Brittany Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, popular TV commentator—and a trusted voice for the millions of Americans who want a better world, and a group chat to help them get there. On UNDISTRACTED, a weekly show from The Meteor and Wonder Media Network, she aims her focus on the most pressing issues of our time, from the latest headlines to deep dives with today’s most fascinating changemakers, UNDISTRACTED is your weekly guide to the revolution that’s happening in our politics, ...
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The H. P. Lovecast Podcast is hosted by Michele Brittany and Nicholas Diak and is devoted to discussing the works influenced by H. P. Lovecraft, such as successor authors, comics, films, and so on. H. P. Lovecast is published two-to-three times a month, with the primary episode on the second Sunday, the Transmissions interview episode on the final day of the month, and on occasion, a program called Fragments addressing additional content.
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Girl Talk is a podcast focused on every element of life; from a woman’s point of view, with your homegirls Bri, Lovey, and Inai. Cover art photo provided by Eloise Ambursley on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@e_ambursley Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-bush/support
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Life is like a jungle full of mysteries, surprises, delicious fruit and the occasional thorny bush. On this podcast I am going to be taking a deep dive into this crazy jungle that we call life 🌳 Each episode of the show I am going to be sitting down with a friend and we will hack our way through the dense foliage of life seeking to unearth meaningful wisdom or perhaps just savour some succulent fruit 🍌🍇🍉 Join me on this journey into the heart of the jungle, where every conversation brings us ...
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The Farmers Guardian podcast brings you real farmer stories, the latest news and discussion about all the issues affecting the farming community. Listen on the go as the Farmers Guardian team talk through the latest issues across the dairy, livestock and arable sectors affecting your farming business, featuring special guests who share their personal experiences.
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Taking the heat out of California wildfires using sheep and goats, Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes
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Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes. California is experiencing some of the worst ever wildfires. By August 16, a total of 5,210 wildfires burned 332,606 ha (821,887 acres). The Park Fire is the fourth largest in Californian history – approximately 14 times the size of San Francisco. Since late July…
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It’s a brand new season of UNDISTRACTED, starting September 12th! Join host Brittany Packnett Cunningham as she tackles and makes sense of the news of the week—the bits you heard about, the bits you didn’t, and what we’re going to do about all of it. A lot has happened since we were last together, so make yourself comfortable; Brittany’s got some e…
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Siblings Sam and Anna Hallos planning their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents
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For siblings Anna and Sam Hallos, the future succession of their tenanted upland beef and sheep farm in West Yorkshire has been an ‘open and honest’ conversation around the farmhouse kitchen table for many years now. They have both been ‘heavily involved’ in the business from a young age, but now older, at 27 and 24 years old, Sam and Anna have sta…
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In this episode of H. P. Lovecast, Michele Brittany and Nicholas Diak discuss Rebekah McKendry's 2022 comic horror dark comedy, Glorious. Episode edited by: Michele Brittany Thumbnail photo by: Michele Brittany Intro/Outro Music: "Azathoth" by Philippe Gerber / John 3:16 (Bandcamp page) H. P. Lovecast Logo: Philip Yount The full version of John 3:1…
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CREATING A PINK PRETZEL EMPIRE WITH BRITTANY GARBUTT
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Brittany Garbutt is the mastermind behind the delicious, pink pretzel empire called Pretzel. Her story is a beautiful blend of passion, perseverance and of course plenty of pretzels! In 2017, at the age of 23, she opened her first store out of a tiny sea container in Northbridge. Fast-forward to now, and Pretzel has grown into a big, pink, multi-mi…
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Our Yorkshire Farm, featuring the Owen family, was an immediate success with TV viewers. Looking into the Owen family's life with nine children on one of the most remote hill farms in the country enthralled the nation, and now, six years later, one member, Reuben Owen, is carving out his own path. His latest TV series, Life In The Dales, has been a…
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What Scottish agritourism can offer farm businesses with Caroline Millar
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On the podcast this week, we learn about the value of agritourism and diversification in Scotland with Dundee farmer Caroline Millar. Escaping from the world to a farm's tranquil surroundings in the Angus countryside could be the ideal answer for any couple seeking a romantic weekend getaway, with the diversification working hand-in-hand alongside …
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Harvest 2024 has arrived and after suffering pests, persistent storms and setbacks, three farmers share their experience with Farmers Guardian. Message us
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#farm24 special guest hosted by Amy Wilkinson
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In a special one-off podcast, guest-hosted by FG columnist and farmer Amy Wilkinson, go behind-the-scenes at Farmers Guardian HQ to see how our epic digital campaign 24 Hours in Farming unfolds. Reaching millions of people, the campaign, aims to showcase the farming industry to wider society and this year we have 24 ambassadors to help us do just t…
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HOW TO ACHIEVE ANYTHING YOU WANT WITH DAVID GENAT
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This guy’s life resume is crazy! David Genat is a highly successful model, actor, the winner of Australian Survivor All Stars, television host, podcaster, producer ... annnnd he is also a (very handsome) fountain of inspiration. In this conversation we cover the lifestyle of an international model, mindset, morning routines, diet, exercise, set bac…
