• New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds and Reform UK conference: What does it mean for farming?
    Sep 11 2025

    Following the reshuffle which saw Emma Reynolds take the reins at Defra, Farmers Guardian's news team discuss the new team, what it means for farming and what we learned from the Reform UK conference.

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    39 mins
  • The Clarkson effect: Is it real and what has he really done for farming?
    Sep 4 2025

    In this Clarkson's Farm special, the FG team discuss what Jeremy Clarkson has really done for agriculture. Many applaud him for his ability to communicate the truth, and after another successful series of Clarkson's Farm, are people listening to him?

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    41 mins
  • Water focus: Challenges and opportunities for farmers amidst extreme weather
    Aug 28 2025

    In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast, the FG news and business team talk all things water. From the impact of extreme weather on farmers' mental health to 2025's dry weather so far and a look at the challenges and opportunities that water brings for farms.

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    22 mins
  • A look at the pig sector and how a new scheme is providing an opportunity for farmers looking to diversify into finishing pigs
    Aug 21 2025

    The pig industry has faced some considerable challenges over the last few years due to market volatility and rising costs of production, but as Heidi Dekker-Woljung and Mark Jagger, of integrated supply chain specialist Pilgrim’s Europe, point out there is now good reason to be optimistic about the sector.

    The industry is now showing good opportunities for farmers looking to innovate and diversify their income through pig finishing, and Pilgrim’s Europe’s new scheme aims to support farmers in doing just this.

    In this podcast we hear how the scheme has been designed to help new, and existing producers, to create a sustainable and profitable business for the long-term.

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    26 mins
  • Harvest wins and woes and arable sector outlook
    Aug 14 2025

    Join Ash Ellwood, head of arable, and machinery reporter James Huyton to discuss all things harvest. From weather woes to new plant genetics, we explore the challenges and offerings of this year's harvest.

    We also speak with mixed arable and poultry farmer Will Oliver, who farms just over 800 hectares in Leicestershire, to hear about his harvest and his thoughts on the industry's future.

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    33 mins
  • 24 Hours in Farming: A beef and arable farmer's view | #farm24
    Aug 8 2025

    In this #farm24 special, ambassador Amy Wilkinson hosts this 24 Hours in Farming episode and talks about Inheritance Tax and the possible outcome, and how on her farm at home the beef business is going well, but it is quite the opposite on the arable side. But how does all of this impact consumers and do they understand?

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    52 mins
  • On Air at Groundswell - Building a sustainable farming business: "We need to get MPs out on farms"
    Aug 5 2025

    As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at what a sustainable farming future really looks like, and how to achieve it. Some of last year's panellists join us once again to talk about getting MP's on farm and how sustainable farming systems can benefit you financially.

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    20 mins
  • Michelin star chef Tom Aikens: "It will be eye opening for people to connect with farmers and see what it takes to produce food"
    Aug 1 2025

    Tom Aikens was the youngest British chef to receive two Michelin stars, and is a huge advocate for farming - what he can't grow himself, he sources from British farmers for his restaurants. This year, for the first time ever, Tom is our #farm24 chef ambassador, meaning more than ever 24 Hours in Farming can reach more members of the public.

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    30 mins