The Farmers Guardian Podcast

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The Farmers Guardian podcast brings you real farmer stories, the latest news and discussion about all the issues affecting the farming community. Listen on the go as the Farmers Guardian team talk through the latest issues across the dairy, livestock and arable sectors affecting your farming business, featuring special guests who share their personal experiences.

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November 10, 2026Episode 5950 min

How 25-year-old Harry Davies landed a 900-acre Duchy tenancy | For Flock’s Sake Ep. 8

At just 25 years old, Harry Davies has taken on a 900-acre farm in Herefordshire, secured a 25-year tenancy with the Duchy of Cornwall and now counts Prince William as his landlord. But how does a young farmer take on such a huge opportunity, and what does it take to make it work? In this episode of For Flock's Sake, Farmers Guardian's Tom Ryder and Ellie Layton sit down with Harry at Monkhall Farm to hear how he secured the tenancy, the work that went into his application and the financial realities of taking on a farm of this scale. Harry also discusses the importance of family support, his plans to bring livestock back onto the farm, the challenges and opportunities of regenerative agriculture, and what happened when Prince William came to visit. For Flock's Sake is brought to you in partnership with Ariat Work. Message us

November 3, 2026Episode 5858 min

The Budget wrap-up: What real impact does this budget have on your farm?

Chief reporter Rachael Brown chats to tax experts, industry representatives and farmers to examine the Chancellor’s Budget and highlight what measures will impact your agricultural business and how best to respond. This episode is brought to you in partnership with NFU Mutual. Sean McCann - Chartered Financial Planner, NFU Mutual Paul Tompkins - Deputy President, NFU Stuart Maggs - Head of Tax and Partner, Howes Percival Martin Williams - Arable Farmer, Herefordshire The value of investments can rise or fall and you may get back less than you invested. Tax treatments depend on individual circumstances and may change in the future. Message us

October 30, 2026Episode 5725 min

Is your soil ready for winter? How to assess your soil health this season | The Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast

With harvest behind us and winter approaching, now is the time for arable growers to assess what is happening beneath the soil surface. From compaction and drainage to rooting, earthworm activity and residue breakdown, the condition of soils can reveal important clues about how fields will perform next season. In this episode of the Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast, head of arable Ash Ellwood speaks with Dr Paul O'Hora of Soilworx about assessing soil health, understanding the legacy of harvest, and spotting potential problems before spring. The discussion explores practical steps to identify what growers should look for and to aid decisions where intervention may be necessary. Speakers: Ash Ellwood - Farmers Guardian head of arable Dr Paul O'Hora - Sales director at Soilworx Message us

October 27, 2026Episode 5645 min

The future of rural policing and what it takes to tackle rural crime

Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown is joined by two guest hosts this week – former Liberal Democrat leader and Cumbrian MP Tim Farron, and NFU livestock chair and farmer Clare Wise – for a frank discussion of the realities of rural crime. They talk about the lack of deterrent for those carrying out the crimes, the threat of the government's incoming police reform and the continued financial and emotional devastation rural crime is having on farming and rural communities. This episode also brings a new, interactive segment to the podcast, called 'What's Your Beef', in which farmers have their say on a range of hot topics. This week we hear from farmers on what grinds their gears when it comes to sayings and phrases used by politicians when talking about farming in Westminster. Message us

October 20, 2026Episode 5519 min

The British Farming Awards 2026 - celebrating the best in UK agriculture

Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black takes you behind the scenes of last week’s event to hear from Jeremy Clarkson - and why he had to make a quick getaway, Kaleb Cooper and also members of the Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir who share their journey from lager commercial to being named this year’s Farming Heroes. We hear too from some of the night’s deserving winners and why, despite all the current challenges, they are determined to keep farming. Message us

October 13, 2026Episode 5436 min

Party lines: what are political parties really offering farmers?

Which political party can win the farmers vote at the next General Election? In this episode, the Farmers Guardian news team breaks down the key farming policy announcements from this year's party political conference season. They analyse what these promises mean for agriculture and look to answer the big question: who is on track to secure the crucial rural vote? Message us

October 6, 2026Episode 531 hr 3 min

Boomer and Millie Birch: What does it take to breed great cattle? | For Flock’s Sake Ep. 7

Boomer and Millie Birch join Farmers Guardian’s Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder for the latest episode of For Flock’s Sake In this episode, set in Staffordshire the couple tell us how a shared passion for livestock has developed into pedigree and commercial breeding enterprises. Both working within the cattle industry, they bring their experience and knowledge into their own breeding operation, where they run the High Sky Shorthorn, Sky High Hereford and Boomer British Blue herds. They talk about the highs and challenges of breeding cattle, their approach to selecting genetics, why there should be a balance between phenotype and data in the industry, and their successes in the sale and show rings. They also explain why efficiency is key when working with limited space, and how their industry careers influence the cattle they breed at home. With big ambitions for the future, including expanding their herds and increasing scale, Boomer and Millie reveal what drives them to keep pushing their cattle operation forward. Message us

October 2, 2026Episode 5236 min

How losing £12,000 on a potato contract sparked a rethink on one Yorkshire farm | The Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast

What do you do when a £12,000 loss on a potato contract forces you to rethink the farm's future? Yorkshire arable farmer Callum Stark has transformed a 3,000-tonne potato store into a padel facility, creating a completely new income stream for the business in just three months. In this episode, Callum explains what prompted the diversification, how much the project cost, the planning and practical challenges involved, and whether the numbers are stacking up. We also discuss the wider financial pressures facing the family farm, including planning for a potential multi-million-pound inheritance tax liability. If this podcast has sparked some ideas, be sure to head to the Farm Business Innovation show taking place on November 4th and 5th 2026. It is the UK’s only event dedicated entirely to farm diversification, helping farmers and landowners turn land, assets, and ideas into sustainable new income streams. https://www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk/ Message us

September 29, 2026Episode 5126 min

‘No farmer is an island’ - Nuffield scholar shares her findings from her research into mental health within farming

Our chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to farmer, psychologist and one of this year’s Nuffield scholars, Sharon May to discusses her research into mental health within the farming community, the importance of relationships and what can be learnt from other countries around the world Message us

September 25, 2026Episode 5029 min

SFI fiasco: farmers miss out on funding

After Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 closed after just six hours, Farmers Guardian's news team discuss what happened, farmer reaction and what needs to happen now Message us