R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast, which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Guy Smith. Guy speaks about his experience farming on the Essex coast, which boasts the driest spot in the British Isles, with less than 20 inches of rain annually. He discusses the challenges of farming under such dry conditions and the unique weather patterns of the region. ☀️Guy also reflects on his time as deputy president of the NFU, where he worked with farmers across various landscapes, from rough grazing to arable farming. He describes the complexities of representing such diverse farming systems and how issues like black grass and evolving weather patterns have influenced the sector. 🌾Having completed not one but two Nuffield Scholarships, Guy shares how these experiences helped him break into agricultural journalism and brought valuable insights through his travels across Spain, France, and other countries, opening doors and expanding his understanding of international agriculture. 🌍We also explore Guy’s involvement with agricultural organisations such as Red Tractor. He shares his critical views on the assurance scheme and the need for reforms, particularly in recognising British farming’s higher standards. 🚜Enjoy!Thank you to Howden Rural for their support of this project.The views in this podcast are that of those involved and not that of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.#Essexfarming #arablefarming #blackgrass #sustainablefarming #NFU #RedTractor #CAP #NuffieldScholar #GuySmith #TalesofaNuffieldScholar #HowdenRural #agriculture #farmingchallenges #internationalfarming #agribusiness #farmingpolicy #Nuffieldalumni #foodproduction #farminglife #farmingcommunity #farminginnovations #farmingnetwork #farmingpride Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Taylor Dunn onto the R2Kast. Taylor, a passionate British farming advocate from Southend-on-Sea, shares his journey of supporting the agricultural sector despite not having a direct farming background. He discusses how his appreciation for the British countryside and local produce led him to become a vocal supporter of farmers. 🌱Taylor explains how he and his partner Chloe started "Farm Shop Reviews" on social media, where they travel around the UK visiting local farm shops. They aim to bridge the gap between consumers and farmers by promoting the experience and benefits of shopping locally, thereby supporting small businesses and the farming community. 🚜He also talks about the importance of proactive consumer engagement with farmers. Taylor emphasises that consumers should take the initiative to build relationships with those who produce their food, understanding the hard work and dedication that goes into farming. This engagement, he believes, can foster a deeper appreciation and support for the agricultural sector. 🤝Lastly, Taylor shares his perspectives on farming, including the value of transparency and the need to highlight the positive aspects of agriculture to encourage more consumers to support the industry actively. 🗣️Enjoy!Thanks to Howden Rural for the support.#BritishFarming #FarmShopReviews #ConsumerEngagement #SupportLocal #FarmAdvocate #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #LocalProduce #Agriculture #FarmingCommunity #TaylorDunn #R2Kast #HowdenRural #FarmShops #UKFarming #FarmPromotion #ShopLocal #FoodProduction #Countryside #FarmLife #FarmersMarket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Helen Griffiths onto the R2Kast. Helen shares her journey running a small family farm in Ashworth, southwest England. With her husband working off-site full-time, she discusses their efforts to make their under-100-acre farm profitable. 🌾Helen also talks about her background in Veterinary Health Science and how she transitioned into lecturing at Hartpury College. She explains the challenges and rewards of teaching agricultural students and how hands-on farm experiences are crucial in shaping the next generation of farmers. 📚Helen delves into the diversification strategies they've employed, such as converting old dairy facilities into stables, engaging in direct meat sales, and using social media to connect with customers. She reflects on how the farm has adapted and grown, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when their local produce market and meat box scheme saw a surge in demand. 🐑The conversation also touches on broader industry challenges, including financial subsidies for small farms and the reality of farming life. Helen opens up about the importance of transparency in agriculture and shares candid stories from her farm, helping consumers understand the true nature of food production. 🌱Enjoy!Thanks to Howden Rural for the support.#smallscalefarming #sustainablefarming #agriculture #familyfarm #veterinaryscience #agriculturaleducation #HartpuryCollege #farmdiversification #meatsales #directtoconsumer #farmshop #localproduce #covidfarming #farmingcommunity #transparency #socialmedia #farminglife #sustainablepractices #farmtotable #R2Kast #HowdenRural #PeopleinFoodandFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome George Eustice onto the R2Kast. George, the former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, shares his journey into politics, starting from his early years working on the family farm in Cornwall. He discusses the challenges they faced in agriculture, which sparked his interest in political matters. 