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Agriculture
Shetland Isles
Regenerative Agriculture
Bigton Farm
Dairy Farming
Young Farmers Club
BBC Countryfile Farming Awards
Diversity In Agriculture
Climate Change
Cultivate Conference
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
Anna Jones
Urban-Rural Divide
Farming Initiatives
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Rural Business
Resilience In Agriculture
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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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Latest Episodes

Today host Ben Eagle is joined by Cambridgeshire tenant farmer David Wheatley who has recently taken social media by storm with his Petite Peonies account. They discuss David's farming journey, arable farming, diversification, Christmas trees, peonie... more

Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory turn their attention to the pig sector this week and are joined by mixed farmer Fred Allen, who farms near Newark, and Mark Haighton who is Pork Sector Director for AHDB. They ask about the curren... more

In this special bonus episode we learn about the Regenerative Agriculture Accelerator Programme which is based in the Cotswolds. RAAP is an innovative initiative for farmers and advisors who want to deepen their understanding of regenerative and agro... more

Artificial intelligence in agriculture - what's the potential for the future?

Ben Eagle is joined by Ben Hatton from Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods and Matt Dobbs from Agsenze to discuss the potential.

With thanks to our sponsor Telus Agricul... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Franklin
Farmer transitioning her family farm to regenerative practices; works with Renature
Renature
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 2
Ben Adams
Oxfordshire-based arable farmer known for intercropping and field trials
Self‑employed farmer (family farm)
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 2
Julia Kessus
27-year-old translator and researcher focused on facilitating farmers' work
France/UK
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Mitch Green
24-year-old from Barnsley aiming to build a career in food systems and regional farming
Barnsley
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Jake Waller
Dairy farm manager from the North York area
Dairy farming
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Stevie Back
Grower and community engagement coordinator at Citopia Farm
Citopia Farm
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Tom O'Connor
Market garden operator, former teacher
Self-employed/Market Garden
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Kenneth Obariwana
Originally from Nigeria, based in the UK
UK
Episode: Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Sasha Wooldridge
Head of immigration team at Birketts
Birketts
Episode: Questions about Seasonal Workers - Big Debate Bonus

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

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 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 States4 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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Questions about Seasonal Workers - Big Debate Bonus
Q: What shifts or scheduling changes could be impacted by upcoming employment reforms?
Reforms like guaranteed hours, notice of shift changes, and compensation for cancelled shifts could raise costs and require more careful contract structuring, with potential carve-outs for weather-dependent work.
Questions about Seasonal Workers - Big Debate Bonus
Q: What is the employer pays principle, and is it likely to be adopted in the seasonal worker route?
The principle would require employers to cover relocation, travel, and accommodation costs upfront, potentially recouping them through the supply chain; DEFRA studied it but it is not being implemented imminently in the UK.
Questions about Seasonal Workers - Big Debate Bonus
Q: What about the six-month seasonal visa; can workers extend by re-entering after a break?
The rule is now six months in any ten-month period, meaning workers must be outside the UK for four months before returning, which improves accessibility but still limits continuous stay.
Questions about Seasonal Workers - Big Debate Bonus
Q: Could you explain how the licensing system does work for farms who would be interested in employing seasonal workers?
Farms must work with Home Office approved sponsor organisations; they identify how many workers they need and over what period, with a joint recruitment package managed by the sponsor and sector-specific visa oversight, under tight regulation and with caps on visas.
A Story of Resilience - Full Circle Farms and The Garden Army
Q: What is the message to farmers?
Keep going despite challenges, because farmers produce food and shape landscapes; resilience is essential, and looking after each other is key to enduring hard times.

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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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Meet the Farmers launched 6 years ago and published 376 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. Emily Franklin
2. Ben Adams
3. Julia Kessus
4. Mitch Green
5. Jake Waller
6. Stevie Back
7. Tom O'Connor
8. Kenneth Obariwana

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