Best Rob Stephenson Podcasts (2024)

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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

17d 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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Stir of Echoes 2:10:51

9m ago2:10:51

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Did this movie cause a stir? does a duck's quack echo when its stirred? Amazing questions I think you will agree. But none will be answered here! Mark gets all spooky as he tries to understand who Said that! and if he gets hypnotised will he have the eyes? Find out all this and more along with Mark as he tries to solve the mystery!…

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Harvest 2024, blended wheats, supply chain fairness pledge by new Defra secretary Steve Reed, market prices, & shearing 660 sheep in 24 hours 32:34

3d ago32:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, in a special harvest preview, we look at the prospects for cereal crops as combines roll into oilseed rape. New Defra secretary Steve Reed makes his first speech to farmers at the Great Yorkshire Show. What can we expect from the new government when it comes to supply chain fairness – and will it put its mon…

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A Lifetime of Service with Sir Bob Neill 42:00

3d ago42:00

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In this latest episode of 'Our World is Local', hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by Sir Bob Neill, just a few weeks after the dissolution of parliament which brought an end to his 18-year stint as MP for Bromley and Chislehurst. During this conversation, Sir Bob details his political journey which began 50 years ago when he first won…

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WNiCF - June 2024 - News 31:20

5d ago31:20

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In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, we (Frank and Stephen) discuss the latest news and updates in cloud computing impacting your wallet. We cover topics such as right-sizing recommendations for Amazon RDS, data exports for cost optimization, and improved billing and cost management. We also highlight talks from FinOps X in San Diego and …

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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

8d 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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WNiCF - Interview with TJ and Deana Solis - The social aspects of FinOps 42:36

14d ago42:36

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In this live episode, recorded at FinOps X 2024, we speak with TJ and Deana Solis about the social aspects of FinOps. It is a real live episode with microphones not working, music being turned on, bar opening and more. I also had to use a 'beep' sound for the first time.By The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois

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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

22d 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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General Election Preview with James Goldstone 33:21

23d ago33:21

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With just under two weeks to go until the 2024 General Election, hosts Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson sat down for an Our World is Local election special episode, and were joined by Cratus Group's Director of London Planning, James Goldstone. James worked for the Labour Party as a London campaigns organiser, managing three General Elections and two…

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Wild Things 2:29:31

27d ago2:29:31

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Mark has no idea what is about to hit him. It's got more twist and turns than a Swiss alpine slope! Kevin Bacon is our focus and Detective Duquette has his hands full with this case. Out in the everglades lurk many things, some lie deep beneath the surface. Take a walk on the wild side with Mark as he blindly falls for Perez and gets himself in a r…

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WNiCF - Interview with Izhak Zimmermann - I don't believe in tagging 39:39

1M ago39:39

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Izhak "I don't believe in tagging" Zimmermann discusses with Stephen and Frank about the importance of focusing on business value in the context of FinOps, emphasising the need to understand cloud costs within the context of business goals. He introduces a new approach to FinOps that leverages new technology and insights to support business goals a…

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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

30d 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

1M ago40:14

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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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Super 1:49:09

1M ago1:49:09

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Can Rob use his tools of truth, justice and sanity to unshroud the evil of this script? or with this James gun wacky indie hit prove to be hit Kryptonite. Listen now!By Rob Stephenson & Mark Murphy

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WNiCF - May 2024 - News 35:33

1M ago35:33

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Summary In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Frank and Stephen discuss a wide range of cloud-related news and updates. They cover topics such as Azure VM hibernation, Azure Compute Fleet, Google Cloud TPU, Amazon EC2 C7i Flex, DynamoDB, AWS Marketplace, Cloud Run, and more. The conversation also delves into the complexities of cloud prici…

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

2M 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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Joint Council Collaboration with Jonathan Stephenson 33:58

2M ago33:58

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In this latest episode of Our World is Local, our hosts Nick Kilby (Cratus Group) and Heather Jameson (The MJ) are joined by Jonathan Stephenson, Chief Executive at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council. During the discussion, Jonathan talks about the unique challenge of managing two councils that are not conjoined by a geographic…

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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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WNiCF - Interview with Mike Stephenson - Azure Free tier and other 36:05

2M ago36:05

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In this episode, Steve, Frank and Mike discuss the benefits of using the free tier in Microsoft Azure. They explore the various free offerings available, such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and speech-to-text translation. They also discuss the importance of monitoring costs and implementing processes to prevent unexpected expenses. Mike shares i…

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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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WNiCF - April 2024 - News 43:55

2M ago43:55

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Summary In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the latest news from Google, Azure, and AWS. They cover topics such as new instance types, ARM-based CPUs, storage options, cost optimization, and Kubernetes cost allocation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of reducing storage and the importance of billing cost data in Cloud FinOps. I…

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Bad Taste 1:31:20

2M ago1:31:20

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Join us this time as we enter a world of Astro bastardry! Do they come in peace or just want us in pieces!? Rob's not taking any chances as he sets his phaser to kill and dives head first into the guts of this gory slapstick indie classic. Can he get on board? or will these Kiwis just leave a bad taste.…

