The Farmers Weekly Podcast
The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 293
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Red Tractor abandons Greener Farms Commitment, big drop in UK cereals area, artificial intelligence in agriculture, market prices, & Farmers' Choir raises £46k for charity
In this episode, Red Tractor Assurance abandons plans for farmers to carbon footprint their businesses under its Greener Farms Commitment.
We find out what growers are doing while waiting to see if th…
Gene-edited crops to be grown by farmers in England, water management as wet weather continues, commodity prices, & porn MP launches farming podcast
In this episode, we find out how farmers in England are set to be the first in Europe to grow gene-edited crops.
We discover how water management is helping UK farmers ride out the wet winter weathe…
What the spring budget means for your farm business, farm protests, commodity prices, & farmers row Atlantic for charity
In this episode, we find out what the last spring budget before the general election means for your farm business.
NFU president Tom Bradshaw says direct action by farmers in England isn't necessary t…
Growers abandon waterlogged crops, Welsh farm protests, market prices, & farmer's signed picture raises money for Ukraine
In this episode, farmers are taking land out of production because wet weather and rising costs mean planting crops is just too risky.
We find out what they are doing instead.
Protests escalate in Wale…
Rishi Sunak unveils support package for farmers, Lib Dems promise £4.2bn for agriculture, 'reset moment' for NFU leadership, & what the public really think of farming
In this episode, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak takes to the stage at the NFU annual conference to unveil a £220m support package for farmers.
The Liberal Democrats go further – promising £4.2bn for ag…
Farmers Weekly Question Time: Rothamsted Research - Farmers Weekly Question Time
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, st…
NFU president Minette Batters stands down, 'Judge us on Red Tractor outcome' says successor, latest market prices, time management on the farm, & nutrient density tool
In this episode, as farmers leader Minette Batters prepares to stand down, we reflect on her time as NFU president.
Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is set to replace Ms Batters, asks farmers to judge…
Thousands join Welsh farm protest, Scottish farmers seek profitable future, market prices, soil guru Jay Fuhrer, & Big Farmland Bird Count
This week, thousands of farmers rally at Carmarthen livestock mart to protest against Welsh government policies for agriculture.
Farmers and crofters attending the NFU Scotland annual conference in Gl…
Should UK farmers join European protests? Spring seed shortage, wet weather woes, Welsh 'land clearances', award-winning YEN wheat crop, & Let's Farm Foundation
In this episode, we discuss whether UK farmers should take to the streets following protests by French and German growers and livestock producers.,
We look at the impact of the wet weather on spring c…
LAMMA 2024, call for Red Tractor resignations, market prices, bull beef using less barley, & bell-ringing farmer raises money for charity
In this episode, we find out what's hot and what's not with thousands of farmers at the LAMMA machinery show in Birmingham.
Red Tractor bosses face a call to resign as growers and livestock producers…
Heated debate over Red Tractor future, who will be next NFU president? why farming must be more professional, & quadbike safety at LAMMA
In this episode, farmers clash with supermarkets over the value of assurance as the furore over the Red Tractor scheme continues.
As Minette Batters prepares to step down as NFU president, we look at …
Farmers Weekly Question Time: Great Yorkshire Showground - Farmers Weekly Question Time
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students…
More money for Sustainable Farming Incentive, delinked payments, cross-compliance abolished, Oxford farming conferences, the power of diversity, Level the Field campaign, & Six Inches of Soil film
In this episode, the government unveils a big expansion of its Sustainable Farming Incentive for England – including a 10% payment hike.
But is the new scheme compatible with food production?
As cross-…
Farming predictions for 2024, food security, NFU general election manifesto, urea fertiliser rules, ammonia restrictions, & festive farm walk helps local food bank
In this episode, as the farming year draws to a close , we look at the prospects for UK agriculture in 2024.
Which sectors will be the winners and losers?
With a general election due within the next 12…
Bluetongue battle as disease hits UK – what you need to know, autumn washout, spring cropping options, making money from biodiversity net gain, & criminals jailed for GPS theft
This week, as bluetongue disease is confirmed in Norfolk, we look at what needs to be done to bring the situation under control.
As more wet weather pummels the UK, we look at the options for those wh…
Under scrutiny: Defra secretary Steve Barclay, new recommended list for cereals and oilseed rape varieties, badger culling and bovine TB, & what can English farmers learn from Welsh farmers?
This week, Defra secretary Steve Barclay delivers his first major speech as he gets to grips with his new job.
We examine his plans for agriculture and the countryside – and take a look at Labour's pr…
Farmers Weekly Question Time: Royal Welsh Winter Fair - Farmers Weekly Question Time
Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.
Recorded in front of a live studio audience at Builth Wells, far…
World's biggest sale of Massey Ferguson memorabilia, what Autumn Statement means for your farm business, CLA president unveils priorities, latest market prices, & combating sheep scab in Scotland
This week, as the Chancellor unveils his latest spending plans, we find out what the Autumn Statement means for your farm business.
The new president of the Country Land and Business Association pledg…
Jailed farmer has 'no regrets' after dredging river, new Defra secretary Steve Barclay, dismay over Welsh bovine TB strategy, oilseed rape prospects, & farmer survives heart attack after reading Farmers Weekly
In this episode, a farmer jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding.
In an exclusive interview, John Price of Herefordshire says h…
Is UK food security under threat? What cereal levy rise means for growers, how to combat climate change profitably, Level the Field campaign promotes equality in agriculture, & Coronation Food Project
This week, will government targets to protect 30% of UK land leave enough left to maintain UK food security?
We try to find out by asking the head of agriculture at Natural England, the government's l…