The Farmers Guardian Podcast

On Air at Groundswell - The road to sustainability: what does it mean and are farmers’ ready for the future?

<p>As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode discusses sustainable farming practices and how to encourage the widespread adoption of such practices across the industry.  Leprino Foods&apos; sustainability manger Ben Williams, Liz Bowles, a net zero consultant and Wallace Currie from the AgriTech Centre discuss what sustainability truly means, the impact of changing policy and how farm businesses must work to their own strengths and needs in order to future-proof their business.<br/><br/>Brought to you by  @_TheSSFF  <br/>https://www.schoolofsustainablefoodandfarming.org/</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Graham’s Family Dairy: proud Scottish roots, family values and advice for future generations with Dr Robert Graham

<p>Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Robert Graham of Graham’s Family Dairy, a proudly homegrown Scottish dairy business deeply rooted in family values and strong relationships with producers across Scotland and just south of the border. <br/><br/> Live from the Royal Highland Show, Dr Graham discusses the journey of growing the family business, dedication to quality Scottish dairy, balancing beef, dairy and sheep enterprises and the future of the industry as a whole. <br/><br/> Dr Graham also offers advice for the next generation of farmers and discusses new product innovations, from protein trends to evolving consumer tastes. Whether you’re part of the farming community or simply passionate about where your food comes from, there is plenty to take away from this conversation.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Regen special – mixed Northumberland farmer turned regenerative and builds business resilience

<p>This week’s Farmers Guardian has ‘gone green’ as we take a deep dive into what regenerative farming means for you, as farmers, and how it relates to today’s farming industry. To investigate this further, Katie Fallon and Jane Thynne spoke to Northumberland mixed farmer, Stuart Johnston, on his own journey into regen, what a regen system looks like on his farm and his top tips for farmers who are starting to think about applying regen practices on their own farm.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Live from Cereals Event – Taking a closer look at John Deere&#39;s mountain of a machine, the 9RX 830

<p>The FG machinery team take a first look at John Deere&apos;s 9RX 830, it’s certainly an eye catcher, but does its size offer a true practical solution for many UK farms?</p><p>This year&apos;s Cereals Event gave the first opportunity for many to take a first look at the world&apos;s largest production tractor. Initially launched back in early 2024 at the Commodity Classic show Houston, Texas, the John Deere 9RX 830 finally touched down at a UK show.  Made up of three models, we take a look around the flagship 9RX powerhouse, boasting a maximum power output of 913hp. Surprisingly emissions standards are achieved through the brand&apos;s own 18-litre JD18X engine without the need for a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system. But it’s not all about power, the 9RX also features a new fully-mechanical e21 PowerShift<em> </em>transmission, a new CommandView 4 Plus cab and a mountain of tech to bring the 9RX into the era of autonomy. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Future farming leaders: NFU vice president Rachel Hallos on engaging the next generation to lead the industry

<p>With farming in a period of major change as the UK looks to set its first farming and environmental policies in decades, Alex Black spoke to NFU vice president Rachel Hallos about NFU Develops, her journey in the union and why it is so important to engage the future leaders the industry needs.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Beef, bluetongue and being proactive in a changing sector

<p>The spotlight is well and truly on farming, and for the launch of this year&apos;s epic 24 Hours in Farming event, online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to two #farm24 ambassadors about agriculture, whether the outlook is positive and if people really know more than we think they do about the industry. </p><p>Get involved by visiting:<br/>www.farmersguardian.com/farm24</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

South Wales young auctioneer shares his career journey so far

<p>Young auctioneer and farmers son, Sion Roberts from Carmarthenshire has not taken the traditional path of working full time on the family farm. Following a course in Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams, he has started a graduate job at Clee Tompkinson and Francis and he shares his journey to how he came to sell on the plank every week. </p><p>Zanna Dennis from LAA also joins us to explain how they support the next crop of auctioneers. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Clarkson’s Farm, episode 1 review

<p>The Farmers Guardian news and business team discusses the first episode of the new series and Jeremy Clarkson’s impact on agriculture</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

John Deere&#39;s new 6M series, is it all it&#39;s cracked up to be?

