better genetics mean better performance – agronomically as well as financially – both in the field and in the marketplace.
Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey went to Suffolk in search of the perfect package when it comes to winter wheat.
In this episode, hot weather has prompted heat stress warnings for UK crops and livestock – we look at the options for farmers.
Young farmers join forces to combat rural crime in Cumbria – a new initiative to reduce the theft of agricultural machinery could be rolled out across the country.
On the markets, as the UK cereal harvest continues, we've all the latest market prices.
How much UK farmland do we need? Why politicians are looking at a land-use strategy for England. And what we can learn from the Netherlands.
And how a new healthy convenience food is creating a new market for farmers – Katsu Curry Oats.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, it's a record-breaking early start to harvest – with some UK farmers reporting decent yields from winter malting barley crops.
But supply chain issues mean other growers are still waiting to take delivery of new combine harvesters. Will they arrive in time?
The UK's climate change watchdog says agriculture is making 'glacial' progress towards Net Zero targets. But who is to blame? Farmers or the government?
On the markets, we look at the impact of rising inflation on the food shop.
It's the UK's worst bird flu season so far – we speak to the scientists embarking on a new research drive to tackle the virus.
And we meet the Channel Island dairy farmer who has started her own Only Fans website channel – to get the farming message across.
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Additional reporting by Phil Case and Lizzie McLaughlin.
In this episode, we spend two days at Groundswell 2022 – the UK's biggest farm event for regenerative agriculture.
Also known as conservation farming, regenerative agriculture is all about looking after the soil and improving biodiversity – as well as producing food.
But how does it stack up financially?
The government's Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) aims to reward arable farmers and livestock producers in England who prioritise soil health.
We speak to Defra secretary George Eustice, as he announces the SFI launch date – and we ask him whether the scheme is ambitious enough.
We look at how growers can benefit from introducing grass into arable rotations, get the latest on carbon markets and look at a project to reduce farm paperwork.
To take part in Guy Kirkwood's farm paperwork survey, visit https://farmadminsurvey.co.uk.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
Recorded entirely on location at the Groundswell event – held on 22-23 June 2022 at Lannock Manor Farm, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, UK.
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In this episode, the pick the bones out of the government's long-awaited national food strategy for England.
Has it been worth waiting for? Will it help deliver a better future for food and farming? Or is it – as critics suggest – a disappointment?
We give our verdict on a 'game-changing' new herbicide to tackle some of the UK's most challenging grassweeds – including blackgrass and ryegrass
On the markets, we find out why there has been a sudden dip in arable prices.
We pay a visit to New Zealand, where farmers are improving their environmental credentials – and discover why it matters for UK livestock producers.
And we learn how women are the driving force behind Ukraine farmers following the Russian invasion earlier this year.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable correspondent Louise Impey and FW machinery reporter Matilda Bovingdon.
In this episode, we investigate the impact on fertiliser prices as a major manufacturer confirms plans to close one of its UK sites.
Government minister Jo Churchill promises lots of new money for agri-innovation – but will it make a difference to farmers?
Could we be about to see a big price increase for sugar beet growers? And with ag-inflation soaring, will it be linked to rising input costs?
On the markets, land sales get busier and prices increase.
And we find out what it's like being the host farmer for the Cereals event.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom – including on location at Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
In this episode, we look at ways to overcome some of the biggest challenges facing UK growers and livestock producers.
Could robot tractors help farmers overcome high input costs and labour shortages?
How can growers best secure access to a fair share of water? And what about rural crime, fly-tipping and hare-coursing?
On the markets, as cattle numbers tighten beef prices are converging across the UK, Ireland and the European Union.
We meet the UK charity working with farmers and foodbanks to help stop less well-off people from going hungry
And we're on farm lighting a beacon to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh BRoom.
In this episode – farmer and MP Robert Goodwill outlines his priorities as chairman of the committee which scrutinises the government's farming policies for England.
A new group calls for science to lead the debate when making farm policy decisions.
On the markets, we have all the latest commodity prices.
New rules make it easier to vaccinate badgers against bovine tuberculosis.
And we visit the Yorkshire dairy farm making Icelandic style yogurt.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly acting deputy livestock Charlotte Cunningham
In this episode, a Herefordshire farmer pleads guilty to damaging the River Lugg – after undertaking unauthorised river maintenance work.
Was the work necessary? Or did it cause needless environmental damage? We look at both sides of the story – and ask what happens next?
Ag-inflation is forcing agricultural contractors to increase their prices. What should you be paying for fieldwork and other farm jobs?
On the markets, we look at this year's Beef Expo event. And as shearing gets under way, we find out the latest prospects for wool.
We run the rule over the results of the ballot which decides how the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board will spend your levy money.
And we find out why the Big Farmland Bird Count is a good barometer of the work farmers do to look after the countryside and environment.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom with FW chief reporter Phil Case.
In this episode, war and weather are the key driver of commodity prices – we look at how each are impacting on the prospects for harvest 2022.
We're at the Pig and Poultry Fair – where producers are determined to secure a better future for their sector – so long as they can ride out the big dipper.
On the markets, in theory we're talking about fertiliser.
We speak to Belgian farmers visiting the UK on a post-Brexit trade tour. Why do they want to send us their pork and potatoes?
And we get ready for #AgriLeadershipWeek – highlighting training opportunities that can make a real difference to your farm business.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly acting deputy livestock editor Charlotte Cunningham.
To get in touch with Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In this episode, farmers in England are to receive advance support payments – as the government tries to each a cashflow crisis caused by soaring input costs.
We speak to Defra farm minister Victoria Prentis – who explains why farmers will receive half their basic payment for 2022 six months early.
We visit the water company which is paying farmers to look after our rivers – by reducing fertiliser applications and planting trees.
Insect protein in animal diets – we discover how UK legislation is holding back what many people believe is the future for livestock feed.
On the markets, will oilseed rape prices ever stop rising
And we meet a first-time farmer from Huddersfield who is making a success of pasture-based poultry – rearing chickens on grass.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom, with deputy livestock editor Charlotte Cunningham.
In this episode, as bird flu restrictions are finally lifted after six months, we examine the prospects for egg prices. Are producers getting a fair deal?
As the 12th annual celebration that is British Beef Week draws to a close – we look at the future for UK suckler cow producers.
We talk to NFU president Minette Batters as the union launches its agri-food export strategy – and we have all the latest market prices.
With a week left to have your say on the future of the AHDB, we find out what happens after the Shape The Future vote ends at midday on 9 May.
And we catch up with former NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts, who is helping to draft the Liberal Democrats manifesto for farming.
We also reflect on the career of Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton and Honiston, who has resigned after watching pornography while in Parliament.
Mr Parish was chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, which scrutinises the government's food and farming policies.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom. To contact us, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In this episode, as farm input costs soar, we ask: how can farmers mitigate the impact of ag-inflation on their businesses?
Input costs have risen by a whopping 46% over the past 18 months, according to the AgInflation Index, published by the AF Group.
We visit a group of farmers working to improve soil carbon – benefiting their businesses as well as helping to reach Net Zero targets.
On the markets, we're ringside with the latest beef and sheep update from Skipton mart.
Find out how you can take part in Open Farm Sunday – and help spread the farming message.
And we go inside the Health Hut – a mobile health centre which is making it easier for farmers to look after themselves in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In this episode, industry leaders pay tribute to 'greatest ever' farming advocate Lord Henry Plumb, who has died aged 97.
We look at the payment rates for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and ask: how can the government entice more farmers to take part?
On the markets, we have the all latest commodity prices.
Farm management company Velcourt acquires a 50% stake in the regenerative agriculture consultancy Oakbank Game & Conservation. How significant is it?
The first UK plantations of carbon-capturing tree species Paulownia are due to be planted on a Suffolk estate – what income will they generate?
And we meet the agricultural contractor who has traced one of his first tractors – 50 years after he last used it on the farm.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable correspondent Louise Impey.
In this episode – as frustration builds at the challenges faced by farmers, a new poll shows the UK government is falling out of favour with rural voters.
We ask: Is the party over for the Conservatives in the countryside?
There is an air of optimism at the DairyTech event – but what exactly are the prospects for milk production when input costs continue to climb?
On the markets, we look at the latest grain prices.
We find out how small farms are using ethical crowd-funding to start new enterprises and fund business expansion.
And we meet meet the Londoner who turned his entire allotment into a wheat field so he could make a home-grown pizza
Full of news, views and analysis, this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.
In this episode, the government confirms a reprieve for urea fertiliser – easing fears of an outright ban and delaying restrictions by at least a year.
And long-awaited clarity on farming rules for water will make it simpler for farmers in England to apply manure and slurry this autumn.
The concessions are included in a raft of measures to help farmers in England cope with a sharp rise in fertiliser prices, which have reached record levels.
As Defra prepares to launch its retirement scheme for farmers, we ask: is it safe to be doing farm work full-time when you're nearly 90?
We find out why organic farmers and growers think the government should be doing more to recognise the value of organic agriculture.
And we pay a visit to the regenerative farmers celebrating Min-Till Monday – is it really the more sustainable answer to Plough Sunday?
This, the 100th episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
In this episode, it's mainly all about the money.
What does the UK government's latest spring budget statement mean for your farm business? Two experts give us their views.
Rob Hitch from accountants Dodd & Co and Gary Markham from Land Family Business examine the likely impact on the livestock and arable sectors.
How will the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board make up a £4m shortfall after being told it is no longer exempt from VAT rules?
It's the latest in a series of challenges faced by AHDB chief executive Tim Rycroft who also addresses concerns about key employees leaving the levy board.
On the markets, dairy giant Arla says it wants to recruit more farmers as suppliers as it unveils a five-year plan to secure more value from milk.
We find out how sheep producers are lambing without antibiotics – and look at new sheep movement rules.
And we speak to the agricultural contractor and farm safety campaigner who rebuilt his life after losing his left arm in a potato harvester accident.
The video with James Bannister, chairman of the National Association of Agricultural Contractors, can be found here.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode – why isn't the UK government doing more to encourage food production?
We examine concerns over rising input costs, food imports and the government's environmental policies for farmers.
