Meet the Farmers

Ben Eagle, RuralPod Media

Meet the Farmers is a weekly show that profiles farmers and gives you an insight into food and farming and the people behind it.

  1. Dairy in New Zealand and Young Farmer of the Year - with George Dodson

    3D AGO

    Dairy in New Zealand and Young Farmer of the Year - with George Dodson

    Today we’re in New Zealand meeting self styled Canterbury Cowboy George Dodson who in 2024 was crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year, which for anyone who doesn’t know, is an extremely prestigious competition. He’s the Founder of the Canterbury Young Dairy Farmers Leaders Network and to give you an idea of his passion and drive for the dairy sector he was already managing a farm by the age of 20.  We hear about his farming journey, dairy farming in New Zealand in general and his hopes for the future.  With thanks to our sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter Image courtesy of George Dodson.  🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. About Ben and RuralPod Media Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social media Instagram @mtf_podcast Twitter @mtf_podcast Watch us on Youtube Please join our mailing list here.

    35 min
  2. Does Farming in Wales have a Bright Future? - Big Debate ep14

    6D AGO ·  BONUS

    Does Farming in Wales have a Bright Future? - Big Debate ep14

    This week Ally and Sophie are asking whether farming in Wales has a bright future? They are joined by two Welsh farmers Abi Reader and James Powell. Also on the agenda is a discussion on wool prices, a stolen egg stand, the farmer choir on Britain's Got Talent and of course news from Ally's and Sophie's farms.  Hosted as always by dairy farmer Sophie Gregory and arable farmer Ally Hunter Blair.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media 🎧 Please subscribe to the show and follow us on social media @MTF_podcast  Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate is produced by RuralPod Media.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found below.  With thanks to our podcast partners:  Headline Sponsor: Virgin Money  Virgin Money is proud to support the launch of The Big Debate with Rural Pod Media, a timely initiative for British agriculture. Virgin Money is a trading name of Nationwide Building Society. To discover more about Virgin Money visit www.virginmoney.com/business/agriculture/   Associate Partner: TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods  Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: www.Telus.com/BigDebate  Associate Partner: Birketts LLP  You can find out more about Birketts and their leading agriculture team by heading to their website: www.birketts.co.uk/sector/agriculture/  Podcast Disclaimer  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general informational purposes only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, RuralPod Media Limited does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of RuralPod Media Limited. RuralPod Media Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. The views of the hosts and guests are personal and RuralPod Media Limited or its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors, does not take any responsibility for these views. Such views are not the views of RuralPod Media Limited or any of its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors. RuralPod Media Limited does not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the podcast, and RuralPod Media Limited takes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the podcast. The information contained on the podcast is provided on an ‘’as is’’ basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. Any action you take based on the information contained in the podcast is strictly at your own risk, and RuralPod Media Limited will not be liable for any losses of damages in connection with the use of the podcast. None of the hosts, guests or contributors to the podcast will be responsible for your use of the information contained therein. The inclusion of third-party advertisements does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation of, and the author makes no representations and/or warranties about, any product or service contained therein. Under no circumstances will RuralPod Media Limited or their affiliates, partners, suppliers, licensors or guests appearing on the podcast be liable any losses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) suffered as a result of your doing (or not doing) anything as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. Neither RuralPod Media Limited nor any of its hosts or guests appearing on the podcast shall at any time be liable for any content covered causing offence, distress or any other unforeseeable reaction suffered as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of RuralPod Media Limited.  Contact Please email us at hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk to contact us about any issues.

    47 min

  3. MAY 11

    What's the future for the Common Agricultural Policy?

