
Meet the Farmers profiles farmers and gives you an insight into food and farming and the people behind it. Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate covers farming news, current affairs and discussion on the big issues that matter for rural people in Britain and across the world.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 397 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & CultureEarth SciencesScience | |||

Ben is joined by Sophie Gregory and Tom Gregory, Dorset farmers alongside Alex Pearson from DLF Seeds to discuss cover crops and the trials that Tom and Sophie are undertaking on their farm.
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In this LIVE version of The Big Debate Sophie and Ally are joined by Suffolk based organic farmer John Pawsey to discuss the future of organic farming. How does John see the future of his farm?
Hosted as always by farmers Sophie Gregory and Ally Hun... more
In this special Live at Groundswell special episode Ben Eagle speaks with Tom McVeigh, a 13th generation farm who farms at Kenton Hall in Suffolk. Tom describes his journey coming back to the family farm, and also his ambitions to grow hazelnuts. Wit... more
Lots to cover in this week's Big Debate episode from record breaking heat to political upheaval, the publication of the Farming Roadmap and government response to Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review, farm safety and an interview with Nicola Ap... more
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Really fascinating stuff here from a great host. I learned a lot! Well done!
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This program blends on-the-ground farming realities with policy and industry insights, frequently pairing practical farmer experiences with high-level conversations about regulation, subsidies, and market dynamics. Recent episodes emphasize smarter farming, data interoperability, public engagement with farming, and the financial side of agriculture, including banking perspectives and subsidies. A notable strength is the mix of field stories, technical detail on agtech, and expert viewpoints from regulators, industry leaders, and researchers, which helps listeners assess how policy, technology, and business decisions shape farming today. The show stands out for its community focus, tangible farming examples, and a willingness to tackle timel... more
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1. The Farmers Weekly Podcast
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3. Farming Today
4. The Farmers Guardian Podcast
5. The Sheep Geeks
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Recent guests on Meet the Farmers include:
1. Nicola Appleton
2. Ed Horton
3. Graham Potter
4. Charlotte Kingham
5. Tom Hawthorne
6. Michael Sly
7. Evie Hunter
8. Matt Cullen
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