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This week, as the Chancellor unveils his latest spending plans, we find out what the Autumn Statement means for your farm business.

The new president of the Country Land and Business Association pledges to get the best for rural Britain. Just how will she do it?

We meet the experts working to eradicate sheep scab from a Scottish island.

We've our regular round up of the latest market prices.

And we preview the sale of the world's biggest collection of Massey Ferguson toys, models and memorabilia – built up over 50 years.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode, a farmer jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding.

In an exclusive interview, John Price of Herefordshire says he has no regrets, despite serving a prison sentence after dredging the River Lugg.

Just what can we expect from new Defra secretary Steve Barclay? We discover his likely priorities – and take a look at his in-tray.

We've the latest commodity prices and our regular market roundup – and look at the prospects for oilseed rape this season.

Welsh farmers voice dismay at bovine TB policy – and lack of engagement from the Welsh Assembly government.

And we meet the farmer who survived a heart attack – after reading some handy health tips in Farmers Weekly.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay, Phil Case and Charlie Reeve.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

This week, will government targets to protect 30% of UK land leave enough left to maintain UK food security?

We try to find out by asking the head of agriculture at Natural England, the government's landscape agency.

We know agriculture is part of the problem when it comes to climate change – but how can farmers ensure it is part of the solution too?

What options are there for farmers how do we make agriculture fairer, more equitable and more inviting for women.

We discuss the launch of a new Farmers Weekly's campaign – and explain how you can take part by completing our Level the Field survey.

Oxford University professor Sir Charles Godfray shares his thoughts on how UK farmers can reduce emissions while remaining profitable.

And King Charles uses his 75th birthday to launch the Coronation Food Project to reduce food waste and help tackle food poverty.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Louise Impey and Abi Kay.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

This week, Defra secretary Therese Coffey says the government is looking at paying farmers to store flood water on their land.

It follows another winter storm and widespread flooding in the south and east of the country – as well as among farming communities in Scotland.

What does the future hold for egg producers?

We find out as the government launches a review to increase fairness, transparency and accountability in the egg supply chain.

Technology or tradition? What is the best strategy for growers and livestock producers to adopt for their farm business?

We look at the prospects for interest rates and farm cashflows this winter.

And we meet the agricultural show organisation celebrating its centenary.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Andrew Meredith.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

This week, NFU leader Minette Batters apologises to farmers upset by its handling of Red Tractor plans asking producers to demonstrate their environmental credentials.

Proposals by the Red Tractor Farm Assurance Scheme  will see a Greener Farm Commitment introduced next year.

Mrs Batters admitts she has “made lots of mistakes” during her time as leader, but she says she is committed to “getting things right.”

Meanwhile, Scottish farmers face more uncertainty as the Holyrood government struggles to outline its vision for agriculture.

As the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board prepares to increase its levies, we hear what pig producers can expect in return.

On the markets, we've the latest commodity prices.

With farm incomes under pressure across the UK, we look at how more farmers are generating much needed extra revenue from diversification.

And we look at how science is attracting more youngsters into agriculture.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay and Toby Hudson.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Newcastle University.

Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.

Our panel is:

Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board chairman Nicholas Saphir
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Julia Aglionby
Northumberland & LEAF demonstration farmer John Renner
Newcastle University Farms director James Standen
Food Newcastle partnership coordinator Ellen Holmes

Sponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture and Lightsource BP, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 19 October 2023.

Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.