最佳Farmers Guardian播客 (2024)

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How to make farm diversification work for you 46:33

2d ago46:33

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Diversifying the core farm business takes ‘grit and determination’ but farmers should realise that they do not need to do everything themselves and have confidence to lean on others with specific expertise. But where do you start and how do you find the skills you need to make your new idea work? FG editor Olivia Midgley hosts a roundtable discussi…

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Voices of the generations: 100 year-old farmer and RAF veteran reflects on life in Remembrance Day special 31:22

9d ago31:22

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Welsh farmer and World War II Royal Airforce veteran Aneurin Owen will be 100 years old on November 30, 2024. Farmers Guardian online editor Emily Ashworth meets him to talk about a century in farming and in honour of Remembrance Day, his time in the RAF. Message us由Farmers Guardian

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Autumn Budget: How will the Chancellor's announcements impact farms? 24:01

16d ago24:01

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Following the Chancellor's announcements on Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief in the 2024 Autumn Budget, Farmers Guardian's Alex Black, Rachael Brown and Jane Thynne dig into what the changes may mean for the farming industry. The news team take a look at the implications of all the announcements this week, from the agriculture budge…

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Diversification Special: Turning a countryside farm into a unique getaway 35:37

20d ago35:37

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For this special episode, we partner with our sister podcast (The Land, Leisure and Tourism Podcast) to bring you a discussion with Sykes Holiday Cottages and one of their latest customers. We talk about the logistics and challenges of diversifying your farm into holiday letting, but also the positives that it can bring to you and your farming busi…

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On the farm with Charlotte Ashley and Rebecca Wilson - nothing but the truth 33:12

23d ago33:12

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This week Farmers Guardian's online editor Emily Ashworth went to Charlotte Ashley's farm in Cumbria to talk to her and close friend and social media star Rebecca Wilson all about showcasing real-life farming on social platforms. They also highlight the importance of future-proofing the business and attracting new talent to farming. Message us…

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Former NFU dairy chair Michael Oakes switches from dairy to beef after a clear TB test and worries over succession, losing FBT land and a recent health scare 36:28

1M ago36:28

36:28

After 40 years, West Midlands dairy farmer and former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes decided to quit milking, sold his 200 holstein dairy herd and started a new venture rearing 200 plus beef cattle on his Bournville Village Trust tenant farm on the southern outskirts of Birmingham. A decision which he described as ‘really tough' and initially …

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FG manifesto: 100 days in - what do farmers and rural businesses need from Labour? 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

With the country now 100 days into the new Labour Government, Farmers Guardian has created a new manifesto on what farmers and rural businesses want from the Government. FG editor Olivia Midgley, Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Farming Trust, National Pig Association chief executive Lizzie Wilson, Minette Batters, tenant farmer a…

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What happened to wool? Looking back at the changes in the industry and if it's making a comeback 16:25

1M ago16:25

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Wool was, at one time, the jewel of fabrics. It was a well-respected product but, over the years its value has decreased. In this episode, we look at why. Is it a pricing issue? Is it a marketing issue? Emily Ashworth and Katie Fallon look back at the timeline to find out what changed. Message us由Farmers Guardian

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Political party conference roundup: What are they offering farmers? 36:04

1M ago36:04

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As the 2024 political party conferences wrap up, Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the goings on at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences and what each party has to offer for the farming sector. Message us由Farmers Guardian

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Live from the Claas cab: Talking machinery and careers 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

This week's Farmers Guardian podcast is a little different. FG's online editor Emily Ashworth joins the machinery team, Toby Whatley and James Huyton, to delve into the world of machinery and talk about the opportunities in the sector, especially when it comes to careers. From technology talk to taking a first - and very slow - drive of the Claas c…

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What are the benefits of studying an agricultural course? Live from Barnsley College 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

On the pod this week, news reporter Chris Brayford visited students and staff at Barnsley College’s Wigfield Farm campus to discuss the importance of agricultural courses in educational settings. @WigfieldFarm // @barnsleycollege Should more schools be providing agricultural courses? Should agriculture be featured on the syllabus and curriculum fro…

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Can a new educational course tackle livestock worrying attacks on farm? 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

On the podcast this week, we are joined by Welsh farmer Clive Jones, Wales’ Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies (@huw4ogmore) and Wales’ Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator Rob Taylor (@rural_wales), to discuss livestock worrying. @WGRural Livestock worrying, when a dog chases or attacks livestock on agricultural land can have costly conseq…

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Siblings Sam and Anna Hallos planning their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents 25:24