🌾George reflects on his experiences in the political realm, from serving as Press Secretary for David Cameron to his significant role in DEFRA. He provides insights into the complexities of agricultural policy, including his stance on key issues like the euro currency debate and the importance of agricultural sustainability. 🏛️George delves into his involvement with Brexit, explaining why he campaigned to leave the EU and how this decision impacted the UK’s agricultural sector. He emphasises the need for government backing to support farmers and discusses the potential for a more dynamic agricultural policy post-Brexit. 🇪🇺Lastly, George shares some personal stories, including his encounters with prominent political figures like Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak before they became Prime Ministers. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of politics, the challenges of public life, and the evolving landscape of British agriculture. 🗣️Enjoy!Thanks to Howden Rural for the support.#agriculture #GeorgeEustice #DEFRA #Brexit #farmingpolicy #foodproduction #sustainablefarming #UKpolitics #arablefarming #Cornwallfarming #politicallife #LizTruss #RishiSunak #EUpolicy #farmersupport #Britishfarming #R2Kast #HowdenRural #agriculturalpolicy #ruralaffairs #farmingchallenges #agriculturefuture #foodandfarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this landmark 250th episode of R2Kast, we celebrate with Cammy Wilson, a close friend and a true powerhouse in agriculture and online content creation 🌟.Cammy reflects on his journey from farming to becoming a prominent figure online, with "The Sheep Game" on YouTube reaching incredible heights 🐑.We dive deep into the realities of managing a farm while growing an online presence, including a candid discussion about YouTube income and what it takes to turn content creation into a viable career 💰.It’s an inspiring conversation that showcases the best of what Cammy has achieved and what’s yet to come.Enjoy!#PodcastMilestone #CammyWilson #FarmLife #AgricultureLeadership #SheepFarming #YouTubeIncome #OnlineSuccess #RuralLife #TheSheepGame #FarmingInnovation #SustainableFarming #ContentCreation #AgriCommunity #FarmingJourney #YoungFarmers #SocialMediaInfluence #UKFarming #Agriculture #FarmToFork #FarmingChallenges #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of R2Kast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Brian Shaw, a 1974 Nuffield Scholar, recorded at his home farm, Dryfeholm 🏡. Brian shares his extensive experience in pig farming, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of managing a tenanted farm with the Crown Estate 🐖.The conversation also explores Brian’s reflections on the evolution of the global pig industry and the profound impact his Nuffield Scholarship has had on his farming practices and outlook on agricultural innovation 🌍. Opinions are that of those involved, no that of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy!#NuffieldScholarship #PigFarming #AgricultureLeadership #FarmingInnovation #YoungFarmers #UKFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmManagement #FarmToFork #GlobalAgriculture #RuralLeadership #FarmingChallenges #AgriCommunity #FarmingJourney #AgriBusiness #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Ed and I welcome Emily Chalmers onto the All In series of the R2Kast. Emily, also known for her social media presence as “Emily in Scotland,” discusses her passion for showcasing hidden gems across Scotland through her content creation. From unique stays to scenic walks, she shares the beauty of Scotland with her followers. 🏞️Emily reflects on her upbringing in Oman, where she attended an international school, and talks about how living abroad gave her a newfound appreciation for Scotland. This inspired her to share her love for the country through her online platforms. 🌍Emily explains how she balances content creation with her full-time job as a project manager in renewable energy, and how travelling around Scotland with her granddad sparked her interest in filming and sharing these journeys. 🌿We also touch on her rapid growth on social media, gaining 30,000 followers in the past three months, and the challenges and joys of turning a hobby into something bigger while maintaining her passion for it. 📈Enjoy!#travelblogger #EmilyinScotland #renewableenergy #contentcreation #socialmedia #travelscotland #uniquestays #scenicwalks #adventure #scotlandtravel #Oman #scotlandstories #emilychalmers #allin #R2Kast #podcast #explorescotland #travelling #renewableprojects #Highlands #discoveringScotland #HowdenRural #TalesfromScotland #exploremore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Tom Lamb onto the R2Kast. Tom discusses the family legacy on his 550-acre arable farm, highlighting his journey as the fourth generation to continue farming. He shares insights into their rotation of wheat, barley, and grass, with the inclusion of fallow fields for environmental schemes like the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). 🌾Tom also talks about his long-standing friendship with YouTuber and inventor Colin Furze, explaining how they have collaborated on various creative projects, including the famous underground bunker and other engineering feats. 🤖Tom's passion for engineering is clear as he delves into his love for machinery, from diggers to self-drive hires. He describes his decision to grow his machinery fleet and how it now supports his farming operations as well as his contracting services. 🚜The conversation also touches on Tom's experiences collaborating with leading companies like Fendt and his work in content creation, providing opportunities for product demonstrations and training sessions for drivers. 