Rock & Roll Farming

Will chats to Harry Metcalfe, a farmer in the Cotswolds who is also a successful motoring journalist having founded Evo Magazine. They talk about Harry's early farming education and agricultural career, getting into cars and how he's now using his skills in creating videos to try and help explain to a wider audience what happens on his farm day-to-day.

In one of my favourite interviews so far, John Pawsey talks about his journey into farming, his love of punk music, the Hare that convinced him to change to organic production, and why it's so important that we preserve the heritage of WW2 Airfields.  All this, and much more. What else could you ask for from a farming podcast? ;-)   CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-...

It's a long way from Capel Garmon in North Wales to Tokoroa in New Zealand! Marc Lloyd Jones tells us all about his farming journey, how he became an award winning dairy farmer, the people that have helped him along the way, and his ambitions for his and his family's future.   CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Sponsor:  NFU...

Everyone loves cheese, right? Tonight I talked to cheesemonger and owner of the multi-award winning Courtyard Dairy in West Yorkshire, Andy Swinscoe, to find out all about his career and business, as well as what working with dairy farmers and being a valued part of the local community means to him.  To check out their range of incredible farmhouse cheeses, visit www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk      C...

There's been a worrying spike in incidents of 'Livestock Worrying'. To understand this better and talk about what's being done to combat it Will talks to Rob Taylor from North Wales Police rural crime team, Debs Roberts, a Scottish farmer and co-founder of 'Ladies who Lamb' and NFU Mutual farming specialist, David Harrison.

Thought it was about time I interviewed the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Lincolnshire himself, Charles Anyan!  We talk about the farm that's been in his family for over 200 years, his frankly disappointing lack of dodgy tattoos from his time in Australia, his Great Great Grandfather being a founder member of the National Farmers Union, and how he went from never even owning a pair of trainers to...

As we start the year Will talks to four recipients of NFU Mutual awards for those studying to go in to agriculture. Ed Chaplin, Ben Chilman, Chloe Dunn, and Craig Simpson all talk about their experiences to date, their future career plans and how they see the industry going.

Dairy Farmer, Mother, current Chair of the Oxford Farming Conference, and a host of other roles - Sally Williams is busy! Listen as we discuss robot milking, time management, leadership, dairy farming, and of course, the Oxford Farming Conference, in the Rock & Roll Farming Christmas Special.    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Po...

It's a long way from Mid-Wales to South East Australia. Listen to Richard Davies's incredible story of getting into farming, shearing sheep around the World, and ending up in Victoria managing 28000 ewes across 7000 acres.  And if anyone listening wants to experience sheep farming in Australia even for a short time, Richard's hiring, so get in touch!   CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZI...

It's a long way to Noel Clancy's farm in Tipperary, as the old song goes. But it was well worth the journey, as we talk Dorset Poll sheep, direct selling meat, THE DOG SHOW INCIDENT, social media, his fantastic podcast 'Out the Gap', and much, much more.    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more in...

George Sly talks about the agri-engineering business he started at 21 that now exports machines all around the world, being an unexpected farmer, and the ambitious and exciting plans he has for agroforestry on his farm.  All this and lots, lots more.      CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more info...

Sean McGloin talks about how he came to be making and selling organic kefir, the National Organic Training Skillnet and the training that they provide, and this year's BioFarm 2020 online conference featuring a stellar line up of speakers from all round the World.  For more information, and tickets, please visit https://nots.ie/courses/biofarm-2020-online/   CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE...

Honest, open, heartwarming, and funny. Just some of the reasons why Kit Russell is one of my favourite people to follow on social media.  Listen as we discuss her early life in london, mental health problems, post-natal depression, and finding salvation in sheep and the outdoors.  All this and much, much more.      CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS,...

As the clocks go back Will talks to Robin Till  from  NFU  Mutual's  Risk  Management  Services  and  PC  Steven  Kaminski  from  Cheshire  Police to talk about the security challenges at this time of year, and to offer practical advice for the farming community.  

Kate Rowell is one of my favourite people in farming. Listen as we discuss her family farm, working as a livestock vet during foot & mouth, returning to farming, and how she got involved with Quality Meat Scotland, and how she ended up chairing the organisation!  All this, and lots more.    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast...

Will is joined by Milly  Fyfe,  who  farms  in  Northamptonshire  and  has  been  through  the  succession planning process  with  her  own  family,  Heather  Wildman  from  Saviour  Associates,  who  specializes  in  facilitating  succession  planning,  and  Sean  McCann,  a  chartered  financial  planner  from  NFU  Mutual. Together they discuss this challenging subject and offer their thoughts...

When I started this podcast, I wanted to talk to interesting people involved in agriculture about their lives, and whats going on with their farms. Well, Tim Ashton is the very definition of interesting! Stand by to hear about everything from archaeological digs on his farm, an encounter with Julia Roberts in Malibu, changing his farming system to zero-till, building the first new long barrow in B...

Matt Launder is that rarest of beasts - a first generation farmer. We talk about how he got into farming, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why he decided to walk 9 of Britain's highest mountains in 72 hours. All this and much more.    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more information pl...

Will is joined by Ian Maddever, an agricultural contracting expert, and Charlie Yorke from NFU Mutual to talk about agricultural contracting, how the industry has changed and the role it now plays in the farming industry.

Part 2 of my interview with farmer and writer, James Rebanks.  In this episode we discuss his first book, the wildly successful 'The Shepherd Life, his relationship with his Father, how we as farmers can farm in a more nature friendly way and also make a profit, his second book - the eagerly anticipated English Pastoral, and lots more.    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND...

The man I've wanted to interview since I started the podcast in March 2017 - The Herdwick shepherd himself, James Rebanks.  In the first of two parts, we talk about his family history, Herdwick sheep, his early life growing up on his family farm, and his time at Oxford University.  Look out for the second part next week, where we'll be discussing his writing career and his new book, English Pastor...

  IT'S EPISODE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! And who better to be the 150th guest than the incredible Katrina Dunford.  Listen as Katrina tell her story of love, loss, strength and resilience.    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more information please visit  www.nfu-cymru.org.uk

After 15 years in corporate jobs, Martha Roberts swapped her fast car for a truck and a few pigs, and moved to a smallholding in South Wales.  Find out what prompted this classic TWIST IN THE TALE (Gettit?! hahahahahah) and the ups and downs she's faced along the way right here..        CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Spo...

One of the best things about hosting this podcast is getting the chance to speak to people like organic farmer Mark Lea.  Listen as he describes the changes he's made to his farming system over the years, and how the birth of his Son Edward with Down Syndrome inspired him to make his life more interesting, diverse, and unconventional in every way possible.        CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS...

Will is joined by Rebecca Davidson, NFU Mutual's Rural Affairs Specialist, to talk through the results of the report and Detective Constable Chris Piggott from the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service to talk about the latest trends. Rebecca and Chris talk about crime under Coronavirus, what is being done to tackle the problem, and offer tips and advice to prevent rural crime.