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Farming Focus

Cornish Mutual
Milk Price Volatility
Gifting
Diesel Prices
Met Office
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Partnership
Estate Planning
Environmental Schemes
Renewable Energy
Methane From Slurry
AHDB
Carbon Baseline
Farm Resilience

The podcast for South West Farmers.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes111Founded3 years ago
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Recorded live at the 2026 Devon County Show, this series finale of Farming Focus™ brings together elements of several episodes to explore why collaboration is becoming increasingly important for resilient and profitable farm businesses. Host Peter Gr... more

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Buying or selling livestock always carries risk, but good biosecurity can make a big difference. In this Farming Focus™ bonus episode, host Peter Green is rejoined by Synergy Farm Health vet Esme Moffat and Devon sheep farmer Pete Delbridge to discus... more

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Host Peter Green discusses the practical realities of farm biosecurity with Synergy Farm Health vet Esme Moffett and Devon sheep farmer Peter Delbridge. The episode highlights how building awareness and regularly reviewing risk can improve long-term ... more

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Peter Green is re-joined by solicitor Tom Mottram from Porter Dodson and Devon farmer Jilly Greed in this bonus episode of Farming Focus™ to explore the role of gifting within farm succession planning. They discuss tax implications, affordability and... more

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Recent Guests

Esme Moffat
Vet at Synergy Farm Health
Synergy Farm Health
Episode: Managing disease risk on South West farms
Pete Delbridge
Sheep farmer on Exmoor, MD on MV risks
South Molton, Devon; Board member Mole Valley Farmers; National Sheep Association Board
Episode: Managing disease risk on South West farms
Tom Mottram
From Porter Dodson Solicitors and Advisors
Porter Dodson Solicitors and Advisors
Episode: Understanding gifting in farm succession planning
Jilly Greed
Co-founder of Ladies in Beef
Ladies in Beef
Episode: Understanding gifting in farm succession planning
Laura Underdown
Research and policy expert discussing AHDB programs
AHDB
Episode: Farming with nature: Making the most of available schemes
Jonathan Chapman
Farm business operator sharing on-farm experiences
Family farm
Episode: Farming with nature: Making the most of available schemes
Pete Falloon
Science Lead in Food Security at the Met Office
Met Office
Episode: Using weather data to make practical farming decisions
David Thomas
Farm Manager at Riviera Produce
Riviera Produce
Episode: Using weather data to make practical farming decisions
Chris Walkland
Industry voice, dairy farming expert
Episode: Dairy market uncertainty: Practical steps for farmers

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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Using weather data to make practical farming decisions
Q: If you could recommend one practical step to boost resilience using technology or information, what would it be?
David suggests a disciplined record-keeping approach, analyzing data year over year and iteratively tweaking practices to drive improvements in resilience and efficiency.
Using weather data to make practical farming decisions
Q: What innovations from the Met Office or the broader agri-tech sector excite you most for helping farmers adapt to climate volatility?
Pete Falloon outlines collaborations with AHDB, DEFRA's Crop Genetic Improvement Network, and co-design efforts to make climate science usable for farmers. He highlights future climate information informing crop breeding and the importance of engaging farmers early to ensure research meets practical needs.
Using weather data to make practical farming decisions
Q: David, what does data-driven farming look like on the ground in your operation?
David explains how he tracks varieties, planting and harvest dates, and uses year-on-year data to compare performance. He notes specific varieties like Travaskis have shifted timing, illustrating how weather and vernalization affect outcomes, and emphasizes cross-referencing weather data with varieties to plan ahead.

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What is Farming Focus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Farming Focus launched 3 years ago and published 111 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Farming Focus include:

1. Esme Moffat
2. Pete Delbridge
3. Tom Mottram
4. Jilly Greed
5. Laura Underdown
6. Jonathan Chapman
7. Pete Falloon
8. David Thomas

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