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In this special episode, we examine what the government's partial U-turn on inheritance tax means for your farm business. It follows the Treasury decision to water down plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1m. In a major concession the government has announced that it is increasing the threshold for inheritance tax on farm assets from £1m to £2.5m. We look at how the decision came about, what it means for family farms and where the sector goes from here. With special guests: NFU president Tom Bradshaw; Country Land & Business Association external affairs director Jonathan Roberts; and Sam Kirkham, partner at accountants Albert Goodman. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntasker Contact or follow Louise (X): @louisearable Contact or follow Hugh (X): @sondesplacefarm For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweekly To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Farmers Union's (NFU) perspective on the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a trade aid package announced by the administration.

Mike Stranz, Vice President of Advocacy for the National Farmers Union, says ag labor reform is more important now than ever.

In this episode, experts voice concern at a get-out clause in government plans for a £500m Landscape Recovery scheme for farmers. We look at the opportunities for growers and livestock producers from Defra's Environmental Improvement Plan – and ask: is it fatally flawed? How much risk should you accept when chasing high yields? We get to grips with the new recommended list for cereals and oilseeds. African swine fever reaches Spain: we examine the impact on UK pig producers. And should we be more optimistic about agriculture? We speak to former NFU president Sir Peter Kendall and "Cheerful" Charlie Ireland, star of Clarkson's Farm. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was recorded live on Thursday 4 December 2025 at the Ceres Rural Agri-Strategy Conference in Cambridgeshire. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntasker Contact or follow Louise (X): @louisearable Contact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarm For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweekly To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) held its annual convention in Moncton, New Brunswick, last month where delegates from across the country gathered, debating and adopting policy resolutions. Among the items that drew national attention this year was a proposal supporting the exploration of a guaranteed annual income for farmers. NFU vice president of policy Phil... Read More

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.In the November episode of Talking Leaders, we are delighted to be joined by Adam Bedford, Collaborative Projects Director at Fera Science, to explore how working together can help farming businesses navigate uncertainty and thrive. With a career spanning farm-level experience, leadership roles at the NFU, and now driving collaboration between farmers, scientists and the food industry, Adam will share how building partnerships and pooling ideas can strengthen resilience and unlock opportunities across UK agriculture.

President Donald Trump's idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling'.

President Donald Trump's idea to import more beef from Argentina has restarted the debate over ‘Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling'.

The government's announced the number of agricultural seasonal workers visas allowed for the UK for next year. 41,000 visas will be made available for horticulture and 1,900 for poultry. It's slightly lower than the current allowance, but the National Farmers Union has welcomed the announcement, saying it has been made in good time, so farms can organise recruitment ahead of next year's harvest. However the NFU says if the horticulture sector is to grow, it will need more workers in the future - and it is still waiting for details of a five-year plan from the government.All this week, we are talking about seeds. Today we visit a seed merchant who specialises in grass and wildflower mixes for environmental schemes. We hear how the business is affected by checks at the EU border and uncertainty over agri-environment schemes.How can farms stay profitable? And if the answer is by providing something other than food, what are the implications for domestic food production? After warnings that UK food production could drop by almost a third by 2050, we speak to a farmer who's moved away from growing fruit and cereals to diversify into a range of businesses to keep the farm afloat.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

The National Farmers Union continues to focus on key policy priorities, including the urgent need for a new farm bill.

The NFU has something to say about the rumblings of importing beef from Argentina to help with high beef prices in the US, but is that the answer? With so many dairy producers embarking on the dairy on beef program, dairymen have a bigger dog in the hunt than ever before.

Headlines on today's episode include:-Trump says U.S. could import beef from Argentina, industry says not so fast-NFU says Argentina bailout sends mixed signals to farmers-Craig concerned USDA layoffs make U.S. more susceptible to foreign animal disease-New study shows year-end farmer assistance could misrepresent overall crop losses-Fall fertilizer uptick expectedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The National Farmers Union continues to focus on getting a new Farm Bill in place for producers.

NFU and Other Ag Groups Celebrate National Co-op Month

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass is calling on the state's farmers, ranchers and rural residents to reject Proposition 50, and Mexico's government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.

When the federal government shut down Wednesday, Florida's farmers and ranchers were left facing more uncertainty of government support, and Mexico's government instituted new regulations on livestock movement due to their New World screwworm infestation.