<p>Machinery Special: In cab review of John Deere&apos;s new 6M series<br/><br/>FG Machinery team, James Huyton and Toby Whatley look at what a 150hp and 270hp version of the new range has to offer </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

View from the Hill: A US beef farming perspective on the UK-US trade deal

<p>Following the news that the UK and US have signed a trade deal, including improved access for American beef in the UK, John Wilkes spoke with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in the US to get a US perspective on the deal and the prospects for US-UK trade. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

VE Day special: The fight for food security past and present

<p>Food security and farming is once again back in the spotlight and in this VE Day special, Emily Ashworth and Alex Black look at how farmers fought from the fields of Britain to make sure the nation was fed, and how food security has changed over the years.</p><p>With current Government changes, it is an important reminder to put British farmers at the heart of agricultural policies.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

View from the classroom: Getting farming into schools is vital to securing future

<p>The fight to get farming embedded onto the National Curriculum is in full swing, and in this episode online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to Zak Hammersley, an agricultural lecturer about the diverse mix of students coming into the industry, and how despite the current political climate, the future is bright.</p><p>Olivia Shave, founder of the petition to get farming into schools also celebrates having over 14,000 signatures so far, and discusses the Government&apos;s somewhat &apos;lacking&apos; response.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

England rugby player and farmer Tom Youngs talks about returning home to farm - right where he&#39;s meant to be

<p>Most will know Tom Youngs from his performance on the rugby pitch, but farming has always been the plan.</p><p>Having enjoyed 17 years playing sport, coming home to farm was always the plan, but since returning, much has changed within agriculture. In this episode he talks about farming partnerships, SFI, the Government and his passion for helping consumers learn about the industry</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Save Britain&#39;s Family Farms: What is the latest on Inheritance Tax Reform?

<p>Farmers Guardian&apos;s Emily Ashworth and Alex Black discuss the latest on FG&apos;s Save Britain&apos;s Family Farms campaign and take a look back at what has happened so far since the Government&apos;s Autumn Budget announcement of changes to Inheritance Tax and an update on where the industry stands today.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Exeter young farmer starts new calf rearing venture on family farm

<p>For 24 year-old Elle Slade, a sixth generation farmer from Exeter, a career in farming was ‘non-negotiable’. It was, she says, quite obvious from a very young age that farming was her passion. But a turning point for Elle was when her dad told her and her brother that if they wanted to come back to the family farm one day, they must bring ‘something else to the party’. He also encouraged them to both find additional work elsewhere off the farm. Elle did exactly that and has recently started her own calf rearing venture at the family farm, as well as working at a nearby 1,700 head fattening unit.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Can we build national health on British food? Meet the farmers and NHS caterers backing farmers

<p>The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said funds raised from Inheritance Tax would be used to fund things like the NHS, but farmers are a key part of fixing the national health crises. In this podcast, online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to one farm who are hoping to provide a local hospital with their sustainability produced beef, and Frank Fiore, an NHS catering manager who has started to source produce for his patients direct from farms</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Ask the Expert: Your questions about livestock worrying answered - &#39;ring the police every single time&#39;

<p>Wales Wildlife and Rural Crime Co-ordinator Rob Taylor answers questions from Farmers Guardian podcast listeners on dog attacks, your rights and what the industry can do</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Efra Chair Alistair Carmichael: &#39;If there was a silver bullet [in the Inheritance Tax battle], I would find it and I would fire it’

<p>The farmer and Liberal Democrat MP discusses Defra and why, despite current policies, he does not believe Labour ministers Daniel Zeichner and Steve Reed set out to harm farming. Instead, he says the problem lies with the Treasury and that while the campaign to reverse or amend the family farm tax may be long, farmers must keep campaigning.</p><p>&quot;When it comes to going the ‘full French&apos; I would say keeping public opinion on our side is very important and I would be really anxious about anything which risked alienating the rest of the public... The Government has pushed us into a corner and we have to keep pushing back.</p><p>&quot;I do not think there is a silver bullet in this. But I think the thing we do have is an advantage in this battle is the length of it. We will not be voting until October/November on this and that is a long time for any government to double down.</p><p>&quot;We have to just keep fighting and keep doing, and keep doing it again after that. If there was a silver bullet here, I would find it and I would fire it.&quot;</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Trump, tariffs and tractors: what do US policy moves mean for UK farming?

<p>President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs are impacting trade patterns around the globe.</p><p>In this special edition of the Farmers Guardian podcast, Alex Black, Toby Whatley and Andy Newbold from the European Society of Agricultural Engineers discuss Mr Trump’s tariffs, their impact on machinery and agricultural commodity markets and how it affects the UK farmer.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Bale grazing can offer livestock farmers a host of benefits but requires careful planning

<p>In this week&apos;s podcast Katie Jones talks to two livestock farmers about bale grazing; how it works for them, the challenges, and the advantages.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Why are Northern Irish farmers getting less money for their beef than those in GB?

