The Farmers Guardian Podcast

FG editor Ben Briggs reflects on November’s Nuffield Farming Conference, which FG was media partners for. He speaks to former Nuffield scholars, current scholars and organisers of the amazing event in Cardiff and ask them what Nuffield means to them, why people should apply and what makes a good presentation. Message us

For some children, the chance to run wild and free in a big grassy field, is a far-off dream they might never experience. Disadvantaged urban living is leaving many children around the UK with a poverty of experience, particularly when it comes to nature. One charity and its farmers are trying to change that though. Jez Fredenburgh speaks to Mary Hext at The Country Trust, which takes thousands of...

Christmas is coming and in this Over the Farm Gate episode, Farmers Guardian's features editor, Emily Ashworth, gets a whole rounded look at the festivities going on in the rural community this season. First up is Matt Slack, a fifth-generation butcher from Doncaster. He has taken the business into a new, modern world by taking to Tik Tok and has over 100,000 followers. But what are people bu...

Suffolk arable farmer, Andrew Maddever and his family, have been running a pretty conventional system until fairly recently, through their 2,000ha operation and contracting business. But a trip to a regenerative farm in Argentina a few years ago got Andrew thinking. Since then he's been using parts of his land to experiment with no till, catch crops, and cover crops, as he edges his way to a...

Dairy analyst Chris Walkland and dairy farmer and NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes discuss the latest moves in the farm gate milk price and where prices might go in the new year. Message us

Does 'farming green' mean your business will be in the red or black financially? Jez Fredenburgh catches up with Gary Markham, director of Land Family Business, for a whistlestop chat about this. Gary has been advising farming families on their finances for decades, and has most recently run a 4-year benchmarking exercise comparing thousands of acres of conventional v regenerative farmla...

In the second episode of At Home With, Farmers Guardian's features editor Emily Ashworth speaks with Richard Nicholson and his dad Roger about their family farm Cannon Hall. Cannon Hall is one of the most well-known farms in the country, especially after appearing on channel 5's highly popular 'On The Farm' series. Her we talk all things family, farming, food and, of course, Ch...

Alex Black discusses the latest moves in the livestock and fertiliser markets and how we got here with Scott Donaldson at H&H and Jo Gilbertson at AIC Message us

How do carve out a career for yourself in farming? How can the industry attract more talent? How do you get your foot on the farming ladder? New entrant Paul White from Lancashire talks to Features Editor Emily Ashworth about his successful journey into agriculture, and roping in his sidekick, Conor Walsh, who is from a non-farming background, in to help him. Message us

In this special edition of Over the Farm Gate, Farmers Guardian editor Ben Briggs reports from the Farm Business Innovation event at the NEC, Birmingham. Speaking to exhibitors and speakers, he finds out why interest in on-farm diversification is booming at a time of wider energy market and financial turmoil. Message us

This week's Over The Farm Gate focuses on the industry's rich history, and Emily Ashworth speaks with two incredible women. First you will hear part of Marjorie Walker's story, from her time in the Women's Land Army in Lancashire. And lastly, the story of farming photographer Amy Bateman who has recently released her brand-new photography book, Forty Farms, based on farms in Cu...

In this episode, one year on, we look back on the damage and devastation caused by Storm Arwen in the North East of England, how repairs are going and advice about the best ways to prepare for any future storms. Message us

In this brand-new monthly podcast, Farmers Guardian's Features Editor, Emily Ashworth, brings you the At Home With series. This month she chats to one of the country's most well-loved shepherdesses, Amanda Owen AKA The Yorkshire Shepherdess, about her latest book, Celebrating the Seasons, and talks all things food motherhood. Message us

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From educational farming organisations to teachers in schools, as a sector we continually find new ways to inspire those outside the industry. In this episode, we speak to a secondary school teacher who is passionate about widening the conversation in her food science lessons to cover where food comes from and how it is produced. We also find out what it is children most asked of farmers from the...

This week Jez Fredenburgh talks to two more farmers about their regenerative journey and how they have gradually developed more mixed farm businesses based around natural processes – family farmer George Ford from North Somerset and farm manager Jake Freestone from Gloucestershire. George has transitioned his family’s intensive pig unit to a much more mixed business including a beef suckler herd,...

In this week’s episode of Over The Farmgate, head of news Abi Kay reports on the highlights of Conservative Party conference, and talks to Farming Minister Mark Spencer about the direction Defra is taking now it is under new management. Message us

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If you’ve been listening to our Farming With Nature series (or reading about it in the mag) you’ll have heard us talk about seeing the farm as an ecosystem. In this episode we dig deeper into this concept and how to manage the complexity and diversity that this brings. Jez Fredenburgh talks to Caroline Grindrod, a former conservationist and previous tenant farmer in the Dales and Lakes, who has sp...

In this week's episode of Over The Farmgate, we are looking at agricultural shows. After two pandemic years, some smaller shows have folded, and others are in a precarious financial position. Those which remain have the daunting task of having to appeal to their traditional rural audience and an urban population, increasingly disconnected from farming. We explore what the future for shows is...

In this special episode of Over The Farmgate, features editor Emily Ashworth and livestock reporter Hannah Park reflect on how The Queen supported agriculture during her 70 years on the throne. We also hear from members of the farming community who were lucky enough to meet her. Message us

In this week’s episode of Over The Farmgate, we hand back over to Jez Fredenburgh to explore whether farmers struggling in volatile times can turn to native breeds to lower their costs and improve the environment, while preserving a vital piece of the UK’s cultural heritage. Message us

It is once again one that time of year to support one of the industry’s most loved campaigns, #LoveLambWeek. Emily Ashworth speaks to Olivia Shave about her farm to fork enterprise, and the importance of connecting to the consumer. Message us

In today’s regenerative farming toolbox episode, we're getting our proverbial spades out to dig into soils. Jez Fredenburgh delves into the basics of soil health, looking at what needs to be unlearned and the principles of good management practices that will enable you to harness nature’s power and reduce costly inputs. She does this with Anthony Ellis, of South West Farm Consultants and Grou...