📹Enjoy! 😊Thanks to Howden Rural for the support.#arablefarming #sustainablefarming #machinery #farmdiversification #engineering #wheat #barley #SFI #contracting #farminginnovations #TomLamb #R2Kast #HowdenRural #agriculture #familyfarming #machineryhire #farmbusiness #selfdrive #machineryfleet #contentcreation #Fendt #farmlife #farmingcommunity #ColinFurze #foodandagriculture #engineeringfeats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duncan Humm shares the story of his family's 1929 Model A coupe, a vintage car turned farm truck still in use today. It's a unique blend of heritage and farm life in New Zealand. 🚗Duncan talks about his farm in Mount Summers, Canterbury, where his family has been for over 60 years. Specialising in deer farming, Duncan explains the fascinating world of venison and velvet production. 🦌He's also a key figure behind NZ Farming, a social media powerhouse with over 250,000 followers. The platform connects farmers globally, sharing stories, tips, and a love for rural life. 📱Duncan is passionate about regenerative agriculture and is active in New Zealand’s hub for sustainable farming practices. He discusses how regenerative methods can improve both the land and farming communities. 🌱Enjoy!#R2Kast #FarmingLife #NZFarming #DeerFarming #VintageCars #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #RuralCommunity #AgricultureInnovation #NewZealandFarming #Venison #VelvetProduction #FarmHeritage #FarmersOfInstagram #CountryLiving #FarmToTable #FarmStories #OrganicFarming #AgriTech #SocialMediaForFarmers #GreenFarming #ClimateSmartAgriculture #FarmLifeUK #Biodiversity #FarmFamily #LoveFarming #NatureLovers #ExploreNewZealand #FarmingCommunity #SupportLocalFarms #InstaFarm #NaturePhotography #SustainableLiving #HealthyEating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of R2Kast, we welcome Steve Hamlin, whose career has spanned continents and various fields 🌍. From his beginnings as a veterinarian in New Zealand, Steve takes us through his fascinating journey, including his transformative work in Mongolia, Samoa, and Papua New Guinea 🏥.Steve shares his experiences transitioning from veterinary practice to aid and development work, where he faced complex socio-economic challenges and helped implement sustainable agricultural practices in remote and challenging regions 🌱. His stories from the field highlight both the rewards and difficulties of working in diverse cultural settings 🌐.Now back in New Zealand, Steve has taken on a new role as an agriculture teacher in Christchurch 📚. He discusses the importance of educating the next generation about farming and the modern challenges they face in an ever-evolving agricultural landscape 🌾.Steve’s reflections provide a compelling look at how his diverse experiences have shaped his approach to both education and community development ✨. His insights are a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of agriculture, education, and global development 🌎.Enjoy!#GlobalVeterinaryWork #AidAndDevelopment #AgricultureEducation #SustainableFarming #NewZealandFarming #FarmingInnovation #VeterinaryLife #EducationMatters #CommunityDevelopment #RuralLife #TeachingAgriculture #WorldTravels #CulturalExchange #AgriculturalDevelopment #EmpoweringYouth #FarmToClassroom #FarmingCommunity #EnvironmentalSustainability #YouthInAgriculture #LeadershipInFarming #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From New Zealand to the British Museum: Ian Howie’s Timeless Farming LegacyIn today’s episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Ian Howie, a distinguished Nuffield Scholar from 1973. You will never believe Ian’s age—you’ll have to listen to find out! 🏅Ian shares his remarkable experiences traveling to New Zealand and Australia, where he explored innovative approaches to dairy beef production that would shape his entire career. 🌍How many farmers do you know whose farming practices have been archived in the British Museum? Ian’s reflections on the evolution of farming, the importance of rotational grazing, and his unique contributions to agricultural policy offer invaluable insights for future generations. 🌱It was a pleasure to have 2024 UK and Netherlands Scholars Dan Smith and Heleen Bruintjes with us too!Views are that of those involved, not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy!#Agriculture #Farming #NuffieldScholarship #FarmManagement #Sustainability #Innovation #DairyFarming #GlobalAgriculture #RotationalGrazing #AgriculturalPolicy #RuralBusiness #FarmLife #NuffieldNetwork #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #GrasslandManagement #FarmersOfInstagram #AgCommunity #AgriLeadership #FarmToTable #Love #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Podcasting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of R2Kast, we welcome Sarah Millar, a leading figure in Scottish agriculture. Sarah shares her journey from growing up on a family hill farm to becoming the Chief Executive at Quality Meat Scotland, a role she has held since 2022 🐑.We also explore the challenges and innovations in sustainable farming, as Sarah reflects on the importance of bridging the gap between farming practices and environmental sustainability 🌱. Additionally, Sarah delves into the evolving role of Quality Meat Scotland in promoting Scottish red meat on both domestic and international stages 🌍.Enjoy!