SPENDING AND SUPPORTING (Part One) with Stephen Howarth and Jane Craigie

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大约1年之前 39:18

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Chris discusses the ongoing standoff between the farming community and the UK government over inheritance tax and its potential impact on British food production.

Guests Stephen Howarth, an agricultural economist, and Jane Craigie, a leading agri-food marketeer, share insights on current market trends, the effect on tractor and machinery registrations, and the broader ramifications for the agricultural supply sector.

The episode also explores the emotional and financial strain on family farms and the role of supporting industries in mitigating these challenges.

02:12 Introducing the Guests

03:13 Stephen Howarth

16:20 Jane Craigie

38:44 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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Jane Craigie Marketing

Podcast website

Inside Agri-Turf is devised, produced, recorded and edited by Chris Biddle

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SPENDING AND SUPPORTING (Part One) with Stephen Howarth and Jane Craigie

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published 大约1年之前

MP3•单集首页

Chris discusses the ongoing standoff between the farming community and the UK government over inheritance tax and its potential impact on British food production.

The episode also explores the emotional and financial strain on family farms and the role of supporting industries in mitigating these challenges.

02:12 Introducing the Guests

03:13 Stephen Howarth

16:20 Jane Craigie

38:44 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

LINKS

Agricultural Engineers Association

Jane Craigie Marketing

Podcast website

Inside Agri-Turf is devised, produced, recorded and edited by Chris Biddle

135集单集

#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Chris Biddle #Turf Talk

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Chris discusses the ongoing standoff between the farming community and the UK government over inheritance tax and its potential impact on British food production. Guests Stephen Howarth , an agricultural economist, and Jane Craigie , a leading agri-food marketeer, share insights on current market trends, the effect on tractor and machinery registrations, and the broader ramifications for the agricultural supply sector. The episode also explores the emotional and financial strain on family farms and the role of supporting industries in mitigating these challenges. 02:12 Introducing the Guests 03:13 Stephen Howarth 16:20 Jane Craigie 38:44 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview LINKS Agricultural Engineers Association Jane Craigie Marketing Podcast website Inside Agri-Turf is devised, produced, recorded and edited by Chris Biddle…

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