The Farmers Weekly Podcast

In this episode, we take a special look at farming in Canada – visiting family farms in the western prairie province of Alberta.We look at the vast scale of prairie agriculture, meeting producers, processors and politicians with farming interests.We discover how Canadian farmers are adding value to commodities like malting barley and discuss the future for Alberta beef production.We meet the fire-fighting farmer who has been flying helicopters over Alberta  in the battle to stop wildfires from destroying  homes and businesses.And we visit the agricultural college that has its own microbrewery – brewing beer for students as well as local bars.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and special guest Canadian agricultural journalist Owen Roberts.To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.Recorded on location in Alberta, Canada, with thanks to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, and the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists.

This week's podcast discusses strategies for dealing with uncertainty in farming, including diversification and cost reduction. It also explores a groundbreaking soil restoration project in the Fens and the potential for similar initiatives in other regions. The podcast touches on the challenges farmers face and the importance of sustainable agriculture practices. Lastly, it covers rural crime and the global beef market.

In this episode, as annual figures show another rise in farm theft, we meet the former SAS soldier helping to combat crime in the countryside.With wet summer weather making national news headlines, we've a full report on the frustrating stop-start harvest – up and down the country.On the markets, we get to grips with another dip in beef values – and we've all the latest commodity prices. It's billed as the future for arable farming. But could the UK government's food safety watchdog stifle attempts to commercialise gene-edited crops?And the farming community pulls together to send dozens of get-well-soon messages to a poorly youngster. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Jonathan Riley and Phil Case. 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, we're at the Royal Welsh Show, where farm leaders say they will boycott a new agri-environment scheme.Welsh government plans requiring trees to be planted on 10% of farmland make the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme unworkable, says NFU Cymru.Dumbing down Net Zero might be popular with politicians seeking votes – but what impact will it have on farm?A major export contract will see 3000 lambs per week shipped abroad – helping to boost incomes for sheep producers.Amid stubbornly high fuel and machinery prices, more farmers are considering strip tillage to establish autumn crops – we discuss the pros and cons.And we meet the Royal Welsh Show ambassador with a difference.  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 Welsh correspondent Debbie James.  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, we ask does Natural England have an anti-farming bias when it comes to rolling out new habitat schemes? Or is it simply doing its job?Organic producers are concerned they will be shortchanged by an interim agri-environment scheme in Wales.We find out why the ex-farm beef price of beef falling  – and we have our regular commodity market report.Killer Cows...  just how many incidents occur involving walkers and cattle? One blog site thinks many incidents go unreported.And we talk to one of the organisers of the Royal Welsh Show to discover what's on offer at this year's flagship  event. 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.   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.

This week, as Farm Safety Week gets under way, we ask: just why are so many people being killed on UK farms? MPs tell the government they should compensate farmers for damage caused by the reintroduction of beavers into the countryside.and we look at current global trends in the grains market .  And we talk to the scientists trying to find out whether daffodils in dairy diets can reduce methane emissions from cattle. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.To contact the 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.

This week, as a flaming June means it's all go for harvest 23, we find out whether early yields are meeting expectations.We ask why the UK animal vaccine supply chain has been so disrupted.On the markets, we speak to a grain analyst in Ukraine – and find out the importance  of the latest Black Sea grain deal.And we speak to the team undertaking a 2000-mile tractor run for charity across the length and breadth of Britain.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by  Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly's Louise Impy.  To contact The Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

This episode recorded at the 2023 Groundswell event in Hertfordshire.  Compare the Market, how do the numbers between conventional and regen systems vary?  Organic or not? The Soil Association diversifies into farm evaluation.  We have the latest market prices, and look at how you can map carbon from the sky and we meet the regen potato growers. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by  Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly's Louise Impy.   To contact The Podcast, 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, we look at the latest offering of government support for English farmers – the long-awaited 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive.What does it mean for your farm? And what happens to the thousands of farmers who signed up for the 2022 scheme, which is now being scrapped? We head to the Royal Highland Show as a government leak reveals the possible future of Scottish farm policy – and Hollywood actor pays a special visit. We look at all the latest commodity prices – and examine the impact of the cost of living crisis on consumer spending for meat and dairy.  Seven years after the EU referendum, how do you feel about Brexit? We look at the results of an exclusive Farmers Weekly survey. And how many tractors does it take to make Glastonbury happen? This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Clarke. 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 face a hike in levy rates under plans announced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.It follows what has been described as a 'near death experience' by the levy board and an admission that it hasn't been delivering for growers.We join the crowds as the Cereals event welcomes visitors to a new venue – the Thoresby Estate in Nottinghamshire.Defra farm minister farm minister Mark Spencer tells us he plans to put the 'meat on the bones' of the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.Payment rates and conditions are due to be unveiled for the 2023 scheme, which rewards farmers for looking after the environment while farming sustainably.It's been a challenging year for cereal growers – we look at prospects for this year's harvest and what to consider when planning next season's cropping.And we go to a gig with The Wurzels, who are celebrating more than 50 years in show business and helping to raise money for charity.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and FW arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by 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.Recorded live on location at the 2023 Cereals event held on 13 June 2023 at the Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire.