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Wallace Currie
Nuffield Scholarship
Agriculture
Farming
Regenerative Agriculture
Mental Health
Dairy Farming
Sustainability
Social Media
Organic Farming
Sustainable Agriculture
Biodiversity
Young Farmers
Soil Health
Sheep Farming
Entrepreneurship
Covid-19
Agricultural Education
Hemp
Education
Peonies

Brought to you from Rural2Kitchen. The podcast where agricultural minds open up.

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Today we’re back with Field to Front Door 🎙️

David, Martin and Wallace catching up as harvest begins, discussing everything from grain markets and crop prices to social media and what’s happening on farm as another busy season gets underway.

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Today I had Georgia on the R2Kast 🎙️ Georgia is a veterinary student, Commonwealth Games medallist and World Champion who has gone from competing at the highest level in para cycling to pursuing a career as a vet. 🌾

We spoke about growing up aroun... more

Today on series two of Tales of a Nuffield Scholar supported by NFU Mutual we continue looking ahead to the 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships Conference in Leeds 🎙️ Across this series we’re hearing from scholars who will feature within the conferen... more

In the final episode of the series, we explore how the island's farmers have diversified their businesses to adapt to changing markets and build resilience for the future. Along the way, we'll discover how these new enterprises are creating benefits ... more

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Recent Guests

Sally-Ann Spence
Britain's Got Talent winner, Hawstone Farmers Choir member
Hawstone Farms Choir
Episode: R2Kast 431 – Sally-Ann Spence on Britain’s Got Talent, dung beetles and saying yes to adventure
Andrew Richardson
Nuffield Scholar focusing on aquaculture and terrestrial farming integration
Nuffield Farming Scholarships
Episode: Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Andrew Richardson, Lucia Slack, Natasha Edwards, Peter Green and Sharon May
Lucia Slack
Mental health nurse and medical lead, board member of the Farming Community Network (FCN)
Farming Community Network
Episode: Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Andrew Richardson, Lucia Slack, Natasha Edwards, Peter Green and Sharon May
Peter Green
Cornish farmer, fifth generation, host of Farming Focus podcast
Cornwall farm, Farming Focus
Episode: Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Andrew Richardson, Lucia Slack, Natasha Edwards, Peter Green and Sharon May
Sharon May
Counselling psychotherapist working on a farm, runs therapy practice on and off farm
Private practice on farming estate
Episode: Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Andrew Richardson, Lucia Slack, Natasha Edwards, Peter Green and Sharon May
Simon Ross-Gill
Involved in the Pioneer Project
Pioneer Project (Community Interest Company) on Arran
Episode: Agroecology around Arran - Growing Community Episode
Zoë Hughes
Advocate and educator around foraging and wild foods on Arran
Foraging initiatives on Arran
Episode: Agroecology around Arran - Growing Community Episode
Robin Gray
Chef and grower; runs Robin Gray's Island Gourmet
Robin Gray's Island Gourmet
Episode: Agroecology around Arran - Growing Community Episode
Andy Walker
Beekeeper with Arran Bee Products, long-time resident
Arran Bee Products
Episode: Agroecology around Arran - Growing Community Episode

Host

Wallace
Host with Rural2Kitchen affiliation, appears across episodes.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Compulsive Ag listening

    Wallace’s interview style is exceptional. Love the relaxed, yet informed discussion format. He is brilliant at getting the interviewee to open up and speak as how they really feel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robward404
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Nice podcast

    I listen this podcast for first time that was really a good podcast. There are many thing to learn. I highly recommended this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    john shwaga
    United States3 years ago
  • Nice

    I just love to listen this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patcum@12@
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Wow

    This Great Show has just got better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam connolly 44
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Awesome

    Honestly, I love this podcast so much and I look forward to it coming out every week, its full of inspiration, warmth, humour, feels and great advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LillyCollins33
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Engaging and easy to listen to, great for background work or commutes.
Shows depth in rural innovation without feeling niche.
Consistently good storytelling from diverse guests in farming and food.
Insightful host with a calm interview style that gets guests to open up.

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R2Kast 373 – James Nixey on young farmers, rural youth, and leadership across borders
Q: What are the biggest rewards and challenges of leading a national rural youth organization?
The rewards include empowering young people, creating opportunities like public speaking and pantomime, and building a strong community; the challenges involve managing growth, ensuring succession, and balancing personal life with demanding leadership duties.
R2Kast 373 – James Nixey on young farmers, rural youth, and leadership across borders
Q: Tell us how you got involved in Young Farmers and your path to leadership.
James describes starting as a member at a very young age, gradually taking on roles, becoming chair of his local club, moving into county and NFYFC leadership, and eventually being elected National Chair, driven by a desire to give back and provide opportunities for others.
R2Kast 376 – Ketrin Kastehein on youth work, 4H, and leading Rural Youth Europe
Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Ketrin envisions returning to her island community in Estonia and continuing to work with youth, merging formal and non‑formal education to empower students beyond the standard curriculum.
R2Kast 380 – Rodrigo Navarro on organic poultry, heritage, and moving from chef to farmer
Q: What are the main differences between free-range organic and pasture-raised in your operation?
Organic requires certified feed and broader organic practices across the chain, while pasture-raised focuses on birds living on pasture and less formal certification; both emphasize outdoor access, but organic has stricter feed and stocking rules.
R2Kast 380 – Rodrigo Navarro on organic poultry, heritage, and moving from chef to farmer
Q: For those listening, how did you end up leaving London to pursue farming in Hampshire?
We moved to establish a rural life and started an organic poultry enterprise, integrating farming with culinary background and family plans, aiming for a sustainable, cyclical system.

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The show centers on people shaping food and farming, with conversations that blend entrepreneurship, sustainability, and rural innovation. Episodes frequently explore local sourcing, seasonal cooking, regenerative agriculture, and the evolving media landscape around agriculture. A standout is the host's approachable style that invites practical, real-world lessons from farmers, chefs, journalists, and tech founders, making industry insights accessible to a broad audience. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions about community impact, education in agriculture, and how small businesses scale while staying true to regional roots.

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