NFU: Shed Talks

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks In this episode of NFU Shed Talks , hosts Bizza Walters and Luke Cox celebrate the achievements of those recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, shining a spotlight on the individuals making a difference across British farming and rural communities. They are joined by NFU member Milly Fyfe , who has been awarded an MBE for services to farmers and family nutrition . Mil...

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks In this week's episode of NFU Shed Talks , we celebrate one of the biggest feel-good stories in recent farming history as the Hawkstone Farmers Choir reflects on its unforgettable victory on Britain's Got Talent . From raising awareness around mental health to shining a spotlight on the farming community, the choir's journey has resonated far beyond the stage. The team al...

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks In this week’s episode, hosts Naomi Williams-Roberts and Josh Redford are joined by Herefordshire flower farmer Rozanne Delamore, owner of The Ledbury Flower Farmer , to discuss her experience volunteering with Flowers from the Farm at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show . Rozanne reflects on speaking with the public about British-grown flowers, the importance of engaging con...

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks In this week’s episode, hosts Bizza Walters and Luke Cox are joined by David Wheatley, founder of Petit Peonies , and Cambridgeshire potato grower Luke Abblitt from Farmer Luke Potatoes to explore how social media and direct-to-consumer sales are helping farmers reconnect with customers and take greater control of their businesses. David shares how the disruption of Covid...

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks With the latest developments in the Middle East continuing to impact UK farming, this episode opens with Jack Watts unpacking what it all means for farmers on the ground, right now. Hosts Jacks Weaver and Mike Greenwood-Wilkins catch up with Ellie Maguire and James Florey, two farmers who have swapped the yard for the spotlight as part of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. From...

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks With Great British Beef Week just around the corner, Shed Talks takes a look beyond the farm gate and into the less visible parts of the supply chain that underpin the beef sector. Hosts Josh Redford and Naomi Williams-Roberts sit down with Dave Stringer, the Butchery Apprenticeship Trainer at Dovecote Park, which provides British beef, veal, and venison to Waitrose natio...

Welcome to NFU Shed Talks Shed Talks becomes Bed Talks as hosts Bizza Walters and Luke Cox sit down with Harry Thompson, head of brand development and marketing for the Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co – the first company to offer a full wool mattress that is traceable back to the farm and certified by Made in Britain. Harry reveals why the company decided to create this mattress and their rela...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode of Shed Talks, hosts Jacks Weaver and Mike Greenwood‑Wilkins open with re‑elected NFU President Tom Bradshaw. Tom reflects on the election process, how the new officeholder team is settling in, and why he wants the NFU to take a proactive rather than reactive approach in the months ahead. He sets out his priorities for the new term, highlighting the need for r...

Welcome to Shed Talks Recorded live from the heart of the National Farmers' Union’s Annual Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, this special edition of NFU Shed Talks was recorded in a purpose-built shed studio beside the main auditorium, putting the podcast right at the centre of the action. With the 2026 conference focused on Building Farming’s Resilience, the present...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode, hosts Josh Redford and Naomi Williams‑Roberts explore one of the biggest questions facing young people in farming today: is it better to stay on the farm after leaving school, or head away to gain new skills before returning? To unpack the realities behind the decision, they speak to two young farmers who took very different routes. John Fairlie left his fami...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode of Shed Talks, hosts Luke Cox and Bizza Walters look ahead to one of the most intense periods in the farming calendar as the industry enters what many call the calm before the lambs. With early lambing already under way in parts of the country and preparations ramping up elsewhere, the episode focuses on how sheep farmers are planning, adapting and staying res...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode of Shed Talks, hosts Jacks Weaver and Mike Greenwood-Wilkins sit down with Bal Padda, a first-generation Punjabi farmer from Worcestershire whose self-funded documentary ‘A Punjabi Farm Innit – A story of strawberries, faith and farming’ has captured imaginations far beyond his own community. You can watch the trailer for the documentary here Bal reflects on h...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode of Shed Talks, hosts Naomi Williams-Roberts and Josh Redford shine a spotlight on rural crime and the resilience of farming families. Naomi speaks with Surrey farmer Sally, who has faced repeated incidents of fly tipping, gates being cut, and even an attempted burglary on her farm. Sally shares the emotional toll of confronting offenders, including one frighte...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode, Bizza Walters and Luke Cox tackle one of the most important topics in British agriculture, farm safety. It is a subject often overlooked until something goes wrong, but as this episode shows, the smallest actions can have life-saving consequences. The main feature focuses on real experiences from farmers who know how quickly everyday situations can turn serio...

Welcome to Shed Talks In the third episode of the NFU’s podcast Shed Talks, the final pair of our presenting trio, Mike Greenwood-Wilkins and Jacks Weaver, take a deep dive into tenant farming, exploring opportunities for growth, policy insights, and global food security. Fun fact - Mike previously appeared on The Great British Bake Off, proving he can handle both the kitchen and the farm! Our mai...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this episode hosts Naomi Williams-Roberts and Josh Redford explore how farmers are managing livestock nutrition after a dry summer, what support is available, and how the NFU is helping members plan for the season ahead. Naomi shares what it’s like to open her on-farm pumpkin patch for the season, while Josh reflects on preparing for the NFU’s upcoming annual general meeti...

Welcome to Shed Talks In this first episode of the NFU’s new podcast Shed Talks, hosts Bizza Walters and Luke Cox explore what resilience really looks like in British farming today – from daily pressures to long-term planning, mental health, and the challenges farmers face both at home and abroad. They are joined by two farmers: Hannah Jackson, known to many as The Red Shepherdess, who farms sheep...

Welcome to Shed Talks. This is the new podcast opening the door to British food and farming. From muddy fields to Westminster, join farmers, growers, NFU experts and industry voices for honest conversations about the challenges, priorities and future of farming. Real stories. Real people. Real farming. By farmers, for farmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.