We Can Do Both
Neil Parish
To grow food or to protect nature? It often seems as if one can only be done at the expense of the other. In this podcast, farmer & ex-MP Neil Parish seeks to find out if, in fact, we can do both.Our relationship with food is on the brink of a massive shift. Global instability disrupting food security, UK farmers are being incentivised to promote biodiversity rather than grow food. And climate change is starting to transform what we grow, what we eat and how we live. As a Somerset farmer, Neil Parish is facing up to all these changes. And as an EU & UK parliamentarian, for 20 years he helped design the policies that shape our food system. Now, he has unfinished business. In this podcast, local, national & global experts join Neil to tackle crucial questions about the past, present and future relationship between food and the environment.Produced by: jakelloyd.co.ukSocial media by millyfyfe.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 42min
Managing flooding on lowland farms
In this engaging discussion, James Winslade, a third-generation beef and arable farmer from Sedgemoor, shares insights on the challenges of farming in flood-prone areas. He talks about using pumps for water management and how prolonged flooding affects biodiversity and carbon storage. James advocates for better floodwater management and compensation for farmers who store water on their fields to protect communities. With a cautious optimism, he reflects on the future of farming, balancing food production with wildlife preservation and sustainability.
Jan 12, 2024 • 2min
We Can Do Both - Promo
How can UK farmers both grow good food AND protect the environment? Join NEIL PARISH at his dining table to find out why he'll be seeking to answer this question in this new podcast.This podcast is produced by jakelloyd.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
