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

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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In today's episode Ally and Sophie give their Spring update from their farms. They also discuss the food on the Artemis 2 Moon mission, rewilding, organic trade with Japan and much more.

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Today we’re heading to the Cotswolds to meet Henry Astor who runs Bruern Farms. Henry took on the reigns of the family farm from his father in 2017 and decided that creating diversity on the farm was the way to meet the challenges of the post Brexit ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Henry Astor
Owner/Operator of Bruern Farms
Bruern Farms
Episode: Going Against the Grain - Henry Astor from Bruern Farms
David Wheatley
Cambridgeshire farmer, also known as Petite Peonies
Petite Peonies
Episode: The Story of Petite Peonies - Cambridgeshire farmer David Wheatley
Fred Allen
Farmer in Newark with a mixed farming enterprise focused on pigs
Newark, Nottinghamshire; pig farming
Episode: What's the future for the British Pig Sector? - Big Debate Episode 11
Mark Haighton
AHDB pork sector director
AHDB
Episode: What's the future for the British Pig Sector? - Big Debate Episode 11
John T. Brunney
founder of RAP, Cotswolds farmer
Regenerative Agriculture Accelerator Programme (RAP)
Episode: Accelerating Regenerative Agriculture in the Cotswolds
Ben Hatton
Sales leader for Telus Agriculture & Consumer Goods, 17 years in farming workflow tools
Telus Agriculture & Consumer Goods
Episode: Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture - What's the future?
Matt Dobbs
Dairy vet by training, involved in livestock technology and AI applications in agriculture
Independent/agtech sector
Episode: Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture - What's the future?
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

Hosts

Sophie Gregory
Host of Meet the Farmers
Ali Hunter Blair
Co-host of Meet the Farmers
Ben Eagle
Host of Meet the Farmers
Madeleine
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Iory
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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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Great blend of on-farm stories and policy context.
Engaging, practical farming insights from a knowledgeable host.
High-quality guests and actionable takeaways for farmers and agri-ents alike.

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Talking Points

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The Story of Petite Peonies - Cambridgeshire farmer David Wheatley
Q: What would your top tip be for a farmer who wants to sell through socials?
Start planning at least a year in advance, post daily, and share the full process to build trust and a following that will buy when you're ready to sell.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meet the Farmers

What is Meet the Farmers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers practical farming updates, policy developments, and innovation across agriculture, with episodes weaving in on-farm experiences, market trends, and technology adoption. Guests range from hands-on farmers and regenerative practitioners to agtech leaders, policy commentators, and industry advocates, offering both local wisdom and broader sector context. A notable strength is integrating actionable farming tips with discussions about sustainability, supply chains, and workforce issues, often anchored by real-world stories and community-focused initiatives. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking credible, grounded insights on how farming businesses can adapt, diversify, and thrive in a changing environment... more

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Recent guests on Meet the Farmers include:

1. Henry Astor
2. David Wheatley
3. Fred Allen
4. Mark Haighton
5. John T. Brunney
6. Ben Hatton
7. Matt Dobbs
8. Emily Franklin

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