    Host Ben Eagle is joined by Brussels based agri-food journalist Natasha Foote to discuss how the Common Agricultural Policy may change in 2027 and what farmers across Europe should be aware of.  🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.  Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found at ruralpodmedia.co.uk. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  Follow us on social media Instagram @mtf_podcast Twitter @mtf_podcast Watch us on Youtube here Please join our mailing list here - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

    46 min
  4. Founding, Growing and Exiting a Business in Agriculture - with Jez Pile

    MAY 4

    Founding, Growing and Exiting a Business in Agriculture - with Jez Pile

    Ben Eagle is joined by Jez Pile from Telus Agriculture & Consumer Goods to discuss his entrepreneurial journey of founding, growing and exiting from his start up business Muddy Boots.  With thanks to our sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter Image credit: Jez Pile 🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.  Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found at ruralpodmedia.co.uk.  About Ben and RuralPod Media  Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk  If you have a business interested in getting involved with podcasting check us out at RuralPod Media. We'd love to help you spread your message.  Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  Follow us on social media Instagram @mtf_podcast Twitter @mtf_podcast Watch us on Youtube here Please join our mailing list here - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

    38 min
  5. Public Engagement on Farms: Essential or Too much Time? - Big Debate ep13

    MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    Public Engagement on Farms: Essential or Too much Time? - Big Debate ep13

    This Big Debate episode covers a wide range of topics from eggs and poultry to Great British Beef Week, Sophie's recent trip to the Netherlands, the London Marathon, Essex greenhouses and much more. The debate this week turns to public engagement and on farm education. Hosted as always by dairy farmer Sophie Gregory and arable farmer Ally Hunter Blair.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media 🎧 Please subscribe to the show and follow us on social media @MTF_podcast  Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate is produced by RuralPod Media.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found below.  With thanks to our podcast partners:  Headline Sponsor: Virgin Money  Virgin Money is proud to support the launch of The Big Debate with Rural Pod Media, a timely initiative for British agriculture. Virgin Money is a trading name of Nationwide Building Society. To discover more about Virgin Money visit www.virginmoney.com/business/agriculture/  Associate Partner: TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods  Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: www.Telus.com/BigDebate  Associate Partner: Birketts LLP  You can find out more about Birketts and their leading agriculture team by heading to their website: www.birketts.co.uk/sector/agriculture/  Podcast Disclaimer  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general informational purposes only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, RuralPod Media Limited does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of RuralPod Media Limited. RuralPod Media Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. The views of the hosts and guests are personal and RuralPod Media Limited or its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors, does not take any responsibility for these views. Such views are not the views of RuralPod Media Limited or any of its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors. RuralPod Media Limited does not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the podcast, and RuralPod Media Limited takes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the podcast. The information contained on the podcast is provided on an ‘’as is’’ basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. Any action you take based on the information contained in the podcast is strictly at your own risk, and RuralPod Media Limited will not be liable for any losses of damages in connection with the use of the podcast. None of the hosts, guests or contributors to the podcast will be responsible for your use of the information contained therein. The inclusion of third-party advertisements does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation of, and the author makes no representations and/or warranties about, any product or service contained therein. Under no circumstances will RuralPod Media Limited or their affiliates, partners, suppliers, licensors or guests appearing on the podcast be liable any losses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) suffered as a result of your doing (or not doing) anything as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. Neither RuralPod Media Limited nor any of its hosts or guests appearing on the podcast shall at any time be liable for any content covered causing offence, distress or any other unforeseeable reaction suffered as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of RuralPod Media Limited.  Contact Please email us at hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk to contact us about any issues.

    51 min
  6. The Farmers on Britain's Got Talent - with Ben Brooke

    APR 27

    The Farmers on Britain's Got Talent - with Ben Brooke

    Ben Brooke farms in Cambridgeshire as well as running a number of other businesses. He is a member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir that recently got Amanda Holden's 'Golden Buzzer' on Britain's Got Talent.  With thanks to our episode sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter Image credit: Ruth Downing 🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @MTF_podcast Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found at ruralpodmedia.co.uk.  About Ben and RuralPod Media  Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  Follow us on social media Instagram or TikTok @mtf_podcast Watch us on Youtube here Please join our mailing list here - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

    27 min
  7. From Doctor to Farmer - Dr Johnny Wake's story

    APR 20

    From Doctor to Farmer - Dr Johnny Wake's story

    In this episode host Ben Eagle is joined by Dr Johnny Wake - a doctor turned farmer, who is Managing Partner of Courteenhall Farms in Northamptonshire. Before taking over the family agriculture business full-time, Johnny was a doctor working in the Department of Health, his local hospital and a GP practice. Under his stewardship since 2013, Courteenhall Farms has doubled in size to over 4,000 acres, including a farm in Norfolk.  He was named Sustainable Farmer of the Year at the British Farming Awards 2024 and was awarded the prestigious Bledisloe Gold Medal for Landowners in 2023 by the Royal Agricultural Society of England. With thanks to our sponsor TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods. Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: telus.com/FarmSmarter Image courtesy of Dr Johnny Wake 🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.  Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found at ruralpodmedia.co.uk.  About Ben and RuralPod Media  Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk  Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  Follow us on social media Instagram @mtf_podcast Twitter @mtf_podcast Watch us on Youtube here Please join our mailing list here - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

    35 min
  8. Dairy v Arable Spring Update with Ally and Sophie

    APR 10 ·  BONUS

    Dairy v Arable Spring Update with Ally and Sophie

    In today's episode Ally and Sophie give their Spring update from their farms. They also discuss the food on the Artemis 2 Moon mission, rewilding, organic trade with Japan and much more.  What to do for the TELUS giveaway [THIS IS AN AD] (deadline: 23:59 on 9th May 2026):   1) Subscribe to the show wherever you are listening 2) Comment below (wherever you are listening) with 'TELUS GIVEAWAY'  3) Subscribe to the Meet the Farmers (RuralPod Media) Newsletter (see link below)  4) Email thebigdebate@ruralpodmedia.co.uk and write in your message: TELUS giveaway.  Link to giveaway full terms and conditions: https://www.ruralpodmedia.co.uk/meet-the-farmers-podcast-x-telus-agriculture-giveaway/  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media 🎧 Please subscribe to the show and follow us on social media @MTF_podcast  Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate is produced by RuralPod Media.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found below.  With thanks to our podcast partners:  Headline Sponsor: Virgin Money  Virgin Money is proud to support the launch of The Big Debate with Rural Pod Media, a timely initiative for British agriculture. Virgin Money is a trading name of Nationwide Building Society. To discover more about Virgin Money visit www.virginmoney.com/business/agriculture/  Associate Partner: TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods  Explore smarter farming tools from TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods: www.Telus.com/BigDebate  Associate Partner: Birketts LLP  You can find out more about Birketts and their leading agriculture team by heading to their website: www.birketts.co.uk/sector/agriculture/  Podcast Disclaimer  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general informational purposes only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, RuralPod Media Limited does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of RuralPod Media Limited. RuralPod Media Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. The views of the hosts and guests are personal and RuralPod Media Limited or its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors, does not take any responsibility for these views. Such views are not the views of RuralPod Media Limited or any of its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors. RuralPod Media Limited does not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the podcast, and RuralPod Media Limited takes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the podcast. The information contained on the podcast is provided on an ‘’as is’’ basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. Any action you take based on the information contained in the podcast is strictly at your own risk, and RuralPod Media Limited will not be liable for any losses of damages in connection with the use of the podcast. None of the hosts, guests or contributors to the podcast will be responsible for your use of the information contained therein. The inclusion of third-party advertisements does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation of, and the author makes no representations and/or warranties about, any product or service contained therein. Under no circumstances will RuralPod Media Limited or their affiliates, partners, suppliers, licensors or guests appearing on the podcast be liable any losses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) suffered as a result of your doing (or not doing) anything as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. Neither RuralPod Media Limited nor any of its hosts or guests appearing on the podcast shall at any time be liable for any content covered causing offence, distress or any other unforeseeable reaction suffered as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of RuralPod Media Limited.  Contact Please email us at hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk to contact us about any issues.

    36 min
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About

Meet the Farmers is a weekly show that profiles farmers and gives you an insight into food and farming and the people behind it.

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  • Creator
    Ben Eagle, RuralPod Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    385
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RuralPod Media
  • Show Website
    Meet the Farmers

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