Fertiliser prices are high, availability is low – will it be worth growing wheat next year? Will digital grain passports really add value and make life easier for growers?
On the markets, cull cow prices surge.
Jeremy Clarkson joins farmers on the vegan menu picket line in Oxfordshire. Why doesn't the local authority want to serve meat to councillors?
And we look at opportunities for young farmers to get their businesses fit for the future – with help from the Allerton Project.
The online Fit for Future Farm Business guide is available on the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs website.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
Additional reporting by news editor Phil Case and news reporter Ed Henderson.
In this episode: is ramping up UK farm output the answer to food supply problems caused by conflict in Ukraine?
Do government leaders and policy-makers need to rebalance the relationship between food production and environmental schemes? We ask two farmers.
On the markets, we look at fertiliser prices – and ask how high can they go?
We get some important advice about tractor tyres as we join 350 farmers attending the UK's first regional farm safety day.
And we hear from the farmer who welcomed a team of volunteers to plant 4km of new hedgerow – in just four weeks.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
This episode examines the impact of the war in Ukraine – both on farmers caught up in the conflict and on farmers in the UK.
We look at the effect that war is having on supplies and prices of grain and animal feed – as well as the cost and availability of farm inputs like fuel and fertiliser.
The AHDB fertiliser calculator mentioned in this episode can help UK growers decide how much nitrogen it is worth applying to cereals and oilseeds.
The UK farmers in this podcast who are organising aid to send to Ukraine can be contacted via Twitter at @ukrainefood.
The Polish Humanitarian Action fund, which is also mentioned in this podcast, is working to help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Poland.
The following organisations and initiatives may also be useful for listeners wanting to donate to aid efforts to help Ukrainian refugees:
- Disasters Emergency Committee
- Oxfam
- Red Cross
- Salvation Army
- Unicef
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
In this episode, we examine the impact on farm input costs and commodity prices after Russia invades Ukraine.
We round up all the news from the National Farmers' Union annual conference in Birmingham – including the NFU elections.
Fertiliser fantasy – can farmyard manure really be used in place of bagged ammonium nitrate? Defra secretary George Eustice suggests it can.
On the markets, we've the latest commodity prices – and we ask: are tweaks to government aid schemes enough to help crisis-hit pig producers?
And we find out how to cook 1000 perfect steaks for 1000 hungry farmers.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom., with additional reporting by Philip Case.
A special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – looking at the prospects for oilseed rape growers this spring.
Farmers are returning to oilseed rape – having abandoned the crop due to pressure from cabbage stem flea beetle following the ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments.
Some UK growers are learning to live with the pest, say experts – and high rape prices are helping to offset rising input costs, making the crop attractive again.
We look at the planted area, as well as the prospects for yields and prices.
Interviews and reporting by Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
Presented by Johann Tasker and produced in association with plant protection company Corteva.
In this episode, as a mechanical failure threatens to disrupt global glyphosate supplies – we examine the impact for UK farmers.
What's the natural capital value of your farmland – we run the rule over a new tool which developers say could help farmers benefit from biodiversity net gain.
On the markets, we have the latest commodity prices and look at the prospects for oilseed rape – a crop which has seen recent record prices.
We wade through the wreckage of winter storms Eunice and Dudley as they roar across the UK – and debate the rights and wrongs of the BBC Panorama programme focusing on the dairy idustry.
And we meet blind pig producer Mike Duxbury who shows us around his Inclusive Farm project to help people with disabilities carve a successful career in agriculture.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting from Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey and news reporter Ed Henderson.
In this episode, is the government doing enough to solve the crisis affecting the pig industry
Defra minister Victoria Prentis pledges clarity on autumn muck-spreading rules – could they work like traffic lights?
We meet the growers cutting out insecticides and letting nature do the work on their farms.
On the markets, dairy sales numbers are looking up – and we hear about the world of trade deals.
We speak to farmers as their local council puts a ban on meat and dairy.
And it's Mind Your Head Week – we discover what it's all about and why you should look out for your neighbours.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly news reporter Ed Henderson, senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley and arable correspondent Louise Impey.
In this week's episode, we get to grips with the new landscape recovery scheme – what does it mean for farmers and is worth applying?
In a wide-ranging interview, Defra secretary George Eustice defends the government's approach to post-Brexit farm policy – saying he wants evolution not revolution.
Mr Eustice also discusses policies affecting tenant farmers, and the launch of a new UK partnership to tackle agricultural challenges .
With climate change increasingly high on the agenda, we look at the challenges facing Northern Ireland's farmers as they strive to reach Net Zero.
On the markets, we analyse the latest cattle price trends.
During British Calf Week, we examine how the dairy industry is preparing to end bull calf euthanasia. Does it really make sense?
And we go tractor racing on TV with farmer and YouTuber Tom Pemberton.
This episode oof the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode, could farmers fall foul of new red diesel rules due to come into force this spring?
As oat milk maker Oatly gets its hands slapped for misleading consumers, we ask: how much of a threat to farmers are plant-based drinks?
On the markets, we're ringside in Yorkshire.
As the latest woodland grants are unveiled, does it really pay to plant trees?
And we hook up with the livestock dating service that matches graziers with arable growers looking to increase soil carbon.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly acting livestock editor Judith Tooth.
In this week's podcast, how English farmers can apply for a government grant to buy new farm machinery.
We've a special interview with farm minister Victoria Prentis – who says the government is about to publish its response to calls for a National Food Strategy.
We meet the candidates vying for the NFU's top officeholder jobs ahead of the union's presidential elections in February 2022.
We find out farmers are helping to tackle phosphate pollution.
On the markets, with spring around the corner, we investigate whether high prices are affecting the supply of fertiliser onto farms.
And we meet the farmers turning sheep's milk into vodka.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, MPs say government plans to replace direct payments for farmers in England are based on 'blind optimism' and lack clarity.
We examine the report – and its implications for farmers and growers.
There's a glimmer of hope when it comes to restrictions on slurry and manure spreading.
Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson has planning permission refused for a new farm cafe. What can we learn from his trials and tribulations?
We look at how you can take part in a new experiment to combat flea beetle in oilseed rape.
We speak to the mail order company promoting rare breeds and seasonality – how do they do it so successfully?
And we meet the farmer who has drawn a picture of the weather – every day for the past six years.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, Defra announces a 30% increase in Countryside Stewardship payments in England– but does it stack up?
The government unveils crackdown against the crime of hare-coursing . Will it really help stop the illegal activity.
Livestock farmers vent their frustration after Asda decides to source beef from Ireland, rather than buying British.
Pop star Ed Sheeran says he wants to buy as much land as possible – and rewild the UK. Is he just another mis-guided celebrity?
On the markets – the latest arable prices into the New Year
And we meet the young farmers raising money for charity by collecting and recycling Christmas trees.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, we talk to three Net Zero farmers – and ask whether cutting carbon emissions is good for farm incomes as well as for the environment.
Would animal welfare labelling on UK meat improve livestock returns?
As Basic Payments land in bank accounts – with reduced amounts for farmers in England – we ask two experts for their advice on managing farm finances.
We'll have the latest prices in our regular market round-up.
And we meet the first breeder since Brexit to import live sheep from the EU into the UK via the Calais-to-Dover crossing.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, we examine the payment rates for Defra's new Sustainable Farming Incentive - will it work for farmers?
We count the cost of Storm Arwen on farms and rural businesses – as a Yorkshire farmer recounts an unusual rescue mission.
With a whopping 37 seed varieties added to the AHDB recommended lists, we look at how you choose the cereal and oilseed crop that's right for you?
On the markets, we review the 2021 farmland market – and look ahead to 2022.
And we take a walk with the Hedgerow Chaplain – who holds a very different kind of church service in the Somerset countryside.
Recorded at the CLA Rural Business Conference in London, this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, cereal prices are on the up – but so too are input prices. We look at the impact on arable cropping decisions.
The Red Tractor farm assurance scheme acknowledges that non-assured growers should have like-for-like access to UK feed mills.
What does this mean for growers?
On the markets, we get the latest consumer insight on red meat.
We play the latest version of the Farming Simulator video game – and find out why from the people who make it why it matters so much.
And we visit an award-winning shop – and discover how a Lancashire farming couple won a top accolade in Yorkshire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, we run the rule over Defra's £27m Farm Investment Fund for England and ask: is it worth applying for a grant?
The government finally launches its long-awaited consultation to reform the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
We ask Defra secretary George Eustice: will levy payers get value for money?
How was lockdown for you? A major study is examining how the Covid pandemic affected the mental health of farmers and farming families.
Researchers are encouraging farming families to complete a survey, with a separate survey for farm support organisations and volunteers.
On the markets – dairy dilemma – milk prices are up but so too are input costs. So who are the winners and what are the prospects for 2022?
And we take to the skies for a surprise wedding proposal – flying over the specially farmed countryside in a helicopter.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, scientists call for stricter pesticide testing rules following concern that some co-formulated products are bad for bumblebees.
With plans to build the world's largest vertical farm in Norfolk, we ask – should your farm reach for the sky too?
There's more on methane – with livestock farmers divided over the best way to combat climate change.
On the markets – wheat prices continue to surge ahead – despite concerns over quality. How high will they go and for how long?
And we meet Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen in Boots & Heels – a new podcast series coming your way from Farmers Weekly.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW community editor Lizzie McLaughlin and FW arable correspondent Louise Impey.
Britain faces a shortage of farm vets – with recruitment and retention posing key challenges for veterinary practices and the future of the sector.
Industry insiders estimate there are more than 3,000 veterinary job vacancies across the UK – with big implications for the livestock producers who rely on them.
What are the reasons for these challenges? And what are the prospects for new entrants looking for a successful veterinary career?
Combining the expertise of Harper Adams and Keele universities, a new vet school aims to encourage a new generation to enter the profession.
But will it succeed? Are farm vets really an endangered species? Or is there a bright future for vets who provide a vital service to UK livestock farmers?
With thanks to the Harper & Keele Vet School, the British Veterinary Association, XLVets, VetPartners, LLM Vets and everyone who contributed to this episode.
Written, narrated and produced by Johann Tasker from Farmers Weekly.
