The Farmers Weekly Podcast

This week, as dairy processors and retailers reduce farmgate and retail milk prices, we examine the prospects for British farmers.With crop nutrition programmes well under way this spring, we find out why more growers are making the switch to liquid fertiliser.On the markets, global demand for beef looks set to stay firm – supporting UK values – and we've all the latest UK commodity prices,We visit the Netherlands, where Dutch scientists are developing ways livestock producers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.And we meet the Suffolk potato grower who is running six marathons in six days for charity – in the Sahara desert.To sponsor Andrew Greenwell, who is fundraising for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, please visit his JustGiving page.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.

In this episode, Farmers Weekly launches a four-point plan to clean up the UK meat supply chain after uncovering a major food fraud scandal. The Meat: Our Expectations campaign is seeking views from livestock producers, meat processors, retailers and other members of the supply chain. In other news,  our latest survey reveals the extent to which farm businesses and production are under threat because of high energy costs. Can you make money from looking after nature?We explain how new rules coming into force will mean farmers must provide a biodiversity net gain when erecting a farm building. And as Red Tractor launches its latest promotional campaign, we discover just how well consumers recognise the brand. This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Clarke.  To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.

This week – a mass food fraud involving rotten and mislabelled meat has triggered a criminal investigation after being exposed by Farmers Weekly.The government tells farmers to use urea fertiliser sensibly – or face tighter restrictions. We find out how the industry is fighting back.How you can keep your family happy – and avoid a long-running dispute – while ensuring you get your fair share of the farm.We've all the latest commodity prices – including details of the latest milk price cuts.And we meet the young dairy farming couple who are wowing customers after launching their own cheese brand.This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.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 88440.

In this episode, we look at the pros and cons as the government launches its latest countryside stewardship offer for farmers in England.Government landscape agency Natural England is under fire after a data leak reveals details of farmers who oppose plans to protect Cornish moorland. We've the latest  prices on the markets – and we give away an iPad to the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.We speak to the Scottish sheep producer who believes British farmers have a lot to learn from Australia.And we find out about the gadget that means you'll never miss a cow calving.This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.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 88440.

In this episode,  farm leader Minette Batters has condemned unacceptable behaviour in UK agriculture – including at work and work-related events.It comes after a woman at last month's NFU conference in Birmingham deliberately avoided sitting near her NFU county chairman so he couldn't “lean all over her.”Other women in agriculture have since come forward saying they too have faced unacceptable behaviour in the workplace.In other news, we examine the prospects for fertiliser and ask:  is the world really going to run out of phosphate – or do we just need to use it better?We've all the latest market prices – and we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.We get the low-down on the UK government's Spring Budget – and find out what it means for your farm business.And we meet the record breaking sheep shearer sharpening the clippers to go head-to-head with his brother at the world championships.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.To contact Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.For full terms and conditions for our Commodity Cashback competition, please visit www.fwi.co.uk/commoditycashback.

This week, Exclusive - South American beef labelled British: 10 years after the horsegate scandal, just how safe is  the UK’s red meat supply chain?Crisis in the uplands: with hill farm incomes forecast to crash this year, just how will livestock farmers survive?On the markets,  why are arable prices heading down and what are the global grain prospects ? And we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.And we hear about the Scottish farmland bird project that has boosted corn bunting numbers by 70%.  This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

This week – it really black gold? We go carbon farming with growers and livestock producers in Sussex.We look at Scottish agriculture policy - and ask whether politicians and farm leaders are working too closely with one another to make a difference.We've the latest market prices – we find out why beef prices have hit a record high. And we discover the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.We find out what the Windsor Framework deal between the UK and Brussels means for Northern Ireland's farmersAnd we hear from the UK farmers turning the tables on New Zealand by sending sheep genetics to the Kiwis.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at SRUC Oatridge, Scotland's Rural College in West Lothian.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:NFU Scotland president Martin KennedyFood safety professor Nicola HoldenScottish government farming & rural policy director George BurgessDairy farmer Sally WilliamsAward-winning environmental author Louise GraySponsored by Bank of Scotland and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 2 March 2023.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.

This week, opposition leader Keir Starmer sets out his stall at NFU conference – as Defra secretary Therese Coffey comes under fire from farmers.Farm minister Mark Spencer announces new funding for small abattoirs – but can't say exactly how much is available.Could prospects be about to improve for tenant farmers? We find out from Baroness Kate Rock – author of the Rock Review on tenant farming.On the markets, we've all the latest prices and find out the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.Red meat exports have hit a record high – we discover why.And we talk to the young farmer who resurrected his local club and won a national Aspiring Rural Leader Award for his efforts.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and chief reporter Phil Case.To contact Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.For full terms and conditions for our Commodity Cashback competition, please visit www.fwi.co.uk/commoditycashback.

This week,  what's the future for regenerative agriculture in the UK? We find out the latest hopes and aspirations at this year's BASE conference.Hugh binge-watches Clarkson's Farm 2 – is it as good as the first? Or is Jeremy past his sell-by-date? And what's all this about farm safety?We find out why Scotland's farmers are so disgruntled with Scottish government policy for agriculture north of the border.On the markets, we talk winter fodder sales – and we find out the £50 winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.We run the rule over spending plans for your oilseeds and cereals levy at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.And it's the Farmers Weekly Farm Invention Competition – we speak to the farmer who has made a simple device to improve cow health.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey.To contact Johann and Hugh, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.For full terms and conditions for our Commodity Cashback competition, please visit www.fwi.co.uk/commoditycashback.