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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Farmers Weekly
Inheritance Tax
Sustainable Farming Incentive
UK Agriculture
Agriculture
DEFRA
Food Security
Climate Change
Commodity Prices
AHDB
Government Policy
Mental Health In Farming
Illegal Meat Imports
UK Farming
Red Tractor
NFU
Food Production
Agricultural Policy
Oilseed Rape
Bovine Tuberculosis
National Farmers Union

The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.

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Latest Episodes

Artificial intelligence can diagnose crop symptoms, interrogate huge amounts of data and even devise a fungicide programme. But can it really replace an experienced agronomist?

In this episode, Johann Tasker investigates what AI could mean for crop... more

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Will a new carbon tax push up fertiliser prices? Has the farming industry successfully regulated its own pesticide use? And could English olive oil become the next big farming opportunity?

In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, we examine t... more

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Has the government missed another opportunity to support British farming?

In this special edition of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, we examine Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget and ask what it really means for farmers, food production and the wid... more

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Farm leaders are calling for an urgent rethink of inheritance tax and investment allowances ahead of the autumn Budget on 28 October.

With farm investment stalling and confidence at a low ebb, the NFU and major supermarket chains are urging the gov... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Kirkham
Partner and head of farms and estates at Albert Goodman
Albert Goodman
Episode: Autumn Budget Special: Hit or miss for farming?
Tom Bradshaw
President of the National Farmers' Union
National Farmers' Union
Episode: Autumn Budget Special: Hit or miss for farming?
Gavin Lane
President of the Country Land and Business Association
Country Land and Business Association
Episode: Autumn Budget Special: Hit or miss for farming?
Louise Speke
Chief tax adviser at the Country Land and Business Association
Country Land and Business Association
Episode: Farm tax breaks, potato harvest, organics, and Clarkson at Tory conference
Jenny Deakin
Representative of Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
Episode: Farm tax breaks, potato harvest, organics, and Clarkson at Tory conference
Alex Godfrey
Lincolnshire potato grower
East Toft Grange Farm
Episode: Farm tax breaks, potato harvest, organics, and Clarkson at Tory conference
Patrick Crean
Fuel Procurement Manager
AF Group
Episode: Red diesel prices, Can AI replace your agronomist? & Farmers Weekly Live
Andrew Robinson
Bedfordshire grower
Microsoft Copilot trial in fungicide planning
Episode: Red diesel prices, Can AI replace your agronomist? & Farmers Weekly Live
Andrew Meredith
Editor
Farmers Weekly
Episode: Red diesel prices, Can AI replace your agronomist? & Farmers Weekly Live

Hosts

Johann Tasker
Host with deep coverage of farm policy and industry trends
Louise Impey
Co-host bringing practical farming insights and field reporting
Hugh Broom
Co-host known for practical farming commentary and industry context

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 432 ratings
  • Fantastic

    I’m not in farming but it’s close to my heart. I’m really enjoying hearing all the latest news and keeping up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IainR-B
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • To good

    This thing is tttttttooooooo goooodd

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farmer Oliver
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fantastic

    Love the podcast and as technical officer for British tomato grower association the podcast (although sadly light on horticulture issues specifically) gives me a perspective on the wider ago issues. Thankyou

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomato Growers Association
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Really informative

    I’m not a farmer but I am surrounded by arable farmland, this podcast shines a light on what’s going on around me at different times of the year. It also unpacks the big issues that the farming community are tackling that I would otherwise not know about. I find it very informative and I enjoy the delivery of the presenters, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AgriCurious
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great

    As a non farmer but interested in what’s going on, I find this podcast easy to listen to, engaging and the presenters are top notch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    :3meadow
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise clear policy translation and practical farming takeaways.
Guests and hosts are described as well-prepared, engaging, and informative.
The show is considered essential for understanding UK farming policy and market dynamics.

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Autumn Budget Special: Hit or miss for farming?
Q: What advice do farming businesses need to be taking heed of?
Sam Kirkham recommends careful cash-flow budgeting and keeping a close eye on cash as costs rise, incomes remain pressured, and the future of support schemes is uncertain.
Autumn Budget Special: Hit or miss for farming?
Q: Give us an overview of the budget and today's announcements.
Sam Kirkham says the Budget offered little to encourage business growth or investment, particularly in farm infrastructure, though its lack of major surprises may provide some stability for planning.
Farm tax breaks, potato harvest, organics, and Clarkson at Tory conference
Q: What's the best programme do you think to prevent resistance?
Deakin recommends mixing modes of action, using products with three to four modes of action in a sequence, and choosing modes from different HRAC groups.
Farm tax breaks, potato harvest, organics, and Clarkson at Tory conference
Q: Resistance is often on growers' minds at this time of year, especially when it comes to herbicides. Are we seeing any resistance problems developing in weeds to residual chemistry?
Jenny Deakin says Italian ryegrass resistance is increasing across the country, including some resistance to glyphosate. She advises monitoring the issue and using herbicides carefully.
SFI scramble, sugar beet arbitration, maize quality, & Daniel Zeichner on life inside Defra
Q: What went wrong with the Sustainable Farming Incentive on Daniel Zeichner's watch?
Zeichner discusses being misaligned with budget timelines, acknowledging the policy was introduced without proper budgetary constraints, which contributed to funding gaps and political pressure.

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This show centers on policy developments, market dynamics, and practical farming challenges across the UK, with a steady mix of expert agronomy, regulatory analysis, and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes commonly tackle government funding, drought responses, grain and livestock markets, and farm safety, often weaving in interviews with industry bodies, MPs, and farm leaders to illuminate how policy shifts affect day-to-day farming decisions. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex policy into practical implications for farmers and agribusiness, while sustaining accessible, conversational hosting that still keeps a firm grip on data and industry trends.

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1. Sam Kirkham
2. Tom Bradshaw
3. Gavin Lane
4. Louise Speke
5. Jenny Deakin
6. Alex Godfrey
7. Patrick Crean
8. Andrew Robinson

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