R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

Today we welcome Barbara Bray onto the R2Kast. Barbara’s career in food and nutrition is nothing short of extraordinary, spanning global consultancy, policy work, and leadership in the agri-food sect…

Today we welcome Dave Kennedy onto the R2Kast. Dave is a lowland sheep farmer and personal development coach, bringing together two unique worlds with one powerful message: resilience and growth. 🌱

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Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series, we chat to Emily Norton, a passionate advocate for climate-focused policy and the future of farming. 🌍

Emily discusses her journey into agricu…

Today’s guest is Dr Jonny Hanson, who joins us to explore the fascinating yet contentious topic of rewilding—a subject that’s been making headlines just last week. 🌿

Jonny shares his journey growing u…

Today, we welcome Fraser Searle onto the R2Kast podcast. Fraser is a fascinating mix of social media star, sandwich enthusiast, and all-around creative. Having grown a massive following online, Frase…

Welcome to another episode of R2Kast – People in Food and Farming! This time, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Laura James, a dynamic advocate for sustainable farming and biodiversity. La…

Today’s guest is Andrew Richardson, a leading figure in aquaculture who is making waves in sustainable food production. From his extensive experience in the seafood industry to his innovative outlook…

In this episode of the "Tales of a Nuffield Scholar" series, we chat to Hannah Batty, Hannah Fraser, and Tom Pearson, who share their unique insights and experiences from their Nuffield journeys. 🌍

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Ben Lowe’s journey into agriculture is nothing short of inspiring. From having no farming background to managing a diverse enterprise in Aberdeenshire, Ben has proved that determination and innovatio…

Today’s guest is Sioned Davies, a true powerhouse balancing her role on the family farm, her career as a barrister, and her involvement with Nuffield. 🌍

Sioned shares her journey growing up on a mixed…

Today’s guest is Peter Green, a Cornish farmer, finance expert, and space science enthusiast. This is the second episode of Series 5 and the first food and farming episode of the season! 🌱

Peter share…

Today we’re diving into the second episode of Series 5 of the R2Kast, but this is the first Food and Farming episode of the series! Mathilda Allison and Laura Sutton are here to get us started with a…

Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series, we chat to Nic and George Snell, brothers who bring entrepreneurial spirit and innovation to farming. From their shared roots on the family f…

Today we welcome Claire MacKenzie onto the R2Kast. Claire, alongside Olivia Shave and me, is championing the embedding of rural education into the UK curriculum. We are driving forward a petition to …

Today we welcome Natasha Edwards onto the R2Kast. Hailing from the Isle of Wight, Natasha brings her wealth of experience as a Nuffield Scholar and garlic farmer to the table. She shares her unique j…

Today’s episode of the R2Kast is a bit of a twist! Ed takes over the host’s chair for this Christmas Special, diving into a year in the life of Wallace Currie. 🎄

Wallace reflects on a whirlwind 2024, …

Today we welcome Ben Taylor-Davies onto the R2Kast. Known widely as RegenBen, Ben brings a refreshing perspective to regenerative agriculture, defining it as “replacing death with life.” This philoso…

Today, we delve into the tales of two remarkable Nuffield scholars, Aled Davies and Lorna Davis. Both share their unique perspectives, shaped by years of farming experience and transformative Nuffiel…

Today we welcome Pete Russell onto the R2Kast. Pete is the founder of Ooooby (Out of Our Own Backyards), a revolutionary platform that connects consumers with local food producers. He shares the jour…

Today we welcome Jaz Williams onto the R2Kast. Jaz shares her unique journey in agriculture, from her roots in a dairy farming family to her global adventures as a contract shepherd and wool handler.…