H&H Group Podcast

Tracey Jackson, Associate Director for H&H Land & Estates chats to Nick Mullins, Graduate Rural Surveyor to provide key advice on footpath use for farmers and the public, to avoid damage to crops, livestock and the local environment. As a result of people staying at home this past year and exercising locally, many farmers and landowners have experienced dramatic increases in the use of Public Righ...

Continuing the Farmstock Futures story, in this episode Glyn Lucas, Senior Pedigree Dairy Auctioneer and Laura Millar, Livestock Scheme Manager from Harrison & Hetherington chat with Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson, Family Business Network about the key topics raised following research and discussions with the 2020 Futures group and how the team will develop these themes into working projects an...

Laura Millar, Livestock Scheme Manager chats to Michael Diamond, Pointhouse Herd Limousin Breeder from Londonderry, Northern Ireland about the challenges he is experiencing, within the farming industry, following Brexit. 

Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth of The Family Business Network in conversation with Farmstock Futures Alexandria (Alex) Nutter and Harriet Wilson, both farmer's daughters and now working in the beef and lamb meat industry. In this podcast key topics discussed include Career Progression (traditional educational route vs life experiences/work placements), the Future of the Agricultural Sector (have we...

Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth of The Family Business Network in conversation with Farmstock Futures Molly Westwood and Laurie Brunskill.  In this podcast, key topics include interests and passions leading to their subsequent career choices, creating opportunities within agriculture, work and life lessons learned from working abroad before starting their current career path and touching on how to m...

If you have been approached by an Operator to install a Telecom Mast on your land, it is wise to understand the new Electronic Communications Code and your rights. Robert Jauneika, Chartered Surveyor from H&H Land & Estates Durham office has been successfully working with many landlords over the past couple of years and shares his experience on this podcast with Tim Sedgewick, Associate Director.

Harrison & Hetherington and H&H Group led an innovative research programme which engaged figures under 40 from across the agricultural industry to voice their views on the future of farming. Through the ‘Farmstock Futures' project, CEO Richard Rankin initiated a much-needed conversation well before lockdown, with work on this comprehensive review of young perspectives across the agricultur...

The UK’s largest livestock trading company Harrison & Hetherington, and parent company H&H Group, have led innovative research which engages figures under 40 from across the agricultural industry to voice their views on the future of farming. Through the ‘Farmstock Futures Project’, CEO Richard Rankin initiated a much-needed conversation well before lockdown, with work on this comprehensive review...

In the lead up to the Black & White dairy sale, Glyn Lucas chats to Consignor Graham Kirby (Absolute Genetics) about how best to present the animal for this elite show and sale. Jimmy Little, Auctioneer also chats to Joe Bowman, Trainee Auctioneer about how/why he wanted a career within this industry and finally Jimmy wraps up with details of the forthcoming sales, including the quirky items put f...

This week’s H&H Podcast explores the history behind John Swan & Sons through the short history book entitled ‘Great Livestock Salesmen’ by Andrew Humphries. This account of John Swan & Sons describes how one of the companies that became part of the H&H family, sensed the direction of change within agriculture during the 19th Century and identified the key skills which were required for success. On...

In this podcast Tim Sedgewick, Associate Director for H&H Land & Estates talks to Barbara Huddart, Glendale PR about the importance of planning a farm diversification project, together with tips and advice on marketing the new business. Next Tim chats to Greg Hall, a Cumbrian farmer who is diversifying from poultry and is setting up an indoor electric motorbike track and facility. Tim’s third gues...

The Great North Air Ambulance Service brings pioneering pre-hospital care to the emergency scene, rescuing hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year throughout Cumbria, the North East and North Yorkshire. GNAAS is the H&H Group’s sponsored charity for this year and in this podcast, Nina Oxley talks to Phil Lambert, a full time pilot based at Langwathby, Penrith to learn more about hi...

In this month’s episode, auctioneers Glyn Lucas and Jimmy Little talk to the ‘new kid on the block’ Colin Smith at our Wooler mart to find out how the sales on the east side are going. Glyn and Jimmy also give a round up of the recent dairy and sheep sales...

John shares his experiences of growing up in Hong Kong and Southern Yemen before moving back to the UK. Following a six year career in the Royal Navy as a Mine Clearance specialist he changed careers quite dramatically to become a Planner and moving to Cumbria. Tracey finds out what services John can help with, current trends and gains an insight into John’s views on the Government’s aim to streng...

The first Auctioneer’s Word includes updates from our Senior Auctioneers. Glyn Lucas gives an overview on the marketing of dairy sales; Grant Anderson chats through commercial cattle, Beltex sheep and the revised Kelso ram sale arrangements. Last but not least, James Little gives an insight into prime sheep sales, pedigree cattle and sheep sales. The Auctioneer’s Word is a monthly Podcast, due out...

Tim Sedgewick, Associate Director from H&H Land & Estates talks to Piers Morton, Estate Agency Branch Manager, plus Sarah Gemmell, Lettings Manager about their sectors within the property market. Chris Clement, Commercial Director with H&H Insurance Brokers explains why having the correct property insurance cover in place is so important. Finally, Tim talks to Stephen Farthing, Senior Auctioneer f...

Tim Sedgewick, Associate Director for H&H Land & Estates invites Richard Rankin to share his experiences and future plans following the Coronavirus lockdown, together with learning how the varied H&H companies coped with their individual challenges and their preparations for the future.