P.X. Farms Podcast

We’re back for our first video of the New Year, and it’s a packed one! Join us as we catch up on everything that happened over Christmas, including brown mustard cleaning and filling the new spray shed. We’re joined by Nicholas from HSBC to discuss their commitment to farming, lending increases, and addressing skill shortages. Plus,  @WardysWaffleAndrewWard  shares his latest updates, and Cousin M...

In our final video before Christmas, we take farming to new heights with the unveiling of a cutting-edge drone sprayer! Discover how this technology is transforming modern agriculture as we explore its spraying and spreading capabilities, innovative agronomy features, and impressive scale with the DJI T50. Along the way, we celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party and share a glimpse of...

Where do Turkeys come from, and why do we have Turkeys for Christmas? Get ready for a festive treat as we take you behind the scenes at Kelly Turkeys, the iconic producers ensuring Christmas tables are filled with the finest birds. In this special episode, we explore the roots of their family-run business, the cutting-edge technology shaping their operations, and their unwavering commitment to ani...

You asked, and we listened! This highly requested video dives into how we pioneered Control Traffic Farming (CTF) at P.X Farms and what it means for our operation today. We take you through life before CTF, the transition, and how it improves efficiency, soil health, and profitability. Alongside the deep dive into CTF, we address some farm updates, from telehandler troubles and combine issues to B...

This week, we’re joined by the experts at RTK Farming, who helped us pioneer Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) back in 2010. By 2012, we had fully implemented CTF, and the results have transformed how we work today. In this episode, we revisit the journey, calibrate the system, and highlight its ongoing impact. Elsewhere on the farm, we tackle a faulty tyre, prepare the Fendt 1167 for ploughing, an...

This week at P.X Farms, we’re diving deep into crop establishment! We compared various drills side by side in one wheat field to uncover which method delivered the best results. The findings have James seriously considering adding a new Horsch Avatar to the fleet—shopping spree incoming? Plus, our custom Fendt 1167 and Fendt 942 tractor toys are now in the shop, just in time for Christmas! And,  @...

Winter is coming, and we’re busy prepping the farm! From repainting crawlers to servicing our Claas combines and replacing blades, there’s no shortage of action at P.X Farms. We even tackle rabbit control the traditional way—with ferrets! Exciting news: after countless requests, we’re finally hiring! If you’re a skilled tractor driver or combine operator looking for a role in a dynamic farming ope...

Santa trades his sleigh for a Fendt 1167 in this festive video, bringing smiles to children at the local primary school! Meanwhile, back on the farm, it's all hands on deck as James from CRM Agri (www.crmagri.com) joins us for a deep dive into grain trading. We explore strategies to maximise milling wheat premiums and meet our cash flow needs amidst market uncertainty. The team is also hard at...

The latest episode is packed with unexpected twists and exciting news! The council’s cable works have resulted in major drainage problems, leaving us scrambling for a solution. We also deal with a break-in on the farm, prompting a closer look at our security. Meanwhile, Paul from Spaldings returns to provide fire stick training, shedding light on what went wrong during last summer’s challenges. On...

After the energy of London’s protests, normality begins to return at P.X Farms—but the lingering concerns about the UK budget are still on our minds. With the cold weather halting spraying, we dive into estate maintenance. Sandy is busy cutting and clearing ditches in Bedford while Graham works hard removing rubbish to improve drainage in our wettest fields. Back at the farm, the new toy shed’s co...

It’s a monumental day for us at P.X Farms as we send our entire team to London to stand alongside thousands of farmers fighting for the future of British agriculture. The protest on 19th November brought together voices big and small, united in a cause close to our hearts. We had the privilege of meeting industry icons like Jeremy Clarkson, Olly Harrsion and Andrew Ward as well as key political fi...

With many farmers feeling the pressure from these financial changes, it’s more important than ever to prioritise mental health. For those struggling please reach out to charities like https://www.mind.org.uk/ for extra support. In this video, we sit down with our team of financial advisors to tackle the challenges posed by the latest UK budget changes and what they mean for family-run farms. Using...

