Best Minett Podcasts (2024)

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What the Labour government means for your farm business; with former Defra secretary George Eustice and former NFU president Minette Batters 46:05

5d ago46:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, after being swept to power in a landslide general election, we examine what the UK's new Labour government means for farming. We get the low-down on the policies we can expect for agriculture – and the challenges likely to be faced when funding them. We discuss the implications, opportunities and the threats…

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Ep 13: Minette Batters | Food and Farming: the future of land management 23:25

29d ago23:25

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Minette Batters was the President of the National Farmers' Union for 6 years until February 2024. In her time as President, she navigated the effects of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the cost of living crisis and worked alongside six Secretaries of State. In this episode of Estate Matters, recorded at The Royal Bath and West Sh…

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BONUS EPISODE: Estate Matters is 1! 1:45

1d ago1:45

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In July 2024, Estate Matters celebrates its 1st Birthday! Listen back to just some of the highlights of the last 12 months. Guests have provided insights across the rural and development sectors, from farming to journalism, politics to housing. But the over-arching theme, which has proved of significant interest to an audience in the land-based eco…

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What is best: Conventional v regenerative agriculture? Soil health; Premiums for climate-friendly farming - who should pay? Groundswell 2024; John Kempf; eco-acoustics; & the Rob Stephenson Trust 43:55

9d ago43:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we join the crowds at the 2024 Groundswell event to find out how regenerative agriculture has fared in a challenging season. We ask: is regenerative agriculture really more resilient than conventional farming? We find out about the premiums available for farming regeneratively and ask whether farmers should …

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Rishi Sunak's £1bn pledge for farming, farmer builds own direct drill, future for Scottish agriculture, Farmers Weekly 90th birthday, Ag-onomics with David and Jack, & 5K every day in June 43:23

19d ago43:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells Farmers Weekly he has a clear plan for UK agriculture – if the Tories win the General Election. With farm machinery becoming ever more expensive, we meet the farmer who decided to reduce costs by building his direct drill. We visit the Royal Highland Show and discuss the futu…

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Covid-style business loans for farmers, Cereals 2024, latest wheat varieties, arable input costs, Recommended List 80th anniversary, & world's biggest loaf of bread 48:08

27d ago48:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, farm leader Tom Bradshaw calls for Covid-style business loans to help farmers ride out the impact of a challenging year. We join thousands of growers at the 2024 Cereals event in Hertfordshire – the UK's biggest two-day show for arable farmers. We get the low-down on the latest wheat and barley varieties – a…

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Dog attacks on sheep, battle to win farm votes, Cereals event preview, early drilling conundrum, & malting barley prospects 40:14

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, with an increase in dog attacks on livestock, we look at the options for farmers trying to combat a growing problem. Politicians are battling for farmers' votes in the run-up to next month's elections – so why aren't would-be MPs being clear about policies for agriculture? We preview this month's Cereals eve…

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Young farmer culture, muck and slurry legal case, livestock handling safety, & best tractor over 90 years 48:46

1M ago48:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we ask is there a problem with young farmer culture? The debate follows a Farmers Weekly's investigation into the experiences of young women of sexual assault at young farmers' events. We look at why farmers could be faced with changes to the amount of muck and slurry they can spread in the autumn following …

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Lowdown on latest SFI offer, general election candidates target farmers, glyphosate and regenerative farming, Wildfarmed wheat, Green Farm Collective, & 10 years of Yellow Wellies 42:26

2M ago42:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we look at what the forthcoming General Election might mean for UK farmers – who is promising what and to whom. After Defra unveils its latest offer for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we get the lowdown on the implications for your farm business. Glyphosate or ploughing – what is best for soil health? We…

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Farm to Fork Summit 2.0, Rishi Sunak's food security index, Is pig sector recovery all porky pies?, technology helps overcome challenging season, & charity sheep shearing 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we run the rule over Defra's new food security index – will it really mean a better deal for British farmers? We get the lowdown on Rishi Sunak's second Farm to Fork Summit – and ask whether the Prime Minister's garden party for food producers will achieve anything? Is it positive for pigs? An upbeat Pig and…

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Ep12: Jayne Clemens | Crisis talks: Why estates should prepare a crisis communications plan 25:36

2M ago25:36

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Jayne Clemens is a Partner at law firm, Michelmores, leading the firm's reputation and crisis management practice. In this episode of Estate Matters, Jayne discusses why estates and organisations need to have a crisis communications plan in place; so they can act quickly to protect their reputation. She is joined by KOR's Managing Director, Annette…

