Episodes 111
Avg. Duration 25m
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Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The podcast for South West Farmers.

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S6E10 How collaboration is shaping the future of farming

Jun 02, 2026 42m

Recorded live at the 2026 Devon County Show, this series finale of Farming Focus™ brings together elements of several episodes to explore why collaboration is becoming increasingly important for…

S6 Practical biosecurity tips for moving livestock safely

May 26, 2026 9m Bonus

Buying or selling livestock always carries risk, but good biosecurity can make a big difference. In this Farming Focus™ bonus episode, host Peter Green is rejoined by Synergy Farm Health vet Esme…

S6E9 Managing disease risk on South West farms

May 19, 2026 30m

Host Peter Green discusses the practical realities of farm biosecurity with Synergy Farm Health vet Esme Moffett and Devon sheep farmer Peter Delbridge. The episode highlights how building awareness…

S6 Understanding gifting in farm succession planning

May 12, 2026 15m Bonus

Peter Green is re-joined by solicitor Tom Mottram from Porter Dodson and Devon farmer Jilly Greed in this bonus episode of Farming Focus™ to explore the role of gifting within farm succession…

S6E8 How to secure your farm’s future through succession planning

May 05, 2026 35m

This episode explores farm succession planning in light of recent changes to agricultural property relief. Host Peter Green is joined by solicitor Tom Mottram from Porter Dodson and fourth-generation…

S6 Farming with nature: Making the most of available schemes

Apr 28, 2026 14m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Peter Green is joined once again by AHDB’s Dr Laura Underdown and farmer Jonathan Chapman to consider how environmental schemes can support farm businesses. They discuss…

S6E7 How to turn your farm's natural capital into opportunity

Apr 21, 2026 38m

This episode of Farming Focus™ looks at natural capital, what it is and what it means for farm businesses in a changing policy and market landscape. AHDB’s Dr Laura Underdown explains it as “putting…

S6 Using weather data to make practical farming decisions

Apr 14, 2026 8m Bonus

Building on last week’s episode of Farming Focus™, we look at how data and technology can support more resilient farming in the face of changing weather. From soil monitoring to variety…

S6E6 Farming through extreme weather: How to build resilience

Apr 07, 2026 33m

In this episode of Farming Focus™, we explore how South West farmers can stay resilient as weather patterns become more unpredictable. From wetter winters to hotter, drier summers, Met Office science…

S6 Dairy market uncertainty: Practical steps for farmers

Mar 31, 2026 14m Bonus

Current milk price volatility is seeing dairy farmers “juggling more money faster than they've ever juggled before” according to Chris Walkland on this week’s Farming Focus™, with additional pressure…

S6E5 How to navigate the perfect storm in dairy

Mar 24, 2026 36m

All the ducks are in a row for good milk production according to Chris Walkland, speaking on this week’s Farming Focus™. Having seen the biggest drop in milk prices, how does the well-known…

S6 Changing how we think about farm safety

Mar 17, 2026 11m Bonus

Farmer Jane Gurney and Cornish Mutual’s Dominic Jones join host Peter Green to talk about shifting the culture when it comes to safety on farm.  Make sure you listen to episode 4 to get the most from…

S6E4 Farm safety: Why do accidents still happen?

Mar 10, 2026 29m

On this week’s Farming Focus™ Peter and his guests discuss the topic of farm safety.  Agriculture is nearly consistently named the most dangerous industry to work in, based on figures from the Health…

S6 Beyond payments: The future of farm profitability

Mar 03, 2026 15m Bonus

Farming without subsidies is fast becoming a reality for many farmers. CAAV’s Jeremy Moody and Nick Dymond of St. Piran’s Pork expand last week’s discussion to consider what it means for farm…

S6E3 Grants and subsidies: Adapting to the new support landscape

Feb 24, 2026 31m

On this week’s Farming Focus™, CAAV’s Jeremy Moody says the present government’s support for farmers is like a clockwork toy winding down, with little on which farmers can currently make business…

S6 Practical steps for improving wellbeing on farm

Feb 17, 2026 12m Bonus

Farmers often face long hours and unpredictable weather on top of the pressures of running a business which can take their toll. Today, we’re focusing on practical strategies for managing stress and…

S6E2 The quiet side of farming: Breaking the silence on farmer wellbeing

Feb 10, 2026 36m

To mark Mind Your Head Week, today, we’re opening up an important and often difficult conversation — the challenges of farming alone, and the mental health angle of this. Farming can be one of the…

S6 A farm level look at The Farm Profitability Review

Feb 03, 2026 14m Bonus

In this bonus episode, host Peter Green is joined once again by Wendy Nicholas and Jack Pierce to talk about the recent Farm Profitability Review which was written by Baroness Minette Batters and…

S6E1 The Farm Profitability Review unwrapped: What farmers need to know.

Jan 27, 2026 31m

Host Peter Green is joined by Jack Pierce, an agribusiness consultant with Terrafarmer, and Cornish beef farmer Wendy Nicholas who was named last year’s Farming Champion at the Cornwall Farm Business…

S6 Farming in 2026: Reflections on the Oxford Farming Conference

Jan 14, 2026 33m Bonus

The Oxford Farming Conference took place last week, with many inspiring sessions and a speech from the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds. In this episode…

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