The National Farmers Union says Canadians are upset about higher grocery bills, but farmers' incomes have not kept up with inflation. The NFU points out that revenues for retail grocery companies have increased despite a decrease in the volume of food purchased by Canadians. We speak with James Hannay, policy analyst at the NFU.

As President Trump arrives for his State Visit, farmers and milk processors are warning that allowing US dairy producers access to our markets could potentially threaten the financial viability of the UK industry. The National Farmers Union's Dairy Board Chair says the US dairy industry has made no secret of its ambitions to break into the lucrative UK market and has exportable surplus to spare. The NFU and Dairy UK have written to the Prime Minister, demanding that food and animal welfare standards are a red line in future negotiations. We continue our look at services in rural areas with a visit to a voluntary organisation connecting people to health and social care provision in the Highlands, as well as combatting loneliness. We hear from the Nuffield Trust about the extra cost challenges for health providers in rural areas.Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

Ali Capper is in partnership at Stocks Farm, Suckley, Worcestershire UK with her husband Richard and his father Mark, the Cappers specialise in growing hops and apples. They farm dessert & cider apples and hops. Stocks Farm is a 200 year old hop and fruit farm on the glorious Herefordshire/Worcestershire border. It has been farmed by the Capper family since 1962, and is proud to be growing Award Winning British Hops and Apples in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Ali is a Director of the Oxford Farming Conference and she is Chairman of the NFU's National Horticulture & Potatoes Board, British Apples & Pears and Wye Hops. Her Nuffield Scholarship in 2014 focused on the export of great British hops, and niche apple varieties, travelling to Germany, New Zealand, Canada, USA, France, Belgium and Vietnam. For more information on Stocks Farm: https://bit.ly/4mV6XAa #agriculture #farming #apples #hops #beer #cider == We're delighted to have Gro-rite Horticulture sponsoring World Radio Gardening, find out about automatic pot watering systems available for mail order delivery: bit.ly/3wCPyHy Also, don't forget – if you like what we do, why not tip Ken and team with a coffee – Buy us a coffee (bit.ly/48RLP75) – as a thank you for the work done to bring this website to life.

Menschen unterscheiden sich darin, wie sehr sie zeigen wollen, dass sie einzigartig und anders sind als ihre Mitmenschen. Die Psychologie spricht vom Bedürfnis nach Einzigartigkeit (englisch Need for Uniqueness, abgekürzt NfU).Leute mit einem hohen Bedürfnis nach Einzigartigkeit fühlen sich unabhängig von den Bewertungen durch andere, tendieren dazu, sich von Regeln und Konventionen zu befreien und finden es unproblematisch, wenn sie öffentlich ihre abweichende Meinungen vertreten.Im Alltag erkennt man ein hohes NfU unter anderem leicht an ausgefallener Kleidung, ungewöhnlichen Frisuren und Körpermodifikationen. Was sich weiter hinter dem Bedürfnis nach Einzigartigkeit verbirgt und wie es gemessen werden kann besprechen Charlotte Guiol und Prof. Erb in diesem Beitrag.

In this episode, Ben Eagle is joined by David Exwood, Deputy President of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), who farms over 1,200 tenanted hectares just south of Horsham in West Sussex. David shares insights from his multi-enterprise farming business—featuring arable, beef, sheep, and a farm shop—as well as his leadership journey within the NFU.They discuss:David's farming background and philosophyHis leadership style and priorities at the NFUThe challenges facing UK agriculture, including ELMS, inheritance tax changes etcThe role of politics in shaping farming's futureOpportunities for younger farmers and the role of innovationWith candid reflections on decision-making, long-term motivation, and what he'd change with a magic wand, this episode offers a deep dive into the person behind the leadership role and the direction of British farming today.Final thoughts include messages for both the public and farmers.Photo credit: Lawrence Looi / NFU.