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Defra pledges more support to secure farming future, Transition Live 2024, Cambridge University farm, fertiliser markets, environmental services, & circular dairy economy 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Send us a Text Message. 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 locati…

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Farm safety concerns, AHDB levy board future, dairy prospects, market prices, & worm charming revival 30:57

2M ago30:57

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Boar…

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£30k fundraiser for injured farmer, Red Tractor confidence vote, Scottish livestock marts, beef sector future, & Agrikel trailer safety gauge 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Clarkson's Farm series 3 preview, red diesel prices, herbal leys – simple or not? Space food – vertical farm in orbit, & farm charity London Marathon runners 31:24

3M ago31:24

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Send us a Text Message. 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 fr…

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Defra relaxes flood compensation rule, landlords v tenant farmers, huge solar farm controversy, bumper spring lamb trade, & 60-year-old vintage tractor run 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Send us a Text Message. 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 lo…

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Exploring Employee Development: Insights from World-class CHROs (ft. JP Elliott, PhD) 39:09

3M ago39:09

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I almost want to say that JP Elliott walked so that L&D Unlocked could run, but that would be a mischaracterization. Don’t get me wrong, the previous statement is, for the most part, entirely true, except for one key element – JP isn’t walking, he’s sprinting, and we’re just trying to keep up. A human resources executive with a resume spanning near…

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Ep 11: Lord Charlie Courtenay | The 19th Earl of Devon on the modern management of Powderham Castle Estate 34:13

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Charlie Courtenay is a barrister, parliamentarian and proprietor of the 3,500-acre Powderham Castle Estate in Devon. In the first episode of Estate Matters to feature an estate owner, Charlie shares his experiences of estate management, alongside his legal work and sitting as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.…

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Confronting Decline in Luxembourg's Steel Industry - CONDE 25:52

3M ago25:52

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Since the 1970s, deindustrialisation has fundamentally changed Western societies. Interestingly, Luxembourg has confronted the decline of its steel industry in a particular way. The CONDE project seeks to explore deindustrialisation in a systematic historical perspective and place it in wider political, economic, social and cultural contexts. The p…

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Emission fears for Scottish beef producers, illegal meat scandal one year on, latest market prices, & farmers share a sauna for mental wellbeing 29:49

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Send us a Text Message. 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 commodi…

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London tractor protest, illegal meat imports, Pig World, Sustainable Farming Incentive restrictions, & Scottish young farmers ask #AreEweOK? 32:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, farmers drive dozens of tractors through central London and call for a better deal from the Westminster government. Why won’t Defra do more to keep illegal meat imports out of the country? We’ve more on the government's decision to limit the amount of land entered into its Sustainable Farming Incentive schem…

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Emergency podcast: Defra restricts land going into flagship green scheme 17:42

4M ago17:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this emergency podcast, we get to grips with Defra's announcement placing restrictions on land going into the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Under the changes, SFI applicants will only be able to put 25% of their land into six SFI actions that take land out of direct food production. The announcement was made by Defra on …

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Red Tractor abandons Greener Farms Commitment, big drop in UK cereals area, artificial intelligence in agriculture, market prices, & Farmers' Choir raises £46k for charity 37:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Red Tractor Assurance abandons plans for farmers to carbon footprint their businesses under its Greener Farms Commitment. We find out what growers are doing while waiting to see if the weather will dry up in time to plant spring cereal crops. Are agronomists about to become obsolete? We discover how artifici…

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Optimizing Employee & Leadership Development for Future Success (ft. David Hanrahan) 38:05

4M ago38:05

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David Hanrahan, a seasoned HR professional and visionary leader, can boast a uniquely recognizable track record of renowned organizations throughout his career. Allow me to just name a few: HR Manager for Universal Pictures Director of Human Resources for Electronic Arts Director of Human Resources for Twitter Vice President of People at Zendesk Vi…

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Gene-edited crops to be grown by farmers in England, water management as wet weather continues, commodity prices, & porn MP launches farming podcast 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we find out how farmers in England are set to be the first in Europe to grow gene-edited crops. We discover how water management is helping UK farmers ride out the wet winter weather into spring. We’ve our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices. And we get the low-down on new podcast b…

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Ep 10: David Cope | Landed Estates: Heroes in the battle against climate change 31:16

