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Bigton Farm
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Young Farmers Club
BBC Countryfile Farming Awards
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Meet the Farmers is a weekly show that profiles farmers and gives you an insight into food and farming and the people behind it.

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Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are joined by Virgin Money's UK Head of Agriculture Brian Richardson and Head of Agriculture in Scotland Stephen Buchan to take a broad look at UK agriculture today. 

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This week Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are asking : ‘Should we be taking food security more seriously in the UK and is investing in farming the answer?’ This is following the publication of a report by the UK government last ... more

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle speaks with Steve Penberthy, a sheep farmer from West Cornwall, who shares his journey into farming, the challenges he faces, and the importance of public perception in agriculture. Steve discusses ... more

In this bonus of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate, host Ally Hunter Blair puts listeners' questions to legal experts Chris Coupland and Annabelle Rout from Birketts LLP to discuss critical topics surrounding inheritance tax, succession planning, and ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Penberthy
Sheep farmer, known as The Salty Shepherd, with a focus on sustainable farming and community engagement
Episode: The Salty Shepherd - Steve Penberthy in Cornwall
Ben Aveling
Runs a diversified farm with various animals and a farm shop.
Radmore Farm
Episode: The Radmore Farm Journey - with Ben Aveling
Minette Batters
Author of The Farm Profitability Review and former NFU president, now member of the House of Lords
Episode: The Farm Profitability Review with Baroness Minette Batters - what's next? - Big Debate Episode 6
Elaine Bradley
Executive Director of the Irish Seed Savers Association
Irish Seed Savers Association
Episode: ORFC 2026 - seed saving, community, sustainability and futures
Catrina Fenton
Head of the Heritage Seed Library in the UK
Heritage Seed Library
Episode: ORFC 2026 - seed saving, community, sustainability and futures
Charlotte Allender
Head of the UK Vegetable Genebank at the University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Episode: ORFC 2026 - seed saving, community, sustainability and futures
Kayleigh Robb
A farmer milking Jersey cows and focusing on regenerative agriculture
Episode: A Tale of Two Tenant Farmers
Tim Scott
Long-standing farmer and CRT tenant since its establishment
Episode: A Tale of Two Tenant Farmers
Kerry-Ann McLackland
Head of estates at the Countryside Regeneration Trust
Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT)
Episode: A Tale of Two Tenant Farmers

Hosts

Ben Eagle
Host of Meet the Farmers
Sophie Gregory
Host of Meet the Farmers and The Big Debate
Ali Hunter Blair
Co-host of Meet the Farmers and The Big Debate

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Great show!

    Really fascinating stuff here from a great host. I learned a lot! Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jay73227
    United States3 years ago

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The engaging format and variety of topics keep the audience coming back for more.
The discussions are often enlightening and resonate well with both farming professionals and those interested in the food industry.
Listeners appreciate the fascinating insights and diverse storytelling provided by knowledgeable hosts and guests.

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The Salty Shepherd - Steve Penberthy in Cornwall
Q: What advice would you give to farmers about managing their stress and workload?
Get off the farm for at least an hour, and talk about struggles with others.
The Salty Shepherd - Steve Penberthy in Cornwall
Q: What message would you give to the public about your work?
People should engage with local farmers to better understand food production.
The Salty Shepherd - Steve Penberthy in Cornwall
Q: How do you see the sheep sector generally?
The sheep sector is a good entry point into livestock farming for new entrants due to the easier management compared to cattle and current trends of collaboration with vegetable growers.
The Salty Shepherd - Steve Penberthy in Cornwall
Q: What is your biggest challenge right now as a farmer?
Signing land is the biggest challenge, especially for grazing land.
Growing a Regenerative Farm On Exmoor National Park - with Sarah and Georgia Weatherlake
Q: What message would you give to farmers?
Good luck in a market where you don't know what you'll get next week, planning ahead is a nightmare.

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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of the agricultural landscape, highlighting the stories of farmers and the various challenges they face in their profession. Episodes cover a range of themes such as farm profitability, traditional versus modern farming practices, and the importance of community and resilience in agriculture. Insights from diverse guests—including farmers, policy makers, and industry experts—provide listeners with an in-depth understanding of the food systems and economic factors that shape farming today. Notably, the show places an emphasis on collaborative discussions and humor, aiming to resonate with both industry insiders and enthusiastic consumers alike.

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1. The Farmers Weekly Podcast
2. The High Performance Podcast
3. The Martin Lewis Podcast
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5. The Food Programme

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Meet the Farmers launched 6 years ago and published 363 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 Meet the Farmers include:

1. Steve Penberthy
2. Ben Aveling
3. Minette Batters
4. Elaine Bradley
5. Catrina Fenton
6. Charlotte Allender
7. Kayleigh Robb
8. Tim Scott

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