The Farmers Weekly Podcast

£65m drought aid, autumn drilling, livestock forage, firefighting farmers & fundraising for mental health

In this episode, Defra unveils a £65m package to help drought-hit farmers – we examine how it could help your farm business. We also look at whether growers should start drilling winter ...

2026-08-15

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Drought crisis, grain marketing, farm welfare grants, & 150 years of Aberdeen Angus cattle

As drought conditions worsen across England, MPs demand urgent government action to safeguard water supplies for food production. South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough says farmers need more flexible ab...

2026-08-11

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Bluetongue surge, harvest yields explained, and wildlife-friendly farming

Sheep farmers are being urged to consider vaccination as a surge in bluetongue cases causes serious losses across south-west England. We have the latest on the worsening outbreak, the risks associat...

2026-08-01

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Angela Eagle returns to Defra, Welsh farm funding, sugar beet factory closure, David Barton tribute, & combine harvester fires

What does Dame Angela Eagle’s appointment as Defra secretary mean for UK agriculture? This week, we examine the new secretary of state’s priorities, political influence and ability to se...

2026-07-25

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What to expect from Andy Burnham's government, no murder charge over farm shooting, & UK chickpea challenge

What does an Andy Burnham government mean for UK agriculture? This week, Westminster watcher Jeremy Moody examines the new prime minister’s farming credentials – and whether a land value...

2026-07-18

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Heatwave harvest grain-washing alert, Farming Roadmap 'waffle', Scottish agriculture, & Erling Haaland backs British farmers

A third summer heatwave is creating difficult harvesting conditions, with shrivelled grain, variable cereal yields and combines being forced to operate early in the morning or late at night. We exam...

2026-07-10

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Groundswell 2026: Private money for green farming, Wildfarmed, Kemi Badenoch & 10 years of regenerative agriculture

This week’s Farmers Weekly Podcast comes from the Groundswell show in Hertfordshire, where Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch tells farmers she wants their ideas for a new rural policy. Speakin...

2026-07-06

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Flaming June, Farming Roadmap, bovine TB, farm machinery 10 years post- Brexit, and green award for farm estate

This week, we examine whether the government’s long-awaited 25-year Farming Roadmap will deliver the certainty, confidence and investment farmers need. NFU president Tom Bradshaw gives his rea...

2026-06-25

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Verdict on SFI budget, fertiliser warning, Red Tractor responds, and Only Farmers

Defra has finally unveiled the budget for its flagship Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme – but is £240 million enough to meet demand from farmers? Former Natural England agriculture h...

2026-06-18

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Cereals 2026 at Clarkson's Farm: Does it still pay to grow combinable crops?

This live Cereals 2026 episode tackles one big question: with high input costs and mediocre grain prices will planting cereals this autumn be financially worthwhile? The discussion starts with marke...

2026-06-12

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Relaunched SFI - what it means for you, High Court and abattoirs, Red Tractor, and Open Farm Sunday

This week, Defra confirms England’s Sustainable Farming Incentive will reopen for applications on 30 June – but only for some farmers, and with questions over budget. Farm business advis...

2026-06-05

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Carbon cash delays, farm assurance frustration, Minette Batters book, & the rise of regenerative supply chains

This week, farmers report delays receiving payments from soil carbon scheme Agreena – with some growers saying they are owed thousands of pounds. We examine the latest Farm Assurance Review an...

2026-05-30

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Hare-coursing clampdown, tariffs cut on food imports, Beef Expo, & fertiliser from thin air

This week, police pledge tougher action on hare coursing after an Essex farmer suffers almost 200 incidents in eight months. The government unveils plans to slash tariffs on 100 food items imported ...

2026-05-25

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Fuel and fertiliser fears deepen, Dyson’s farm future, pig markets, & a royal farming honour

Fuel shortages triggered by the Iran conflict could leave crops rotting in fields this harvest unless food production is prioritised. We hear from CAAV adviser Jeremy Moody, who warns that red diese...

2026-05-15

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Glyphosate ban - would it work? Licences for dairy and livestock farmers, beef price wobble and starter farm tenancy

This week, food and environmental groups call for a ban on pre-harvest glyphosate use. We look at the alternatives – and whether this could be the thin end of the wedge. We also hear why farm ...

2026-05-08

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Fertiliser - best time to buy, regenerative farm tenancies, AI bird counts, & TikTok cow-huggers

This week’s episode is brought to you with Bayer Crop Science. As fertiliser prices rise and new-season supplies tighten, we ask when farmers should buy — and whether a little-and-often ...

2026-04-25

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Turmoil over autumn cropping – Clarkson hits out, Starmer tackled on red diesel, Cereals preview & farm safety

Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson speaks out as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force arable growers to rethink autumn cropping plans. MPs urge Kier Starmer to help reduce red diesel prices as they...

2026-04-18

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Legal challenge over unauthorised Traveller sites, setting the record straight on grain prices, and farmer runs marathon for dad and Sepsis Trust

In this episode, Travellers set up an unauthorised encampment in Hertfordshire and new planning rules face their biggest test yet. The situation has big implications for growers and livestock produc...

2026-04-11

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Help on new inheritance tax rules, electricity standing charges, farm management software, & dog attacks on sheep

In this episode, farm charities offer a listening ear as inheritance tax rules come into effect – leaving farming families facing a hefty bill following the death of a loved one. We’ve t...

2026-04-04

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MPs launch farm profit campaign, Ensus bioethanol plant, spring lamb boom, and on-farm indoor ski slope

    In this episode, an influential group of MPs launches a campaign to boost farm profitability. The Labour Rural Research Group has already had some success persuading the government...

2026-03-27

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