#Leadership #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #QualityMeatScotland #WomenInAg #FarmingJourney #ScottishFarming #RedMeatIndustry #FarmToFork #EnvironmentalSustainability #AgriCommunity #FoodProduction #FarmingChallenges #FarmLife #RuralLeadership #FarmManagement #YoungFarmers #InnovationInAg #AgriBusiness #Scotland #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of R2Kast, we welcome back Bizza Walters to discuss her ongoing journey in agriculture. Bizza shares her experiences with sheep farming, highlighting her work with the Grey-Faced Dartmoor breed and the challenges of maintaining a rare breed flock 🐑We also delve into the delicate balance between social media and personal life, as Bizza reflects on her evolving relationship with Instagram 📱Finally, Bizza opens up about her new role with the Farm Safety Foundation, emphasising the importance of safety in the farming community and the impact it has on daily life 🚜.Enjoy!#SheepFarming #GreyFacedDartmoor #FarmSafety #SocialMediaBalance #WomenInAg #FarmingLife #SustainableFarming #RareBreeds #InstagramGrowth #AgriCommunity #FarmingJourney #RuralLiving #FarmLife #Agriculture #YoungFarmers #Agvocate #FarmSafetyWeek #ContentCreation #InfluencerLife #FarmingChallenges #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of R2Kast, we welcome Charlotte Ashley back to the show after two years. Charlotte discusses her transition from beef to dairy farming, diving into the challenges and rewards of switching farming systems 🐄.We also explore Charlotte's journey on YouTube, where she has found freedom in creativity and embraced the platform as her main outlet 📹. Finally, Charlotte shares her thoughts on the complexities of social media influence, discussing how she balances authenticity with audience expectations and the responsibility of being a role model in the agricultural community 🌱.Enjoy!#FarmingJourney #DairyFarming #SocialMediaInfluence #YouTubeGrowth #AgricultureLife #FarmToYouTube #WomenInAg #FarmingChallenges #ContentCreation #AuthenticityMatters #RuralLiving #FarmLife #SustainableFarming #InfluencerMarketing #AgriCommunity #FarmersOfInstagram #DigitalFarming #Agvocate #YoungFarmers #FarmersVoice #Inspiration #Motivation #Innovation #Success #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of R2Kast, we welcome Bronagh Dempster, Ewan McKracken, and Kirsten Henry, pioneers of the Nuffield Next Generation Scholarship. These young leaders share their experiences as the first cohort in this innovative programme, designed to shape the future of agriculture 🌾.We dive into their personal journeys, from dairy farming challenges to balancing full-time jobs and farming responsibilities 🐄.Additionally, the trio discusses their experiences travelling across the UK, visiting diverse farming operations and gaining invaluable insights 🚜.Enjoy!#NuffieldScholarship #NextGenFarmers #AgricultureLeadership #FarmingInnovation #YoungFarmers #UKFarming #DairyFarming #SustainableAgriculture #WomenInAg #FarmLife #AgriCommunity #FarmingJourney #AgricultureEducation #FarmManagement #RuralDevelopment #FarmToFork #AgriBusiness #AgriTourism #FarmersOfInstagram #Agvocate #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Kendra Hall🎙️ Swimming, Storytelling, and Paralympic Glory!Today, we dive deep into the world of elite sports and public relations with the incredible Kendra Hall! 🌟Kendra's journey began in rural Indiana, USA, where she grew up surrounded by cornfields and horses, ultimately finding her passion in both agriculture and sports. 🐎A master of agricultural communications and a Paralympian in sitting volleyball, Kendra’s life is a unique blend of athletic achievement and advocacy for better public understanding of farming. 🌾From the volleyball courts of Athens, Beijing, and London, to her current role at Reverberate Public Relations, Kendra’s story is one of resilience, adaptation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. 🏐Kendra is also a proud Nuffield Scholar, using her scholarship to explore the intersection of agriculture and public relations, and how to better connect the farming community with the wider public. Her research and insights continue to shape the future of agri-food communications. 📚Opinions are that of those involved and not the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust!Enjoy!#NuffieldScholar #KendraHall #Paralympian #SittingVolleyball #EliteSports #Storytelling #AgriculturalCommunications #PublicRelations #AgriFood #Resilience #AthleticAchievement #AgricultureAdvocacy #RuralRoots #FarmToTable #SportsAndAgriculture #AdaptiveAthletes #Inspiration #WomenInSports #VolleyballJourney #ParalympicGlory #Motivation #Sports #Success #Leadership #Inspiration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of R2Kast, we go all in with Tom Cara, a seasoned TV producer and director. Tom shares his journey from stumbling into the industry to becoming a leading figure in TV production 🎥.We delve into the art of creative storytelling, exploring how Tom crafts compelling narratives that resonate with audiences 🌍. Along the way, Tom recounts some pretty mental adventures, from wild filming experiences to the unique challenges of the television industry, offering a glimpse into the madness behind the scenes 📺.Wallace and Ed reflect on their involvement with RHS TV, which led to meeting Tom, providing a firsthand look at the collaboration that brought some of these stories to life 🎬.Enjoy!