2M ago25:24

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For siblings Anna and Sam Hallos, the future succession of their tenanted upland beef and sheep farm in West Yorkshire has been an ‘open and honest’ conversation around the farmhouse kitchen table for many years now. They have both been ‘heavily involved’ in the business from a young age, but now older, at 27 and 24 years old, Sam and Anna have sta…

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Reuben Owen: Life in the Yorkshire Dales 14:27

3M ago14:27

14:27

Our Yorkshire Farm, featuring the Owen family, was an immediate success with TV viewers. Looking into the Owen family's life with nine children on one of the most remote hill farms in the country enthralled the nation, and now, six years later, one member, Reuben Owen, is carving out his own path. His latest TV series, Life In The Dales, has been a…

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What Scottish agritourism can offer farm businesses with Caroline Millar 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

On the podcast this week, we learn about the value of agritourism and diversification in Scotland with Dundee farmer Caroline Millar. Escaping from the world to a farm's tranquil surroundings in the Angus countryside could be the ideal answer for any couple seeking a romantic weekend getaway, with the diversification working hand-in-hand alongside …

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Taking the heat out of California wildfires using sheep and goats, Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes. California is experiencing some of the worst ever wildfires. By August 16, a total of 5,210 wildfires burned 332,606 ha (821,887 acres). The Park Fire is the fourth largest in Californian history – approximately 14 times the size of San Francisco. Since late July…

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Harvest Diaries 2024 15:36

3M ago15:36

15:36

Harvest 2024 has arrived and after suffering pests, persistent storms and setbacks, three farmers share their experience with Farmers Guardian. Message us

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#farm24 special guest hosted by Amy Wilkinson 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

In a special one-off podcast, guest-hosted by FG columnist and farmer Amy Wilkinson, go behind-the-scenes at Farmers Guardian HQ to see how our epic digital campaign 24 Hours in Farming unfolds. Reaching millions of people, the campaign, aims to showcase the farming industry to wider society and this year we have 24 ambassadors to help us do just t…

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Tenant-landlord relationships: Castle Howard Estate and the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner 39:52

4M ago39:52

39:52

With farm tenant and landlord relationships in the spotlight in recent months, the Farmers Guardian podcast spoke to the CLA, a tenant and landlord from the Castle Howard Estate and the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner Dr Bob McIntosh. Positive, collaborative tenant-landlord relationships and collaboration will provide benefits to both parties …

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Farm Safety Week - James Chapman: "When you are in those dark moments, it can be an extremely lonely place" 49:19

4M ago49:19

49:19

On the podcast this week Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford is joined by Farm Safety Foundation’s chair of trustees James Chapman for a special insight into farm safety. It is a very important week for the industry which marks Farm Safety Week, an annual initiative which places a spotlight on farming’s poor safety record, as well as the need …

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On Air at Groundswell: Regenerative farming practices and lowering greenhouse gas emissions 28:48

4M ago28:48

28:48

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 the role of data, the tools available to measures GHG emissions and the value to farmers in sharing that data. Leprino Foods' Sustainability Manger Ben Williams, Farm Manager of net zero livestock far…

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Tom Heap on new book Land Smart - how can we manage the land better while balancing food production? 30:24

4M ago30:24

30:24

Tom Heap is widely known for his appearances on BBC Countryfile, The Climate Show and Rare Earth, and he has a passion for the natural world. His latest book, Land Smart, explores how various people in the wider agricultural industry can manage the land differently to create balance between nature and food production. Whether that is regenerative p…

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On Air at Groundswell: High animal health and welfare at the core of farm resilience 28:44

4M ago28:44

28:44

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode focuses on how animal health and welfare is key to improving the sustainability of farming systems and the importance of adopting a mindset of 'if you look after your livestock they will look after you'. Northe…

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On Air at Groundswell: The importance of water and waste management in a sustainable farming system 28:25

4M ago28:25

28:25

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode shares helpful on-farm tips to improve water and waste management, whilst looking at some of the practical challenges including infrastructure and investment. Livestock farmers Lizzie Halton-Harrop and Rob Hava…

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On Air at Groundswell: How biodiversity is an important ally in building farming resilience 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at some practical on-farm examples of improving biodiversity whilst building resilience into farm businesses. Oxfordshire arable farmer and consultant Ben Adams, McDonalds Progressive Young Farmer at Moy …

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General Election result: What can we expect from this Defra team and a Labour Government? 27:44

4M ago27:44

27:44

In this episode the Farmers Guardian news and business team give their analysis of what farming can expect from the new Labour Government and the priorities of the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed and his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner. The team reflects on Labour’s manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, bud…