The UK is heavily reliant on fruit and vegetables grown overseas. But a new report predicts that, by 2050, around half of fruit and veg imports to the UK will be affected by climate change risks including rising temperatures and diminishing water supplies. Water management is such a burning topic at the moment that the NFU has just held its first Water Summit on a Yorkshire farm. And, how do you incentivise reintroduced Beavers to shape rivers the way you intend?Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

As the NFU hosts an on-farm water summit, we find out more about an innovative project in Shropshire to manage water. It aims to prevent excess run-off from urban areas which floods farmland and destroys crops.Out and about with the Agricultural Chaplain for Suffolk who's helping farmers cope with the pressures of running a farm business. He says they're especially concerned about changes to inheritance tax reform.Scientists are working with farmers to find a high-tech way of tackling one of the most voracious pests farmers face - slugs. Traditionally, producers have used ferric phosphate pellets to kill them, or taken a more expensive but eco-friendly route, using nematodes to eat the pests. Now the British On-Farm Innovation Network or BOFIN for short, is using artificial intelligence as part of a "Slimers" project to work out where slugs are hiding. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

https://www.dairyuk.org/the-dairy-roadmap/ Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

Headlines on today's episode include:-Administration remains focused on trade-Trade News Adds Market Volatility-Farmer has mixed views on trade-NFU: Farmers need new farm bill-Cattle group encouraged by tax provisionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, a former NFU combinable crops chairman sats the pace of change at Red Tractor is too slow to win back farmers' confidence.Cross-border bluetongue restrictions on livestock brought from England into Wales threaten to cause havoc, say farm leaders.We've the latest on muck spreading and Defra's Farming Rules For Water.And we visit the Royal Highland Show for a beefy announcement.

The NFU has confirmed it sent a private letter to the Prime Minister, raising concerns over a prospective trade deal with the Gulf States. It said the deal could open the UK up to imports of low-welfare meat from the Gulf, and more importantly, many other countries around the world. Although meat from the Gulf States might come up to UK hygiene standards, some welfare groups are concerned about the conditions animals are kept in, and the intensive nature of production, especially poultry.Annual payments farmers in England receive based on the amount of land they have will be capped at just £600 next year. New details have emerged after last week's Spending Review.And there's evidence that humans have been using seaweed as a fertiliser for thousands of years. When chemical fertilisers were developed a century ago, that use of seaweed largely died out, but for some, it's making a comeback.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

Our UK farming correspondent comments on the driest spring in 132 years, and NFU warns that farms face financial ruin unless the Treasury rethinks its “destructive” inheritance tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

There's no question about the level of uncertainty facing U.S. agriculture in 2025, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says a getting a new Farm Bill done this year would clear some of that up.

The US Agriculture Secretary has been in the UK to discuss trade deals with importers and exporters. Brooke Rollins said the 'historic' trade deal announced by Donald Trump and Keir Starmer would create billions of dollars in opportunity for U.S. export markets and more choice for British consumers. She also said she would like to see the UK and US more aligned on food standards regulations. We speak to the NFU for their response.All week we're taking a closer look at grassland - vital to livestock farmers for their animal feed. Improving the soil under the pasture is key and helps the farm become more sustainable by sequestering more carbon. We visit a farm in Herefordshire which has been improving soil health and bio-diversity with a system of rotational grazing.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

This week, the National Farmers Union brought farmer members from across the U.S. to Washington to amplify the need for a 5-year Farm Bill. Stephanie Hoff caught up with the President of the NFU, Rob Larew, and Wisconsin Farmers Union members. Larew says right now the volatility in the farm economy has him concerned. Larew is pushing for Congress to get a strong, five-year Farm Bill passed to provide some certainty for American farmers. This was the message echoed by Wisconsin Farmers Union. Government Relations Director Michelle Ramirez-White says the timing was perfect because Congress is marking up the Farm Bill during budget reconciliation. Rami Aburomia was among the delegation. He’s an apple grower outside of Madison. He recently joined Wisconsin Farmers Union to advocate for better safety nets for specialty crop growers. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers.Chilly start to our Thursday but more sunshine on the way. Stu Muck says the northwoods may still see a little frost even into Friday.The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged during their May meeting. While the U.S. economy as a whole may not be in a recession, some facets of Wisconsin agriculture are already there. Sam Miller is a Principal with Fox Street Advisors in Appleton. He believes that grain markets have been in a recession for a while. He's watching the 10 year bond as an indicator of where the market's going.While tariffs are what many are focused on, Wisconsin Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, is working on keeping relationships in place. He explains that about a year ago the state invested in bringing trade partners from Indonesia to Wisconsin. Now, they've asked Wisconsin to visit them, and Romanski did! Jan Prins from EverAg joins Pam Jahnke. Prins grew up on a family dairy in Washington state. He says the market was surprised this week with huge sales of cheese to the export market. Prins explains that right now the U.S. is at a price advantage over the EU as they wait for their milk production trend to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we get to grips government grants to fund on-farm innovation and technology to improve productivity.With British Beef Week around the corner (23-30 April), we run the rule over the NFU's 10-year vision for the UK's beef industry.We look at why farm hedges could be the latest victim of the government's decision to close the Sustainable Farming Incentive to new applications.And we find out why singing sweary farmers are all the rage in Oxfordshire.