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David Cope runs his own Consultancy called 600 Strategy and describes himself as a strategy and change adviser. Sustainability is his speciality, and his work includes helping estates, including the Duchy of Cornwall, to become carbon literate. In this episode, David explains how estates can be "heroes" in the battle against climate change and how …

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WARLUX - Soldiers and their communities in WWII 36:50

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Since March 2020, the Warlux project at C²DH has been delving into the experiences and narratives of Luxembourg's 'forced recruits' and their families during the Second World War. The aim is to break with the traditional historiography surrounding the 'forced recruits' and to critically examine established narratives within the country's overarchin…

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Farmers Weekly Question Time: Rothamsted Research 1:22:17

4M ago1:22:17

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire. Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues. Our panel is: Climate change minister Lord Benyo…

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What the spring budget means for your farm business, farm protests, commodity prices, & farmers row Atlantic for charity 33:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we find out what the last spring budget before the general election means for your farm business. NFU president Tom Bradshaw says direct action by farmers in England isn't necessary to get their message across. We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices. And we speak to the farme…

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Growers abandon waterlogged crops, Welsh farm protests, market prices, & farmer's signed picture raises money for Ukraine 33:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, farmers are taking land out of production because wet weather and rising costs mean planting crops is just too risky. We find out what they are doing instead. Protests escalate in Wales as growers and livestock producers say government policies for agriculture will destroy their livelihoods. We've our regula…

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How to Keep Your Sanity as an HR Professional in 2024 (ft. Hebba Youssef) 38:25

4M ago38:25

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I Hate It Here… No, seriously – I Hate It Here. Hebba Youssef’s aptly named newsletter, which she describes as the burn book for HR professionals, is written in her unique style – unapologetic and real. Why? Because she knows that all HR professionals can understand what it means to somehow, simultaneously be everyone’s most AND least favorite memb…

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Human Capability & the Transformative Power of HR (ft. Professor Dave Ulrich) 37:56

4M ago37:56

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Okay, bear with me for a second because this resume warrants a standalone list, otherwise I may forget something… Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Co-Founder & Principal at the RBL Group Ranked as the #1 management guru by Business Weekly Profiled by Fast Company (a leading progressive business media br…

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Unpacking Gartner's Top Priorities for HR Leaders in 2024 (ft. Francesca Molinari) 48:27

4M ago48:27

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Macy’s, eBay, General Electric, Adobe… What’s something they all have in common? Besides being a Fortune 500 company… and being named some of the largest organizations in the United States? Two words: Francesca Molinari. Longtime corporate executive, Francesca Molinari, honed her skills as an HR director, senior leader, CHRO and HRBP at these big-t…

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Building an Inclusive Culture through Empathetic Leadership (ft. Minette Norman) 36:27

4M ago36:27

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Leadership development expert, organizational culture consultant, keynote speaker, ex-VP of engineering, and founder and principal of a consulting firm bearing her name, Minette Norman has committed her career to finding, exposing and maximizing the potential of individual contributors and leaders alike. An early advocate for a new model of leaders…

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Decoding AI: Expert Analysis & Practical Application (ft. Kurt Berglund) 29:55

4M ago29:55

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Bachelor of Science from Stanford, Master of Science from Stanford, senior software engineer at Microsoft, principal software engineer at Microsoft, and now vice president of science & engineering at Seattle-based SaaS-provider, Highspot. Do you still need convincing that Kurt Berglund probably knows a thing or two about artificial intelligence? Ye…

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L&D and the Trades: Developing a Dispersed Workforce (ft. Lorna McClellan) 44:31

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With well over a decade of experience in education, Lorna McClellan, Director of L&D at award-winning home service company, Hoffmann Brothers, is no stranger to growth and development. However, with a vast majority of her employees working in the field and organizational ROI tied directly to worker productivity, McClellan is consistently challenged…

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Building a Sustainable Learning Ecosystem (ft. Brent Clark) 44:19

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For over a decade, Brent Clark has had the opportunity to study, implement and analyze onboarding and training programs in a variety of organizational environments. From optimizing SME-sourced learning for the org at-large to leveraging the most recent releases in L&D tech to installing trainers as key stakeholders in every discussion along the lea…

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Generational Workforces and L&D (ft. Kim Lear) 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Join BizLibrary CMO Paul Eschen and published writer, corporate speaker, generational researcher and Founder of Inlay Insights, Kim Lear, as they explore the multi-generational workforce in the modern organizational ecosystem. From the soon-to-depart-the-workforce Silent Generation to the Gen Z’ers just getting their foot in the door, the professio…