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On Air at Groundswell: Healthy soils delivering sustainable farming systems 28:20

4M ago28:20

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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at how healthy soils underpin resilient and sustainable farming systems. Arable agronomist and farm consultant with Ceres Rural, Louise Penn, beef and sheep farmer and AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds representati…

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Exclusive: Sit down with Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh in his first few days as Red Tractor interim chair 38:54

4M ago38:54

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Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh sits down with Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown to chat about his new role as Red Tractor interim chair. He talks about how he looks to rebuild farmer confidence in Red Tractor after frustration across the industry following its handling of the Greener Farms Commit module. He said effective com…

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On Air at Groundswell: Understanding Social Sustainability in farming 23:17

5M ago23:17

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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at understanding and measuring social sustainability within agriculture. Tenant organic dairy farmer Sophie Gregory from Dorset, Hampshire tenant pig farmer Flavian Obiero and Leonora Meehan from McDonald…

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The General Election - What do farmers want to see from the next Government? 20:01

5M ago20:01

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On this week’s podcast, news reporter Chris Brayford is joined by a host of guests including farmers and politicians to discuss the implications of a General Election to farming communities and some of the priorities they want to see from the next UK Government. Our guests include NFU vice-president David Exwood, ‘Pretend Farmer’ and sheep farmer K…

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Ag in my Land: New Zealand farmer focuses on regen, people and opening the farm gates 38:05

5M ago38:05

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Ag in my Land is a Farmers Guardian series which looks at farming across the globe, and for the first time ever, we have turned it into a podcast. In this episode, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to Greg Hart who farming in Hawkes Bay in New Zealand at Mangarara Farm. With a huge focus on stripping the business back and focusing on regeneration …

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Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming? 20:00

5M ago20:00

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It is the third week of the General Election campaign and political parties have now published their manifestos. The Farmers Guardian news and business team take a closer look at the parties pledges for farming and rural communities. We look at budget, bovine TB policy, planning reform, food and the environment, and what the opinion polls look like…

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Matt Slack - the social media butcher - urges people to closer to food and farming 28:31

5M ago28:31

28:31

In a #Farm24 special, online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to butcher Matt Slack, who has over 135,000 followers on Tik Tok and over 90,000 on Facebook. Matt is passionate about connecting people back to their produce and where it comes from - and to take a closer look at the farming industry, because they may just be surprised Message us…

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New entrant finds home in farming after Open Farm Sunday event 36:27

6M ago36:27

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It is no secret that farming needs to attract fresh talent, and there are so many opportunities for people to find a career that suits them. This is the case for Jack Scott who, after attending an Open Farm Sunday at Emma Loder-Symonds farm, Nonington farms. Emma's passion is education and allowing people of all ages to experience what it's like on…

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Dairy farm complete their farm-to-fork journey with off-grid on-farm restaurant 41:06

6M ago41:06

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Gazegill farm is gently nestled into the heart of the Lancashire countryside, and for years owners Emma Robinson and Ian O'Reilly have been building their farm-to-customer business through meat box and raw milk sales. Nature is at the heart of all they do; it comes first and that approach applies to their new on-farm venture, their restaurant Eight…

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'Consumers and retailers need to understand the value of wool as a global commodity' - The British Wool industry in focus 41:28

6M ago41:28

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This week, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the value of the wool sector with British Wool chief executive Andrew Hogley. During the episode, Andrew talks about the challenges the industry faces, his passion to work with sheep farmers, the high-quality of wool as a global commodity, the importance of traceability and sustainabilit…

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Charlotte Ashley: Making the switch from beef to dairy on her Cumbria farm (part one) 40:09

6M ago40:09

40:09

Charlotte Ashley and her husband, Roy, have always had a dream: Jersey cows. Having been beef and sheep farmers in Cumbria for many years, their dream has finally come to fruition, having recently finished building their shed which now houses their newly-welcomed Jersey cow herd. But what was the motivation behind the decision? Dairy can be a volat…

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Political twists and turns, Farm to Fork preview and Clarkson's Farm 23:47

6M ago23:47

23:47

It has been a busy few weeks in politics, with local elections in England and a new First Minister in Scotland. The Farmers Guardian news and business team take a look at what the political landscape looks like for rural voters as well as a look ahead to next week's Farm to Fork summit at Number 10 Downing Street. The team also discuss the first fo…

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Schmallenberg - where we are now and what does the future hold for this disease? 23:43

