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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Grain quality dispute, Agriculture Bill, Livestock Information Service, blueprint for farmed environment, & #AgMentalHealthWeek

Oct 9, 2020
52:14

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.

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