
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 | 403 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesArtsFoodScience | |||

Join Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory for the first-ever in-person episode of The Big Debate. They discuss the UK's worsening drought, the spread of bluetongue, harvest pressures, life on their own farms, and the challenge of juggling farming wit... more
Ben shares some news in this short episode.
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Summer wildfires are happening all over the UK, France, Spain, Europe and the rest of the world. Can anything be done to prevent or manage them? In this emergency podcast episode Ben is joined by Alex Crawley (Director, Grazing Management Ltd), Micha... more
In this episode of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate Ally and Sophie are joined by Ben Briggs to discuss politics, the new Burnham government, the Farming Roadmap and the response to the Farm Profitability Review. Ally also gives his thoughts on his h... more
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Love this podcast for its down to earth (no pun intended) and practical approach to current farming affairs including those in family farms. A good touch of humour helps!
It feels like sitting in the pub listening to farmers talking about the issues of the day without the stereotypical moaning!
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. David Wheatley
2. Alex Crawley
3. Emma Douglas
4. Michael Priestley
5. Craig Hope
6. Eleanor Gilbert
7. Derek Banbury
8. Derek Gow
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