The Farmers Weekly Podcast

In this episode, farm leader Tom Bradshaw calls for Covid-style business loans to help farmers ride out the impact of a challenging year.We join thousands of growers at the 2024 Cereals event in Hertfordshire – the UK's biggest two-day show for arable farmers.We get the low-down on the latest wheat and barley varieties – and ask: do they deliver what they promise when it comes to yield and resilience?We examine the importance of data analysis and using benchmarking methods to optimise arable business performance.We celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Recommended List for cereals – and discuss how the list is changing to meet the needs of growers and end users.And we get cooking lessons from two farmers who have baked the world's biggest loaf of bread to highlight the importance of a fair supply chain.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker; and specialist arable agricultural journalist Louise Impey.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, with an increase in dog attacks on livestock, we look at the options for farmers trying to combat a growing problem.Politicians are battling for farmers' votes in the run-up to next month's elections – so why aren't would-be MPs being clear about policies for agriculture?We preview this month's Cereals event – and look ahead to autumn crop establishment and the dilemma about early drillingAnd we discuss the prospects for the malting barley market alongside all the latest commodity prices.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Phil Case, Guy Peckett, Louise Impey and Mike Abram.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we ask is there a problem with young farmer culture?The debate follows a Farmers Weekly's investigation into the experiences of young women of sexual assault at young farmers' events.We look at why farmers could be faced with changes to the amount of muck and slurry they can spread in the autumn following a landmark legal case.We bring you the latest tips on handling livestock safely and efficiently. We’ve our regular market round-up and the latest commodity prices.And we look at how you can vote for our favourite tractor of the last 90 years.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Phil Clarke and Charlie Reeve.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.