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Tenant-landlord relationships: Castle Howard Estate and the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner
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With farm tenant and landlord relationships in the spotlight in recent months, the Farmers Guardian podcast spoke to the CLA, a tenant and landlord from the Castle Howard Estate and the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner Dr Bob McIntosh. Positive, collaborative tenant-landlord relationships and collaboration will provide benefits to both parties …
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Farm Safety Week - James Chapman: "When you are in those dark moments, it can be an extremely lonely place"
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On the podcast this week Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford is joined by Farm Safety Foundation’s chair of trustees James Chapman for a special insight into farm safety. It is a very important week for the industry which marks Farm Safety Week, an annual initiative which places a spotlight on farming’s poor safety record, as well as the need …
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On Air at Groundswell: Regenerative farming practices and lowering greenhouse gas emissions
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode discusses the role of data, the tools available to measures GHG emissions and the value to farmers in sharing that data. Leprino Foods' Sustainability Manger Ben Williams, Farm Manager of net zero livestock far…
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Tom Heap on new book Land Smart - how can we manage the land better while balancing food production?
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Tom Heap is widely known for his appearances on BBC Countryfile, The Climate Show and Rare Earth, and he has a passion for the natural world. His latest book, Land Smart, explores how various people in the wider agricultural industry can manage the land differently to create balance between nature and food production. Whether that is regenerative p…
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On Air at Groundswell: High animal health and welfare at the core of farm resilience
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode focuses on how animal health and welfare is key to improving the sustainability of farming systems and the importance of adopting a mindset of 'if you look after your livestock they will look after you'. Northe…
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On Air at Groundswell: The importance of water and waste management in a sustainable farming system
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode shares helpful on-farm tips to improve water and waste management, whilst looking at some of the practical challenges including infrastructure and investment. Livestock farmers Lizzie Halton-Harrop and Rob Hava…
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On Air at Groundswell: How biodiversity is an important ally in building farming resilience
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at some practical on-farm examples of improving biodiversity whilst building resilience into farm businesses. Oxfordshire arable farmer and consultant Ben Adams, McDonalds Progressive Young Farmer at Moy …
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General Election result: What can we expect from this Defra team and a Labour Government?
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In this episode the Farmers Guardian news and business team give their analysis of what farming can expect from the new Labour Government and the priorities of the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed and his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner. The team reflects on Labour’s manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, bud…
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On Air at Groundswell: Healthy soils delivering sustainable farming systems
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at how healthy soils underpin resilient and sustainable farming systems. Arable agronomist and farm consultant with Ceres Rural, Louise Penn, beef and sheep farmer and AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds representati…
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Exclusive: Sit down with Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh in his first few days as Red Tractor interim chair
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Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh sits down with Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown to chat about his new role as Red Tractor interim chair. He talks about how he looks to rebuild farmer confidence in Red Tractor after frustration across the industry following its handling of the Greener Farms Commit module. He said effective com…
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On Air at Groundswell: Understanding Social Sustainability in farming
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at understanding and measuring social sustainability within agriculture. Tenant organic dairy farmer Sophie Gregory from Dorset, Hampshire tenant pig farmer Flavian Obiero and Leonora Meehan from McDonald…
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HOW TO BUILD A FITNESS EMPIRE WITH ANDREW HOLDER
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Andrew Holder is the founder of the big, beautiful fitness empire known as Revo Fitness. With a keen eye for opportunity and a relentless work ethic, Andrew has transformed a tiny hole in the wall gym in Perth into a national fitness empire with 41 locations across Australia. In this conversation we find out how Revo grew up so fast PLUS he shares …
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The General Election - What do farmers want to see from the next Government?
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On this week’s podcast, news reporter Chris Brayford is joined by a host of guests including farmers and politicians to discuss the implications of a General Election to farming communities and some of the priorities they want to see from the next UK Government. Our guests include NFU vice-president David Exwood, ‘Pretend Farmer’ and sheep farmer K…
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Ag in my Land: New Zealand farmer focuses on regen, people and opening the farm gates
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Ag in my Land is a Farmers Guardian series which looks at farming across the globe, and for the first time ever, we have turned it into a podcast. In this episode, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to Greg Hart who farming in Hawkes Bay in New Zealand at Mangarara Farm. With a huge focus on stripping the business back and focusing on regeneration …
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Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming?