Featuring Sarah Tomlinson, (vet and technical director of the TB Advisory Service), Cheshire dairy farmer Richard Blackburn, Hannah Batty (LLM Vets), Italian vet Alphonso Camassa, Ian Cure (VetPartners), Andrew Curwen (XLVets), James Russell (British Veterinary Association), Jane Richardson (Harper & Keele Vet School) and Professor of Sustainable Livestock Health and Welfare Jonathan Statham.
In this episode, farm leader Minette Batters gives her views from the COP26 climate change conference on red meat and methane.
Are livestock really to blame for greenhouse gas emissions – or do fossil fuels have a bigger part to play? And what should we do about it?
West Yorkshire doctor and former farm worker Jerry Alderson explains why it's good to talk about farm accidents – and how we can help each other stay safe.
On the markets, buoyant demand sees a big increase in the oilseed rape area drilled for harvest 2022 – and a sudden uplift for beef and sheep.
A new veterinary school at Harper Adams University and Keele University aims to encourage more farm vets – and overcome a shortage in the sector.
And we take a ride with the Welly Wheelers – a group of Somerset farmers who take their cycling very seriously indeed.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW livestock editor Rhian Price, FW senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley and FW business reporter Charlie Reeve.
In this episode, farmers are risking their lives on a daily basis – with tiredness and fatigue contributing to the UK's worst fatal accident rate.
The stark statistic is revealed in a Farmers Weekly survey at the start of a new farm safety campaign called Dying To Feed You.
Dairy farmer's son William Sayers tells how his arm was torn off by a rotating power take-off shaft on the back of a tractor when he was just 12-years-old.
As ag-inflation goes through the roof – we look at how farmers are dealing with soaring input costs and fertiliser prices.
We look at the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme – is it really delivering for growers and livestock producers.
On the markets – we give the verdict on the government's autumn budget. How will it affect your farm business? And what about agricultural investment allowances?
And we celebrate Hallowe'en – with the farmers who fire pumpkins out of a cannon.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW business editor Suzie Horne and FW arable reporter Emma Gillbard.
In this episode, as the government launches its latest plan to tackle climate change, we ask whether the UK can reach Net Zero without reducing livestock numbers?
Could famers and rural businesses be clobbered by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak targeting capital gains tax in his imminent autumn budget?
Amid charity warnings of a mental health crisis among farming families, what is the future for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution?
How you can make natural capital pay on your farm – with the help of an online carbon trading platform.
And we crown the winners in our Britain''s Fittest Farmer competition.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly executive editor Philip Clarke, with FW chief reporter Philip Case and FW community editor Lizzie McLaughlin.
In this episode - as the supply chain crisis deepens, we examine the prospects for food inflation and ask: how high will it go?
The government finally acts to ease pressure on the pig sector – by letting more meat processors into the UK – but is it too little too late?
We meet the man who wants to revolutionise the AHDB – the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board .
On the markets, we find out if high crop prices are here to stay.
We look at the pros and cons of autumn lambing – and ask: would it work on your farm and what breed works best?
And we meet the Sheffield dairy farmer from Our Cow Molly who has reinvented the milk churn – helping to reduce plastic waste.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW deputy livestock editor Judith Tooth.
In this episode, we examine why the government won't take the UK pig crisis seriously – and what farmers can do about it.
Will Defra's flagship environmental land management scheme be good for farmers and the countryside? Two experts give their views.
How you can "eat better balanced" – we look at the AHDB campaign for meat to remain an important part of your diet. Is it working?
On the markets: breeding sheep sales and can beef prices get any higher?
And we join the finalists and winners for their big night out at the Farmers Weekly Awards – held at the Grosvenor Park Hotel in London.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Could Britain really face a shortage of turkeys this Christmas? We speak to a seasonal poultry producer who says the sector faces a huge challenge.
Would you like a minister for the countryside in every government department? Pipe dream or farming future? We find out.
On the markets, we have the latest prospects and prices for oilseed rape – and all the other major arable and livestock commodities.
After a ground-breaking government announcement, we ask: could gene-edited crops improve your bottom line? Or will they be a Franken-Food disaster?
And we meet the contestants fighting it out to be Britain's Fittest Farmer.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, the fertiliser market soars after UK manufacturers curtail production because of rising gas prices.
What should farmers do to secure fertiliser supplies? And should rates be adjusted?
On the markets, Boris Johnson finally gets the go-ahead to send UK lamb to the USA. But when will exports start?
A new sugar beet price is announced – but is it enough to keep growers sweet?
And we meet Cornish young farmer Maria Warne, who won a national farm safety award – with a little help from her 'granfer'.
This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, a glyphosate shortage is causing havoc for growers trying to get autumn crops in the ground.
TV star Jeremy Clarkson says he Backs British Farming Day – and voices support for an NFU report on the UK self-sufficiency in food.
In a double dose of dairy stories, we examine plans to boost dairy exports – and we hear from the dairy coop helping its producers get to Net Zero
And we meet the opera singer who left the stage to rear calves.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, thieves have stolen dozens of satellite guidance systems from farms across East Anglia in a single night – we ask what are the police doing?
Does ploughing and soil cultivation still have a future? We head to a field in Norfolk where people still think it does.
As milk producers celebrate UK Dairy Day, we look at how YOU can get free advice to combat bovine TB.
On the markets – we're live from this year's Kelso ram sales
And we speak to the farmer who has a network of doggy exercise fields.
In this episode, cereal growers have voted to withhold funding from the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme. We examine why.
A shortage of UK farm workers and lorry drivers has left vegetable crops rotting in the fields. What should be done?
Rewilding – should really farms be taken out of production to benefit wildlife?
On the markets, as the UK cereal harvest slowly gradually comes to a close, we look at the latest prices for combinable crops.
And we meet the farmer who has paid a special tribute to his Olympic champion daughter.
In this episode, thousands of pigs could be culled on UK farms due to a shortage of labour in abattoirs and meat processing plants
The labour shortage is also affecting arable farmers, hauliers and the wider food supply chain – with safety campaigners warning of fatal consequences.
Industry leaders are calling for a 12-month Covid-19 recovery visa to help alleviate the workforce shortages that are causing serious disruption to food supplies.
As the catchy harvest continues, we check out yields and crop quality with a special report from north-east Fife, Scotland.
We look at what seems to be the constant churn of restructuring in the world of machinery dealerships – and technology buy-outs.
And we visit the farming family who have raised £2m for a nature conservation charity – by growing bird seed.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom – with Edd Mowbray from the Farmers Weekly machinery desk.
In this episode, researchers get a cash boost to combat flea beetle in oilseed rape.
We speak to the scientist who is seeking the holy grail of a single carbon footprint metric for UK agriculture.
And we find out why healthy hedgerows are having a revival.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly's Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, the fallout continues over 'unworkable' rules restricting autumn applications of organic fertiliser.
The much-criticised decision by the Environment Agency has thrown autumn crop nutrition plans into jeopardy - including muck for straw deals and sewage sludge spreading.
We take a look at yields and quality as the wheat harvest gets under way across the country.
As the latest climate change report is published, we ask do we need to take global warming more seriously? And how are cows becoming more carbon friendly?
On the markets – record prices are seen at the Thame sheep sale.
And From Farm to Fork – we preview the latest book on UK agriculture by lowland family farmer Joe Stanley.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey Farmer Hugh Broom. Featuring Farmers Weekly East of England correspondent Louise Impey, Emma Gillbard from the Farmers Weekly arable desk and Edd Mowbray from the Farmers Weekly machinery desk.
In this episode, new rules on autumn manure applications are set to have a big impact on farms, say industry leaders.
Crime in the countryside falls – but the pandemic fuels a sharp rise in dog attacks on livestock.
Harvest? What Harvest? Rain slows ripening and hampers progress across the country.
On the markets, lamb eases as beef firms up
And if you're having difficulties sleeping – why not try a woollen duvet.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable correspondent Louise Impey and FW senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
Farmers are unprepared for the big drop in income they will suffer as the Basic Payment Scheme is phased out in England.
The annual BPS payment makes up 36% of farm income – but one in three farmers have done nothing to replace it – despite cuts less than six months away.
The finding comes in a special survey to mark the start of Transition, a major new initiative to help secure a sustainable future for farm businesses.
With money on everyone's mind at the moment, we talk to the Warwickshire farmer who made his own satellite guidance system for less than £1000.
The GPS system uses the AgOpenGPS opensource software.
On the markets, beef prices continue to firm.
And we have two stories involving big numbers and sheep.
We talk to the man who expects to dip more than 500,000 sheep this season with a state-of-the-art mobile plunge dipper.
And we meet the Oxfordshire farmer who has just set a new world record by sheering 872 strong wool lambs in nine hours.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this week's episode, with harvest 2021 is under way, we look at what's happening to crops coming off the field.
Farm Safety Week starts with a plea to come home safe – we examine how you can stay out of danger on the farm this summer.
The latest Red Tractor scheme rules are announced: are they a step too far?
And we have a special interview with Welsh farmer and British Lion Wyn Jones, in South Africa for an eight-match tour against the Springboks.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable reporter Emma Gillbard and FW livestock editor Rhian Price.
Prince Charles' warning over family farms, water for agriculture, arable futures, national food strategy, & down the cattle lines at the Great Yorkshire Show
In this episode, Prince Charles highlights his concern for family farms – and says the future of the countryside depends on their survival.
Have you had your fill? We examine what the government's long-awaited national food strategy means for growers and livestock producers.
We look at how climate change is affecting water supplies for agriculture – and what farmers can do to ensure they get a fair share for food production.
On the markets, we check out out the latest arable futures ahead of harvest.
And we join the socially distanced crowds at the Great Yorkshire Show – where we take a stroll down the cattle lines.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly's Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly community editor Lizzie McLaughlin and senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode, we preview the new 4x4 Ineos Grenadier and ask: can it really replace the much-missed old-style Land Rover Defender?
As the government moves away from badger culling, will cattle vaccination be a game-changer in the battle against bovine tuberculosis?
We look at a new set of free e-tools that could make it easier to get the best from agri environment schemes.
And how a group of land managers believe contraception could boost red squirrel numbers by keeping grey squirrel numbers down.
