Farmer confidence survey, Small Robot Company in battle for survival, crowdfunding agritech startups, free range eggs, & Coronation fund for rare breed livestock

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 crowdfunding 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.

Plus, 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.