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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Priorities for new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena, challenges for Red Tractor arable sector, £1bn Duchy estate changes hands, & farmer has key role in Royal succession

Sep 20, 2022
51:41

In this episode, we profile new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena and examine the challenges faced by UK agriculture.

We speak to Norfolk farmer Kit Papworth as he prepares to take on a new role as Red Tractor combinable crops and sugar beet sector chairman.

As Prince William takes on the 52,000ha Duchy of Cornwall estate, we find out how you pass on £1bn of landed assets.

And we meet the Scottish farmer who had a key role in the pomp and ceremony surrounding Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

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