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Brought to you from Rural2Kitchen. The podcast where agricultural minds open up. Sponsored by the Scottish Farmer. Follow us on all platforms here - https://linktr.ee/rural2kitchen To get in touch email rural2kitchen@gmail.com

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    R2Kast 367 – Kit Franklin on hands-free farming, ag engineering, and the power of networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 73:40


    Today we welcome Kit Franklin to the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 366 – Sharon May on values, vulnerability, and building a business that heals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 62:54


    Today we welcome Sharon May to the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 365 – Thanh Truong (Fruit Nerd) and Connor Wass on food storytelling, consumer behaviour, and salmon farming innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 64:50


    Today I welcome two Australian Nuffield Scholars to the R2Kast

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    R2Kast 363 – Peter Craven on change, courage, and creating a future for farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 60:54


    Today we welcome Peter Craven onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 362 – Laura Young on climate resilience, campaign wins, and coastal views

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 63:29


    Today's guest is someone I've followed for years – the incredible Laura Young!

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    R2Kast 361 – Mairi Gougeon on politics, purpose, and rural powerhouses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 40:00


    Today we welcome Mairi Gougeon to the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 360 – Ruth Vichos on horticulture, Shetland roots, and plant science pathways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 81:36


    Today we welcome Ruth Vichos onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 359 – Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Rob Ward on ag-tech, strawberries, and supermarket savvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 70:58


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Rob Ward — entrepreneur, innovator, and agri-tech visionary.Rob's story begins on a tenanted family farm in Shropshire where early lessons in strawberries and supermarket selling taught him resilience and strategy. From handing out pick-your-own baskets to selling tech globally, Rob's journey is a masterclass in reinvention.

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    R2Kast 358 – Derrick Josi on US dairy, digital reach, and modernising the family farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 69:40


    Today we welcome Derrick Josi onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 357 – Rhona Forbes on TikTok, teaching, and smashing stereotypes in ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 68:53


    Today we welcome Rhona Forbes onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 356 – Elspeth Hay on wild food, Cape Cod stories, and acorns as a way of life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 53:42


    Today we welcome Elspeth Hay onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 355 – Helen Brookes on livestock science, leadership, and collaboration in AgriTech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 58:32


    Today we welcome Helen Brookes onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 354 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Jo Franklin and Rob Hodgkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 57:19


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Jo Franklin and Rob Hodgkins — sheep farmers, Nuffield Scholars, and the founders of Cabrito in Hertfordshire.

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    R2Kast 353 – Hannah Lloyd on rural property, podcasting, and empowering women in farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 66:00


    Today we welcome Hannah Lloyd onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 352 – Alison Milne on policy, psychology, and championing the next generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 61:36


    Today we welcome Alison Milne onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 351 – Susan Poizner on fruit trees, regenerative soil care, and global understanding through storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 68:42


    Today we welcome Susan Poizner onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 350 - Wallace and Ed talk health, wellbeing, and losing 25kg in 8 weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 83:54


    Today we welcome ourselves—Wallace and Ed—onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 349 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Gavin Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 65:53


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Gavin Lane — a soon-to-be CLA President, passionate property investor, and longstanding advocate for British agriculture.

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    R2Kast 348 - Jerry Andrada on forestry, farming, and sustainability beyond the stereotype

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 71:22


    Today we welcome Jerry Andrada onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 347 - Sammi Rogers on ice cream, fashion, and unexpected career turns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 58:25


    Today we welcome Sammi Rogers onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 346 - Ben Briggs on bagging Wainwrights, football, and farming media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 74:47


    Today we welcome Ben Briggs onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 345 - Arthur Parkinson on hens, gardening, Chelsea Flower Show, and rural creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 57:17


    Today we welcome Arthur Parkinson onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 344 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with David Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 56:57


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome David Miller—pioneer of regenerative direct drilling and a respected voice in the future of sustainable arable farming.