This episode co-hosted by podcast editor Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray with Farmers Weekly chief reporter Philip Case.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded on location at the 2021 Cereals event in Lincolnshire.
In this episode, Defra secretary George Eustice pledges a 30% uplift in support payments to farmers who improve soil health.
But is it enough?
We take a look at the latest robotic tractor as it woos the crowds at Cereals. Does it stack up?
Cereal varieties are understandably under scrutiny - is the future behind us?
And farmers fall out with British Sugar over beer prices - will the two sides ever be happy?
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray and Farmers Weekly eastern region correspondent Louise Impey.
This week's episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded on location at Groundswell – the UK annual event dedicated to regenerative agriculture.
We meet the farmers who are improving soil health while ensuring their farms remain profitable and productive. How do they do it?
We look at the latest government plans to reward farmers who look after soil, water and the environment. How exactly will farmers be paid?
We get the low-down on a new £100,000 direct drill. And we speak to the people bringing conventional and organic producers together.
And we meet artist and farmer's son Henry Driver whose latest work is a novel interpretation of the soil beneath out feet.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith and Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.
Recorded on location at Groundswell 2021, held on 23-24 July 2021 at Lannock Manor Farm, Weston, Hitchin, Hertordshire.
In this episode, we catch up with 21-year-old farmer Kaleb Cooper – the unexpected star of Jeremy Clarkson's latest TV series.
We ask Kaleb what it was like working with Jeremy – and how much of what we see in the eight-part series is real, and how much is for the cameras.
We speak to the Cambridgeshire farmer being sued by plant-based drinks giant Oatly – and examine the growing popularity of oats.
On the markets, are fertiliser prices set to stay high?
We look at the agricultural shows going ahead – despite decision to extend lockdown by another four weeks. How do they do it?
And we examine the likely impact on British beef producers of the free trade deal agreed between the UK government and Australia.
This episode co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode, after a farmer uses a telehandler to remove a car blocking his gateway, we ask what are your rights when it removing vehicles on your land?
We look at how wheat growers are blending their own seed mixtures to reduce their fungicide use and improve profitability.
On the markets, are arable commodity prices set to stay high?
Is your farm plagued by poor connectivity? We examine the challenges holding bacl the rural economy – and ways to speed up poor broadband.
And we talk to a farmer who is sending surplus fresh vegetables to foodbanks – via Amazon – helping to feed less fortunate people in towns and cities.
In this episode, criminal gangs reveal how they target farmers to locate expensive items of machinery they can then steal to order.
Are you going organic? The latest figures show a surge in the amount of farmland going into conversion.
On the markets, are input prices putting dairy margins under pressure?
We take a look at the latest grassland varieties – and ask how many farmers are actually using the recommended list?
And ahead of his new TV show, we find out why Jeremy Clarkson decided to run his own farm – despite knowing nothing about farming.
In this episode, young farm workers are dicing with death by filming stunts involving moving farm machinery – and posting the footage on the internet.
We examine the employment procedures put in place by farmers and agricultural contractors to stop it happening.
As the prospect of a tariff-free trade deal with Australia draws closer, we ask whether the UK government really is going to throw British farmers under a bus.
With American farmers also keen on a trade deal with the UK, we speak to a former USDA under secretary.
As second hand machinery values surge – will your insurance pay out enough if something went wrong.
And we meet the Welsh dairy farmer who just can't keep the lid on his lunchbox.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this week's episode, the government wants to pay older farmers to retire and pave the way for the next generation.
But how will the lump sum exit scheme work – and will it really encourage new entrants into the agricultural industry?
We ask whether a free-trade deal with Australia will really undermine UK farmers?
The government wants to treble the amount of trees we plant – but what about the money and how much are they prepared to pay?
And as lockdown eases, we pay a visit to the Farmers Club in London, which this week reopened its doors to welcome members and guests.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.
Farmers are reporting signal problems with John Deere GPS satellite receivers – we find out what's going on.
New planning proposals are unveiled in the Queen's Speech – what impact could they have on your farm business?
Could government plans to ramp up animal welfare leave British farmers at a disadvantage?
On the markets, we find out why the cost of building materials has gone sky-high – and some are being rationed.
Big job cuts are planned at the AHDB – after growers vote to abolish two levies. We have the latest details.
Methane emissions and cattle – is UK beef fatting a fair deal.
And we speak to veteran broadcaster and Farmers Weekly columnist David Richardson about his new book.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.
Oilseed rape has had more than its fair share of problems over recent years - with many growers abandoning the crop due to cabbage stem flea beetle.
But some farmers believe it is worth sticking with rape – and record-breaking prices mean it could make a wider return to arable rotations.
In this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, we visit north-east Norfolk grower Kit Papworth who talks about his strategy for the crop.
We also talk to NIAB specialist Colin Peters, who explains a cross-industry partnership working with growers to combat cabbage stem flea beetle.
And we speak to James Hood, of United Oilseeds, who looks at the market prospects for the crop which has risen in value to record levels this spring.
This special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is presented by Farmers Weekly arable writer Louise Impey and sponsored by Corteva.
In this episode, farmers and tractor drivers and reporting problems with blocked fuel filters after taking delivery of red diesel.
The problem is affecting farmers in Scotland and the eastern England – and costing thousands of pounds in replacement parts.
The government says it is doing all it can to resolve a shortage of labour in the dairy sector – but is it really enough to help farmers?
On the markets, is the lamb bubble about to burst?
Do farm rents need to fall to reflect the forthcoming phase-out of direct payments – we talk to an expert in Contract Farming Agreements.
And how a school teacher hopes to secure a new lease of life for an old piece of farm equipment – a Victorian seed barrow.
In this episode, a robotic tractor makes its UK debut – we find out how it works on a demonstration day in Suffolk.
We tackle the thorny issue of farm succession planning: what could be in store for the next generation of your family?
Growing trees in fields – six East Anglia growers open their gates to show how agro-forestry benefits their farm business.
On the markets, we look at a novel way of keeping abreast of all the latest bidding at Ireland's livestock marts.
And we talk to the Durham farmer who had a visit from royalty.
In this episode, we look at how farmers are tackling the cold, dry spring – with crops and grass in desperate need of rain.
Farm machinery suppliers and manufacturers are warning of a machinery shortage – have you got your spares in the shed?
How will the latest carbon targets affect your farm? We speak to the head of the government's Climate Change Committee.
And Picnics in the Vineyard – we find out how one Yorkshire farm has worked hard to make the lockdown pay.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.
More than 50 people have lost their lives in farm-related accidents over the past year.
The shocking statistic is equivalent to one person every week going to work on a UK farm and never returning home.
We look at the reasons behind agriculture's appalling safety record – and ways to improve it.
With farm incomes forecast to decline – how are you preparing for the future?
On the markets, beef prices continue to rise.
We examine the controversy over poor water quality – are farmers really to blame? Or should water companies shoulder more of the responsibility?
And we pay tribute to Prince Philip – as farmers share their memories of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Guests on this episode include NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts, Stephanie Berkeley (Farm Safety Foundation), Stephen Britton (Health & Safety Executive), Aled Jones (NFU Cymru), Mark Lloyd (Rivers Trust), Sarah Belton (Hydrologist), Jason Beedell (Strutt & Parker), Rutland farmer Andrew Brown, Geoff Sansome (Natural England), and Teresa Dent (Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust).
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Brown, with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
An Essex farmer reveals how he was scammed out of £8,500 when trying to buy a tractor online – and warns others not to fall victim to the same fraud.
We've a special look at crop management progress this spring – as the cold snap provides growers and agronomists with time for a short breather.
On the markets, signs emerge of light at the end of the tunnel for pig prices.
Police and safety experts urge farmers to secure loads when towing trailers – or run the risk of a serious and potentially fatal accident.
And school children in the Lake District make a special film welcoming tourists and encouraging visitors to act responsibly in the countryside.
The NFU farm safety webinar mentioned in this episode can be seen in full here. The Tilly Pass farm safety check website is www.tillypass.co.uk.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW correspondent Debbie James.
With its future under threat, we talk to a group of farmers who want to continue paying levies to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
As Scotland passes a new law to curb the number of fatal dog attacks on livestock, we ask could other UK nations follow suit?
It's Easter – and more people are enjoying the great outdoors – will a new version of the Countryside Code encourage them to act responsibly?
The video we mention by Surrey farmer Mark Frost, who highlights problems with dogs and livestock, can be viewed on YouTube here.
As the farming year progresses, we look towards the summer and the best way to recruit harvest students – and how students can get the best jobs going.
We've a round-up of all the best – and worst – farming April Fools gags.
And we meet Merseyside farmer Olly Harrison who says he is earning enough from his YouTube video channel to buy a new sprayer.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW news reporter Ed Henderson.
In this week's episode, votes to scrap the compulsory levy for two key farm sectors mean a smaller future for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
In an exclusive interview, Defra secretary George Eustice says the statutory levies for potatoes and horticulture will go – and other farm sectors will now face similar votes.
So what happens next?
Sugar beet growers say it has become too risky to grow the crop, as hundreds of farmers take British Sugar to task over low prices.
With overseas holidays looking difficult this year, we look at how farmers can tap into the market for staycations.
And we meet the Welsh teenager who took on his family's dairy farm following the tragic death of his father.
In this episode, plans to build the UK's biggest solar farm on a swathe of productive agricultural land have sparked calls for a debate on the future of the countryside.
Opponents say the farmland should be used to produce food – not energy. But the company behind the scheme say it is needed to combat climate change.
More than 2000 farmers have joined an online platform to increase returns from their livestock enterprises – we examine how it works.
What's the verdict on the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme? We find out from NFU leaders from the livestock, dairy and cereal sectors.
And we meet the Norfolk cheese maker who invested £250,000 to turn a wooden goat shed into a state of the art farm shop.
One of farming's flagship charities has surprised its supporters by unveiling plans to sell off its residential care homes.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution says it can better serve the farming community by using the money elsewhere.
Is it spring yet? How an early disease detection test for cereals can cut your fungicide bill for wheat.
On the markets lamb retail sales see record growth.
As 20 farm business consultants leave Strutt & Parker to set on their own as Ceres Rural, we ask what's going on?