#TVProduction #CreativeStorytelling #MediaIndustry #FilmMaking #TelevisionDirector #ContentCreation #EntertainmentIndustry #Broadcasting #BehindTheScenes #TelevisionProduction #Storytelling #Filmmaking #MediaInnovation #DocumentaryFilmmaking #CreativeIndustry #ProducerLife #Screenwriting #Television #DigitalMedia #ProductionLife #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ From Farming to Mentorship: Helen Wyman’s Inspiring Journey!In today’s episode, we sit down with Helen Wyman, a dynamic leader in the agricultural sector who’s not only made a name for herself through innovation but also through her commitment to mentorship. 🚜Helen shares her journey from growing up on a Yorkshire farm to working in various roles in the agricultural industry, including her impactful work at Future Biogas. 🌱We delve into her experience with the Nuffield Scholarship and how it transformed her approach to leadership and mentoring, driving her to create lasting change in the agricultural community. 🎓Helen also opens up about the challenges she faced balancing work and family life, and how she overcame a lack of confidence to become a notable figure in the industry. 💪Enjoy!#Agriculture #Farming #Mentorship #Leadership #Sustainability #NuffieldScholarship #RuralBusiness #WomenInAg #FutureBiogas #AgInnovation #YorkshireFarm #FarmLife #RenewableEnergy #FarmersOfInstagram #AgCommunity #WomenInLeadership #FarmToTable #AgTech #PersonalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #Inspiration #Motivation #Podcast #Podcasting #Entrepreneurship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ First-Generation Farming and Social Media Fame!In today’s episode, we chat with Sam Shuttleworth, a first-generation farmer who’s turned a small flock of sheep into a thriving agricultural business. 🚜Sam shares her journey from working on a family dairy farm to building her own sheep and cattle operation with her partner, Oliver. 🐑We dive into the challenges of starting a farm from scratch, the importance of perseverance, and how Sam balances farming with her growing presence on YouTube and social media. 🎥Sam also talks about her experience with OnlyFans, explaining how it helped her family during tough financial times and how she managed the unexpected challenges that came with it. 💻 👙They have just been nominated for the sheep farmer of the year award as well! 🏆 Thank Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just an update of where I am on my Nuffield ‘solo’ travel! This episode involves Japan, Singapore and part of the South Island of New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tales of a Nuffield ScholarOur last tales of a Nuffield scholarship episode welcomed an extremely successful accidental businessman! Today welcome someone who always wanted to have a business.  Heather Gorringe worked in the family business before falling in love with the process of taking a business from small to large.Various businesses under her arm she is most well known for Wiggly Wigglers which is aimed at selling worm kits to assist in household composting as well as bokashi for the same reason. Fascinating chat with a very driven women and proof of where a Nuffield scholarship can take you! Views are that of those involved not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buying a farm with ‘nothing’, podcasting, AI in dairy and Nuffield! Today’s guest and I instantly gravitated to each other when we found ourselves around the pool in Campo Grande, Brazil! Paul Windemuller, went out to New Zealand from  the states and studied agriculture.  He then fell in love with the country even finding his partner and his first child to be born in the land of the long white cloud! They headed back to the US and take on their new dairy farm which they have increased efficiency year on year and are now looking into how to optimise AI.Paul is doing a Nuffield scholarship on that exact topic and has started a podcast to document the people he meets throughout it! Very forward thinking guy! Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travelling the world, writing 57 books and appreciating all breeds!You may have seen me sharing RHS TV which I was lucky enough to be involved in but today’s guest has been actively involved in agricultural communication for some time…Andy Frazier has been around the sector, around the world and succeeded in so many facets of the sector!He started dressing cattle with notable success in the UK, US, Australia and more! He’s just released a book looking at the history of the Aberdeen Angus co-authoured by Dr Bob Haugh and Tom BurkeI could sit here and rattle off everything he’s done but best way to find that out is listen in! A true gentleman!Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketing, baby products and agriculture?I’ve found myself becoming more and more fascinated with marketing, especially in the rural space! Today we welcome, Andy Venables! Any comes from a dairy farm, he loved a lot of what that involved but didn’t see a career in the sector and chose a degree in business! He found an interest in marketing and after a go at marketing in a baby product company found the opportunity to come back to the farm but with a twist!That twist was to be able to diversify and so Hillsgreen Marketing was born in 2018…6 years on, 12 employees and no sign of slowing down it’s exciting times!Bloody interesting chat with someone who we drew a lot of parallels from each other!Enjoy!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vet nursing, diversification and saying ‘I’m a farmer’Coming from a small farm Kim Frampton always saw animals in her future.  