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    R2Kast 343 - Lucy Fabbri on nursing, carnivore eating, and deep thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 71:51


    Today we welcome Lucy Fabbri onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 342 - Ross Robertson on lambing, rainfall, and agritech adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 62:22


    Today we welcome Ross Robertson onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 341 - Rachel Draper on field sports, gunmakers, and building her own app, Stile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 59:49


    Today we welcome Rachel Draper onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 340 - Sarah Rankin on MasterChef, Seasonal Food and Cooking with Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 52:14


    R2Kast 340 - Sarah Rankin on MasterChef, Seasonal Food and Cooking with ConnectionToday we welcome Sarah Rankin onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 339 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Neil McGowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 62:34


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Neil McGowan of Incheoch Farm— a stalwart of Highland livestock farming and a voice of reason in the future of rural leadership. From Perthshire glens to global insights, Neil's journey is steeped in tradition, challenge, and thoughtful evolution.

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    R2Kast 338 - Holly Moscrop on Resilience, Inclusive Farming and Sharing the Everyday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 55:33


    Today we welcome Holly Moscrop onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 337 - James Standen on Tenancies, Education Reform and Farming with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 65:01


    Today we welcome James Standen onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 336 - Amy Stewart on Vet Nursing, Farm Life and Authenticity Online

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 56:22


    Today we welcome Amy Stewart onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 335 - Penny Montgomorie, Sheena Munro and Alec Allison on Big Build

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 42:14


    Today we welcome Penny Montgomorie, Sheena Munro and Alec Allison onto the R2Kast to talk all things Big Build!

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    R2Kast 334 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Heather Wildman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 97:15


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Heather Wildman — an unstoppable force in UK agriculture, leadership development, and communication training. From a Cumbrian hill farm to global influence, Heather's story is packed with grit, growth, and generosity.

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    R2Kast 333 - George Lyon on Political Courage, Tenant Farming and Leading Through Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 59:32


    Today we welcome George Lyon onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 332 - Ffinlo Costain on Regenerative Media, Food Security and the Isle of Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 66:09


    Today we welcome Ffinlo Costain onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 331 - William Murray on Defending UK Agriculture, Digital Advocacy and…Only Fans?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 80:15


    Today we welcome William Murray onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 330 - James Kennedy on East Lothian Farming, Young Farmers Revival and Building Leadership in Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 68:38


    Today we welcome James Kennedy onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 329 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Jenna Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 66:57


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni we welcome Jenna Ross.

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    R2Kast 328 - Kyle Esplin on Life as a Pianist, Post-Viral Illness and the Power of Hemp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 46:12


    Today we welcome Kyle Esplin onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 327 - David Wheatley on Peonies, Perseverance and Social Media Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 67:18


    Today we welcome David Wheatley onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 326 - Liam Davies-Jones on Stabilisers, and Livestock Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 60:04


    Today we welcome Liam Davies-Jones onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 325 - Kirsty McInnes on Slugs, Soil Archives, and Scientific Surprises

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 64:28


    Today we welcome Kirsty McInnes onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 324 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with James Peck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 81:24


    Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar series, we welcome James Peck, a forward-thinking Cambridgeshire farmer whose story spans generations, industries, and continents. From humble beginnings and a family steeped in transport and medicine, James carved a unique path into large-scale arable farming and agribusiness diversification.

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    R2Kast 323 - Charleigh Arnold on Dog Training, Dairy Farming, and Starting Afresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 59:18


    Today we welcome Charleigh Arnold onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 322 - Michael Rolfe on Engineering, Precision Ag, and Young Farmers Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 61:38


    Today we welcome Michael Rolfe onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 321 - Jack Bradley on Military Dreams, Dairy Farming, and a Life Less Ordinary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 89:12


    Today we welcome Jack Bradley onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 320 - Jamie Bartley on Hemp Construction, Biochar, and Regenerative Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 45:21


    Today we welcome Jamie Bartley onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 319 - Tales of a Nuffield Scholar with Tony Pexton and James Pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 72:39


    Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni we welcome Tony Pexton and James Pick.

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    R2Kast 318 - Chloe Lucas on Nursing, Highland Cows, and Finding Farming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 58:10


    Today we welcome Chloe Lucas onto the R2Kast!

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    R2Kast 317 - Alix Ritchie on Grassland, Curriculum Change, and FarmStrong Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 64:35


    Today we welcome Alix Ritchie onto the R2Kast!

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