Farm education makes history as 200,000 kids go back to school – and tune into a new TV show .
And we meet the farmer who got a shock when he downloaded the footage from a video camera he set up to catch fly-tippers.
In this episode, farmers turning out cattle this spring are being warned to this twice before putting cattle and calves in fields with public footpaths.
We look at ways livestock producers can carry on farming – while ensuring people are safe when using public rights of way.
Trade deals with other countries must be matched with protection for UK farmers from substandard food imports, says a watchdog.
But does the recommendation go far enough? And does the government's independent Trade and Agriculture Commission strike the right balance?
In the markets, oilseed rape is the latest commodity to see a price surge.
Two business management experts examine the implications of this week's give-and-take Budget for your farm business.
And we look at the opportunities for young farmers to start sheep shearing – and how it can take you right around the world.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, we investigate how criminal gangs are stealing farm dogs worth thousands of pounds – and selling them on the black market.
As Defra secretary George Eustice confirms that all AHDB sector bodies will now face a vote on their future – we ask how exactly will the ballot work?
Family farms face an 'economic shock' as direct payments are phased out, says the Labour Party – but what does leader Keir Starmer propose instead?
On the markets, lamb prices are on the rise gain.
Trade and industry secretary Liz Truss unveils a £2m export campaign for British food and drink – but will it benefit farmers or just food processors?
And we find out how an online book club is bringing hundreds of people together to discuss the future for food, farming and the countryside.
To join the Fieldwork Book Club, email fieldworkbookclub@gmail.com. The two books mentioned are English Pastoral by James Rebanks; and Sitopia by Carolyn Steel.
Special guests include Liz Truss (Secretary of State for International Trade), Luke Pollard (Shadow Defra secretary), Will Bevan, (shepherd, Gloucestershire), Aled Davies (NFU Cymru adviser for Carmarthenshire), Adam Bedford (Fieldwork Book Club), Sarah Morris (FieldMouse Research), Carolyn Steel (author).
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode, we examine the implications for farmers after growers vote to end the compulsory levy they pay to AHDB Horticulture.
As a terrible sugar beet season nears an end, we ask whether a support package from British Sugar is enough for farmers to keep growing the crop.
On the markets, it's all about lamb prices – where will they go next?
The chairman of the Red Tractor cereals board seeks to reassure growers that assurance scheme standards aren't out of control.
It's Mind Your Head week and we visit an East Yorkshire microbrewery which has launched a brand new beer to help raise money for a farm charity.
And we look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health among farmers – and how more people are talking about the challenges they face.
The following charities and organisations are among those offering support for farmers, including help with mental health and wellbeing:
- Farming Community Network
- Royal Agricultural Benevolent Association
- RSABI
- Addington Fund
- You Are Not Alone (YANA)
Guests on this week's episode include flower grower Simon Redden (Redford Flowers), carrot grower Rodger Hobson (British Carrot Growers Association), tomato grower Philip Pearson (APS Produce), sugar beet grower Stafford Proctor (Proctor Bros), NFU sugar chairman Michael Sly, auctioneer Ted Ogden (CCM Auctions, Skipton), Essex farmer Guy Smith (Red Tractor cereals), James Hodgson (Great Newsome Brewery), Dr David Rose (Reading University) and Stephanie Berkeley (Yellow Wellies / Farm Safety Foundation).
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode. we examine government plans to let farmers in England take a one-off lump sum in place of their remaining direct payments.
The aim is to help some farmers leave the industry while making way for new entrants. How might the scheme work – and what do we need to know?
The latest Countryside Stewardship offering is open for applications – we take a special look at the latest improved options and payment rates.
With peak lambing season almost here, veterinary students will be arriving on farms for work experience placements.
We look at how you can get the best from your lambing student – and make sure they have a good experience at the same time too.
On the markets, we have the latest arable commodity prices – and store cattle are on the rise.
And we speak to some of the winners of this week's Farmers Weekly Awards – with a special message from HRH the Prince of Wales.
Special guests include Lynette Steel (Tenant Farmers Association), George Lyon (former president, NFU Scotland), Alison Rickett (Fresh Start Enterprise Centre), Vicky Robinson (Natural England), John Aynsley (farm manager, Skelton Farming, North Yorkshire), Paul Dennison (Strutt & Parker), Peter Eccles (farm manager, Saughland Farm, Midlothian), Abi Reader (dairy farmer, Vale of Glamorgan).
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW editor Andrew Meredith and FW livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode, we examine the reasons behind a worrying increase in dog attacks on sheep. What are the facts behind the figures?
Farmers are great at looking after their crops and livestock – but as a busy spring time approaches, what is the best way to look after yourself?
We look at the best foods to eat to keep you "Fit and Farming" with a top sports dietician who is starting a new course for farmers.
Commodity prices have been buoyant – but is the heat coming out of the market?
MPs question the government's commitment to the environment – as flagship legislation is delayed again. We look at the implications for farm businesses.
And with the year's biggest farming celebration set to get under way. we have a special preview of the Farmers Weekly Awards.
Who will the winners be?
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
In this episode, a Norfolk farming family says the National Trust is threatening their livelihood – by refusing to a remove a restrictive covenant.
We examine what farmers in a similar position can do to get covenants removed.
With Red Tractor farm assurance prepared to ratchet up standards, two farmers debate the pros and cons of the scheme.
Does Red Tractor really deliver benefits?
On the markets, calf prices jump as supplies tighten, with many buyers bidding keenly for limited numbers before spring.
As winter floods start to recede, the NFU says a government strategy is vital to give farmers a key national role in water management.
We chase after a Lincolnshire farmer who lost four stone in just nine months before running a marathon for the #Run1000 farm charity campaign.
And we meet the two young farmers from Wales behind the Pub Yields podcast – with top banter for everyone missing a Friday night pint with their friends.
Special guests on this episode include: Norfolk farmer Julie Barber, Roythornes solicitor Tim Russ, Staffordshire farmer Clive Bailye, Surrey farmer Laurence Matthews, Hertfordshire farmer and NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts, Yorkshire farmer Richard Bramley, Lincolnshire farmer Charles Anyan, and Bridgend farmers Jacob Anthony and David Rees.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In this episode, paying farmers to look after the environment could create more stable farm incomes, say researchers.
We examine possible payment rates for the forthcoming Environmental Land Management Scheme – and who will pay to get your farm in order?
Second-hand tractor sales are the latest victim of new Brexit rules – with machinery having to be thoroughly cleaned of mud before it can be exported.
The new requirement aims to stop plant diseases spreading from country to country – we look at the implications for farmers selling machines.
Meat processors are also warning of problems with Brexit red tape – as export delays mean livestock are starting to back up on farms.
We examine the latest advertisement campaign from vegan drink manufacturer Oatly. Dairy farmers are furious – are they right to complain?
And we look at the prospects for the agricultural show calendar – which events will go ahead this summer? And which ones are deciding to postpone?
Special guests include crop scientist Caroline Harkness (Rothamsted Research & Reading University), Leicestershire farmer Phil Jarvis (NFU environment forum chairman), Nick Allen (British Meat Processors Association), Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Steve Evans, machinery auctioneer Bill Pepper (Cheffins), Richard Parris (Parris Tractors), consumer insight manager Susie Stannard (AHDB), Steve Hughson (Royal Welsh Agricultural Society), Chris Riddle (Royal Cornwall Show) and Michael Stocker (Cranleigh & South Eastern Agricultural Society).
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly livestock reporter Michael Priestley and senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.
Farmers are being urged to have their say as walkers turn footpaths into quagmires due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
We speak to a farmer forced to watch as his wheat crop was damaged by hundreds of walkers straying across his field.
Natural England is asking farmers to help revise the Countryside Code as it tries to encourage people to act responsibly when taking their daily exercise.
Lack of clarity over Brexit rules is hampering supplies of livestock feed and animal medicines to Northern Ireland – with farmers likely to pay the price.
Entries are open for the Farmers Weekly Farm Invention Competition.
We get the low-down on the Skeyton snack bar – a microwave installed in a tractor weight-box – and a pizza oven hot tub made in the farm workshop.
Find out how you can enter the competition here.
And we catch up with the #Run1000 campaign – hundreds of people from across UK agriculture who are raising thousands of pounds for farm charities.
Guests include Buckinghamshire farmer Daniel Hares, Pippa Langford (Natural England), Jeanette Dennis (Ashtons Legal), Northern Irish farmer Sam Chesney, Ed Barker (Agricultural Industries Confederation), Duncan Wyatt (AHDB), Shropshire farmer Sam Barker, Scottish farmer Sheena Horner and Lincolnshire farmer Charles Anyan.
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly livestock editor Rhian Price and Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.
Gene-edited crops and livestock could soon be permitted on farms in England under plans contained in a government consultation.
The plan was unveiled by Defra secretary George Eustice at the Oxford Farming Conference – but Scottish rural cabinet secretary Fergus Ewing urges caution.
Red tape is hampering trade in agri-food products between the UK and EU – we examine the impact of the Brexit deal for farmers.
At the start of the New Year, 700 growers and livestock producers tell us what they hope 2021 holds for them – the opportunities and challenges.
Police and campaigners call for tougher action against hare-coursers.
We pay tribute to farm machinery pioneer Helmut Claas, who has died age 94.
And we celebrate success with the Farmers Weekly award winner who scooped an MBE in the New Year Honours list.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly executive editor Phil Clarke.
Human trafficking and modern slavery are major problems for UK agriculture, with up to 13,000 workers exploited annually in the food and farming sector.
A clampdown on worker welfare means farmers will soon have to show they are abiding by modern slavery rules under plans for the Red Tractor scheme.
Is it sensible move?
Or will it mean yet more red tape for growers and livestock producers?
As Brexit talks go down to the wire, we look at the likely impact of no-deal on trade in beef and other products between the UK and Ireland.
Discover how you can make money by turning your farm into a film set.
And a new survey shows that farmers are the most trusted part of the food chain – but will a bumper year for farm shops continue into Christmas?
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW editor designate Andrew Meredith.
A flood-hit farmer has vowed to clear his name after being accused of illegally damaging a mile-long stretch of protected riverside in Herefordshire.