In this episode, the government appoints former NFU president Minette Batters to lead a Defra review to solve farming's 'profitability problem'.Her appointment – by Defra secretary Steve Reed – aims to help growers and livestock producers increase their profit and financial resilience.We ask three experts what Baroness Batters should really be looking at – and whether farmers should be encouraged to diversify.Emily Norton, from Farm Foresight; Richard King, from Andersons farm business consultants; and Jonathan Armitage, from Strutt & Parker, share their thoughts.We get out in the field, where resistant wheat crops are showing signs of yellow rust - samples for analysis should be sent to the UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS).We look ways farmers can supply more local food - according to the Local Food Plan.And we try to track down a giant red fibre glass cow after it goes missing.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

The Scottish Farm Business Survey has revealed a big drop in average farm income, falling by 51% in its latest figures for 2023/4. The President of NFU Scotland, Andrew Connon, tells Caz Graham that farm profits are being squeezed by increased costs including interest rates. As talks continue to hammer out a trade agreement between the UK and the US, the President of the NFU in England, Tom Bradshaw, remains bullish that the UK Government will stand firm on food import standards. And we visit a trout farm in Wiltshire as part of a week focussing on aquaculture.Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Sarah Swadling

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about how different areas of the ag industry are responding to work from the Make America Healthy Again Commission, we'll hear the National Farmers Union's perspective on funding freezes and job cuts within USDA, ag input costs and how they're impacting farmers heading into planting season, plus an interview with former NCGA CEO Jon Doggett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this emergency episode, we examine the implications of Defra's decision to stop accepting applications for its flagship agri-environment scheme.The shock announcement to draw a line under the Sustainable Farming Incentive was announced at 6pm Tuesday, 11 March.Defra gave farmers no notice of the decision, which came into effect with immediate effect, leaving would-be applicants high and dry.We look at the reasons for the announcement – and where it leaves farmers and farm businesses across England.With thanks to special guests:Martin Lines, chairman of the Nature Friendly Farming NetworkJamie Burrows, chairman of the NFU combinable crops boardEd Hutley, partner with farm business consultants Ceres RuralThis episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

This week, our hosts Will and Ben focus on Dairy Producer Organisations (DPOs) and their vital role in the dairy industry. With Ian Harvey, farmer, Director at Davidstow Creamery as well as a member of the NFU Dairy Board and former member of AHDB Dairy Sector Council, along with our own dairy market analyst, Chris Walkland. Starting the discussion prompted by a recent article from Chris in British Dairying Magazine, they discuss the role of DPO's and the importance of collective representation for farmers. They discuss the limitations of DPOs, particularly highlighted in Chris' article after 2 significant processors who do have DPO's. have just given notice to a number of farmers. They also discuss the difference between DPOs and farmer boards, and the significance of FDOM (Fair Dealings Obligations Milk) over the next few months.Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

The NFU conference on 25th February saw 700 NFU members descend on London in a change to the usual Birmingham venue. The subject that dominated was predictably inheritance tax and feelings were high in the room when Secretary of State for Defra Steve Reed gave his speech. He announced lots of additional measures but it was inheritance tax that everyone was focussed on. In this episode we review the conference with beef and sheep farmer Rebecca Morgan who is also Chair of Ludlow NFU and is on the consultancy team for agri and rural PR and marketing agency Pinstone, and Cambridgeshire arable farmer Tom Martin. Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. About Ben and  RuralPod MediaBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk If you have a business interested in getting involved with podcasting check us out at RuralPod Media. We'd love to help you spread your message. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social mediaInstagram @mtf_podcastTwitter @mtf_podcastWatch us on Youtube here

In this episode, we examine Defra's latest raft of new policies to boost farm profitability.Just exactly how new are they?We scrutinise the keynote speech delivered by Defra secretary Steve Reed at the NFU's annual conference in London.We preview the Pancake Day Rally against government plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1 million.To register for the rally, click here.And we speak to the new group of succession planning experts who have formed the Succession Alliance to help farmers pass their farms on to the next generation.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerFollow Louise (X): @louisearableFollow Hugh (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

The National Farmers Union says the government should use the 30-day pause on tariffs to protect Canadian farmers from the effects of U.S. tariffs on exports and retaliatory tariffs by Canada on imports. They say farmers are vulnerable because they produce for international and domestic markets - and they use imported equipment and inputs. We speak with Matthew Wiens, board member with the National Farmers Union. He farms with his family, and two other families, at Ploughshares Community Farm, near Beausejour, Manitoba.

