The Farmers Weekly Podcast

In this week's episode, with harvest 2021 is under way, we look at what's happening to  crops coming off the field.Farm Safety Week starts with a plea to come home safe – we examine how you can stay out of danger on the farm this summer.The latest Red Tractor scheme rules are announced: are they a step too far? And we have a special interview with Welsh farmer and British Lion Wyn Jones, in South Africa for an eight-match tour against the Springboks.This episode co-hosted  by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable reporter Emma Gillbard and FW livestock editor Rhian Price.

Prince Charles' warning over family farms, water for agriculture, arable futures, national food strategy, & down the cattle lines at the Great Yorkshire ShowIn this episode, Prince Charles highlights his concern for family farms – and says the future of the countryside depends on their survival.Have you had your fill? We examine what the government's long-awaited national food strategy means for growers and livestock producers.We look at how climate change is affecting water supplies for agriculture – and what farmers can do to ensure they get a fair share for food production.On the markets, we check out out the latest arable futures ahead of harvest.And we join the socially distanced crowds at the Great Yorkshire Show – where we take a stroll down the cattle lines.This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly's Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly community editor Lizzie McLaughlin and senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.

In this episode, we preview the new 4x4 Ineos Grenadier and ask: can it really replace the much-missed old-style Land Rover Defender?As the government moves away from badger culling, will cattle vaccination be a game-changer in the battle against bovine tuberculosis?We look at a new set of free e-tools that could make it easier to get the best from agri environment schemes.And how a group of land managers believe contraception could boost red squirrel numbers by keeping grey squirrel numbers down.This episode co-hosted by podcast editor Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly senior machinery  reporter Edd Mowbray with Farmers Weekly chief reporter Philip Case.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded on location at the 2021 Cereals event in Lincolnshire.In this episode, Defra secretary George Eustice pledges a 30% uplift in support payments to farmers who improve soil health.But is it enough?We take  a look at the latest robotic tractor as it woos the crowds at Cereals. Does it stack up?Cereal varieties are understandably under scrutiny - is the future behind us?And farmers fall out with British Sugar over beer prices - will the two sides ever be happy?This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray and Farmers Weekly eastern region correspondent Louise Impey.

This week's episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded on location at Groundswell – the UK annual event dedicated to regenerative agriculture.We meet the farmers who are improving soil health while ensuring their farms remain profitable and productive. How do they do it?We look at the latest government plans to reward farmers who look after soil, water and the environment. How exactly will farmers be paid?We get the low-down on a new £100,000 direct drill. And we speak to the people bringing conventional and organic producers together.And we meet artist and farmer's son Henry Driver whose latest work is a novel interpretation of the soil beneath out feet.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith and Farmers Weekly senior machinery reporter Edd Mowbray.Recorded on location at Groundswell 2021, held on 23-24 July 2021 at Lannock Manor Farm, Weston, Hitchin, Hertordshire.

In this episode, we catch up with 21-year-old farmer Kaleb Cooper – the unexpected star of Jeremy Clarkson's latest TV series.We ask Kaleb what it was like working with Jeremy – and how much of what we see in the eight-part series is real, and how much is for the cameras.We speak to the Cambridgeshire farmer being sued by plant-based drinks giant Oatly – and examine the growing popularity of oats. On the markets, are fertiliser prices set to stay high?We look at the agricultural shows going ahead – despite decision to extend lockdown by another four weeks. How do they do it?And we examine the likely impact on British beef producers of the free trade deal agreed between the UK government and Australia.This episode co-hosted by  Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.

In this episode, after a farmer uses a telehandler to remove a car blocking his gateway, we ask what are your rights when it removing vehicles on your land?We look at how wheat growers are blending their own seed mixtures to reduce their fungicide use and improve profitability.On the markets, are arable commodity prices set to stay high?Is your farm plagued by poor connectivity? We examine the challenges holding bacl the rural economy – and ways to speed up poor broadband.And we talk to a farmer who is sending surplus fresh vegetables to foodbanks – via Amazon – helping to feed less fortunate people in towns and cities.

In this episode, criminal gangs reveal how they target farmers to locate expensive items of machinery they can then steal to order.Are you going organic? The latest figures show a surge in the amount of farmland going into conversion. On the markets, are input prices putting dairy margins under pressure?We take a look at the latest grassland varieties – and ask how many farmers are actually using the recommended list?And ahead of his new TV show, we find out why Jeremy Clarkson decided to run his own farm – despite knowing nothing about farming.

In this episode, young farm workers are dicing with death by filming stunts involving moving farm machinery – and posting the footage on the internet.We examine the employment procedures put in place by farmers and agricultural contractors to stop it happening.As the prospect of a tariff-free trade deal with Australia draws closer, we ask whether the UK government really is going to throw British farmers under a bus.With American farmers also keen on a trade deal with the UK, we speak to a former USDA under secretary.As second hand machinery values surge – will your insurance pay out enough if something went wrong.And we meet the Welsh dairy farmer who just can't keep the lid on his lunchbox.This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly senior livestock reporter Michael Priestley.

In this week's episode, the government wants to pay older farmers to retire and pave the way for the next generation.But how will the lump sum exit scheme work – and will it really encourage new entrants into the agricultural industry?We ask whether a free-trade deal with Australia will really undermine UK farmers?The government wants to treble the amount of trees we plant – but what about the money and how much are they prepared to pay?And as lockdown eases, we pay a visit to the Farmers Club in London, which this week reopened its doors to welcome members and guests. This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.