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At Brookfield, David's talking through the events they've planned for Open Farm Sunday. Ruth senses how concerned he is about security, even though they've got Rex, Ed and Will keeping an eye on things. While Ruth mulls over the details of the day and possibly having more “fun” events, David suggests a bag search on the gate, then admits he's having flashbacks to what happened in the boardroom at Casey Meats and can't help projecting his fears onto Open Farm Sunday. He wishes he'd been more proactive, despite everyone saying how fantastic he was, keeping people calm. Ruth sits David down with a coffee and does her best to reassure him, before suggesting it might be better to cancel Open Farm Sunday if it's causing him so much anxiety. Alice's self-laceration continues at the doctor's surgery. Both she and Chris cover when Fallon appears. Fallon checks they're coming to Harrison's party tomorrow night and still providing the salads and playlist they promised. After Fallon's gone, Chris and Alice confess they'd completely forgotten. When they see Azra she doesn't think there's anything obviously delayed about Martha's development, but noting Alice's concern she suggests referring Martha to a paediatrician. Later, after dropping Martha at nursery, Chris is relieved they've got the referral. But Alice can't help worrying about the possibility of a delayed onset and there's nothing Chris can do to help. Fallon calls with more stress about Harrison's party, before Alice admits to Chris what she really wanted Azra to say was that Alice didn't hurt Martha and everything's alright.

Kenton's surprised David's now going ahead with Open Farm Sunday. David explains he doesn't feel he should cancel so he's putting increased security in place. Lilian's late for a pub shift and Kenton's reluctant to push it as her mood's so low at the moment. David volunteers to jump behind the bar to help out. Lilian arrives but soon needs a break to regroup. With Justin out at a function, she insists she'd still rather be working than sitting alone at home.A customer approaches the bar and asks for Angela, but David misunderstands the signal and the woman goes and sits down again. Lilian spots the man she's sitting with is behaving aggressively towards her. It becomes clear David's made a mistake and missed the woman's coded request for help. Lilian's appalled at the error, and finds a subtle way of extricating the woman from the situation. Safely upstairs, the woman, Naomi, explains she'd been set up with this man by a friend, and whilst initially charming, her date became angry when she declined a second meet-up with him. Naomi's very grateful for Lilian swooping in like a fairy godmother to rescue her. After Naomi's gone, Lilian suggests refresher training for everyone who might be working in the bar. The incident has shaken her. She's frustrated too that the man got away with his bad behaviour and may well just carry on with it in the future. Kenton's worried about Lilian and checks in again with her; is she alright? Lilian admits she's not really, but there's nothing anyone can do.

Lilian's finding lots of poignant reminders of Peggy while sorting through a box of her things. Tony doesn't understand how old shopping lists can evoke fond memories, but Lilian sees each of them as telling a story. Lilian points out that Tony's surrounded by his children and grandchildren, whereas hers are not only far away, but don't need her like Peggy did. She feels lost without her mum. When Henry arrives he's intrigued by a glass dolphin. Lilian declares he can keep it. Henry's in charge of the goats for Open Farm Sunday – he's planning on buying some leather halters for them when he gets his money. Tony asks what money he's expecting and Henry thinks it's from Peggy. Tony thinks Henry shouldn't be talking about inheritance money, but Lilian disagrees. It's only natural Henry should speculate. Besides, he's missing his great grandma as much as she is. Tony apologises for snapping at Henry; he thinks they would all benefit from a family outing. At Brookfield Rex wonders how David is after their ordeal at the abattoir. Pip maintains her dad's his usual grumpy, stoical self, unlike Rex, who proved himself strong, brave and capable. Pip's puzzled when Rex appears to defend Rochelle. He then questions what he's doing with his life, wishing it had worked out differently. Rex doesn't want to end up old and resentful, mulling over regrets. Later David surprises Pip by suggesting they need to do a major security audit at Brookfield, admitting he'd prefer it if they didn't do Open Farm Sunday at all.

What do you get when you put five artists, a bird watcher, a musician and a farmer in the same room … an episode of the Deepdale Podcast of course. It's May 2025, and this is the Deepdale Podcast, our magazine programme about beautiful North Norfolk.In this episode Jason chats with Tobias ben Jacob about his upcoming gig at Deepdale on 17th May. Five artists taking part in North Norfolk Open Studios tell us more about this amazing local arts event from 24th May to 8th June. Oli from One Stop Nature Shop gives us a wildlife update. And Jason's sister Anna updates us about Open Farm Sunday on 1st June at Deepdale Farm.Don't forget that we list a huge range of events on our website. We are constantly adding to the listings, and there is everything from cookery courses to street food, exhibitions to theatre, motoring pageants to wildlife events. And May is a fabulous time of the year to enjoy North Norfolk. Our beaches are stunning in the sunshine and relatively quiet (except for the bank holidays). The wildlife is loving the longer days. And you can't beat a cold drink in a pub garden under blue skies.Enjoy the listen, and we hope to see you on the North Norfolk Coast for some or all of the events we cover. If you enjoy the listen, then please do subscribe and leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or directory. And there is a huge back catalogue of episodes to listen to.00:00 - Introduction01:37 - Deepdale Podcast theme tune by Jess Morgan02:40 - Tobias ben Jacob11:54 - Sample of 'Before The Old Ways Are Gone' by Tobias ben Jacob and Chris Cleverley13:27 - North Norfolk Open Studios - Tess Meadows19:37 - North Norfolk Open Studios - Carole Griffin24:26 - North Norfolk Open Studios - Berni Marfleet30:29 - North Norfolk Open Studios - Antonia Clare37:00 - North Norfolk Open Studios - Janna Cossettini42:02 - North Norfolk Wildlife Update by Oli Reville44:00 - Open Farm Sunday at Deepdale Farm with Anna Biesty48:38 - Rural Craft Workshops at Deepdale Farm with Anna Biesty

Have your say on hare coursing sentencing. Some early support for this year's Open Farm Sunday. Mental Health in focus at the start of the 2025 Mind Your Head Week. Plus crop, livestock and grain market reports, agronomy advice and the week's farming news. The week in agriculture with Steve Orchard

Post election thoughts - how will the result affect farmers? How was Open Farm Sunday this year? The numbers look good. Crop, potato, livestock and grain market reports. And the week's farming news.