Now farming and arable and sheep farm in Dorset with her partner that dream amongst others have come true! Posting to get instagram farming_in_a_wifely_manor she talks about everything on the farm! Kim is also a trained vet nurse, run an air bnb and also has a banter cards and cups company in the back burner too!We got into some deep conversations regarding who has the right to class themselves as a farmer and who doesn’t!Great chat!Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tales of a Nuffield ScholarToday we welcome another Nuffield scholar with a bloody interesting story!Whether that’s starting running the family farm at 19, trying every diversification under the sun, money challenges, finding real success and selling the business or ultramarathons Andrew has done it all!We talk the intricacies and challenges of sales, marketing and building a brand, fire pits and morality!A great discussion with a very clever man!Views are that of those involved not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting into farming at 8, building a business and the importance of the farming community!Today’s guest farms in Kintyre, the peninsula just north of the island I’m from, Arran!  Greig Gillespie and his wife, Jo (a vet) are building up their own flock at quite a rate while having their own jobs to go to as well!Greig speaks about the importance of support from people nearby and the challenges faced with this years weather! Sounds like the kids have great parents behind them with his ethos on fatherhood!Good chat with someone I know a little which I always enjoy! And I hope you do to!Enjoy! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organics, GMO’s and raising kids on a farm!Ever meet someone that you just click with instantly and you can barely keep a conversation going for laughing, that’s what I got when I met Sally Bernard! Farming in Canada, Sally and her partner farm grains and livestock in an integrated system organically! After seeing a gap in the market they set up an organic feed mill!Sally will be looking at pasture and grain systems working hand in hand organically for her Nuffield scholarship!Just bloody great to catch up! Enjoy!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health first aid, farmer consumer engagement and podcasting Not by design we welcome our second agricultural podcaster in 2 episodes. Amy Hughes is a senior engagement manager for AHDB which aims to close the gap between both farmers and the consumer as well as farmers and other farmers! She also operates as a mental health first aider which comes in handy in her people focused day job!She also runs the think outside the fence podcast with Arron Nerbas in Canada…organising that gives me the fear! Great chat that gets pretty deep throughout! Enjoy!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farming, podcasting and shinty!Today’s guest is someone I’ve been discussing podcasting with for some time!Noel Clancy runs the out the gap podcast which is completely filmed in person.  Living in Tipperary he found himself wanting to interview some people during lockdown and now finds himself travelling the country to do just that! He also farms at home beef cattle in a very dairy area as well as keeping the kids at all the sports clubs under the sun!Great chat with a lovely chap!Enjoy!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBDRnGerPw2w-nNBT6st4wCI2ldi4OZPrIIrJ-_rsRWCKq1A/viewform?usp=sf_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tales of a Nuffield ScholarToday we welcome Roger Mercer, Nuffield scholar with two sons who are also in the same club! Was very interesting to hear Roger’s mind consider how the business can be environmentally and financially sustainable all the while keeping everyone involved in whiner capacity they desire!We talk the challenges of a pre-phone scholarship! Very smart, calculated man and a joy to talk to!Views are that of those involved not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awards, education as well as the highs and lows of life!Emma Smith joins me on the podcast today to talk all things promoting food and farming in schools!  Not from farming Emma found her way in with Ruby Red Devon cattle and shows around the world.  Her and her husband have Herefords as well and they won the Yorkshire show with their bull on the year the Hereford society had descended on the show! We also speak about some of the wonderful challenges life can through your way and Emma is a credit to herself with how she takes things in her stride!A deserving award winning lady and a great chat! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital communications, Australia and…the land army? Today’s guest, Emily Ashworth will probably be one of the most heard people in the sector.  After  some time in Australia where she started a food blog Emily found herself back in the UK!10 years on and the best part of it with the Farmers Guardian we covered the intimacy of sharing the stories of a sector.On top of this Emily has a deep interest in World War Two with a particular focus on the Land Army in which she has actually written a book! Bloody great that about a topic I definitely didn’t expect to talk about!Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young Farmers, Trees and Dancing around the world!Couple weeks ago we welcomed Ally Brunton, the new national chair of SAYFC.  Today we bring on his deputy, Jillian Kennedy!Jillian who was brought up on a farm found herself in a graduate scheme with Scottish woodlands, 6 years later she is now I’m management with the organisation!Jillian travel the world across three continents with highland dancing and has been recently voted on as SAYFC vice national chair.  