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1 million young people not in Employment, Education or Training – could farming be the answer? – Big Debate ep16
In the latest Big Debate episode Sophie and Ally discuss the recent Milburn report into young people and work. With over a million 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or training, could…
Farming Profitability, Contracting and a Forward Thinking Arable Business – with Tom Hawthorne
Ben is joined by arable farmer Tom Hawthorne who farms in the Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire borderlands.
Open Farm Sunday, Mustard, Sugar and more with Michael Sly
Ben speaks to Cambridgeshire arable farmer Michael Sly, who has been holding an Open Farm Sunday on his event since the start in 2006.
Drought, Fuel Costs and Tractor Ted: What’s Next for UK Farming?
Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory cover a lot of news stories and big picture pieces this week from fuel prices to trade deals, golden eagles to chicken campaigns and agricultural…
Carrots, Beef and the future for a Mixed Farming Business – with Joe Howard
Ben speaks to Joe Howard who is responsible for the carrot and beef enterprises on a mixed farm business in Nottinghamshire.
Dairy in New Zealand and Young Farmer of the Year – with George Dodson
Ben heads to New Zealand this week to speak to dairy farmer George Dodson who in 2024 was named the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Does Farming in Wales have a Bright Future? – Big Debate ep14
This week's Big Debate topic is 'does farming in Wales have a bright future?' Hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory also discuss wool prices, stolen egg stands and much more.
What’s the future for the Common Agricultural Policy?
Ben is joined by Brussels based agri-food journalist Natasha Foote to discuss the future for the Common Agricultural Policy and the big picture for farming in the EU.
Founding, Growing and Exiting a Business in Agriculture – with Jez Pile
Ben meets the co-founder of Muddy Boots Jez Pile to talk about his business journey.
Public Engagement on Farms: Essential or Too much Time? – Big Debate ep13
From eggs and poultry to Great British Beef Week, Essex greenhouses to Dutch dairy and the London Marathon - Ally and Sophie cover a lot of ground in this episode. The focus for the Big Debate is…
The Farmers on Britain’s Got Talent – with Ben Brooke
Cambridgeshire farmer Ben Brooke talks more about his farm and his journey with the Hawkstone Farmers Choir on Britain's Got Talent.
From Doctor to Farmer – Dr Johnny Wake’s story
In this episode we meet Dr Johnny Wake - a doctor turned farmer, who is Managing Partner of Courteenhall Farms in Northamptonshire. The family have farmed there for 350 years and the business is…
Dairy v Arable Spring Update with Ally and Sophie
Ally and Sophie give their spring update from their farms. Also featuring discussions on organic trade with Japan, the food on the Artemis 2 NASA mission, TB, rewilding and much more.
Going Against the Grain – Henry Astor from Bruern Farms
Ben meets Henry Astor from Bruern Farms in the Cotswolds. Henry mills his own flour and grows heritage grains alongside many other enterprises.
The Story of Petite Peonies – Cambridgeshire farmer David Wheatley
Ben is joined by Cambridgeshire tenant farmer David Wheatley aka Petite Peonies. They discuss David's farming story, growing peonies, mental health, social media and more.
What’s the future for the British Pig Sector? – Big Debate Episode 11
Big Debate hosts Ally and Sophie are joined by pig farmer Fred Allen and Mark Haighton from AHDB to learn about the pig sector. Also news stories on underground growing, cattle rustling and a farmer…
Accelerating Regenerative Agriculture in the Cotswolds
Discover more about the Regenerative Agriculture Accelerator Programme and the Cotswold Regenerative Agriculture Conference.
Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture – What’s the future?
Ben is joined by Ben Hatton from Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods and Matt Dobbs from Agsenze to discuss the potential future of artificial intelligence in agriculture, its potential and what…
Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 2
Part 2 of a documentary exploring youth voices in farming and food - produced in collaboration with members of Emergent Generation.
Emergent Generation: Young Voices in Farming and Food PART 1
Part one of Emergent Generation: Young People in Farming and Food. It explores ideas for the future that members of youth organisation Emergent Generation are looking for.
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Meet the Farmers has published 10 episodes since May 2026, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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