Rod Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says with ag workforce challenges on everybody's mind these days, H-2A reform is possible.

With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?

8point9.com editor, ffinlo Costain, is joined by a new co-host, Joe Stanley, for Farm Gate's monthly chat through the big land use topics of the moment. Joe Stanley is a Farmers' Weekly columnist, author and Head of Sustainable Farming at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust's Allerton Project. In this podcast they discuss NFU leadership tactics - whether the ongoing campaign against inheritance tax changes is performative or effective - the UK government's decision to uphold a ban on noenicitinoid use - and new financial incentives to boost on-farm water management. (Views expressed in the podcast by Joe and ffinlo do not necessarily represent the views of their respective companies and organisations.)

Cela fait cinq ans que le Royaume-Uni a officiellement quitté l'Union européenne. Le 31 janvier 2020, une période de transition s'ouvrait pour faciliter le passage, mais les Britanniques n'étaient déjà plus citoyens de l'UE. En 2016, ils avaient voté en majorité pour le Brexit, et le milieu agricole comptait parmi les fervents partisans de la sortie. Cinq ans plus tard, le bilan est mitigé. Cela fait cinq ans que la cloche du Big Ben, au Parlement de Westminster, a retenti. À 23h, elle annonçait la sortie du Royaume-Uni de l'Union européenne. Cette cloche-là, c'est celle qui annonce le début des enchères aux moutons du marché de Melton Mowbray. Richard est présent ce matin, bien qu'il n'ait pas de moutons à vendre cette fois-ci. Cet éleveur apprécie l'ambiance du marché.« On nous avait dit qu'avec le Brexit, les prix allaient chuter et que l'agneau britannique n'aurait plus de demande à cause des droits de douane. Mais c'est tout le contraire. La demande est là, et aucune taxe n'a été imposée sur l'agneau britannique, pour l'instant en tout cas. La demande la plus forte vient du Moyen-Orient, d'Arabie saoudite, d'Israël et de Turquie. Hors Union européenne. Mais également plus près de nous, d'Espagne et d'Italie et de France. Et puisque ces clients avaient une relation commerciale avec nous avant le Brexit, ils continueront cette relation après le Brexit ».Un avis, qui n'est pas partagé par tousAndrew Wheeler, cultivateur de céréales à quelques kilomètres de là, a stocké toute sa récolte dans son entrepôt. Lui aussi avait voté pour la sortie de l'Union européenne en 2016. « J'ai voté en faveur du Brexit pour quitter l'UE pour un certain nombre de raisons. Mais c'est probablement mon cœur qui l'a emporté sur ma tête. L'une des raisons pour lesquelles je voterais différemment aujourd'hui, c'est que je vois que notre gouvernement ne s'intéresse pas à l'agriculture. Lorsque nous étions membres de l'Union européenne, il ne fait aucun doute que la pression exercée par les agriculteurs, surtout les français, avait de l'impact à Bruxelles. L'UE avait peur, elle a toujours peur, des agriculteurs. Ce n'est pas le cas du gouvernement britannique ».À lire aussiAu Royaume-Uni, les agriculteurs manifestent contre un projet de taxe sur la successionLe principal syndicat de fermier britannique, le NFU, tient une permanence au marché de Melton Mowbray. James Haddon, son représentant local, reçoit de nombreuses plaintes, notamment de la part des producteurs de fruits et légumes, qui peinent à recruter la main-d'œuvre saisonnière venue d'Europe de l'Est avant le Brexit.« Vous travaillez toute l'année pour avoir une récolte et vous n'êtes pas en mesure de la faire. C'est pourquoi la NFU souhaiterait un plan stratégique quinquennal pour les travailleurs saisonniers. Pour qu'ils puissent venir en nombre raisonnable, donc sans plafond arbitraire, afin que tous les aliments cultivés puissent être récoltés avec succès ».Le gouvernement travailliste, arrivé au pouvoir en juillet, veut revoir et améliorer la relation entre le Royaume-Uni et l'Union européenne. Mais il reste catégorique : un retour à la liberté de mouvement est exclu.À écouter aussiLes défis du Royaume-Uni, cinq ans après le Brexit

The dispute over the proposed inheritance tax on farms continues, with the UK's farming unions planning what they call a "Day of Unity" to demonstrate their opposition to the plans. Meanwhile, the supermarkets have added their voice to the argument, with many big players asking the Government to reconsider the tax. DEFRA Secretary, Steve Reed, argues "stable finances are the foundation of the economic growth needed" and has outlined a "new deal for farmers" that would help them become more profitable.Farmers will not be allowed to use neonicotinoid pesticides on sugar beet crops this year, after an application for emergency use was turned down by the Government for the first time. Environmental groups have welcomed the decision, but the NFU says it could leave farmers unable to protect their sugar beet crops from virus yellows - a disease spread by aphids.The UK is launching a Grain Verification Scheme to help identify grain that's been stolen from occupied areas of Ukraine. It uses chemical analysis to determine where grain was grown and a specialist database.And we go out with a second generation sheep scanner, and discover the key to successful scanning isn't just sophisticated equipment - you also need spray paint, a sturdy notepad and a lot of teamwork!Presented by Caz Graham Produce by Heather Simons

Thousands of people have protested in London over changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the budget. Farmers from around the country came to an NFU rally in Church Hall and a big march in Westminster. They're worried about changes which mean that from April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m, which were previously exempt, will be liable to tax. The government says it understands farmers' concerns but insists the vast majority of farmers won't be affected. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Today, as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast, which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Guy Smith. Guy speaks about his experience farming on the Essex coast, which boasts the driest spot in the British Isles, with less than 20 inches of rain annually. He discusses the challenges of farming under such dry conditions and the unique weather patterns of the region. ☀️Guy also reflects on his time as deputy president of the NFU, where he worked with farmers across various landscapes, from rough grazing to arable farming. He describes the complexities of representing such diverse farming systems and how issues like black grass and evolving weather patterns have influenced the sector.

There's been more flooding across the country. Last winter saw the wettest period since records began in the 1830s and government figures show that more than a third of river catchments in England have reported either the wettest, or second wettest September to August period since 1871. We catch up with two farmers whose farms are flooded and the NFU about the government's new flood resilience taskforce and what it needs to do to make a difference. It's party conference season and we've been catching up with the main political parties and their plans for rural England - agriculture is of course a devolved issue. We've heard from the Lib Dems' Tim Farron and the Secretary of State for the Environment in the new Labour Government Steve Reed. Now we hear from the other Steve, the Conservative's Steve Barclay who until the election had the job he now shadows.All week we're talking about deer. We've already heard there are too many wild deer in the UK, and that they need culling. However deer are also farmed and producers say they are seeing good demand as the market increases. We visit a venison farm in Oxfordshire.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Mick Hawkes, a security manager, owner of hawkesandco.uk, author and former member of 22 SAS, discusses his career and experiences in the military and special forces. He talks about his motivation for writing a book and the importance of helping others who face challenges. Mick also shares his thoughts on the evolution of British special forces and security services units. He discusses the role of women in special forces and the challenges they may face in passing selection. Mick reflects on his own experience with SAS selection and the importance of luck and support from units. He also shares his views on the portrayal of special forces on TV shows and the opportunities it has created for former special forces personnel. The rural crime units are underfunded and overwhelmed, leading to a lack of response to rural crimes. Farmers often experience thefts and vandalism without any police intervention. Criminals take advantage of the lack of security improvements and target farms repeatedly. The farming industry needs more support from organisations like the NFU to combat rural crime. The police are understaffed and face challenges in responding to crimes in rural areas. There is a need for better collaboration between the police and organisations like the NFU to improve security and support farmers. The conversation covers various topics related to military experiences, including being captured, the challenges of memory recall, the importance of rules of engagement, and the impact of the British Army in Northern Ireland. The guest also discusses his company, Hawkes & Co, which focuses on providing security services with integrity and authenticity. The conversation concludes with a mention of the guest's upcoming book, 'Life on the Edge.'. Mick's experience includes 24 years in the military including 12 years in 22 SAS (Including 6 years Covert operations). 2 years as a military advisor to the British Secret Intelligence Services in London (MI5 for Covert operations). Plus 2-+ years in corporate security operating out of Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Colombia, Sudan, Libya and West Africa. https://www.hawkesandco.uk/