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On Part 2 of this week’s podcast hosted by Will Evans and Ben Eagle, the conversation with Steve Spencer from Fresh Agenda Australia, John Allen and Chris Walkland continues. In light of the current UK consultation of dairy contracts, we look to Australia to understand how their Dairy Code of Conduct, which came into force in January this year, has impacted farmers and what lessons we can learn fr...

We continue our (virtual) international tour on this week’s podcast when hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Steve Spencer from Fresh Agenda Australia alongside John Allen and Chris Walkland giving us his usual milk market update. With news of UK retailers challenging suppliers on price, Steve shares his experience of retailer competition down under, including the long term impact of reta...

On this week’s podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined all the way from Chicago, by Eric Meyer from Highground Dairy, John Allen & Chris Walkland. Eric talks about the impact of Covid-19 on American milk flows and markets, including the record lows & highs they’ve seen in the past 3 months. Followed by a discussion on the extent of the US aid package & the longer term implications on US...

Hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined on this week’s podcast by Kite’s Paul Macer and, dialling in from New Zealand, Director of AgFirst; Nico Mouton. They discuss the possibility of farms requiring permits as a result of increasing focus on the impact of Agriculture on the environment, in particular on water and air quality. They look at the regulation changes that have already occurred in NZ...

Hosted by Will Evans and Ben Eagle, on this week’s podcast, Chris Walkland gives an update on the milk markets and joins Neil Wilson, Ainsley Baker and Becki Leach to discuss historically low interest rates and what factors they think should be influencing investment discussions and decisions on farm. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informati...

Hosted by Will Evans and Ben Eagle on this week’s podcast, John Allen is assuming the role of a well-known beanie hat wearing, Government Advisor to provoke counter discussion with our very own Rachael Madeley-Davies on what farmers should be expecting from the Agriculture Bill, including discussion about Environmental protection and Food Security as a public good. Last but not least, Chris Walkla...

Hosted by Will Evans & Ben Eagle, on this week’s podcast Chris Walkland excels himself with a whole back catalogue of songs in his milk market update. Chris then joins Joss Fawcett and Edward Lott from Kite in a discussion about the technical and financial implications if the drought continues. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational pu...

Hosted by Will Evans & Ben Eagle, on this week’s podcast Chris Walkland turns the juke box up loud before giving us his usual milk market update. John Forrest gives a farmer perspective on managing a dairy business with a challenging milk price, including positively positioning the business for long term resilience. With John Allen sharing his thoughts on the longer term milk market prospects, inc...

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Hosted by Will Evans & Ben Eagle; on this weeks podcast Chris Walkland updates listeners on the milk market and Dr Jude Capper Phil Gibson & John Allen discuss what has happened to the climate during Covid and how we can communicate with the consumer about cows and climate. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does...

Hosted by Will Evans and Ben Eagle; on this week's podcast Chris Brown, John Allen, Becki Leach and Chris Walkland discuss short term milk markets along with what the post Covid consumer might look like. In particular, will their focus on sustainability remain and have they developed new behaviours and habits in relation to both food consumption and purchasing? Please note: The information provide...

Hosted by Will Evans & Ben Eagle; Chris Laycock, Tim Davies and Chris Walkland discuss (in their best Tina Turner voice) What’s oil got to do with it…...with “it” being the milk and feed markets. They try to answer the question - how does crude oil price correlate with milk and feed price and what is the potential impact and outlook. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has be...

Hosted by Will Evans & Ben Eagle - this week John Allen, Paul Macer and Chris Walkland discuss dairy market trends and trading in light of the continuing effects of Covid-19. They make an initial assessment of milk reduction schemes and downward price pressure on milk supply and Paul gets his crystal ball out to predict the date and volume of this spring’s peak. Please note: The information provid...

Hosted by Will Evans & Ben Eagle - a panel discussion with John Allen, Chris Walkland and Neil Wilson on what is actually going on in the markets and what you need to do to protect your business. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose...