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In this episode, Defra secretary Steve Barclay promises more support for farmers following a challenging wet winter and spring.Mr Barclay made the pledge in a keynote speech at the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event in Cambridgeshire on Thursday, 9 May 2024.This episode of the Farmers Weeky Podcast was recorded on location at the event – held at Cambridge University's Park Farm, Madingley.More than 400 visitors attended Transition Live, aimed at helping secure a profitable and sustainable f...

In this episode, industry leaders voice concern after the Health and Safety Executive says it will no longer take a pro-active approach to farm safety.It's been a sticky few year's for farming’s levy board. So what's next?We meet Graham Wilkinson, the new chief executive at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.Milk prices keep climbing – but what about the different dairy sectors?We’ve our regular market roundup and a look at all the latest commoditiesAnd we find out how f...

In this episode, well-wishers raise more than £30,000 for a farmer who sustained life-changing injuries in an workplace accident.It comes amid pleas for growers and livestock producers to take extra care as they try to catch up on fieldwork delayed by the wet spring.If you would like to help out after hearing Tim Parton's story, you can do so by making a donation to the Tim Parton Rehabilitation Fund.Bosses at the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme face calls for a vote of no confidence in the...

In this episode, we dicuss what viewers can expect from the new series of the hit TV show Clarkson's Farm.With fuel prices set to rise, we examine the prospects for red diesel.Herbal leys – are they really the simple option for livestock producers wanting easy money from the Sustainable Farming Incentive?How space food from a vertical farm in orbit could benefit farmers back on Earth.And we pull on our sports gear and go for a jog with the farming charity runners taking part in this year's Lo...

In this episode, the government relaxes flood compensation rules after one of the UK's worst flood-hit farmers found himself ineligible for payment.Tenant farmers call for talks with landowners who want to take back farmland so they can claim inheritance tax relief.We've all the latest market prices – and take a special look at the record-breaking trade in spring lamb this year.Plans for a huge solar farm covering 800ha (2000 acres) has divided farmers and rural communities in Wiltshire...

In this episode, beef farmers fear they could be driven out of business by government plans to reduce emissions and improve efficiency.A police investigation continues – one year after Farmers Weekly blew the whistle on a food safety scandal involving illegal meat.We’ve our regular market roundup and all the latest commodity prices.And we visit the farmers who are sharing a sauna to improve their mental wellbeing.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Far...