7M ago23:43

23:43

Mel McPherson of Avon Farm Vets talks about Schmallenberg and bluetongue - the reasons why we are seeing cases this year, signs to look out for, and what livestock farmers should do if they have a potential case on their farm. Message us由Farmers Guardian

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Clarksons Farm Series 3 - Behind the scenes 26:11

7M ago26:11

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In this episode we gain press access to Diddley Squat farm ahead of the new series of Clarksons farm. We heard about the trials and tribulations in the cast met in their new ventures. Jeremy and Kaleb have gone their separate ways in farming practice to see who can make the most, and spend it too! This has been done to show the changes that the cur…

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Live from Thainstone Specialist Auctions: The value of marts to farming communities 52:21

7M ago52:21

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On this week's podcast, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford is joined by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland's executive director Neil Wilson and Aberdeenshire auctioneer Ellis Mutch from the ANM Group. Chris was at Thainstone Specialist Auctions in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, to talk to Neil and Ellis about life as an auctio…

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Liz Fletcher on finding her way in farming, diversification and her love of ag shows 28:06

7M ago28:06

28:06

Liz Fletcher has truly found a home in the farming community. In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast episode, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to Liz about how she has truly become embedded in the rural community, and how all of a sudden, 10 sheep quickly became 240. Coming from a non-farming background, the idea when moving to their 240-acre fa…

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Warner's Gin and marketing for farmers: Tom Warner and Andy Venables on diversification and business growth ahead of the Cultivate conference 39:07

7M ago39:07

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Ahead of this year's Cultivate conference, Hillsgreen's Andy Venables speaks to the Farmers Guardian podcast about digital marketing, growing your business and diversification. Tom Warner, from Warner's Gin, talks about building their farm gin brand, top tips for farmers diversifying and growing new and exciting crops on farm to flavour their spiri…

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Sun, sea and socialising – FG are heading to the DIY AGM 20:52

7M ago20:52

20:52

A farmer’s son from Yorkshire, Young farmers has been an integral part of John Houseman’s upbringing. While sat in a tractor on his placement year with Harper Adams in 2019, he heard the news that the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (https://www.nfyfc.org.uk/) had decided to cancel their annual AGM. After setting up a Facebook event to c…

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NFU's new vice-president Rachel Hallos says 'trust and honesty' is her priority 30:05

8M ago30:05

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As an upland tenant farmer the NFU’s new vice-president Rachel Hallos will be a powerful voice as the union navigates unprecedented change.She may be new to the role, but NFU vice president Rachel Hallos was keen to let members know she was not afraid to ‘speak openly', promising to bring some 'straight-talking northern charm' to the leadership tea…

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Shadow Defra Secretary, Steve Reed shares how Labour looks to pick up rural votes in the run-up to a General Election 39:37

8M ago39:37

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Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed admits previously the Labour party had lost connection with the countryside and farming communities and said he hoped to turn it around in the next General Election later this year, adding he wanted to 'give farmers their future back', recognising that Labour was started to 'get a hearing' in rural seats, but ackno…

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NFYFC new council chair Drew Bailey on why Young Farmers clubs are for everyone 23:18

8M ago23:18

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Newly elected council chair of National Federation for Young Farmers clubs (NFYFC), Drew Bailey is from a non-farming background and joined NFYFC when he was 15 years old. In his new role he is passionate about ensuring NFYFC is a place for everyone who wants to be involved regardless of their background, sexuality or ethnicity. The sense of belong…

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The countdown to net zero and how farmers are leading the charge 21:25

8M ago21:25

21:25

Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley speaks to Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning and Overbury Farms regenerative farming manager Jake Freestone who were speaking at the Low Carbon Agriculture show, organised by Farmers Guardian's parent company Agriconnect. The two-day conference and expo saw a range of high-profile speakers debate …

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Dairy farmer Sophie Gregory on organic farming and her Nuffield Scholarship 41:58

8M ago41:58

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Sophie Gregory is a dairy farmer in Dorset, and over the years her thousands of followers - all 12k of them - have followed her on her journey into agriculture. Not from farming, she called herself 'farmer in training' and has used her platform to talk about farming, milk and her life as an organic Arla dairy farmer. This year she has become a Nuff…

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The Kaleb Cooper Bursary: The first two recipients talk about their hopes for their future farming careers 30:22

9M ago30:22

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In this week's episode of the Farmers Guardian podcast, online editor, Emily Ashworth, speaks to the first ever recipients of the Kaleb Cooper Bursary, which aims to support students from non-farming backgrounds in association with the Royal Agricultural University. Caitlyn Bartlett and Caitlin Oxton are both currently studying and are hoping to ma…

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