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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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Robocop (1987) 2:42:53

2M ago2:42:53

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In a time when the future looked so bleak and crime was bad, we needed a hero to come to the fore and save us from evil! No it's not Jesus it's Robocop! Mark has no idea what's in store for him as he seeks to uncover this classic Sci Fi epic. Explosions, melting faces and Bazookas are all in a days work for this maverick renegade.…

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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

3M 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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Local Election Preview with Jessica Studdert and Duncan Flynn 38:51

3M ago38:51

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In this episode, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by two special guests as we look ahead to next week's Local Elections that are taking place across England. Nick and Heather are first joined by New Local's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Studdert, to talk about the upcoming election cycle and what it could mean for the state of na…

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Johnny Mnemonic 1:54:07

3M ago1:54:07

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Get off the phone!! Because it's time for Rob to dial up and dial in to 56k's of techno madness! Can he hack into the mind of the creators to discover what it all means? or will he get lost in cyber space ..space..space...By Rob Stephenson & Mark Murphy

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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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WNiCF - Interview with Rob Martin - The Updated FinOps Framework 40:11

3M ago40:11

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This month we talk about the FinOps Framework. The Framework has been vastly improved and updated to match what FinOps practitioners are doing, in the tranches. Who better than Rob Martin to guide us into the Framework? No-one. And we like him so much that he is the first returning interviewee. --- In this episode, we (SteveO and Frank) interview R…

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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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Morbius 2:57:29

3M ago2:57:29

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Rob lays down a movie that drives a stake through the heart of good story telling. As Mark gets lost in a dark cavern of terrible dialogue and weak plot and discovers that the only thing this movie sucks, is the fun out of the superhero genre.By Rob Stephenson & Mark Murphy

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WNiCF - Interview with Steve Trask - The State of FinOps 43:02

3M ago43:02

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In this episode, Steve Trask, VP of Marketing at the FinOps Foundation, discusses the State of FinOps report and the insights gained from four years of research. They explore topics such as team structure, automation, executive buy-in, and the evolving priorities of FinOps practitioners. They also touch on the challenges of measuring the value of t…

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WNiCF - March 2024 - News 40:48

3M ago40:48

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In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss various news and updates in the cloud industry. They cover topics such as New AMD instances in Azure Holographic stickers

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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

3M ago29:49

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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

4M ago32:31

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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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Reforming Local Government with Rob Whiteman 39:24

4M ago39:24

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In this episode, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson are joined by Rob Whiteman, who is the out-going Chief Executive of CIPFA. Rob is a well-known commentator and expert on public service reform and modernisation on a wide range of areas, and in 2008 was named one of the ten most influential people in local government by the Local Government Chronicle.…

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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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Road To Financial Recovery with Cllr John Cotton 37:20

4M ago37:20

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In this special episode of Our World is Local, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson travelled to the Leader's Office in the Birmingham City Council chambers to sit down with the Leader of the Council, John Cotton. In 2023, Birmingham City Council suffered the ignominy of having to issue not one but two section 114 notices. An effective bankruptcy order m…

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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

4M ago37:23

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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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WNiCF - cross podcast with Donal Bourke - Careers in FinOps 46:00

4M ago46:00

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In this bonus episode, we talk about FinOps careers and how each of us, the three hosts, have come to FinOps from three very different paths. - Donal from finance and accounting - Stephen from hospitality, sales, and more - Frank from being a geek in a basement It is a great episode with the appearance of an old Nokia phone, the loss of the main ho…

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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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DCN Preview with Charlotte Platten 20:43

4M ago20:43

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Ahead of the DCN Conference this week, Nick Kilby and Heather Jameson sat down to talk about the ongoing problems facing local government. The pair were also joined by Cratus' Charlotte Platten who reveals some council polling that is set to take place in the coming weeks, and casts an eye forward to the focus and direction of the District Councils…

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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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Iron Sky 1:50:59

4M ago1:50:59

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This time Rob goes deep behind enemy lines and must wade through a trench of tropes and a minefield of mise en scene madness! As he takes on the greatest enemy known to man, unfettered script writing! …and a couple of Nazis.By Rob Stephenson & Mark Murphy

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

4M ago33:23

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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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Absolutely Anything 2:17:03

5M ago2:17:03

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AV Club 69 enters the unpredictable realm of Science Fiction. Join Mark has he tries to unravel this Sci Fi film and work out what happens to class 10 C. Did the van driver really turn in to a screw? Mark has no idea that anything, absolutely anything can happen! Rob does accidentally call the title music of this movie a David Bowie track but in fa…

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WNiCF - February 2024 - News 34:31

5M ago34:31

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WNiCF - February 2024 - News Good amount of news, some sarcastic comments and lot of opinions :) Frank's interview with Steph FinOps X website Frank and Stephen have gone through everything that has a financial impact and quickly try to tell you why it may matter to you and your organisation. Send you feedback, ideas, invitations or any other thing…

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

5M ago33:01

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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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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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