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-farm; she wants to highlight food, nature and careers. After meeting Emma, Jack has now pursued his passion for agriculture and set up his own business on a small parcel of Nonington's land. He also won BBC Countryfile's Young Countryside Champion in November 2023 which is testament to his dedication and determination to make a life for himself in the industry.Message us

Welcome to this little slice of the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. This month Farm Chat returns to Deepdale Podcast, when Jason chats with his sister Anna about all things Open Farm Sunday, rural craft workshops and how the organic cropping is going on Deepdale Farm. And Chris joins Jason to chat through the amazing line-up he's put together for Deepdale Festival 2024, which takes place from 26th to 29th September. When artists like Skinny Lister, Bonfire Radicals, Brown Horse, Granny's Attic and Kathryn Williams are gracing the Deepdale stages its something wonderful to get excited about.00:00 - Intro01:07 - Deepdale Podcast Theme Tune by Jess Morgan02:10 - Open Farm Sunday (2nd June at Deepdale Farm)10:43 - Rural Workshops & Activities16:25 - Farm Chat21:11 - Headliners & Sunday - Deepdale Festival 202431:38 - Saturday - Deepdale Festival 202434:34 - Friday - Deepdale Festival 202440:48 - Thursday - Deepdale Festival 2024 The team really hope you enjoy listening to their podcast, and to see you on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast again soon. Remember you can find lots of information about local events and activities by visiting the Deepdale website deepdalecamping.co.uk

Hello and welcome to the Deepdale Podcast. I'm Jason and it's April 2024. Thanks for listening to our little slice of North Norfolk life. We hope that you are managing to enjoy the wonders of Spring somewhere beautiful, and that the weather is giving you both time outdoors and excuses to enjoy a local hostelry or café. This month I headed East from Deepdale into North Norfolk to visit two of the premier attractions in this beautiful part of the world - North Norfolk Railway and Wroxham Barns. Both are long standing parts of the local tourism industry and it was great to find out more about their offering and history. Before we dive into steam trains, crafts and cute animals, there have been lots of additions to the events programme, in particular rural craft workshops on Deepdale Farm, more additions to the street food we are hosting, and hundreds of additional events have been added from all over North Norfolk and West Norfolk. You can see full listings on our website at deepdalecamping.co.uk/events/ Deepdale Farm are hosting their Open Farm Sunday event on Sunday 2nd June. It's a free event, themed ‘Farming with nature' and is a great chance to visit the organic farm, explore their machinery, find out about invertebrates, bats & birds and have a go at green woodworking or enjoy a guided farm walk. Head to deepdalefarm.co.uk for more information and to book tickets. The accommodation on site for Deepdale Festival 2024 is all sold out, but day tickets are available and we are working with lots of local accommodation. Full details are on the festival website deepdalefestival.co.uk And lastly a reminder that The Pantaloons join us again this summer with their wonderful open air theatre. This year we'll be hosting their hilarious versions of The Importance of Being Earnest on Wednesday 12th June and The Merry Wives of Windsor on Thursday 22nd August. To book tickets and for more information go to deepdalecamping.co.uk/theatre/ Enjoy the listen, and we hope to see you very soon.00:00 - Introduction02:04 - Deepdale Podcast Theme Tune by Jess Morgan03:07 - Graham & Hannah from North Norfolk Railway (The Poppy Line)18:40 - Ian from Wroxham BarnsPrevious episodes: deepdalepodcast.co.uk

Looking ahead to Beef Expo 2024 and Open Farm Sunday.Considering hydrogen power - the next big thing for agricultural machinery?Crop, livestock and grain market reports.Important and timely agronomy advice.Plus the week's farming news and weather.

In this bonus episode we hear more from last week's guests Pete and Jenny Olds. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here. Timestamps00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle00:14 Peter Green introduces the bonus and today's guests.00:40 Pete Olds talks about their Open Farm Sunday event. 01:43 What are the benefits of hosting Open Farm Sunday for the Olds? 03:49 There is a huge appetite to learn.05:27 Other things that the Olds do to engage with people. 07:35 Jenny's advice to a farmer who is not sure where to start and might be wary of holding an event.08:55 How to ensure a farm event is successful? Jenny's top tips. 10:20 What can go wrong with farm events?12:30 Peter rounds up. 12:50 Closing message. 

At Spiritual Home Stella explains to Kate that she needs to catch up with everything that's been going on across the farm. Kate talks her through her upcoming summer solstice event but thinks Stella's being a bit authoritarian when she suggests signs to stop attendees straying into the crops. When Stella tells Kate not to light the firepit due to wildfire risk, Kate promises not to do anything that would put the farm in danger. Later Stella's off-hand at a meeting with Adam, where he hopes that Stella didn't feel he didn't stand up for her when she was fired by Brian. He explains it was soon after Jennifer's death, but he's sorry for putting Stella in such a difficult position. Stella simply states that she's focussing on Home Farm's future now. Harrison continues to appreciate nature on his walk with Ben and Bess. He wonders how long he can keep doing his police work, especially when he has to deal with cases involving someone he knows. It's Fallon's birthday and Harrison promises to cook her a fancy dinner. He's uncomfortable when Fallon says she's thinking of a having a word with Bridge Farm about cancelling Open Farm Sunday. Later, Fallon's dinner is slightly delayed, and Harrison broaches the subject of a possible job change, maybe to one working with nature. Fallon points out how that might impact their mortgage and is relieved when Harrison says he's not about to hand in his notice. She heads off with some wine, telling Harrison to call her when dinner's ready.

Over 170,000 people flocked to more than 250 farms around the UK on Open Farm Sunday. Alex Black visited Matthew and Dani Blair at Thrimby Farm in Cumbria, best known for their appearance on BBC's This Farming Life, as they opened up the gates to the public on June 11.

Ruth is delighted to see Stella at Open Farm Sunday. Stella explains she's been advised she has a strong case for unfair dismissal against Brian. Part of her would love to drag him through a tribunal, but Justin is urging to hold tight until the emergency BL board meeting he's called for later this week. Later, David suggests to Stella that managing Home Farm has many benefits and not much risk. All she has to do is make Brian feel like he's still in charge. Maybe that's not too high a price to pay. Meanwhile, Harrison has also dropped in at Brookfield. Ben teases him gently about his increased interest in outdoor activities. Compared to farming, the tasks are pretty lightweight. Nonetheless, Harrison is enjoying connecting with nature. Ben invites him to join him the next time he takes Bess out. Lee gets into Tom's car. He feels guilty about lying to Helen that he's going to a friend's karate tournament. Tom reassures him that all they're going to do is speak to Rob and tell him to stay out of Helen's life and that he can't see Jack. On the way, Tom opens up about John's death and how it made him want to hold the family together. Lee talks about his daughters and how hard it is not being around to protect them. Pulling into Manor Farm, they see Rob. Later, Tom and Lee jump back into the car, after some kind of altercation. Despite their panic, Tom urges Lee not to worry. Hopefully Rob got the message. It'll be fine.

Neil calls George into his office to talk about George's bad attitude towards Hannah. She's his boss and deserves respect. George promises to do better. Later, Emma drops into Ambridge View with a bag of George's things. Neil assures Emma that George is being a good houseguest. He's got Susan hooked on a computer game. However, Neil is concerned about George backchatting Hannah. Emma says she'll have a word. When she does, George insists it's just banter. Hannah's got it in for him, just like she used to with Neil. Nonetheless, Emma encourages him to be polite. She wonders if George has had any more thoughts about fundraising for Caroline's favourite charity, but George evades the question, leaving Emma frustrated. Tony is still ruminating over the CPS's decision not to charge Rob. He and Tom talk about their own decision to pull out of Open Farm Sunday. With everyone feeling so anxious, it would be too much to take on. As for Rob, Tony thinks all they can do is wait for his next move. Later, Kirsty tells Tom that Helen has gone to speak to her solicitor, Dominic, about Rob's application for access to Jack. It's the first Tom has heard of it. He thinks it will hit Pat and Tony hard. Kirsty reassures Tom, if it pulls the family together then Rob will have failed. Tom seeks Tony out, who dreads the possibility of having to supervise Jack's contact time with Rob again. Tom tells Tony they have to stick together. That way, they take away Rob's power.

Ben has just finished serving a B&B guest her breakfast. He and David talk about Open Farm Sunday next weekend. Ben is surprised to hear that Bridge Farm are not doing it, although neither he nor David know the reason why. Ben is really looking forward to it and is confident Brookfield has everything under control. David's just pleased to see Ben looking so happy. Later, Freddie drops by and shows Ben his new DJ Freddie P website. Freddie tells Ben he's given up hope of the Lower Loxley trustees ever appreciating his hard work. DJing is all he cares about now. Later, Freddie calls Ben. His website has already succeeded in attracting a last-minute booking from a club in Birmingham. Ben should come too. Ben says he'll think about it, but admits to David that he's worried he won't be able to handle it. He'd prefer not to go. Bumping into Stella in the yard, Ruth can see she's upset. Only now does Stella reveal that Brian's sacked her. Ruth is the first person she's told. Stella explains the circumstances of her dismissal. She insists that Adam knew he was authorising her to purchase the disc drill when he told her she was in charge. But he's claiming he only meant the day-to-day running of the farm. Ruth is furious with Brian and expects him to quickly realise his mistake. Stella isn't so hopeful. She's considering getting legal advice. She's put her heart into the management of Home Farm and she's not leaving without a fight.

We look ahead to this year's Cereals, Lincolnshire Wolds Tractor Run, Len's Light and Open Farm Sunday. Plus important agronomy advice, market reports and prices and the week's weather.

Susan drops in on Tracy and Jazzer, who is still at home with a broken ankle. Having briefly discussed Jim's obsession with opposing the electric charging station, they move on to Tracy's hen party this Friday. Susan has recruited Chelsea, Lynda, Jolene and Emma, amongst others. However, they still haven't decided where to go. They discuss various options – chocolate-making, laser tag, karaoke – but Tracy doesn't want anything fancy or, more importantly, expensive. A drink with mates is fine. Susan doesn't think that will do and confides in Jazzer. She'll at least find a special location for it. Tony talks to Pat. He's determined to keep on at the police until they refer Rob's kidnapping of Jack to the Crown Prosecution Service. Tony's confident Rob will be charged, but Pat doesn't want to jump the gun. Meanwhile Helen tries to focus on work, especially making Open Farm Sunday a success. Her positive mood is destroyed when Tony brings her a letter from Stephen South, Rob's solicitor, formally requesting access to Jack. Pat and Tony remind her there's a Prohibited Steps Order in place, but Helen frets that Rob has found a way to challenge it. Having failed to reach her solicitor Dominic, Tony calls Anna Tregorran for advice. While Anna says they can refuse a change to the Child Arrangement order, she also offers to meet Helen later in the week while visiting her mother, Carol. Helen worries that Anna knows something she'd prefer to tell her in person. Does she think Helen may have a fight on her hands?

Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for farmers to showcase what they do and connect with their local community. It is a chance to educate people about farming and food production, and to highlight the important role that farmers play in our daily lives. The public can see where their food comes from and learn about the different stages of production.  In this episode, we discuss Open Farm Sunday, an annual event that takes place across the UK, where farmers open their gates to the public. This year's event is set to take place on 11 June and is sponsored by a wide range of organisations including AHDB. Host Alistair McLaren, Senior Strategic Communications Manager, AHDB Guests Lyndon Edwards, an experienced organic dairy, beef and arable farmer Annabel Shackleton, LEAF Open Farm Sunday Manager Roz Reynolds, Head of Strategic Operations, Education and Nutrition Useful links Homepage - Open Farm Sunday Open My Farm - Open Farm Sunday Home Page | LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) AHDB support for Open Farm Sunday | AHDB Education | AHDB Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you'd like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments, and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk  This episode was produced and edited by Dami Oyinlola, Media Relations Executive (Pork).

How do you know when to spray? We have a smart solution. Britain's Fittest Farmer comes to Lincolnshire and Open Farm Sunday draws closer. Plus important agronomy advice, crop reports, the markets and weather for the week to come.

Jason presents this month's Deepdale Podcast. Chatting with Iona Lane about her forthcoming gig at Deepdale & creativity. Anna chats about Open Farm Sunday & countryside craft courses on Deepdale Farm. Chris gets excited about the amazing line-up of Deepdale Festival 2023.Thanks for listening to the Deepdale Podcast, produced by the team at Deepdale Camping & Rooms, Deepdale Farm and Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast.00:00 - Introduction by Jason01:41 - Deepdale Podcast Intro Music by Jess Morgan_____02:44 - Iona LaneSaturday 27th MayIona joins Jason on Deepdale Podcast to chat about her upcoming gig in the Brick Barn on Saturday 27th May, and life as a musician. Iona is a Leeds based folk singer, who's music celebrates the natural landscape, so the perfect artist for our beautiful part of the world at Deepdale.Tickets for the gig & some accommodation are still available. Hope you can join us!More gig info_____16:43 - Farm Chat – Open Farm SundaySunday 11th JuneAnna joins Jason on the podcast to chat about Open Farm Sunday A free event, that's a great chance to see Deepdale Farm.All ages are welcome, lots of farm yard activities, climb aboard some of the farm equipment, and join a guided walk.More info_____23:05 - Farm Chat – Countryside CraftsSee website for datesAnd there's a growing programme of countryside craft courses & wildlife walks at Deepdale Farm. Willow weaving & green woodworking dates currently available. More dates will be announced soon.More info_____29:22 - Deepdale Festival 2023Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th SeptemberChris joins the podcast doing one of his favourite things, getting excited about the amazing artists he's booked for Deepdale Festival.Headliners include The Leisure Society, India Electric Co., Morganway and Kathryn Williams, Cut Throat Francis, Michele Stodart, Chris Cleverley, Mishra, Jacob & Drinkwater, Robert Vincent, Polly Paulusma and so many more.You can find programme & ticket information on the Festival website.Festival info_____We'd love your feedback, so please do email us your thoughts and suggestions to podcast@deepdalecamping.co.ukWe'll be back in June with our next episode. But in the meantime if you'd like to listen to previous episodes you can find them on your podcast provider or head to our websites deepdalecamping.co.uk or deepdalefarm.co.uk to see the whole back catalogue. We particularly recommend the December episodes, where Chris gives us his Top Albums of the Year recommendations.Thanks again for listening, stay safe and well, and hope we'll see you back at Deepdale in the not too distant future.

Open Farm Sunday is just around the corner and organisers LEAF are still encouraging as many farmers as possible to sign up. The official date for this year's event is Sunday 11th June. But if you're a farmer, why should you consider getting involved? Well to find out Ben is joined today by LEAF's Open Farm Sunday Manager Annabel Shackleton and poultry and arable farmer Jenny Olds from Cornhill Farm in Cornwall.  About BenBen Eagle is a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist and podcaster. He also produces podcasts for a number of other rural organisations. You can find out more at benjamineagle.co.uk 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 A-Plan Rural InsuranceThis episode is sponsored by our primary sponsor A Plan Rural.  Timestamps00:27 Ben introduces the show1:35 Annabel Shackleton introduced Open Farm Sunday2:42 Over 150 farms are already signed up.3:14 The theme for this year's event is stories and storytelling.4:40 Why does Annabel think that Open Farm Sunday retains its profile? Food is in the news and the media now. People are more interested in food. 7:00 Open Farm Sunday doesn't need to be a huge event. 7:16 Sponsor message for A Plan Rural Insurance8:00 Jenny introduces her farm.9:20 Why did Jenny want to get involved in Open Farm Sunday in the first place?11:20 Jenny talks about her first moment?13:35 Jenny gets a shock...14:45 Ticketing systems.17:02 Annabel explains how OFS has changed over the years. 20:45 LEAF Open Farm Sunday ambassadors.22:22 What is happening at Jenny's event this year?24:24 Sponsor message for A Plan Rural Insurance24:47 Jenny's message to a farmer considering to get involved.27:00 Where do interested farmers go? farmsunday.org27:49 Annabel's message to the public.28:49 Jenny's message for farmers. 29:20 Ben rounds up the show.  

Ben speak to Ray Jenkins from RJ Trees and Hedging in Herefordshire. Re the Open Farm Sunday shout Out click here to find out more about the breakfast meetings.  You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocusHave you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you  want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit benjamineagle.co.uk Timestamps for today's episode1:04 Ben introduces the show.2:31 Ray comes in.2:54 What is Ray's business? 3:55 High demand which is driven by British grown and grant funding. 4:20 Ben asks Ray to talk about his career before.5:10 How did Ray get into growing in the first place?6:15 Why did Ray decide to start his own business?8:06 What advice would Ray give to somebody who is considering taking the leap to start their own business?9:15 Shout out for Open Farm Sunday. 10:25 What is the why for Ray? What are his goals?11:28 A typical week for Ray and the importance of planning and thinking ahead.13:11 The challenge of inflation and cost of inputs.14:13 Other challenges, including the weather.14:55 Opportunities.16:05 Managing people.17:02 The nuts and bolts of the startup phase - what were the challenges at the startup?18:43 Where would Ray like the business to be in 5 years time?19:14 How does Ray stay focussed on his goals? 20:08 LinkedIn21:14 Ben rounds up21:25 Finish. 

Putting Down Roots with Sarah LangfordSarah Langford is a best selling author, communicator and public speaker. For a decade she worked as a defence barrister but in 2017 she moved to Suffolk and, together with her husband, Ben, took on the running of his family's small farm. They have converted the farm to organic production and have planted hundreds of metres of new hedgerows. The paperback version of her book Rooted: Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution (pub. Penguin), comes out on 2nd March. Sarah has also written The Sunday Times bestseller, In Your Defence: Stories of Life and Law (pub. Penguin 2017), a narrative non-fiction account of her decade as a criminal and family barrister. About BenBen Eagle is a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist and podcaster. He also produces podcasts for a number of other rural organisations. You can find out more at benjamineagle.co.uk Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  A-Plan Rural InsuranceThis episode is sponsored by our primary sponsor A Plan Rural.  Open Farm Sunday LEAF Breakfast MeetingsRe the Open Farm Sunday shout Out click here to find out more about the breakfast meetings.  Timestamps00:27 Ben introduces today's show. 01:39 Ben begins conversation with Sarah02:00 At the beginning of the book Sarah writes that 'farming is not just a job, it's an identity' - how does Sarah perceive this?04:13 How does Sarah see her own identity? 05:45 Ben turns to the topic of Sarah's grandfather and asks her to talk about her grandparents and their influence on her. 07:40 Childhood in the countryside10:05 Connected to place11:25 Ben introduces the show's new primary sponsor: A Plan Rural Insurance.12:20 Why was Sarah so determined to embrace a city life?13:54 How did Sarah come to Suffolk?16:18 The search for home. 18:50 Village life.19:12 A shout out for farmers interested in taking part in Open Farm Sunday. 20:17 How has Rooted gone down with the urban audience?24:50 'Don't be fooled by the shininess - there are plenty of people out there who have wisdom that can help your life'. 25:22 Sarah's fear of the response in the rural audience.26:40 How did Sarah select the farmers that she wrote about?29:50 Did the way that Sarah perceives farming alter by going through the research process for the book?32:19 Food is at the root of health, of the environment and of community. 35:52 More information about A Plan Rural36:15 Ben and Sarah go outside for a field walk. 27:38 Cover crop trials.38:00 You will never control it all. 42:05 Does Sarah feel like a farmer?42:47 Sarah's message for the public.44:14 Sarah's message to farmers.45:07 Ben rounds up the episode.  

Good news for livestock farmers; it's Mind Your Head Week and it won't be long until Open Farm Sunday. A new social group has been formed, run by and for women in agriculture. And our weekly crop, weather and market reports and prices.

Matthew Bannister on Dom Phillips, the freelance journalist who was ambushed and shot dead on a trip into the Amazon rain forest. Stephen S. Thompson, the novelist and screenwriter who won a BAFTA for his TV drama telling the story of his brother's experiences during the Windrush scandal. Caroline Drummond, who campaigned for greater links between farming and environmental protection – and oversaw the launch of Open Farm Sunday. Maureen Hiron, the top-class bridge player who invented many new games including Continuo and Quizwrangle. Producer: Neil George Interviewed guest: Sian Phillips Interviewed guest: Sylvia Colombo Interviewed guest: Anthony Bryan Interviewed guest: Krishnendu Majumdar Interviewed guest: Minette Batters Interviewed guest: Ian Pigott Interviewed guest: W. Eric Martin Interviewed guest: Deej Johnson Archive clips used: BBC News 24, Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira 16/06/2022; Metrópoles - Café da Manhã Com Jornalistas 14/06/2022; BBC News Online, Amber Rudd's regret over scale of Windrush problem 26/04/2018; Edinburgh Television Festival, Sitting in Limbo - Edinburgh TV Festival 2021 12/06/2021; Left Bank Pictures/BBC/Ian Johnson Publicity, BBC Trailers Sitting in Limbo 01/06/2020; BAFTA, Sitting in Limbo wins Single Drama BAFTA TV Awards 2021 06/06/2021; BBC Radio 4, The Archers 07/06/2019; BBC Two, A Will To Win 20/10/1986; Granada TV, The Krypton Factor 1993.

As you will know, we recently had the hugely sad news that Caroline Drummond, champion of sustainable farming and the driving force behind Open Farm Sunday, had passed away following a short illness. In celebration of Caroline and everything she has achieved for us all and our sectors, the Women in Food & Farming Group and host Beanstalk Global, are running a Broadcast with a number of individuals who have been so positively influenced by Caroline over the years. An announcement from Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf), the organisation she helped develop and led for more than 30 years, informed us of the news on Tuesday 24 May “with profound sadness”. Leaf chairman Philip Wynn said Caroline was “an inspiration” and praised her “passion, determination, foresight and energy” that had transformed Leaf from its small beginnings 30 years ago to the “globally recognised and respected organisation it is today. There really are no words to express how much Caroline will be missed within Leaf and the farming industry; but most deeply by her family, to whom we extend our greatest sympathy,” said Philip. From its humble beginnings in 1991, Leaf had grown under Caroline's leadership to become a hugely influential organisation, both by encouraging more sustainable farming practices and by improving public understanding of agriculture. One of Leaf's flagship events is, of course, Open Farm Sunday, which each year connects more than one-quarter of a million people with farming. But another of Caroline's huge achievements was leading the Leaf Marque initiative – a farm assurance system recognising products grown sustainably with care for the environment. She also led the successful merger with the charity Farming and Countryside Education (Face), to bolster the organisation's educational role. Caroline was awarded an MBE for her services to agriculture in 2009, and in 2019 she won the Farmers Weekly Lifetime Achievement Award. Speaking at the time, Woodland Trust chief executive An agriculture graduate from Seale-Hayne College in Devon, Caroline was also a Nuffield scholar and was named one of the Women Economic Forum's “Women of the Decade”.  Farmers have been quick to express their gratitude for the work Caroline did for the industry. NFU President Minette Batters led the industry tributes, describing Caroline as “a tour de force within the agricultural community. Caroline was first and foremost passionate about environmentally friendly farming. She recognised how food production worked hand-in-hand with the environment and was a fantastic advocate for integrated farm management”. Defra secretary George Eustice said: “Caroline's establishment and leadership of Leaf was instrumental in driving forward sustainable farming practices throughout the UK and beyond. Her development and promotion of the Leaf Marque Standard has cemented its status as a globally recognised certificate of excellence.  She will be sorely missed.” Norfolk farmer and Farmers Weekly columnist David Richardson, who co-founded Leaf in the early 1990s, described her as “a force of nature”. “By her enthusiasm and energy, she led Leaf from a small charity advocating integrated farm management to an influential organisation with contacts around the world Leaf now operates in 19 countries, and 48% of the fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK are produced to Leaf Marque standards. I was there at the beginning and had the privilege of working with her. Her achievements exceeded my optimistic vision. Her loss at such a young age is tragic and will be felt by the whole farming and food industry.”

This week we're in Cornwall with our Ambassador for the South West, Rona Amiss, talking with chicken and arable farmer Jenny Olds about how they found hosting their LOFS event for the first time last year, county show clashes and wet weather plans! Support the show

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the pig sector? Still thinking about taking part in Open Farm Sunday? All you need to know on this week's podcast, plus market reports and we're in conversation with the ew NFU Vice-President, David Exwood.

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In this episode LOFS ambassador in Scotland,  Rebecca Dawes and Caroline chat about the benefits of hosting a LEAF Open Farm Sunday event for a diversified farm business!Support the show

In this episode, as farm input costs soar, we ask: how can farmers mitigate the impact of ag-inflation on their businesses?Input costs have risen by a whopping 46% over the past 18 months, according to the AgInflation Index, published by the AF Group.We visit a group of farmers working to improve soil carbon – benefiting their businesses as well as helping to reach Net Zero targets.On the  markets, we're ringside with the latest beef and sheep update from Skipton mart.Find out how you can take part in Open Farm Sunday – and help spread the farming message.And we go inside the Health Hut – a mobile health centre which is making it easier for farmers to look after themselves in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.

Ben speaks to LEAF's Open Farm Sunday Manager Annabel Shackleton and arable farmer Lucy Nott who did Open Farm Sunday for the first time last year.

LOFS Ambassador for the East of England,  Jon Myhill speaks to Jane Louden from Crown Point Estate about hosting their first LOFS event in 2021, the practicalities of running a larger event in conjunction with another organisation, and how help is key! Support the show (https://leafuk.enthuse.com/LEAF_Friend#!/)

Lucy and Ally discuss how his events have been his favourite days on farm, how local marketing really worked for his events, and some fun activity ideas they have used after the initial worry of having nothing of interest to show the public due to having no livestock on farm!Support the show (https://leafuk.enthuse.com/LEAF_Friend#!/)

In this episode we join LOFS Ambassador for the North East, Anne Mair Chapman who chats to Cameron Harrison about his fascinating story of elephant garlic and his first time taking part in LEAF Open Farm Sunday last year, and how his event differed from Anne's event, who also took part for the first time!  A chance to hear how every farm has something fascinating to show visitors. Support the show (https://leafuk.enthuse.com/LEAF_Friend#!/)

Join our series of LEAF Open Farm Sunday podcasts, where we meet LOFS host farmers from across the UK who will be sharing their experiences, magic moments and top tips to running an event. This week, we meet LOFS host farmer Tanya Robbins from Didcot Farm, chatting about fond memories and some useful tricks, such as ticketing and the LOFS website that have been picked up along the way. Support the show (https://leafuk.enthuse.com/LEAF_Friend#!/)

Join us as we dive into the magical world of soil! We've become huge fans – did you know there are more microorganisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on the Earth? We explore what soil is, how it sustains life, and why it's important for physical and mental health, and the climate. We draw on our own connections to soil, living in the country and city, and discuss what we can learn from soil about time, dormancy, patience, place, meaning, community, connection, communication, healing, complexity, and letting go. We look at the threats to soil, and so to the world's health at large, and signpost efforts to protect and restore soil, from the individual level, to farming, to policy. Whether you're new to this topic, or are an avid gardener or farmer, we hope you take something from the episode. To explore this and other subjects, join our Facebook group, 'Unfurling Podcast' or get in touch via our website.References: ~1: Charles E. Kellogg, “USDA Yearbook of Agriculture”, 1938: “Essentially, all life depends upon the soil. There can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.” ~1: Chief Seattle, 1852: “We are part of the earth and it is part of us. What befalls the earth befalls all the sons of the earth.” ~2: Wendell Berry quote from “The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture”~3: Definition of soil in Rainforest Alliance's “7 Fascinating Facts About Soil”~7: Bedrock “weathering can take up to tens of thousands of years to form a mature soil”.~7: “Soil and Soul: People versus Corporate Power” by Alastair McIntosh ~10: Info on soil microbiome, & soil antidepressants in Rainforest Alliance link above~12: Soil carbon stocks, EEA~13: The South West Peatland Project~15: Soil degradation, Conscious Planet~16: Soil Association~16: Nature Friendly Farming Network~17: Soils for the Future~18: Conscious Planet~18: Article on Conscious Planet in The CSR Journal~20: Open Farm Sunday~21: “Bloom” by Nicola Skinner~28: “Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Our Children from an Oversanitized World” by B. Brett Finlay & Marie-Claire Arrieta ~29: Aldo Leopold, “A Sand County Almanac” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first in our series of LEAF Open Farm Sunday podcasts, where we meet LOFS host farmers from across the UK who will be sharing their experiences, magic moments and top tips to running an event. This week LOFS manager, Annabel Shackleton discusses  the joys of growing up with LOFS on farm, with long term host farmer Rebecca Dawes from Hilton of Aldie, Kinross, Scotland. Support the show (https://leafuk.enthuse.com/LEAF_Friend#!/)

Is including livestock in the arable rotation a possible solution to black grass? We look forward to Open Farm Sunday, which launches this week and Sean Sparling is back with agronomy and a report from the AICC conference. Plus livestock and grain market reports and the weather for the week to come.

If you're planning on spreading organic manure on the fields this autumn - don't! Until you have listened to this week's programme. We know about Open Farm Sunday, but what do we know about organiser, LEAF? Plus what to do if your fleeces are worth next to nothing? Plus we review the grain markets and the week's farming news.

This month Jason & Nathan actually saw people, spending time at Groundswell, open air theatre at Dalegate Market, and Open Farm Sunday at Deepdale Farm, so there were lots of people to chat with, and many were gracious enough to let us record them too.00:00 - Intro music by Jess Morgan01:03 - Welcome04:37 - Groundswell chat with Jason, Nathan & Harry from Future Biogas09:01 - Chat with Ian from Sustainable Soil Management13:59 - Chat with Catherine from Mrs Temple's Cheeses19:33 - Chat with Hugh from WildEast27:23 - Chat with Ian from FarmED35:13 - Chat with some of The Pantaloons43:51 - Chat with Ursula from Norfolk Rivers Trust50:27 - Chat with Richard, rural crafter53:15 - What's On at Deepdale and in the local area

Cereals is just a few days away, having missed it last year, what's in store at Boothby Graffoe at the end of the month? We'll discuss the UK/Australia trade deal and have some advice for visitors to next week's Open Farm Sunday. Plus the week's farming news, agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the weather for the week ahead.

Thanks for listening to the June 2021 episode of the Deepdale Podcast.Deepdale is open and loving having customers back staying, and there are some amazing events in the diary, so some form of normal feels like it is decending..00:00 - Intro music by Jess Morgan01:03 - Jason chats with Nathan for some Farm Chat, while Nathan sits on a quad bike at the top of the farm.13:53 - Open Farm Sunday preview19:15 - Jason chats with Oli from One Stop Nature Shop at Dalegate Market about what wildlife there is to see currently on the North Norfolk Coast28:16 - Jason chats with Fran, head chef of The White Horse in Brancaster Staithe, and partner in Staithe Smokehouse.32:55 - Jason chats with Chris about welcoming back customers to Deepdale, and September's Deepdale Festival.39:18 - Chris gives this months music recommendation - 'Travelling Alone' by Tift Merritt41:52 - What's On at Deepdale, including open air theatre from The Pantaloons, street food events, glass workshops, farm walks and more ...www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/blog/podcast/

HS2 was “dishonest, misleading and inconsistent” when negotiating compensation with a farmer who had to move to make way for the new high-speed rail line. The Parliamentary Ombudsman service has just published its findings into complaints made by a family from a village near Lichfield, in Staffordshire. We hear about the farmer's 11 year "nightmare" battle with HS2 Ltd. Open Farm Sunday, the industry’s annual throw open the farm gate day, had to go online last year, for obvious reasons. This year it’s back and organisers LEAF are encouraging farmers to get involved in a Covid safe way. Britain's Farm Toys celebrates a hundred years of making farmyard toys this year. It all started when founder William Britain switched from toy soldiers to farming after the First World War. We speak to Britain’s most passionate collector who has fourteen hundred farmyard models. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Part 2 of our chat with Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones about rural crime, an update on Open Farm Sunday and on the proposed lump sum retirement scheme. Plus agronomy advice, a review of the markets and the farming weather forecast for the week to come.

The man in the pink shirt, Ian Pigott, talks about his time trading tropical oils in London, converting to organic production, regenerative agriculture and what it means to him, farm education and Open Farm Sunday, writing for Farmers Weekly, and a SHOCKING cricket based confession!    CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS.    Podcast Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk

Advice if you're thinking about taking part in Open Farm Sunday. Hear about Great British Beef Week. Plus agronomy, the markets and a look at the weather for the week ahead.

We'll talk about Open Farm Sunday, complete last week's look at the NFU's 'Levelling Up Rural Britain' document and hear from a Lincolnshire green veg grower, benefitting, it seems, from lockdown 3. Plus agronomy, the markets and the weather for the week ahead.

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The Agri Food Comms-Cast delves into the ‘story behind the story' of the biggest news reports and campaigns in the agricultural and food sectors. With a rural spin, this podcast episode looks at how businesses and communities in the countryside have adapted to life in lockdown. LEAF chief executive, Caroline Drummond explains how Open Farm Sunday went virtual this year and the opportunities and challenges this brought to her, her marketing team and the farmers involved in making the event a success. Strategic marketing consultant and founder of the Rural Business Awards and Rural Business Group, Anna Price, then explores how SMEs in the countryside have responded to the pandemic and the pros and cons for enterprising rurally based businesses, including community support and the ongoing connectivity challenge. And finally, Andrew Price, head of rural research at Knight Frank, gives an overview of how COVID-19 has impacted rural estates, while providing exclusive insight into a new rural report being launched later this month.

We start, as always, with the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 9th March 2020.In Farmchat Andrew catches up with Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive of LEAF - Linking Environment and Farming - fresh from the Holkham Farming Conference. LEAF have various initiatives to include farming in the curriculum, working directly with teachers and through Farmer Time, whereby farmers use FaceTime or Skype to chat directly with schoolchildren and bring farming into different parts of the curriculum.The discussion moves on to the value of carbon and the emerging markets, being part of the health agenda, the Food Strategy (the first for 75 years) and how farmers are expected to deliver more for the same price. Caroline emphasises the importance of making the case for farming - the benefits it brings to the economy, to social infrastructure, to mental health - and engaging consumers through initiatives such as Open Farm Sunday (this year on 7th June).Farmers interested in finding out more about Farmer Time or any of the initiatives mentioned in this episode can contact LEAF on 024 76 413911 or at education@leafuk.orgIf you would like to sponsor the Dewing Grain Podcast please email: hello@tinshedproductions.co.ukThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.ukDewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean looks at Open Farm Sunday - with farms across the country opening their gates to show off what they do. Also, there's an update on the beet campaign from British Sugar and more agricultural reaction to the runners and riders competing to be the next Prime Minister.

Hosts Will Evans and FG’s chief reporter Abi Kay were joined for the latest Ploughing Through Brexit podcast, by farmers Ian Pigott and Jeremy Padfield Together, they discussed all things LEAF Open Farm Sunday, taking place this year on June 9th, and how it will become even more important to connect the British public to their food after the UK leaves the EU.  For more information, and to find you nearest LEAF Open Farm Sunday, visit www.farmsunday.org    www.fginsight.com   www.rockandrollfarming.com 

Tonight I'm heading down to Rednal, just South of Birmingham, to talk to farmer and National Farmer's Union Dairy Board Chairman, Michael Oakes @m19mao  We talk about how his Dad started farming on a county council smallholding, farming on the urban fringe, his regrets about not spending more time with his children when they were young, Open Farm Sunday, Farmers For Action, and how he got involved in the NFU, and his experiences since. All this, and much, much more. Check it out folks..        LONDON MARATHON 2019: As required by Universal law, much like if you're a vegan, if you're doing a marathon you have to tell people about it. Well I'm doing the London one in April 2019, and I'm raising money for the incredible charity FARM AFRICA. Between 8 February and 8 May donations in support of my London Marathon challenge will go to Farm Africa’s Coffee is Life appeal. Give before 8 May 2019 and all public donations to Farm Africa’s Coffee is Life appeal will be doubled by the UK government.  Your donation will support Farm Africa projects across eastern Africa, and the matched funding you unlock from the UK government will directly fund a Farm Africa project that will give women in Kanungu in western Uganda the opportunity to make a decent living from coffee farming. If you want to see more about the AMAZING work they do please visit www.farmafrica.org & if you'd like to sponsor me the link is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-evans12 and from now until 8th May, the UK Government will match your donation - thank you!   Episode Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk   Podcast Partners: Farmer's Guardian. For the biggest range of news and features from across the Ag industry, please visit www.fginsight.com Rock & Roll Farming is proud to be a part of the Farm & Rural Ag Network. To find more great podcasts and vlogs, please visit www.farmruralag.com 

Tonight i'm heading all the way down to beautiful Liskeard in Cornwall to talk to the Chief Exec of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), Caroline Drummond @LEAFchief We talk about her early life growing up in the countryside, and how she developed a keen interest in all things farming, which resulted in her eventually becoming the first female President of the students union at Seale Hayne Agricultural College. We also discuss her time as lead singer of CD & The Sensations (!), before going on to talk about her time travelling and working on various farms, including a stint on a cattle station in Australia.  We then go into how she first came across LEAF, what the organisation does, and how she initially got involved in 1991, and how it's changed and evolved in the 28 years she's been there, before discussing at length the incredible OPEN FARM SUNDAY. We talk about what it is, how and why farmers can get involved, with this year's event taking place on 9th June, and some of the incredible results they're seeing in the perception of UK agriculture.  For more information visit www.farmsunday.org  All this and much, much more. Caroline's a legendary figure in British farming, and it was fantastic to talk to her tonight. Check it out folks..            LONDON MARATHON 2019: As required by Universal law, much like if you're a vegan, if you're doing a marathon, you have to tell people about it. Well I'm doing the London one in April 2019, and I'm raising money for the incredible charity FARM AFRICA. If you want to see more about the AMAZING work they do please visit www.farmafrica.org & if you'd like to sponsor me the link is www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-evans12 - thank you!   Episode Sponsor:  NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk   Podcast Partners: Farmer's Guardian. For the biggest range of news and features from across the Ag industry, please visit www.fginsight.com Rock & Roll Farming is proud to be a part of the Farm & Rural Ag Network. To find more great podcasts and vlogs, please visit www.farmruralag.com 

It's all about protecting our soil on the Farming Programme. It's needed to grow crops and grass to feed animals - so what happens if it's over used? Plus, an update from British Sugar and we find out how successful last weekends Open Farm Sunday was.

as it’s Open Farm Sunday, Sean will be looking at the importance of the event and just why so many farms are throwing open their gates to the public this weekend.

Open Farm Sunday & strawberry growing

It's Open Farm Sunday, with farms across our area opening their gates - we'll preview the event and find out more about it's aims.