The Farmers Weekly Podcast

In this episode, Donald Trump leaves UK prime minister Keir Starmer in stony silence as he explains why American farmers don’t pay inheritance tax.

But would British farmers really be better off if President Trump was in charge of UK agriculture?

Is it time to get an electric farm pickup – we look at the latest fully electric truck as it goes on sale in the UK.

Jeremy Clarkson’s farm goes down with bovine tuberculosis – and a Scottish...

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the future of regenerative agriculture and examine whether it is right for your farm.

We have a special interview with American farmer Gabe Brown, described as the 'god father' of regenerative agriculture, as he visits the UK.

We discuss the role of government support when it comes to agro-ecology and nature-friendly farming practices.

And we look at plans for a not-for-profit National Age...

In this episode, former British Lion Tom Youngs shares his thoughts on farming and rugby.

We run the rule on the government’s latest iteration of a national food strategy - and discuss the implications for farmers.

NFU Cymru president Aled Jones voices concern about the newly announced Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales.

And we look at the ups and downs of harvest ahead of the market prices.

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In this episode, as drought is declared in Yorkshire, we look at the impact of the dry weather across the country.

Scotland faces a wildfire warning – following a 30,000 acre blaze which saw farmers and game-keepers come together to fight the flames.

Tesco's new chief executive Ashwin Prasad gets out on farm – just a week into the job – saying he wants to work in partnership with farmers.

Hugh has a problem getting replacement parts f...

In this episode, a former Defra adviser says the government must win back farmers' trust if it is serious about successful agriculture.

The government unveils £150m in capital grants for farmers – we look at what the money is likely to fund and how it will work.

We find out about new funding opportunities for farmers – thanks to private investment from big corporations.

We spend two days at Groundswell 2025, the regenerative agricultu...

In this episode, we preview the early start to harvest 2025 as the first combines roll into barley crops.

One year after the Labour came to power, we ask why farm leaders have gone so quiet on government plans to impose inheritance on farmers.

We visit a Fram Farmers trials day in Suffolk – and Hugh goes to his local Cowpie Country Fair.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Br...

In this episode, a former NFU combinable crops chairman sats the pace of change at Red Tractor is too slow to win back farmers' confidence.

Cross-border bluetongue restrictions on livestock brought from England into Wales threaten to cause havoc, say farm leaders.

We've the latest on muck spreading and Defra's Farming Rules For Water.

And we visit the Royal Highland Show for a beefy announcement.

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In this episode, UK farm leaders voice dismay after three major British supermarkets start selling beef from Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand.

Is the government's spending review really better than expected when it comes to farming and the environment?

We discuss the implications of departmental cuts at Defra – and the impact for growers and livestock producers.

We spend two days at the Cereals event – the UK's annual showcase for t...

In this episode, we look at the likely impact of the government's spending review on UK farming and the environment.

We have a sneak preview of this month’s Cereals event – and why reducing carbon emissions isn't as easy as people might think.

And why it is so important to get the farming message across on Open Farm Sunday.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

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In this episode, a UK farming couple quit the UK to go farming in France, saying they feel more valued by the French government.

Defra declines to comment on reports that the government's Spending Review will slash the budget for nature friendly farming.

We've the latest on high-profile movers and shakers in the farming sector, as Assured Food Standards appoints a permanent chairman for Red Tractor.

And Madame Tussauds waxworks museum...

In this episode, as senior civil servant Janet Hughes decides to leave Defra, we look at what it means for the Sustainable Farming Incentive.

It's a revolving door at the AHDB, with the appointment of a new chair – and the announcement that chief executive Graham Wilkinson is moving on.

Scottish livestock leaders say a climate committee report calling for less beef consumption is based on flawed evidence.

Why a new deal between London...

In this episode, MPs say the government should delay plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers – and revise its controversial policy.

Defra announces a partial reopening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive for growers and livestock producers in England.

US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins tells Farmers Weekly that poultry and pork are "on the table" to be next for a trade deal between the USA and the UK.

And Hugh attends a Defra...

In this episode we look at the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive agri-environment scheme.

Natural England head of agriculture Peter Craven tells us the scheme will return – and be better for farming and the environment, albeit with a likely smaller budget.

We assess the impact of the UK-US trade deal on the beef and arable sectors – and ask whether it is the shape of things to come?

MPs debate the future for Britain's small...

Record-breaking temperatures see crops sweltering in the spring sunshine. A worry or just another challenge for arable growers?

UK former home secretary James Cleverly and Save British Farming campaigners say the government must take food security more seriously.

As the UK commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the end of World War Two, we ask, could we really see the return of rationing?

A ground-breaking new farm...

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Question Time Podcast examines a ground-breaking new farm tenancy agreement.

Developed by the Crown Estate and the Tenant Farmers Association, the agreements are called Environmental Farm Business Tenancies (eFBTs).

EFBTs are 15-year-long tenancy agreements which encourage tenant farmers to diversify in a way which benefits both the tenant and the landlord.

The expert panel answering questions on th...

In this episode, one in three farmers fear their children will sink the farm business when it's handed on to the next generation.

Why farming families are walking a tightrope between succession and inheritance tax.

Dairy producers are forced to dump thousands of litres of milk after a breakdown at a key processing plant in Lancashire.

We've all the latest commodity prices.

And we find out why climate-friendly farmers are turned off by ...

In this episode, we get to grips government grants to fund on-farm innovation and technology to improve productivity.

With British Beef Week around the corner (23-30 April), we run the rule over the NFU's 10-year vision for the UK's beef industry.

We look at why farm hedges could be the latest victim of the government's decision to close the Sustainable Farming Incentive to new applications.

And we find out why singing sweary farmers ...

In this episode, the government appoints former NFU president Minette Batters to lead a Defra review to solve farming's 'profitability problem'.

Her appointment – by Defra secretary Steve Reed – aims to help growers and livestock producers increase their profit and financial resilience.

We ask three experts what Baroness Batters should really be looking at – and whether farmers should be encouraged to diversify.

Emily Norton, from Far...

In this episode, livestock industry leaders warn of a devastating animal disease outbreak unless the government tightens border controls.

MPs quiz. Defra minister Daniel Zeichner as cereal growers 'go on strike' in protest at government policies affecting UK farming.

Will there really be no hot cross buns at Easter?

We've the latest on the Sustainable Farming Incentive and how the Rural Payments Agency continues to process a backlog o...