<p>As beef prices have risen due to good demand and tight supplies, the differential between prices paid to farmers in Northern Ireland and Great Britain has widened.</p><p>Ulster Farmers’ Union’s Glen Cuddy and Brendan Kelly discuss the unfairness of the situation, how they are being ignored by the processors when demanding an explanation and urge farmers to explore all their options.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

From Brighton to the countryside: Young Plumpton college student talks about not being put off a farming career

<p>Coco Jalloh was told to pursue something else at school; that she was too academic for farming. Her passion and determination, however, has seen her find her way into agriculture, with hopes of becoming a farm vet.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Scotland&#39;s new Tenant Farming Commissioner - Up-to-date data is &#39;key&#39; to understanding the current and future situation of Scotland&#39;s tenanted sector

<p>Scotland&apos;s new Tenant Farming Commissioner, Rob Black, talks about the importance of capturing data, the need for more face-to-face conversations between landlords and tenants to help resolve disputes, and why he is focused on finding ways to entice landlords to let out their land and provide more opportunity for farm tenancies. </p><p>=======================</p><p>Farmers Guardian is at the heart of agriculture, providing you with news, in depth features and business analysis you can rely on. We&apos;re part of your community. Keep up to date with all the latest agriculture news and become an FG member today by visiting <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3BPSFhxZmVSR0tYS3otWUg0bDJZT0ZLbDFWUXxBQ3Jtc0trWGtEbnRYLVhxTFlMclFYX2R6NXJkVURCSU9zYW1XWWNRYjRhNmpBT2x4Q2V5emVBZV9pbUpTS24tcTktRl9Lb0IxcUthSTZTU1hYMnp4cVNXRnYyOF96Szg3Z2RRYWRDUTllc3N4Sm9fTldyeU81TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farmersguardian.com%2F&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>https://www.farmersguardian.com</a><br/><br/>Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXhKR2lFZGloQno1Uy1VMGRPdlQyVzM5SE9aZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUEVhalRQY29ocndwQXhaWktkTVRMUTBpV2ZzZXI1WFlkVVIxTE9GeC12amhoQ3hLdWROU1NfeTJTWFBwcXZiUklyci1FN0kzM3M1aHExNnFJbmVZazljX0FqalliTy1HQ0Q2WF9lRU5naGZRN2hYbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffarmersguardian&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>  / farmersguardian  </a><br/>Follow us on TikTok: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1UelFKbk44OFlUOUlsU0xoX19wMnRveWxnd3xBQ3Jtc0trUE9fZ0VUTFhGRmtFcEhlZDhDb205VUpXeksyd25LckNObEVpaTl2R1ZRT3YwbGxBaEdoQ2F0ZUZyNEdlU080REJSNFZIOGhYN0dOeDA2Y0N5aU5wZHZnd1VQd0hnMXN2YWdUNWpiTGhLVzRtWlYySQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40farmersguardian&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>  / farmersguardian  </a><br/>Like us on Facebook: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1NLU09TYnpGbzRXZm00RVVfckFKdGxfVFRrd3xBQ3Jtc0trMU13SFNwdW5ZQ0dyamJWZjdIQXlMRlhLX3JPNXJ6NkY3NUhSaUZQc3dZdFV4Uk5wcjloN1g0aTZSWWw3aDJDdmZ1YjA5aGpoeXE1ZkNDdldGakl2dGxYYTBTY3lTellUa3JVMWpVYmtuZFlTa1U3dw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffarmersguardian&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>  / farmersguardian  </a><br/>Follow us on X (Twitter): <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjdyRzJJem9pYi03Ull0V3k5T1JGQ2RKZFBEd3xBQ3Jtc0tudXFWWDNITnIzUnRhd0d1OWVsVFFYQUdvbkphVDFPdGhBXzQ4bEJLbHRWU2dHa2JkZlUwRTJySWZUZ1BFZXprOFNINzhmWjZ0UUpzbTRQWnU4amJWS2hQa21mcXktWnlsVjFZMjU1WE42SUxCU0JtVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.x.com%2Ffarmersguardian&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>https://www.x.com/farmersguardian</a><br/><br/>Download the FG app on iOS: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NObHVlUG9TSXNRVy1pMVVudU1wZWRlMWNNQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVE1XVFlRZ3F1cU4yaHItSTA4UlZSd2xNMGVWbkkwb0dBUW10TnYwSjR5ZUt0R1NHLWRDbFhyblE5TGEtR2xTSm55MWtaVzhtQndXcUVkdld3ZmdGWUtkRndoN1BPN05jZUh2ZVRJajJ3TzFmUVJkMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Fapp%2Ffarmers-guardian%2Fid634473164%3Fmt%3D8&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/farmers-guardian/id634473164</a><br/>Download the FG app on Android: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBlN2syaGswZkExMzlWVkh2UDlIU3BCT2dlUXxBQ3Jtc0tsWDE4TWNJbTFObnVlZ1VsZUZ2cnZtcnhTbzNLZ1BVN3BuY0lDdjdjMUpxc2RPeHBCZzVEUVBDX3B6UG4zNTZPeEJGWlJibEVDajU0SkRHT3Ayak0xOTRrMkFVdF9tVUM0M2Zwb0o2Wl9sSms4SXE4MA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.stonewash.droid.farmersguardian%26pcampaignid%3Dweb_share&amp;v=G9ig37l0KEc'>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stonewash.droid.farmersguardian&amp;pcampaignid=web_share&amp;pli=1</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

