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The Farmers Guardian Podcast

Farmers Guardian
Soil Health
Sustainable Farming
Water Management
Waste Management
Sustainability
Regenerative Agriculture
Red Tractor
Agricultural Practices
Animal Welfare
Regenerative Farming
Biodiversity
Defra
Ecosystem Monitoring
Animal Health
Food Production
British Farming
Labour Government
Dairy Farming
Rotational Grazing
Cattle

The Farmers Guardian podcast brings you real farmer stories, the latest news and discussion about all the issues affecting the farming community.

Listen on the go as the Farmers Guardian team talk through the latest issues across the dairy, livestock and arable sectors affecting your farming business, featuring special guests who share their personal experiences.

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Latest Episodes

Following the news that the UK and US have signed a trade deal, including improved access for American beef in the UK, John Wilkes spoke with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in the US to get a US perspective on the deal and ... more

Food security and farming is once again back in the spotlight and in this VE Day special, Emily Ashworth and Alex Black look at how farmers fought from the fields of Britain to make sure the nation was fed, and how food security has changed over the ... more

The fight to get farming embedded onto the National Curriculum is in full swing, and in this episode online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to Zak Hammersley, an agricultural lecturer about the diverse mix of students coming into the industry, and how d... more

Most will know Tom Youngs from his performance on the rugby pitch, but farming has always been the plan.

Having enjoyed 17 years playing sport, coming home to farm was always the plan, but since returning, much has changed within agriculture. In thi... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Wise
Livestock farmer and activist involved in the Save Britain's Family Farms campaign
Episode: Save Britain's Family Farms: What is the latest on Inheritance Tax Reform?
Elle Slade
A young farmer who started a new calf rearing venture on her family farm.
Episode: Exeter young farmer starts new calf rearing venture on family farm
Frank Fiore
NHS catering manager with a focus on sourcing local food for hospitals
NHS
Episode: Can we build national health on British food? Meet the farmers and NHS caterers backing farmers
Rob Taylor
Wales Wildlife and Rural Crime Coordinator
North Wales Police
Episode: Ask the Expert: Your questions about livestock worrying answered - 'ring the police every single time'
Alistair Carmichael
Liberal Democrat MP and Chair of the Efra Committee
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Efra Chair Alistair Carmichael: 'If there was a silver bullet [in the Inheritance Tax battle], I would find it and I would fire it’
Andy Newbold
Secretary General of the European Society of Agricultural Engineers and a Cumbrian sheep farmer
European Society of Agricultural Engineers
Episode: Trump, tariffs and tractors: what do US policy moves mean for UK farming?
Clare Beaumont
Farmer in the Lake District focusing on beef cattle with an emphasis on outdoor grazing
Cumbria
Episode: Bale grazing can offer livestock farmers a host of benefits but requires careful planning
Stuart Mitchell
Farmer at Whitrigs Farm focusing on organic cattle and deer farming
Scottish Borders
Episode: Bale grazing can offer livestock farmers a host of benefits but requires careful planning
Coco Jalloh
Young farmer and agriculture student
Episode: From Brighton to the countryside: Young Plumpton college student talks about not being put off a farming career

Hosts

Emily Ashworth
FG's Online Editor and host known for engaging discussions related to agriculture and sustainability.
Alex Black
Host engaging discussions on various pressing issues in agriculture with a focus on community and policy.
Jane Thynne
One of the main news and business writers, providing in-depth analyses on agricultural issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Eat wild

    Just listened to the podcast, absolutely brilliant, positive, getting out there explaining and promoting game consumption.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cazda69
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Very Informative Podcast

    I love getting my weekly updates on the agricultural world via this podcast. The hosts are very informative and their interviews are really easy to listen to. I find theyre always up to date with the latest news and goings on in the world. Very relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AVxProductions
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Show review

    Although a good show it is frustrating that it is very English centric and from my long term listening as far as I am aware has had no content from a Northern Irish perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dairy famer bob
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Some listeners express frustration over perceived regional biases in content, particularly regarding coverage from areas outside England.
Many find the discussions informative, especially concerning current industry news and legislative impacts on farming.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and real-life experiences shared by farmers, highlighting the podcast's relevance to the agricultural community.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#66
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#18
Russia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#75
Russia/News
Apple Podcasts
#220
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#224
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#246
South Africa/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

View from the classroom: Getting farming into schools is vital to securing future
Q: Do you think as an industry that we are open enough to newcomers?
It has changed, but there's still some way to go. We need to encourage diversity and openness in agriculture.
View from the classroom: Getting farming into schools is vital to securing future
Q: What should people considering getting into this sector be trying to gain experience in?
They should balance theoretical learning with practical experience on farms to prepare for a career in agriculture.
Ag in my Land: New Zealand farmer focuses on regen, people and opening the farm gates
Q: Would your farm be classed as organic?
No, while the farm operates sustainably and almost organically, they haven't pursued formal organic certification due to the alternative options available.
Ag in my Land: New Zealand farmer focuses on regen, people and opening the farm gates
Q: Can you talk me through some of your core farming principles and how you actually run things on the farm?
Hart explains his principles around regenerative agriculture, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and sustainable practices, including a shift from sheep to cattle to improve soil health and minimize reliance on fertilizers.
Farm Safety Week - James Chapman: "When you are in those dark moments, it can be an extremely lonely place"
Q: Is there going to be a future where we are seeing fewer of the statistics that we continue to see, unfortunately, year upon year?
Yes, there is hope as initiatives are aimed at educating younger farmers, which may lead to a decline in fatalities in the future.

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1. The Farmers Weekly Podcast
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4. Stick to Rugby
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Recent guests on The Farmers Guardian Podcast include:

1. Claire Wise
2. Elle Slade
3. Frank Fiore
4. Rob Taylor
5. Alistair Carmichael
6. Andy Newbold
7. Clare Beaumont
8. Stuart Mitchell

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