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It is the third week of the General Election campaign and political parties have now published their manifestos. The Farmers Guardian news and business team take a closer look at the parties pledges for farming and rural communities. We look at budget, bovine TB policy, planning reform, food and the environment, and what the opinion polls look like…
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Matt Slack - the social media butcher - urges people to closer to food and farming
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In a #Farm24 special, online editor Emily Ashworth speaks to butcher Matt Slack, who has over 135,000 followers on Tik Tok and over 90,000 on Facebook. Matt is passionate about connecting people back to their produce and where it comes from - and to take a closer look at the farming industry, because they may just be surprised Message us…
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New entrant finds home in farming after Open Farm Sunday event
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It is no secret that farming needs to attract fresh talent, and there are so many opportunities for people to find a career that suits them. This is the case for Jack Scott who, after attending an Open Farm Sunday at Emma Loder-Symonds farm, Nonington farms. Emma's passion is education and allowing people of all ages to experience what it's like on…
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MASTERING YOUR MINDSET WITH ROBYN LAMBIRD
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I am in love with this human being!! Robyn Lambird is a non-binary Australian Paralympian, creator, advocate and all round incredible human being. Born in England and raised in Western Australia, Robyn was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of nine. Despite only getting into para athletics later in life within a few years Robyn took home the …
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Dairy farm complete their farm-to-fork journey with off-grid on-farm restaurant
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Gazegill farm is gently nestled into the heart of the Lancashire countryside, and for years owners Emma Robinson and Ian O'Reilly have been building their farm-to-customer business through meat box and raw milk sales. Nature is at the heart of all they do; it comes first and that approach applies to their new on-farm venture, their restaurant Eight…
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'Consumers and retailers need to understand the value of wool as a global commodity' - The British Wool industry in focus
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This week, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the value of the wool sector with British Wool chief executive Andrew Hogley. During the episode, Andrew talks about the challenges the industry faces, his passion to work with sheep farmers, the high-quality of wool as a global commodity, the importance of traceability and sustainabilit…
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Charlotte Ashley: Making the switch from beef to dairy on her Cumbria farm (part one)
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Charlotte Ashley and her husband, Roy, have always had a dream: Jersey cows. Having been beef and sheep farmers in Cumbria for many years, their dream has finally come to fruition, having recently finished building their shed which now houses their newly-welcomed Jersey cow herd. But what was the motivation behind the decision? Dairy can be a volat…
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NAVIGATING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY WITH KAV TEMPERLEY
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For the very first episode of Welcome to the Jungle it was so much fun to sit down with my good friend Kav Temperley. Kav Temperley is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of alternative rock band (and my fav band) Eskimo Joe :) Eskimo Joe have earnt a staggering 35 ARIA Award nominations over …
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Political twists and turns, Farm to Fork preview and Clarkson's Farm
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It has been a busy few weeks in politics, with local elections in England and a new First Minister in Scotland. The Farmers Guardian news and business team take a look at what the political landscape looks like for rural voters as well as a look ahead to next week's Farm to Fork summit at Number 10 Downing Street. The team also discuss the first fo…
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Schmallenberg - where we are now and what does the future hold for this disease?
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Mel McPherson of Avon Farm Vets talks about Schmallenberg and bluetongue - the reasons why we are seeing cases this year, signs to look out for, and what livestock farmers should do if they have a potential case on their farm. Message usBy Farmers Guardian
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Hey my name is Amberley, Welcome to the Jungle 🦁 Life is like a jungle full of mysteries, surprises, delicious fruit and the occasional thorny bush 🌵 On this podcast I am going to be taking a deep dive into this crazy jungle that we call life Each episode of the show I am going to be sitting down with a friend and we will hack our way through the d…
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Clarksons Farm Series 3 - Behind the scenes
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In this episode we gain press access to Diddley Squat farm ahead of the new series of Clarksons farm. We heard about the trials and tribulations in the cast met in their new ventures. Jeremy and Kaleb have gone their separate ways in farming practice to see who can make the most, and spend it too! This has been done to show the changes that the cur…
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Live from Thainstone Specialist Auctions: The value of marts to farming communities
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On this week's podcast, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford is joined by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland's executive director Neil Wilson and Aberdeenshire auctioneer Ellis Mutch from the ANM Group. Chris was at Thainstone Specialist Auctions in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, to talk to Neil and Ellis about life as an auctio…
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Liz Fletcher on finding her way in farming, diversification and her love of ag shows