The pig farmer fighting Parkinson&#39;s Disease one punch at a time

<p>On the pod this week, we are joined by former two-time National Pig Association chair, Richard Longthorp, to discuss a very important topic of Parkinson’s Disease. Richard, a former pig farmer from Howden in East Yorkshire, was diagnosed with the condition back in 2017.</p><p>What you’ll hear during the course of this pod is how fitness, particularly boxing, has helped Richard to manage his condition, how it has provided him with a new lease of life at the age of 71, and why he has raised thousands of pounds to support Parkinson’s UK, St Paul’s Boxing Academy in Hull and Goole Amateur Boxing Club. He talks about his time as NPA chair, including the struggle with foot-and-mouth disease, and what a life in farming has provided him. </p><p>Both boxing clubs provide fitness provision for people living with Parkinson’s and Richard wanted to give something back. It is an extraordinary story of pushing one’s physical and emotional limits, and never giving up; something British farmers are well-known for.</p><p>One of Richard’s idols, former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Alli, said: “Inside of a ring or out, ain&apos;t nothing wrong with going down. It is staying down that&apos;s wrong.” Words we can all relate too for the many challenges that life throws at us. So sit back, and enjoy the pod.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Ahead of the latest farmer rally against proposed changes to Inheritance Tax, organiser Liz Webster discusses the importance of industry unity, next steps for the Government and the rise of Reform

<p>This week, Farmers Guardian news reporter Jane Thynne, caught up with founder of Save British Farming and co-organiser of the London tractor rallies Liz Webster to discuss Inheritance Tax, the rise of Reform and where the Government goes from here.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

News and Business team give their analysis of this week’s top news stories

<p>Farmers Guardian head of news and business Alex Black, chief reporter Rachael Brown and news reporter Jane Thynne discuss the big news stories of the week. The team look at the latest analysis from AHDB stating more than 42,000 farms will be affected by the change to Inheritance Tax, the latest on the political situation on IHT and the Government decision to withdraw the neonicotinoid Cruiser SB.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins says Steve Reed must stand up to Chancellor over Inheritance Tax and criticises the Government for making a &#39;political choice&#39; which will impact family farms

<p>In this week&apos;s Farmers Guardian Podcast, chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke with Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins live at LAMMA at the NEC in Birmingham. Ms Atkins criticised the Defra Secretary Steve Reed for not standing up to the Chancellor on the Inheritance Tax changes which have been &apos;imposed&apos; on him.<br/><br/>She accused the Government for making a &apos;political choice&apos; to break up a &apos;careful tax policy&apos; that protected family farms. She discusses her plans to restore trust between the Conservative party and the farming and rural community. She also shares her fears with the accelerated phasing-out of BPS and recent changes to the capital grants scheme, further cuts to farming could be coming down the line. <br/><br/>Also in this episode, digital editor Emily Ashworth chats with beef farmer Martha Hayes, to find out why she has chosen to back Farmers Guardian&apos;s Save Britain&apos;s Family Farms campaign</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Live from LAMMA: Machinery madness, saving the future of farming and uniting the industry

<p>This week’s Farmers Guardian is live from LAMMA Show with various members of the FG team. Hear from manufacturers about the feeling in the sector, multiple influencers, Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins and what to buy to get the best for your buck.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Get farming into schools: The fight for rural education on the national curriculum

<p>Sheep farmer and former teacher Olivia Shave started a petition to get rural education into schools, and Farmers Guardian has recently joined the petition as media partners.<br/><br/>In this bonus episode, online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to Olivia and Claire Mackenzie, producer of Six Inches of Soil who is supporting the petition, about the need for the Government to make real change when it comes to learning. Olivia and Claire will be at this year&apos;s LAMMA Show talking about the campaign.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>

Students talk about the blow of Inheritance Tax and the impact it may have on young farmers&#39; futures

<p>Online editor Emily Ashworth visits Myerscough College to talk to five students who are studying agriculture and hear their thoughts on their future of farming after the Government announced its plans to implement Inheritance Tax.<br/><br/>These youngsters, all between 16 and 18 years-old, are concerned that the lack of support from the Government and the misunderstanding of the public could impact the industry.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>