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at TWB’s impressive workshop, where they’re modifying our new-to-us Vaderstad Press to prepare it for the upcoming season. From using state-of-the-art plasma cutters to robotic welders, we showcase how TWB brings farm machinery to life with cutting-edge technology. In this video, we meet Brian the robotic welder, watch the 200-tonne press in action,...

We're finally wrapping up the 2024 drilling season, and it’s time to give our fleet a well-deserved washdown! But as one chapter closes, the next one brings its challenges, with James feeling the pinch from the latest budget changes. Join us as we get the 12M Horsch Finer ready for its journey to France, while Raymond works his magic to keep our machines in top shape. From drain repairs to Adr...

In this video, we’re diving into critical farm updates with James reacting to the latest UK budget announcements and sharing insights on how changes in agricultural policy may impact our operation. With James away, Cousin Michael took charge of managing the team, drilling decisions, and ensuring daily operations ran smoothly. We also introduce our first lorry driver, Norman, review progress on our...

With James on holiday, the team powers through to wrap up drilling across Bedfordshire, the final hurdle after completing Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. Glynn shares his full review of the new Fendt 1167 and its performance this season, while George keeps us on track with his Case Quadtrac and 12-meter Avatar, giving us some serious power in the fields. Cousin Michael walks us through his agrono...

This week, we’re ramping up the drilling action in Cambridgeshire, calling on our friends to bring in their Case Quadtrac and Horsch Avatar to help us power through the final stretch. With Cousin Michael holding down the fort while James is away, there’s plenty of action—and a bit of chaos—to keep things interesting! We’re close to finishing up, but a series of setbacks makes it harder than we exp...

With James off to Dubai, the pressure is on to keep things moving at the farm. In this video, we bring all of the drills back to Cambridgeshire and get straight to work on drilling the wheat. A break in the weather is upon us, and we plan to capitalize on it by making as much progress as possible while we can. However, black grass continues to pose challenges and slow down the drilling process. We...

In this week's video, we’re facing a major dilemma. Our barley crop isn't looking good, and we need to decide whether to re-drill after some thin patches and black grass issues have surfaced. Join us as we take a closer look at the field and weigh our options to avoid further losses. With the bean drilling finally wrapped up, James considers the possibility of adding even more to the groun...

It's been another challenging week on the farm as relentless rain threatens to derail our drilling season, putting us at risk of losing upwards of £4.25 million if we can't get the wheat in the ground. We push the drills to their limits through the muddy fields, racing against time and weather to secure our future harvest. We also take you behind the scenes at Chandlers to search for a new...

In this video, it's one setback after another as we tackle the chaos on the farm. A lorry crashes into one of our gates, causing significant damage and an unexpected repair job. Meanwhile, our trusty Mercedes Unimog breaks down yet again, forcing us to recover it from the roadside and delaying our already tight spraying schedule. The weather refuses to cooperate, with wet patches in the fields...

The battle against the weather continues as we push forward with wet weather drilling in Lincolnshire. With a short break in the rain, we borrow our agronomist to hop on a drill and help keep the momentum going. A trip to Halfords is needed to get the quad back up and running so we can continue slug pelleting, and we share some laughs as the boys recount a night out in Lincolnshire, where Big G to...

After weeks of rain halting our progress, we’ve finally got all four drills running in Lincolnshire! But with unpredictable weather on the horizon, we’re racing against time to catch up and get back on track. The straw still hasn’t been removed from the fields, which is turning the ground into a swamp, causing serious issues with the machinery. We also demo the brand new Padagas sweeper to help ke...

It's been a challenging few weeks as 240mm of rain has completely halted our drilling progress in Bedford. With wet fields and time running out, we're switching to the wet weather drills, hoping for a break in the weather to make up for lost time. Will we avoid a repeat of last year's disastrous season? We also take a look at Adrian's house renovations, begin our mustard cleaning c...

In this video, we take you on an exciting journey, following the oats grown on our fields through every step of their transformation into oat milk. We visit Glebe Farm, where the oats are processed, showing the intricate process that turns our crops into the popular oat milk you see on supermarket shelves across the UK. From the fields to the final product, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look...