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Liz Fletcher has truly found a home in the farming community. In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast episode, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to Liz about how she has truly become embedded in the rural community, and how all of a sudden, 10 sheep quickly became 240. Coming from a non-farming background, the idea when moving to their 240-acre fa…
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Warner's Gin and marketing for farmers: Tom Warner and Andy Venables on diversification and business growth ahead of the Cultivate conference
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Ahead of this year's Cultivate conference, Hillsgreen's Andy Venables speaks to the Farmers Guardian podcast about digital marketing, growing your business and diversification. Tom Warner, from Warner's Gin, talks about building their farm gin brand, top tips for farmers diversifying and growing new and exciting crops on farm to flavour their spiri…
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Sun, sea and socialising – FG are heading to the DIY AGM
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A farmer’s son from Yorkshire, Young farmers has been an integral part of John Houseman’s upbringing. While sat in a tractor on his placement year with Harper Adams in 2019, he heard the news that the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (https://www.nfyfc.org.uk/) had decided to cancel their annual AGM. After setting up a Facebook event to c…
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NFU's new vice-president Rachel Hallos says 'trust and honesty' is her priority
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As an upland tenant farmer the NFU’s new vice-president Rachel Hallos will be a powerful voice as the union navigates unprecedented change.She may be new to the role, but NFU vice president Rachel Hallos was keen to let members know she was not afraid to ‘speak openly', promising to bring some 'straight-talking northern charm' to the leadership tea…
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Shadow Defra Secretary, Steve Reed shares how Labour looks to pick up rural votes in the run-up to a General Election
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Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed admits previously the Labour party had lost connection with the countryside and farming communities and said he hoped to turn it around in the next General Election later this year, adding he wanted to 'give farmers their future back', recognising that Labour was started to 'get a hearing' in rural seats, but ackno…
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NFYFC new council chair Drew Bailey on why Young Farmers clubs are for everyone
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Newly elected council chair of National Federation for Young Farmers clubs (NFYFC), Drew Bailey is from a non-farming background and joined NFYFC when he was 15 years old. In his new role he is passionate about ensuring NFYFC is a place for everyone who wants to be involved regardless of their background, sexuality or ethnicity. The sense of belong…
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The countdown to net zero and how farmers are leading the charge
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Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley speaks to Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning and Overbury Farms regenerative farming manager Jake Freestone who were speaking at the Low Carbon Agriculture show, organised by Farmers Guardian's parent company Agriconnect. The two-day conference and expo saw a range of high-profile speakers debate …
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Dairy farmer Sophie Gregory on organic farming and her Nuffield Scholarship
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Sophie Gregory is a dairy farmer in Dorset, and over the years her thousands of followers - all 12k of them - have followed her on her journey into agriculture. Not from farming, she called herself 'farmer in training' and has used her platform to talk about farming, milk and her life as an organic Arla dairy farmer. This year she has become a Nuff…
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The Kaleb Cooper Bursary: The first two recipients talk about their hopes for their future farming careers
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In this week's episode of the Farmers Guardian podcast, online editor, Emily Ashworth, speaks to the first ever recipients of the Kaleb Cooper Bursary, which aims to support students from non-farming backgrounds in association with the Royal Agricultural University. Caitlyn Bartlett and Caitlin Oxton are both currently studying and are hoping to ma…
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HPLCP Transmissions - Ep 29 - David Rose and Monsters in the Bush
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In this episode of H. P. Lovecast Presentations: Transmissions hosts Michele Brittany and Nicholas Diak interview returning guest David Rose to talk about his short story collection, Monsters in the Bush. Episode edited by: Michele Brittany Thumbnail by: Michele Brittany Intro/Outro Music: "Azathoth" by Philippe Gerber / John 3:16 (Bandcamp page). …
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Save Kidsley Park Farm - Tenant farmer Andrew Dakin on the bid to save his farm from a solar panel takeover
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Andrew Dakin is a local Derbyshire farmer whose entire livelihood is at risk. As a third generation farmer at Kidsley Park Farm, Andrew’s family have farmed in the village of Smalley near Heanor for 94 years. Unfortunately Andrew had to take up the reigns of running the farm business after his father suffered a stroke in the 1980s. Farming has been…
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"I will not become a grumpy backbencher on the sidelines" - Minette Batters says farewell to NFU presidency
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What has it really been like to be the NFU's first female president? After six years at the top, Minette Batters reflects on the highs and lows of her time in the top job, what the future holds for the union and her biggest worry for the farming industry going forward, as well as her top tips for the next president and why they should keep their di…
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Overcoming grief to raise mental health awareness in farming - Andy and Lynda Eadon on Mind Your Head Week
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This week’s podcast is a very special insight into mental health in farming. This week marks the Farm Safety Foundation’s Mind Your Head campaign - an initiative to promote mental health as the biggest hidden problem facing farmers today. So our guests for the podcast are two of the most inspirational people I have had the pleasure of interviewing.…
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