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Farming Focus

Cornish Mutual
Farm Safety
Succession Planning
Cornish Mutual
Regenerative Agriculture
Inheritance Tax
Soil Health
Climate Change
Mentorship
Agroforestry
Mental Health
DPJ Foundation
Sustainable Farming Incentive
Dairy Farming
Quality In Meat
Gifting
Met Office
Artificial Intelligence
Agri-Tech
Milk Price Volatility
Oxford Farming Conference

The podcast for South West Farmers.

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In this episode of Farming Focus™, host Peter Green is joined by Dr Louise Manning, author of the Oxford Farming Conference 2026 reportUK Farming: Grasping the Opportunities, and Devon farmer Andy Gray. Together they explore how South West farmers ca... more

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To mark Farm Safety Week 2026, we revisit one of the earliest episodes of Farming Focus™ and an important conversation remaining as relevant today as when it was first recorded. Cornish Mutual's Paul Mahon and Nick Lay are joined by Devon dairy farme... more

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The hidden livestock beneath your feet can be some of the hardest-working members of your farm team. Revisiting an earlier Farming Focus™ episode, farmer and entomologist Sally-Ann Spence joins plant and soil health educator Joel Williams to discuss ... more

What really works in regenerative farming?

Recorded live at Groundswell, this week’s Farming Focus™ brings together Cornwall farmer Geoff Williams and Terrafarmer’s Will Marris and Jack Pierce to unpick the successes they’ve seen around soil health,... more

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Recent Guests

Sally-Ann Spence
Entomologist and farmer focusing on dung beetles
Dung Beetles for Farmers; Dump dung beetle UK mapping project
Episode: Why livestock beneath the soil matters
Joel Williams
Plant and Soil Health Educator
Integrated Soils
Episode: Why livestock beneath the soil matters
Geoff Williams
Friend of the podcast, Farms at Tresara in Cornwall; Otter Farming Award winner
Tresara Farm, Cornwall
Episode: Profit, Soil and Resilience; What are farmers learning?
Will Marris
Regenerative agronomist with Terrafarmer
Terrafarmer
Episode: Profit, Soil and Resilience; What are farmers learning?
Mel Bradley
Facilitator of farm cluster groups and Rootstock founder
Rootstock Farming Conference; Rootstock events
Episode: How collaboration is shaping the future of farming
Chris Berry
Devon farmer, Ken Valley Group participant
Ken Valley Cluster Group
Episode: How collaboration is shaping the future of farming
Becky Willson
Business Development and Technical Director
Farm Carbon Toolkit
Episode: How collaboration is shaping the future of farming
Esme Moffat
Veterinarian
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Episode: Practical biosecurity tips for moving livestock safely
Pete Delbridge
Devon sheep farmer
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Episode: Practical biosecurity tips for moving livestock safely

Host

Peter Green
Host of Farming Focus

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Fab podcast!

    A really interesting and informative podcast. I really listening to this podcast - a must for all farmers, not just in the south west!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devon farm girl
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Rich

    Really enjoyable and thought provoking podcast. Great questions, Pete is asking all the things we want to know 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R1GLU
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fantastic host

    A big well done to Peter for his great hosting skills with this podcast for farmers in the south west, asking great questions and making it relatable to farmers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben_ea_MTF
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Top notch!

    Really informative and key interesting topics. Can’t recommend enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    esteehara
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Content is highly relevant to southwest farming; relatable anecdotes and solid advice.
Host asks the right questions for farmers, not just theory.
Clear, practical farming insights with actionable steps.
Sponsors and guest expertise feel authentic and useful to farm operations.

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Farm safety: When rushing changes everything
Q: What does resilience look like in the farming context and how does it connect with safety planning?
Resilience is about the ability to cope with change and setbacks, and building proactive safety plans that give farmers greater control and peace of mind, enabling them to handle incidents more effectively.
Farm safety: When rushing changes everything
Q: Can you share one of your earliest rural memories?
Nick and Paul recount childhood experiences on farms in Cornwall, highlighting the rustic, sometimes risky environment that shapes a lifelong respect for safety, and how early experiences influence cautious behavior later in life.
How to navigate the perfect storm in dairy
Q: What practical steps can farms take to weather volatility?
Focus on cost control, efficiency in feed and energy use, diversify channels (branding and packaging), join buying groups, secure forward contracts for inputs, and invest in renewable energy and on-farm storage to mitigate input cost spikes.
How to navigate the perfect storm in dairy
Q: What are 'A/B/C contracts' and how do they affect farmers' revenue?
A contracts pay at a higher price for a defined core volume; B prices apply to surplus milk or discount options; C or no-purchase means penalties or disposal obligations. This structure means farmers can experience volatility based on processor decisions and required volumes.
How to navigate the perfect storm in dairy
Q: What has caused the global drop in milk prices and how does it affect local markets?
Prices fell due to huge global milk volumes and a shift in supply, but local markets show some resilience with regional nuances and better prices in the South West; expectations for price stabilisation or modest increases depend on global demand and timing of euro/US market signals.

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A practical mix of on-farm biosecurity, governance, and financial planning topics tailored to farming in the Southwest. Episodes frequently center on disease prevention, farm risk management, and the economics of stewardship—covering everything from MV and blue tongue to gifting in succession planning, environmental schemes, and weather-driven decision making. Notable strengths include real-world farmer experiences, clear actionables (e.g., boundary setups, quarantine, monitoring farms, and AHDB-backed programs), and a steady emphasis on risk resilience and practical insurance insights.

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Recent guests on Farming Focus include:

1. Sally-Ann Spence
2. Joel Williams
3. Geoff Williams
4. Will Marris
5. Mel Bradley
6. Chris Berry
7. Becky Willson
8. Esme Moffat

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