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Generative AI and Its Role in Learning & Development (ft. Jo Otey) 39:23

4M ago39:23

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For Jo Otey, Senior Manager of Application and Cloud Technology for Capgemini subsidiary Sogeti, generative AI and its applications in the workplace aren’t new concepts. However, he understands that for the vast majority of the modern workforce, it is. A loyal practitioner and evangelist of the ‘growth mindset,’ Otey specializes in equipping indivi…

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Leadership Development & the Importance of Coachability (ft. Kevin Wilde) 39:11

4M ago39:11

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With a career spanning nearly four decades and a resume boasting Fortune 500 names like General Electric and General Mills, Kevin Wilde is no stranger to corporate life. Acting as the President & Founder of his own consulting firm, Flagship Consulting Group, Wilde has had the opportunity to work with and learn from elite leaders at the peak of thei…

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Rishi Sunak unveils support package for farmers, Lib Dems promise £4.2bn for agriculture, 'reset moment' for NFU leadership, & what the public really think of farming 31:26

5M ago31:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak takes to the stage at the NFU annual conference to unveil a £220m support package for farmers. The Liberal Democrats go further – promising £4.2bn for agriculture if they win the forthcoming general election. We've all the latest market prices – and we find out what the general …

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NFU president Minette Batters stands down, 'Judge us on Red Tractor outcome' says successor, latest market prices, time management on the farm, & nutrient density tool 41:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, as farmers leader Minette Batters prepares to stand down, we reflect on her time as NFU president. Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is set to replace Ms Batters, asks farmers to judge the NFU on the outcome of the Red Tractor farm assurance review. We find out about how a Scottish beef producer is benefiting f…

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Thousands join Welsh farm protest, Scottish farmers seek profitable future, market prices, soil guru Jay Fuhrer, & Big Farmland Bird Count 31:47

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Send us a Text Message. This week, thousands of farmers rally at Carmarthen livestock mart to protest against Welsh government policies for agriculture. Farmers and crofters attending the NFU Scotland annual conference in Glasgow give their thoughts on ways to secure a sustainable and profitable future. At the Base UK conference in Nottingham, USA-…

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Ep 9: George Eustice | Insights from a former Environment Secretary on politics and land management 50:13

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George Eustice MP spent nine years at Defra, rising to become Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in 2020, a position he held until 2022. He has been the Conservative MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle in Cornwall since 2010 but has said he will not stand in the next General Election, recently launching a consultancy busine…

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#3 - Great Leaders are Great Coaches 47:04

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Great leaders are great multipliers. The most effective way to become a great multiplier is to become a great coach. There has been a major shift in how we must lead in the 21st Century, and there is a major difference between traditional leadership and the leadership strategies need to lead the millennials and Gen Z. In this episode, we sat down w…

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Should UK farmers join European protests? Spring seed shortage, wet weather woes, Welsh 'land clearances', award-winning YEN wheat crop, & Let's Farm Foundation 36:58

5M ago36:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss whether UK farmers should take to the streets following protests by French and German growers and livestock producers., We look at the impact of the wet weather on spring cropping decisions – and how growers might overcome a shortage of spring seed. The Welsh government is accused of pursuing an e…

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#2 - Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer? 10:17

6M ago10:17

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Are you a thermostat or thermometer? Are you setting the energy in the room OR letting the energy in the room set your mindset and energy. It is so important for leaders to set the tone of the organization. We cannot underestimate the power of positivity and inserting consistent positive energy with our teams.…

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LAMMA 2024, call for Red Tractor resignations, market prices, bull beef using less barley, & bell-ringing farmer raises money for charity 34:53

6M ago34:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we find out what's hot and what's not with thousands of farmers at the LAMMA machinery show in Birmingham. Red Tractor bosses face a call to resign as growers and livestock producers say the farm assurance scheme is too onerous and delivers little benefit. We've our regular market round-up – and all the late…

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Farmers Weekly Question Time: Great Yorkshire Showground 1:18:41

6M ago1:18:41

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues. Our panel is: Defra minister Robbie Moore MP Sophie Th…

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#1 - Be The Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership with Dr. David Schreiner 43:29

6M ago43:29

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Do you aspire to be the best part of your people's day? Are you always trying to create a great work experience for your team? Are you looking for ways to establish deeper connections with your team? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Dr. David Schreiner is the CEO of KSB Hospital, a keynote speaker, and on Janu…

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