John Price, of Day House Farm, Kingsland, says he had permission to carry out work on a flood-prone stretch of the river Lugg, near Leominster.
But his actions now face scrutiny by three government agencies.
They have launched a joint investigation following reports of activities including dredging, the illegal felling of trees and profiling of the river banks.
We also look at the vital contribution made by hill farmers to the Welsh economy - and how producers face an uncertain future due to changes in farm support.
What is natural capital? And how can you make it pay on your farm?
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board unveils a new five-year plan – and wants you to have your say on the levy board's future.
The Red Tractor Farm Assurance announces a review of its standards – and we've all the latest market prices in our regular round-up.
And crisp giant Walkers creates climate-friendly fertiliser using potato waste – and carbon dioxide from a brewery.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly news editor Phil Case.
The government launches its plans for post-Brexit farm support, but have they told us anything new? And what about payments?
As the EU Trade talks enter the very final stages what is it really going to happen on farm after the Brexit transition ends on 31 December 2020.
We ask What does re-wilding really mean? And could it be good for farmers?
The government says it will pay farmers to quit – so younger and more innovative farmers can take their place. How will it work?
We've all the latest market prices – as more farmers decide to stop growing oilseed rape. Can the crop make a comeback?
And young farmers find a way around Christmas Covid rules – by organising a drive through nativity.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy news editor Andrew Meredith.
We take a sneak preview as the government finally prepares to unveil details of its flagship Environmental Land Management scheme.
How easy will it be to join? And how much money can you expect to receive?
Machinery giant JCB has gone green – and launched its first fully electric farm telehandler – we get the lowdown on its power and performance.
The world's a less lonely place when it comes to regenerative agriculture – with the launch of a new agronomy group.
We talk to a 24-year-old farmer who almost lost his life after being crushed by a cow – and speak to a surgeon who says farm accidents are as bad as car crashes.
We've the latest market prices – and examine the case of hundreds of farmers who claim a high street bank acted illegally when lending them money.
And we meet the farmer who hopes to "knock 'em for six" by opening a first class cricket coaching centre.
Sugar beet growers hit by virus yellows could be given special permission to use neonicotinoid-treated seed next spring – if the government gives the go-ahead.
Growers are walking away from the crop after seeing yields plummet due to the disease. But will an emergency neonicotinoid application work?
Defra secretary George Eustice hits back following criticism after suggesting UK sheep and dairy farmers could ride out a no-deal Brexit.
What was he talking about?
We've the latest market prices – and welcome news for farmers of an extension to annual investment allowance tax relief.
Our farm medicine usage is edging up as new sector targets are launched – but is it blip more than an upward trend?
We find out how California has cut its dairy methane by a quarter – and examine what UK producers can learn from the drive for Net Zero.
And we hear what happened when two Hollywood stars bought a Welsh football club and make a spoof advertisement for a farm trailer manufacturer.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
In this exclusive interview, Defra secretary George Eustice hits back at criticism after suggesting UK sheep and dairy farmers could adapt to a no-deal Brexit.
It comes after Mr Eustice rejected the suggestion that no-deal would devastate the UK lamb sector – insisting instead there would be opportunities despite a short-term dip in prices.
Mr Eustice defends his view that some mixed beef and sheep enterprises would take the opportunity to switch to producing more beef and less lamb.
The claim – made on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show on Sunday, 15 November 2020 – was described as laughable by the National Sheep Association.
Mr Eustice also defends his view that Danish dairy processor Arla would have to relocate production of its Lurpak butter to the UK so it could still supply the British market.
Lurpak has said this would be impossible because legal origin protection rules mean it can only produce Lurpak in Denmark using Danish milk.
Interview by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker.
A shake-up in the farm machinery dealer network has seen major restructuring for big name brands and franchises.
We look at what it means for farmers – and for other machinery manufacturers.
Pressure is mounting on the government to help ease the pain of reduced farm support as the basic payment scheme is phased out.
Could it do more to help farming families?
On the markets, we look at the prospects for oilseed rape – and the impact that a rise in Sterling could have on your farm business.
Defra approves an NFU proposal for the Environmental Land Management scheme to include ways of encouraging farmers to reach Net Zero.
As livestock producers take action to mitigate climate change, we ask whether concern over methane emissions is justified – or just a load of hot air?
And we talk to the independent film-makers who are asking farmers to go Dutch as they plan a myth-busting movie about glyphosate.
For more details about the Glyphosate Chronicles film featured in this episode, visit sugarrushfilm.nl/glyphosate.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
The government has unveiled controversial plans to ban urea fertiliser – we examine what it means for your farm business.
Ministers finally agree to give farmers a bigger say on food imports.
But is it enough to stop British farmers from being undermined by food imports produced using methods that would be illegal in the UK?
As England enters another coronavirus lockdown, we examine ways producers can tap into the latest consumer trends in red meat, dairy and fresh produce.
We travel across the Atlantic for the US election – and find out what a change in American president means for British farmers.
And we celebrate the winners of some new awards for young farmers who go the extra mile for their friends and colleagues.
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
Red Tractor chairman Lucy Neville-Rolfe is out after she voted against measures to protect British farmers from substandard food imports.
What next for the farm assurance scheme?
Growers and livestock producers take to the streets over the government's refusal to ban food imports produced using methods that are illegal in the UK.
One year after footage of his flood-hit farm was beamed around the world, Henry Ward says he fears a repeat of the disaster that left his house reachable only by boat.
Capital allowances for agriculture are changing - and we've all the latest commodity prices in our latest market round-up.
And could turning insects into animal feed be the next big thing?
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
Assured Food Standards chairman Lucy Neville-Rolfe faces calls to resign after she voted against measures to protect British farmers from cheap food imports.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe voted against amendments to the government's Agriculture Bill – in a move farmers say undermines the credibility of the AFS Red Tractor assurance scheme.
The amendments sought to ensure food imports to the UK meet the same high standards as those met by British growers and livestock producers.
Also on this week's podcast, Back in the USA – British beef is being sold in America for the first time in 24 years. Could China could be next on the menu?
As a big supermarket chain unveils plans to source food only from UK farms that are carbon neutral, we talk to a new group formed to promote regenerative agriculture.
We've all the latest market news – with arable prices climbing upwards this week, how much should you be paying for straw supplies this coming winter?
And we meet Britain's Fittest Farmers – after dozens of contestants tough it out to be crowned national winners.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.
In this episode, the National Farmers Union wins a victory against the BBC after complaining about the broadcaster's “meat is killing the planet” programme.
Tory rebel MPs who voted against their own government say there is still hope for British farmers who want to keep substandard food imports out of the UK.
The cost of farm fires reaches a five-year high – we examine innovative ways of reducing the risk of arson and electrical faults.
We've all the latest market news – and we pay a special visit to the sheep sales at Melton Mowbray mart in Leicestershire
As fatalities involving cattle hit the headlines, could landowners be allowed to divert footpaths to keep walkers safe when livestock are in the field?
And it's not about the place, it's about the people. We meet the young farmers who set up a pop-up living room at Sedgemoor livestock market in Somerset.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
In this episode, the government says it is unlikely to accept amendments to its Agriculture Bill – find out the implications for farm businesses.
Arable farmer Olly Harrison says a lorry load of his wheat was unfairly rejected. What should you do when a buyer says your grain isn't up to scratch?
Industry leaders publish a blueprint they say will enable farmers to deliver the government's new environmental land management scheme.
We find out whether Defra secretary George Eustice agrees.
Plans are hotting up for a new way to trace livestock movements. But will they come to fruition in a way that works for you?
And we speak to the Irish dairy farmer behind the global phenomenon that is Ag Mental Health Week – helping to improve wellbeing on the farm.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
In this episode, plans to impose a 'carbon tax' on farmers who finish prime beef cattle later than 27-months-old have split industry opinion.
Some farmers have welcomed the idea – but others say it would favour intensive beef production and unfairly discriminate against traditional breeds reared on grass.
Meanwhile, growers have triggered a ballot on the future of AHDB Horticulture – arguing that the levy board fails to deliver value for money.
With the barn doors closing on this year's cereals harvest, we take a special look at grain prices in our latest market round-up.
We pump some iron – or at least go for a run – as we join the hunt for Britain's Fittest Farmer.
And we celebrate the best of British Food Fortnight – with the UK's national harvest festival. There's a special royal message – and a you can take part too.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly livestock editor Rhian Price and Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.
In this week's podcast: it's raining and storms are on their way – could we be looking at a repeat of last year's wet autumn?
We look at the long-term weather forecast for the coming weeks – and how it could affect your cropping plans.
Growers reveal their drilling intentions for winter wheat – who is going early and who is going late? And what's the risk?
We've details of an interim post-Brexit support scheme for English farmers facing the abolition of direct payments – plus our latest market prices.
With the US presidential election looming, we go stateside to examine whether American farmers could win Donald Trump a second term in office.
And we get the lowdown on a robotic moisture meter that 'swims' through in-store grain to help check and maintain its quality.
This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.
It's a year since the National Farmers Union unveiled ambitious plans for UK agriculture to be carbon neutral within two decades.
We examine whether the NFU's Net Zero 2040 target is realistic and achievable – and ask whether it goes far enough.
Ongoing uncertainty over post-Brexit border arrangements between the UK and Ireland could have a huge impact on trade in agri-food products.
We look at the implications for farmers after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that food producers could face swingeing tariffs.
In other news, scientists at Lancaster University say the clock is ticking on the world's soils – are they really running out?
And we visit Northumberland for a British lamb barbecue as LEAF gears up for an action-packed weekend of food and virtual farm tours to welcome British Food Fortnight.
The 2020 badger cull gets under way to combat bovine tuberculosis in cattle – we meet a farmer who says it is helping tackle the disease.
As the Brexit rhetoric ramps up, so too are efforts to ensure British farmers aren't undermined by a flood of cheap food imports. Will they succeed?
A top UK expert explains what is really happening in trade talks – and what it means for farmers and food producers.
A deadline to get a fair deal for dairy farmers is about to expire. Have you had your say and could it mean a fair price for all?