Great proof YF members don’t need to be actively farming and a great advocate for people in forestry!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open farms, fighting for farmers and a cow zip line?!Today we welcome our current national woman in agriculture, Abi Reader.  Abi is a fantastic advocate for the sector with a dairy and sheep farm at home she operates as the deputy president of NFU Cymru.  She finds herself teaching food and farming in various schools across the nation and is consistently fighting the core of the sector.Great person, great advocate and great chat!Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tales of a Nuffield ScholarContinuing on our Nuffield Alumni Podcast we welcome Chris Taylor.  I was lucky enough to watch Chris’ presentation at the conference in Exeter last year!Christ tells his story not coming from farming before taking on a milking job and being hooked!Studying at harper, BASIS, Nuffield spanning two continents and more has led Chris to his current role as Chief Agronomist at N2 Applied.Chris also sits on the board of Nuffield and is a true advocate for the organisation!Great chat with terrible WiFi and great craic!Views are that of those involved not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports  engineering, young farmers and…blood farming?Today’s guest has a degree in sports engineering, plays a pivotal role in the home farm and has travelled to four continents! What’s impressive is all of that has been through Young Farmers!Ally Brunton has been a member since 14 and been active since before that! Now he finds himself atop the tree as the organisations national chair. We speak about what YF has offered him and his plans for the year ahead! A true YF advocate and a great guy! Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa to Yorkshire and everything in between. Today’s guest, Megan Mulholland left South Africa with her husband and 2 year old in 2018 with the plan of heading to Yorkshire.  After landing they haven’t left the area!Megan is now the farm manager which involves what you expect…plus running three state of the art houses.We speak the differences between various things in the UK and RSA!Very good chat!Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marketing, zoos and farming!I met today’s guest over email a couple years ago when she helped make the Adam Henson podcast possible!!Charlotte Evans isn’t from this sector but has deep dived in through the medium of marketing! Operating at the Cotswold farm park originally and now with StowAg (you might recognise that name from the hat on Jeremy throughout Clarkson farm season three).She’s actively involved with Chester Zoo and much more! She seems to be one of those folks that can fit a ridiculous amount into a day! Great chat with a lovely and impressive lady! Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lleynwicks, getting into farming and raising a wee one on the farm!Today’s guests embody the reason I started a podcast. What are the potential jobs in this sector and firstly how do you make it into this industry? The sector is directly barriered to entry and these guys have earned their spot but required a self proclaimed dose of luck!Ella and Lawrence Martin are in their first tenancy! Ella is a vet nurse that Lawrence has successfully converted to full time farmer…while still operating as a full time vet nurse!Lawrence with very little ties to the sector knew it was for him since he was a kid, working full time through farm jobs, getting an apprenticeship has led the pair of them to the situation they’re in now!Sorry for talking about Baby Reindeer so much! Great couple with great ambitions!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Ed and I welcomed another live podcast to the Howden stand! This time in Scotland at the Royal Highland Show!We were welcomed by Andy Frazier, Liz Haines and Rob Waiwright to talk new books, neurodiversity and playing for the Lions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agroforestry, community farming and chasing the olympics?Today we have our second episode of the Nuffield alumni podcast! Today is our first scholar on the series! This man has been integral in making this series happen!  David Rose, was born into farming and has shaped his agribusiness around conservation where food security is paramount.  The farm is home to various businesses, community groups and more! David talks about his scholarship in 2001, the topic itself and where it has seen him go since!Great chat with a true Nuffielder!Views are that of those involved not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veg, tenancies, creating an accepting industry and flooding to the point we need a new name for it! We welcome Ben Andrews onto the podcast today.  Ben tells about 1/3 of his farm being flooded as high as 5 feet in some places for notable periods of the year, the struggles with farm tenancy and the uncertainly that can come with it.Farming a mixed system of livestock, arable and vegetables in Herefordshire as far as Be. Has been able to date back his family have moved all of one county at max!Another topic for discussion that really shouldn’t have be as Ben says is the ‘least interesting thing about’ him is the fact he’s gay.  Working with many others in the LGBTQIA+ community through Agrespect to create a more accepting industry which is well behind where it should be…as we talk about just look at any Facebook post relating to farming with as much as a couple getting married and see the comments! A man farming in truly challenging conditions and trying to find solutions! Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of two bonus episodes this week!Ed, Wallace and Yaz headed down to Malvern to attend the Three Counties Show…the day turned into a gorgeous day and had some fantastic food, drink, livestock and more on show!We filmed a podcast with three notable figures in the sector in this area, Emma Smith, Ben Andrews and Karl Franklin all of whom you can hear in the R2Kast!we fought through the noise of the rain which you will hear at one point! Enjoy!thank you to Howden Rural for the support and hospitality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three bearded men walk into a podcast and find whole dose of craic!…check the spelling!! Today we welcome Northern Irish brothers with a whole lot of stories behind them! One, Glen rapidly finding his way in the world of beef genetics with a focus on the Speckled Park (composite breed of Aberdeen Angus, Shorthorn and British White Park) a mere 4 years after leaving the army.  The other, Chris building up his new whiskey (spelled it that was to keep him happy) brand, Dragon Claw, operating a world famous tattoo studio…oh and he won Northern Ireland’s coolest man beating out Jamie Dornan and others. Clearly a dreamboat! We talk the obvious, as well as the reality of Afghanistan, addiction in various forms, perfectionism, man flu and how to fold a towel!…I also try a NI accent, I’ll let you decide what you think! Not to be heard if you dislike a hearty dose of profanity but absolutely to be heard if you just fair enjoy a bit of craic!Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norfolk horn, farming therapy and an award in the House of Commons Today we welcome Olivia Shave! Olivia is the person behind ecoewe where she farms and actively pursues methods of rare breed sheep monetisation battling the idea of ‘rare for a reason’.  A columnist, a believer in keeping rural traditions alive and much more!Olivia speaks about a major trauma that saw struggles for the family and farming has been the main healer! She’s actively involved in the six inches of soil movement and speaks about the mental and technical impact of the production! A few weeks back she found herself at the House of Commons picking up the sustainability champion of the year at the inaugural woman in agriculture awards! Great lady, great story!Enjoy!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boobs, fundraising and inspiration!Today we welcome a legend in my eyes!  Lucy Thornton who has has in her words 42 jobs to date and really has tried everything but had three main loves, animals, teaching and the woods!Currently working as a lecturer in Wildlife Conservation Management at SRUC Barony where she runs forest school, teaches and is involved in a lot of college activities.3 years ago she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and chose to document her journey on social media in the most inspiring way! She now finds herself fundraising for CoppaFeel!, a charity in which she plans to walk the Indian Himalayas with! An utterly AMAZING woman!Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nuffield Alumni Podcast Today is the start of something new!  You have met a lot of the Nuffield scholars on the podcast lately.  David Rose, a Nuffield scholar realised there was a lot of excellent stories out there not being told on the basis people had drifted form the Nuffield community and maybe don’t use social media for instance! This is our way of showcasing these people!With support from Howden Rural I bring you the first episode to introduce both the president on Nuffield UK Rupert Alers-Hankey and Marketing Manager at Howden Rural, Fraser Searle!A chat to show what’s to come!Views are that of those involved not directly of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Falling 20 metres into a coma world records and climbing the Burj Khalifa without ropes! From one world record chaser in the last episode to someone who holds many! Today’s guest, Alain Robert from France who now lives in Bali has spent FIFTY years free solo climbing…for those that don’t know what that is it’s climbing rocks and buildings with nothing but yourself, no support and no ropes! His legacy as he says is on rocks but he has some phenomenal building climbs as well including the tallest building on the planet.  He once fell 20m bust everything he has, displacing his wrist to this day and lost 45% of his blood, was in a coma and more. He’s even been declared 65% disabled.  This is a man who breaks boundaries and does it in style…oh and he’s been arrested about 125 times!Bloody great guy!Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shearing, shearing and a world record attempt in shearing! Sometimes you meet people that do a lot of things and sometimes you meet people that have dedicated their whole life to one thing.Today’s guests has broken barriers her whole way through life! To this day she is the only woman to have made the coveted Top 30 at the Golden Shears in New Zealand, she spent 8 years on trailers at the start of her career before ever shearing with a woman and is now going for a big one!!Una Cameron, under the tutelage of Matt Smith is aiming to break the female 9 hour strong wool world record of 458 held by Sacha Bond however Una is after 500!She speaks about nutrition, training and all else that has to go into this! Oh…and did I mention she’s doing this at 51! Great chat with an amazing woman!Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.