Farming Focus

For this episode we’re talking about farm clusters, what they are, how they work and the benefits for farmers. We’re also talking about the benefits of collaboration generally. Farm Clusters have become increasingly popular recently with dozens now in existence across the country.  In short, a farm cluster is a collaborative network of farmers, landowners, and sometimes agricultural stakeholders i...

Make sure you listen to episode 5 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

For this episode host Peter Green  is joined by three Cornwall based farmers who are going about things a bit differently compared to the traditional farming model. First up us Laura Awdry who farms in partnership with her husband Sam on a Duchy of Cornwall farm tenancy running beef and arable. She is also a Nuffield scholar and works within the dairy team for AHDB.  Peter is also joined by Rhian...

Peter is joined by Nuffield scholar Jim Bliss to learn more about his Nuffield scholarship which was about marginal farming and rewilding.  Make sure you listen to episode 4 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest i...

In this episode we’re talking about the ‘R’ word, which still raises eyebrows in some circles – ‘rewilding’ – alongside the concept of ‘circular farming’ and we'll ask how they both fit with the sustainable farming incentive? How could you rewild parts of your farm, what does rewilding really mean today and how can the sustainable farming incentive help you to improve nature value on your farm, al...

Peter is joined by farmer and farm consultant Anna Bowen  and Izak van Heerden from AHDB's Agrileader programme, to discuss advice on farm.  Make sure you listen to episode 3 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest...

Host Peter Green is joined by two Nuffield scholars: Anna Bowen is a dairy farmer from Ceredigion, the current Dairy Industry Woman of the Year and also works as a farm business consultant and freelance writer. Her Nuffield scholarship was on the subject of cow calf contact in dairy. Izak van Heerden is a Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager at AHDB and heads up their Agrileader Programme. His Nuffie...

Make sure you listen to episode 2 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .    Timestamps...

Today we’re talking about our relationship with the land, communities and nature on our farms. We all know that farms are a place of food production, but they have so many other purposes and potential to meet the varied challenges we face as farmers and as a general population. Host Peter is joined by two farmers who alongside keeping livestock have a particular interest in wellbeing and fostering...

To kick start the new series, host Peter Green looks back on 2024 with Jeremy Oatey, owner of the mixed farming business, Agricola Growers, and Robin Jackson, Director of the Rural Business School (Duchy College). The conversation also looks ahead to 2025, exploring the latest innovations, sustainable practices, and the evolving landscape of British agriculture. Farming Focus is the podcast for fa...

Today on the show Peter Green is joined by Cornish Mutual's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Beaumont, to look back on 2024 and reflect on the year for farmers and Cornish Mutual.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more informa...

Today on the show we take a look back on series 4 and glean any learning points from the episodes. Host Peter Green is joined by Tom Tolputt, founder of TerraFarmer, and Rebecca Tonks, CEO of St Ewe Free Range Eggs.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest...

Make sure you listen to episode 9 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

Today on the show we’re talking about farm sustainability, slurry management and methane capture (and we promise that it won’t be a lot of hot air!). Peter is joined by Cornish dairy farmers Kevin and Katie Hoare to learn about the work they have been doing to use their farm’s captured methane gas as fuel on farm.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relev...

Make sure you listen to episode 8 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

Today on the show we’re talking about ‘thinking differently’, perhaps outside the box, and different ways to connect with consumers and build communities. Host Peter Green is joined by Abby Allen from Pipers Farm in Devon, renowned for its commitment to sustainable and ethical farming practices, and Bertie Matthews, Managing Director of Matthews Cotswold Flour based in Oxfordshire, an eighth-gener...

Make sure you listen to episode 7 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

Today on the show we’re talking about mob grazing, what it is, its benefits and how to do it most effectively.  Peter is joined by Cornish farmer Ben Thomas who farms beef cattle on the edge of Bodmin Moor and Hannah Jones who is a carbon and soils advisor with the Farm Carbon Toolkit.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of th...

Make sure you listen to episode 6 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

Today we’re taking a look at the different directions that people take in the farming sector. Some grow up in farming and choose it as a career, some move into a related or supporting industry, some move away from farming completely and some come into the industry from other backgrounds. Today we’re exploring all of these paths and underlining how important it is to find your own particular route...

Make sure you listen to episode 5 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

Today we’re looking at livestock beneath the soil. Host Peter Green asks his guests to make the case for why we should be thinking about life beneath the soil surface as much as our livestock above the ground.  He is joined by entomologist and Wiltshire farmer Sally Ann Spence who is a champion for dung beetles and Joel Williams who is a leading independent plant and soil health educator.  Farming...

Make sure you listen to episode 4 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...

What is the average farm income? Should farmers be receiving some form of basic income or living wage? This is the focus for our discussion today.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit co...

Make sure you listen to episode 3 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here .  Timestamps 00...