And the world's biggest monthly farm machinery auction makes a welcome return after a six-month lockdown due to coronavirus.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
Farmers will have more say in the way their levy money is spent by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
In this exclusive interview, AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir talks about the timetable for a ballot to be held after details are finalised with the government.
The decision for "root and branch reform" follows a Defra call for views from levy payers on ways to improve the way the AHDB operates.
The organisation will also improve the way it communicates with farmers – and be more transparent in the way it works, suggests Mr Saphir.
"When will they see change? Pretty much straight away," he says.
Difficult choices lie ahead to ensure the levy board delivers for farmers, he adds.
Other reforms include a review of the AHDB's board and committee structure, Mr Saphir tells Farmers Weekly Podcast co-host Hugh Broom.
Government ministers and MPs are being urged to Back British Farming ahead of a crucial four months of post-Brexit trade talks.
It comes amid a stark warning from a top economist who says one in three family farms could go bankrupt in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
It's a challenging harvest in Yorkshire – and many other places too – we've the latest prospects and prices in our regular market round-up.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board pledges substantial changes – and says it will let farmers decide how their levy money is spent.
And Britain's most expensive broadband – a Cumbrian farmer is told he must pay more than £104,000 to get a decent connection.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Farmers working hard to look after the environment face being disadvantaged because the government won't allow changes to countryside stewardship agreements.
It follows a government decision to abolish EU “greening” rules requiring farmers to manage some of their land as ecological focus areas – or EFAs.
The concern is that thousands of hectares of EFA land could now be ploughed up unless Defra allows farmers to include it in countryside stewardship.
We examine the implications.
Meanwhile, British Sugar is offering sugar beet growers are a new contract to grow the crop. But does it taste as sweet as it should?
Sheep producers could get compensation for a no-deal Brexit. It could happen – but will be worthwhile – and can the government afford it?
UK scientists are testing a new vaccine against bovine tuberculosis – describing it as a potential breakthrough.
And a rally-driving Herefordshire farmer becomes something of an internet sensation after filming some dare-devil car stunt action in his farm yard.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is presented by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Food security and self-sufficiency must be a key part of the UK's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, say farm leaders.
UK self-sufficiency in food production stands at just 64%, according to the latest figures from the National Farmers Union (NFU).
The country would run out of food on 21 August if it had to rely entirely on domestic supplies for a whole year, says the union.
In this podcast, we also examine growing concerns over the impact of a challenging harvest on UK cereal production.
Can you farm without nitrogen? The government wants farmers to reduce pollution from agriculture as it sets out new environmental targets.
Meanwhile, in a boost for milk producers, food campaigners say UK dairy products are more sustainable than any plant-based alternative.
And we celebrate the 100th episode of the Dewing Grain Podcast, which has gained a cult following for its informative – and sometimes irreverent – look at UK farming.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly executive editor Philip Clarke and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW chief reporter Johann Tasker and FW arable editor Richard Allison.
The cost of new machinery continues to scale new heights with John Deere slapping a hefty price tag on its latest X9 1100 combine.
Many growers will struggle to find the best part of £1m to spend on the flagship combine, which is capable of harvesting 100 tonnes of wheat an hour.
Is farm machinery too expensive – and how can we make it more affordable? Farm business consultant Gary Markham explains.
It's been a terrible harvest for oilseed rape – more growers are abandoning the crop – but should we be sticking with it?
We speak to Essex grower Will Streeter and Harper Adams entomologist Tom Pope, who is looking at alternative ways of combatting cabbage stem flea beetle.
Trade was buoyant at the Thame Summer Sheep Sale – a welcome sign of confidence in breeding ewes and a successful lambing season.
Auctioneer Simon Draper gives his verdict on the sale, as do sheep seller Rob Harrison and buyer Becky O'Neill.
We've a special focus on prospects for wheat and barley sales - with Kent-based Cefetra grain trader Tim Porter.
And Prince Charles lends his support to a new mental health charity started by first-generation Herefordshire tenant farmer Sam Stables.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray, with deputy livestock editor Hayley Parrott.
UK farmers are being reminded to store fertiliser safely after an explosion involving 2750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate killed over 130 people in Beirut.
For Lincolnshire farmer Andrew Green, the tragedy brought back memories of the 1974 Flixborough disaster – when a chemical plant exploded in his village, killing 28 people
Also in this episode, we look at the latest rural crime report.
With Crime in the countryside at an eight-year high, we examine the impact on farmers – look at what is at the top of the farm theft shopping list.
Min-till is all the rage for some farmers – but it certainly isn't for everyone.
We visit a group of farmers in Scotland and find out how they are regenerating their soils by getting down and dirty with the brown stuff in the field.
We've all the latest prices – in our regular market round-up with a special look at spring barley and winter wheat as a patchy harvest continues.
And there's a glimmer of hope for sheep producers seeking a fair price for wool – thanks to a petition signed by thousands of people.
Defra has confirmed that farmers in England will no longer have to comply with environmental greening rules to receive their full annual basic payment.
We examine what the end of the three-crop rule means for farmers and the countryside – and the future for agri-environment schemes.
Following the launch of a government commission on food standards, we speak to the farmer who will get your message across to ministers and trade negotiators.
Will it really make a difference?
As a variable harvest continues, we have the latest reports on yield and quality – as well as our regular round-up of market prices, with a special look at dairy.
We look at one idea to deregulate the planning system – and how it might benefit your farm business and diversification.
And we discuss the target audience for the BBC's Countryfile programme – after a farmer's jokey tweet at the show's expense goes viral.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
The wheat harvest has kicked off in the south of England, with variable yields highlighting the challenges faced by the tricky growing season.
Growers give their verdict as combines roll into wheat crops across the country.
We talk to Defra chief scientist Gideon Henderson about a breakthrough in the battle against bovine tuberulosis - could a new test make all the difference?
It’s Farm Safety Week with good news that fatalities are falling – but a recent worrying spike means there is no room for complacency.
And is it time to chop in your smutty diesel 4x4 for an all-electric pickup? We speak to a farmer who plans to go green.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly arable reporter Emma Gillbard and executive editor Phil Clarke.
On the Farmers Weekly Podcast, it's Farm Safety Week – and we have a special interview with farm safety campaigner Jane Gurney.
Jane's teenage son Harry was killed in an accident involving an unroadworthy trailer – and she founded the Tilly Your Trailer safety campaign in his memory.
She talks about the campaign, how it is improving safety on farms – and the launch of the Head to tow app.
We look at what the government's Animal Health & Welfare Pathway means for livestock producers and how it could benefit the red meat sector – if done correctly.
Rural crime is always a hot topic – and we examine how police and farmers are joining forces to combat fly-tipping, hare-coursing and farm theft.
On the markets, we look at the latest dairy costings – and get to grips with straw prices as combines continue to roll into cereal crops.
And we talk to a farmer who has won a three-year battle to bring land back into production after a 10-year environmental stewardship scheme – the result could be in your favour too.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly executive editor Philip Clarke, deputy business editor Andrew Meredith and news reporter Ed Henderson.
In this week’s Podcast we talk to the growers who want a ballot to decide the future of their AHDB Levy.
The OSR harvest gets underway across the country just as one of the key processing sites suffers a major fire.
We look at the results of this year’s annual crop plantings survey from AHDB and how farm tourism gets a boost from VAT cuts.
Auction marts across the UK work flat out to keep the show on the road, innovating and adapting in preparation for the big autumn breeding sales.
And we find out how you can cut your fuel bills by a quarter… the answer is hydrogen.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly executive editor Phil Clarke and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.
In this week's podcast, harvest 2020 is go with combines rolling into barley across the south of England as a challenging season nears its conclusion.
We talk to two growers – one in Devon and one in East Anglia – and get the lowdown on yields and moisture content as the first crops are combined.
In a surprise announcement, the government has finally agreed to set up a commission to help ensure British farmers aren't undermined by substandard food imports.
We ask NFU president Minette Batters and farming campaigner Vicki Hird of Sustain whether they think the commission will deliver on the government's promise.
On the markets, we examine the prospects for arable farmers and livestock producers – as the AHDB unveils its latest commodity outlook report.
And we take a look farm safety as the latest annual fatality figures show that workplace deaths in agriculture have fallen to their lowest recorded level.
More farmers are using apps to help them keep safe while at work – we look at two of them: one for lone workers and one for tractor drivers.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy arable editor David Jones.
Farmers are being urged to help shape the government's forthcoming Environmental Land Management Scheme.
The flagship support scheme – which will come into place as direct payments are phased out – will require farmers to undertake environmental work on their land.
We speak to Natural England head of agriculture Geoff Sansome and Tenant Farmers Association chief executive George Dunn about how the new scheme will work.
With the coronavirus lockdown easing further, we examine whether it is the right time to invest in your farm business – by talking to one of the UK's top agri-bankers.
We have our latest market round-up – and talk to Welsh sheep farmer Gerallt Hughes who is trying to salvage some value from worthless wool – by using it as fertiliser.
On the arable front, scientists have found a wasp that kills cabbage stem flea beetle – could it be the answer oilseed rape growers are looking for?
And enterprising farmer Elaine Clarke beats social distancing rules and woos customers by opening a drive-through strawberry shop in Staffordshire.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly news reporter Ed Henderson.
In this week's podcast, – one million people have now signed an NFU petition calling on the government to ensure all imported food meets UK standards.
Farm leader Minette Batters explains how they NFU is determined that UK farmers will not be undermined by substandard food imports.
Re-thinking arable rotations – we examine why more growers are ditching traditional break crops in favour of a two-year sown legume fallow.
We speak to Suffolk farmer Tom Jewers, seed specialist Ian Gould of Oakbank, Strutt & Parker farm consultant George Badger and Natural England agronomist David Whiting.
We have our usual market round-up – including a special look at farmland with rural specialist Andrew Shirley of land agents Knight Frank.
We preview what promises to be one of the country's biggest farm machinery dispersal sales – with tractors and implements from across 30,000 acres.
Auctioneers James Durrant of Clarke & Simpson, Bill Pepper of Cheffins and Harvey Pile of Stags say online sales of machinery have really taken off.
In livestock, MPs and peers say small abattoirs should be recognised and eligible for capital payments in any future agricultural support framework.
Patrick Holden, of the Sustainable Food Trust, explains why smaller slaughterhouses have a vital role in the rural economy.
East Sussex farmer Frank Langrish and Derbyshire organic producer Nick Adams give their take on the future for the local meat sector.
And in a special interview, Kenyan-born pig producer Flavian Obiero, who arrived in the UK as a teenager, says it is time to call out casual racism in farming.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.
In this week's podcast, an NFU petition calling on the government to make sure food imports are produced to UK standards is set to pass one million signatures.
It comes in the week that the House of Lords have been debating the Agriculture Bill – we ask whether the government can be trusted on farming.
As one of the most challenging seasons in living memory nears a conclusion, we examine the prospects for this year's wheat harvest
On the markets – beef continues to rise as ram sales are put into jeopardy.
We take a special look at business interruption insurance – what chance of a payout is there for farm diversifications forced to close because of coronavirus?
And we raise a glass to World Gin Day – with two farmers who saw an opportunity and started distilling their own.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
With Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne and Farmers Weekly livestock editor Rhian Price.
In this week's podcast, the death of an 82-year-old rambler who was attacked and killed by cows highlights the dangers of mixing cattle with walkers.
Cattle were responsible for nine deaths nationally last year – including non-farming folk who were killed while out walking in the countryside.
We talk to retired agronomist John Porter – who lost his brother Mike when the two men were attacked by cows while out walking seven years ago.
In other news, get off those mobile phones – police warn tractor drivers they are breaking the law by taking calls on the road.
On the markets, there's a red meat revival as consumers return to a product they know and trust – benefiting beef and lamb producers.
We examine the latest wheat and barley varieties ahead of autumn planting, as we take a special look as we preview this month's Cereals Event.
And we meet a farmer who started his own pizza business – with an extra special ingredient thanks to the Henry Plumb Foundation.
In this episode, drought fears grow as lack of rain hits crops and grass growth across much of the UK – farm leaders call for action.
We look at the weather prospects for the June – and towards harvest.
MP Julian Sturdy and Professor Cristobal Uauy from the John Innes Centre explain how they believe gene-editing could benefit UK farmers.
Suffolk farmer Brian Barker explains how he uses keeps track of farm inputs and we examine the prospects for new season lamb prices.
We preview all the latest arable news ahead of the AHDB's Strategic Farm Week 2020 and we find out why Jersey Royal potato growers are going green.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
Police are warning farmers that criminal gangs are targeting farms across the country – stealing GPS systems worth thousands of pounds from tractors.
Prince Charles joins the campaign to get Brits working on farms and help bring in this year's harvest. We need “pickers who are stickers,” he says.
The government says it will introduce tariffs to protect UK farmers from sub-standard food imports. It might help – but will it really work?
On the markets – there's a big barley bulge – and not just in the UK.
Resilient food and farming businesses are adapting to changes in consumer demand as the coronavirus virus continues. We talk to a top banker.
And young farmers make sure their wellbeing is top of the agenda during the lockdown with a new campaign during Mental Health Awareness Week
In this week's podcast, we look at the impact on farmers as coronavirus restrictions are eased and allow people back into the countryside.
Social distancing must still be observed – of course – but concerns remain that an influx of visitors from towns and cities could spread the virus through rural communities.
Farm leaders say the fight goes on after MPs ditch the idea of making sure food imports adhere to the high standards met by UK growers and livestock producers.
It follows the return of the government's Agriculture Bill to parliament – and the defeat of a key amendment on animal welfare and environmental standards.
With less than a week to go before key fungicide chlorothalonil is banned, we look at the implications – and some alternatives – for arable growers.
On the markets – urea prices are set – as sheep prices maintain momentum.
A Lanarkshire farmer celebrates after selling a Limousin bull for £15,000 in an online auction – what is the future for livestock marts?
And crofters in the Outer Hebrides are growing olives and lemons – helping to revitalise the local economy while producing salad and fruit.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly executive editor Philip Clarke.
Farmers and grainstore managers face a critical shortage of dust masks ahead of harvest because demand has soared due to coronavirus.
People are buying up the masks to limit the spread of the virus – making them hard to come by for farmers who need them when working in grain stores.
Dairy farmers are to receive up to £10,000 each in government help to get them through the coronavirus pandemic. We talk to an MP who says the crisis highlights the importance of food security and resilience.
We take a special look at oilseed rape – a break crop at breaking point? And we examine whether money-back seed offers are good enough for farmers to stick with the crop.
We have our latest market news – and get the low-down on auction marts as breeding sales return to the ring.
A Welsh vet explains how he takes care to avoid spreading coronavirus when TB testing cattle. And we find out why a team of sheep shearers had an unexpected visit from the local police.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly eastern England correspondent Louise Impey and Farmers Weekly livestock reporter Michael Priestley.
In the last week of the driest April since records began, it finally rains – prompting growers to tweak their crop management programmes.
We ask three farmers – David White (Cambridgeshire), Colin Woodward (Oxfordshire) and Craig Livingstone (Hampshire) – how they are getting along.
Growers of ornamental plants say garden centres which were shut down under coronavirus restrictions must reopen to the public as soon as possible.
Sales of ornamental plants are worth £1.4bn annually – and May is the busiest month. Martin Emmett from Tristram Plants says his business is on a knife-edge.
In the markets, pressure is mounting on the government for hardship payments to help dairy farmers ride out the coronavirus lockdown.
NFU president Minette Batters tells us how public support for British farmers has increased during the lockdown – and why a dairy support package is vital.
As their European factories reopen, machinery manufacturers say they are pulling out all the stops to get spare parts to farmers ahead of the busy silage season and harvest.
And we have a timely safety reminder from a Lincolnshire farmer who was lucky to escape injury when the main boom ram failed on his loader.
This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly livestock editor Rhian Price.
Farmers are to get more say on how the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board spends their money. We talk to AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir and Mark Coulman of the Tenant Farmers Association.
Devon sheep farmer Colin Rowland, Essex cereal grower Ed Ford and Cumbrian dairy producer Robert Craig all say there is room for improvement at the AHDB.
In the markets, the government wants more farmers to apply for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan – Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith explains how you can get your hands on some money.
Winter barley crops are coming under an increased disease threat. We get advice from independent agronomist Peter Cowlrick in southern England and Agrii agronomist Greig Baird in Scotland.
Welsh farmers are up in arms about plans to make the whole of Wales a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. We ask: are the new restrictions really necessary?
The coronavirus pandemic means Red Tractor assurance inspections can't be done on farm – so they're being done by mobile phone instead. Farmers Weekly executive editor Philip Clarke explains how they work.
And Rothamsted researcher Kelly Jowlett is seeking views from growers on the benefits of ground beetles in crop protection. We delve into the depths of the #BeneficialBeetlesSurvey.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
Sir Peter Kendall reveals all about his time at the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board – after serving six years as AHDB chairman.
In this special interview – recorded just days after Sir Peter left the AHDB – he tells Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker that:
- Queues outside supermarkets during the coronavirus crisis are a stark reminder that farming should be at the centre of government policy
- It would be “bonkers and insane” for the UK government to allow in cheap food imports that don't meet UK standards.
- Treasury rules are a "pain in the backside" and government bureaucracy sometimes slowed down important AHDB decisions
- Growers and livestock producers should be given a vote on whether AHDB levies should continue – and how they should be spent
- The government must be more ambitious if it is to work successfully in partnership with British farmers and UK agriculture
- Farmers must play their part in raising productivity – rather than suggesting that failing to do so is someone else's fault
An accompanying article, Sir Peter speaks out on food security, was published in Farmers Weekly magazine on 17 April 2020.
In this week's podcast, MPs and fire chiefs side with farmers who want people banned from releasing sky lanterns as a show of support for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis.
We talk to Hampshire fire chief Neil Odin, who says the emergency services have enough to deal with without having to fight fires caused by the lanterns.
Meanwhile long-awaited government report is set to see changes for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, says former AHDB chairman Sir Peter Kendall.
The yet-to-be published document follows a review of the AHDB's role and activities – which has so far been more than 18 months in the making.
In our markets round-up, it's a tale of up horn but down corn this week, with wheat prices easing but lamb showing signs of a slight recovery.
On a global level, we take a trip across the Atlantic to see how coronavirus is affecting agriculture in the USA, particularly farmers in Minnesota.
And with British Beef Week celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, we have a special interview with Jilly Greed, co-founder of Ladies in Beef.
Co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.
Turmoil in the dairy supply chain due to Covid-19 is forcing UK farmers to throw away thousands of litres of milk. We speak to Staffordshire dairy farmer Peter Pratt and NFY Cymru dairy board chair Abi Reader.
Agrovista agronomist Linda Sheppard has a special look at all things arable – and Jeff Fieldsend of FMC Agro explains how a new mutation of yellow rust disease is threatening winter wheat crops across the country.
Beef farmers are up in arms about shipments of cheap mince arriving in the UK from Poland. Neil Shand of the National Beef Association says it is unacceptable for British producers to take more pain.
And Jill Hewitt of the National Association of Agricultural Contractors explains how an online match-making service is hooking up sheep shearers looking for work with farmers who have flocks in need of a trim.
Finally, we look at Lockdown Learning – a new initiative giving children stuck at home because of coronavirus a taste of the countryside. Simon Haley of EatFarmNow and Anna Jones of Just Farmers are two of the people involved.
Co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom – with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.
What is the risk of catching coronavirus from walkers using footpaths across farmland? We find out by talking to Professor Mark Fielder, of Kingston University London, president of the Society of Microbiology.
We also look at spring cropping progress with Yorkshire agronomist Patrick Stephenson; discuss the latest dairy market news with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne; and examine the impact of chip shop closures on potato growers with Cambridgeshire farmer Tom Clarke.
The challenges facing the beef and lamb sectors - and livestock markets - are scrutinised with NFU chief livestock adviser John Royle, auctioneer Richard Evans (Welshpool mart) and Andrew Loftus of SellMyLivestock.
Finally, young farmers explain how they are delivering food and essential to elderly and vulnerable people in countryside communities - with Sam Oates (Probus YFC); Georgia Betts & Holly White (Workshop YFC).
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.