The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Listen to The Farmers Weekly Podcast for our take on the top news affecting UK agriculture. Podcast and projects editor Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick delve behind the headlines – with comment, analysis and discussion from farmers and industry leaders.

 

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KWS

KWS

Based at Thriplow near Cambridge, KWS UK has been providing growers with innovative new varieties to meet varied end-market needs for over 25 years. We develop a wide range of oilseed rape, maize, sugar beet and cereal varieties in conjunction with the KWS group. We use a range of technologies to ensure improved crop performance consistency to benefit all; merchant, farmer, processor and ultimately the end-user customer. Higher yields, superior disease and pest resistance and improved performance in adverse conditions are all key criteria we seek to establish in our product portfolio.

For more information, visit kws.com

Presenters

Sandy Kirkpatrick

Sandy Kirkpatrick

Sandy is a fourth-generation Scottish farmer currently living in Windsor. The 6,000 acre family farm in south-west Scotland comprises beef and sheep enterprises with an environmental focus. He is also a content creator, reaching out to like-minded farmers through his Farm Stock initiative, which aims to help more farm businesses succeed.

See Sandy's website for more: farm-stock.co.uk

Johann Tasker

Johann Tasker is podcast and projects editor at Farmers Weekly. A long-standing and integral member of the Farmers Weekly team, he has been reporting and analysing the impact of government policy on agriculture – and how it affects farm businesses – for more than 20 years.

 

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FW Podcast Ep 210: Covid-style business loans for farmers

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…

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FW Podcast Ep 209: Are politicians unclear on ag policy?

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…

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FW Podcast Ep 208: Young farmers culture comes under scrutiny

In this episode, we ask is there a problem with young farmer culture? The debate comes following Farmers Weekly's investigation into the experiences of young women of sexual assault at…

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FW Podcast Ep 207: General election and latest SFI offer

In this episode, we look at what the forthcoming General Election might mean for UK farmers – who is promising what and to whom. After Defra unveils its latest offer…

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FW Podcast Ep 206: Will Farm to Fork and food security help?

In this episode, we run the rule over Defra's new food security index – will it really mean a better deal for British farmers? We get the lowdown on Rishi…

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FW Podcast Ep 205: Transition Live - Defra promises support

In this episode, Defra secretary Steve Barclay promises more support for farmers following a challenging wet winter and spring. Mr Barclay made the pledge in a keynote speech at the Farmers Weekly Transition…

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FW Podcast Ep 204: Industry leaders voice HSE concerns

 In this episode, industry leaders voice concern after the Health and Safety Executive says it will no longer take a pro-active approach to farm safety. It's been a sticky few…

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FW Podcast Ep 203: £30,000 raised for injured farmer

In this episode, well-wishers raise more than £30,000 for a farmer who sustained life-changing injuries in an workplace accident. It comes amid pleas for growers and livestock producers to take…

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FW Podcast Ep 202: What to expect from new Clarkson's Farm

In this episode, we discuss what viewers can expect from the new series of the hit TV show Clarkson's Farm. With fuel prices set to rise, we examine the prospects…

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FW Podcast Ep 201: Defra relaxes flood compensation rule

In this episode, the government relaxes flood compensation rules after one of the UK's worst flood-hit farmers found himself ineligible for payment. Tenant farmers call for talks with landowners who…

 

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