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NFU: Shed Talks

NFU
NFU
Grass and Grazing Management
Farm Safety
British Farming
Westminster
Drought and Forage Shortage
Rural Crime
Inheritance Tax
Resilience
Livestock Worrying
Milk Prices and Contracts
Moon Tea / Space Agriculture
Policy and Lobbying (NFU)
Agritechnica
Inheritance Tax (family Farm Tax)
Northumberland
DEFRA
British Beef Week
Britain's Got Talent
NFU Westminster

Welcome to Shed Talks

Shed Talks takes you behind the scenes of British food and farming with honest and practical conversations, about the issues shaping the future of our industry. Each episode brings together farmers, growers, NFU experts and industry voices to share experiences, ideas and perspectives.

From national lobbying to regional priorities, and the day-to-day realities of farming li... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks

In this week's episode of NFU Shed Talks, we celebrate one of the biggest feel-good stories in recent farming history as the Hawkstone Farmers Choir reflects on its unforgettable victory on Britain's Got Talent. From raisin... more

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks

In this week’s episode, hosts Naomi Williams-Roberts and Josh Redford are joined by Herefordshire flower farmer Rozanne Delamore, owner of The Ledbury Flower Farmer, to discuss her experience volunteering with Flowers from ... more

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks

In this week’s episode, hosts Bizza Walters and Luke Cox are joined by David Wheatley, founder of Petit Peonies, and Cambridgeshire potato grower Luke Abblitt from Farmer Luke Potatoes to explore how social media and direct... more

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks

With the latest developments in the Middle East continuing to impact UK farming, this episode opens with Jack Watts unpacking what it all means for farmers on the ground, right now.

Hosts Jacks Weaver and Mike Greenwood-Wi... more

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Recent Guests

Rozanne Delamore
Flower farmer based near Ledbury, Herefordshire; founder of a British cut flowers operation and member of Flowers from the Farm
Flowers from the Farm / Ledbury Flower Farm
Episode: Beyond The Bouquet: Flowers from British Farms
Tim Gordon
AI expert and speaker on AI in agriculture
Best Practice AI
Episode: Beyond The Bouquet: Flowers from British Farms
David Wheatley
Founder of Petit Peonies
Petit Peonies
Episode: In for a Peony, in for a Pound
Luke Ablitt
Farmer selling direct to public
Daintree Farm
Episode: In for a Peony, in for a Pound
Ellie Maguire
Member of Hawkstone Choir (NFU farmer constituent)
Hawkstone Choir
Episode: The Hawkstone Choir reveal their unique reaction to the Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer moment...
James Florey
Member of Hawkstone Choir
Hawkstone Choir
Episode: The Hawkstone Choir reveal their unique reaction to the Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer moment...
Dave Stringer
Head of the butchery apprenticeship program, Dovecote Park
Dovecote Park
Episode: Putting the Great into British Beef Week
Rob Lewis
Welsh beef and lamb farmer, NFU Cymru Livestock Board Chair
NFU Cymru
Episode: Putting the Great into British Beef Week
Tom Bradshaw
NFU President
NFU
Episode: Aftershocks and Steady Hands

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Multiple Hosts (NFU Shed Talks)
Core team of farmers, NFU staff, and industry voices hosting discussions on farming policy, resilience, and practical farming life.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Shed Talks!

    Great first episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    farmerBT
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great Listen!

    Very enjoyable listen, it’s a much needed insight into the world of farming and the ongoing struggles that often don’t get spoken about in our sector

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TaylorJames90
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Guests often bring diverse perspectives from across the farming sector and NFU partnerships.
The show provides accessible policy context alongside real-world farming stories.
Listeners appreciate the practical, down-to-earth farming insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#41
United Kingdom/Government

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NFU: Shed Talks Conference Special
Q: What is resilience and what does it mean to farmers?
Resilience is a multifaceted concept that includes bouncing back from shocks, maintaining the ability to feed people, and building a food system with governance, buffers, and the capacity to adapt to changing conditions.
In for a Peony, in for a Pound
Q: What one piece of advice would you give about using social media effectively for farming?
Luke advises selling your story—showing how you grow, where your seed comes from, and the full process to create a real connection with buyers.
In for a Peony, in for a Pound
Q: What is your best advice for someone just getting started with direct-to-consumer farming?
David suggests focusing on one product, talking about it on social media all day, and selling to one person on one platform to build confidence and gradually expand.

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This show centers on the realities, policy, and business of farming in the UK, with candid conversations among farmers, NFU experts, and industry voices. Episodes explore resilience in the face of economic and geopolitical pressures, direct-to-consumer farming models, training and workforce development, rural crime and safety, and policy shifts from Westminster to local government. Unique angles include cross-border farming perspectives, innovation in farming tech and energy markets, and human-interest stories that connect daily farm life to broader national debates. The format blends practical how-tos, personal journeys, and policy context, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights, real-world farming experiences, and a c... more

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7. Dave Stringer
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