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In this episode, a UK farming couple quit the UK to go farming in France, saying they feel more valued by the French government.Defra declines to comment on reports that the government's Spending Review will slash the budget for nature friendly farming.We've the latest on high-profile movers and shakers in the farming sector, as Assured Food Standards appoints a permanent chairman for Red Tractor.And Madame Tussauds waxworks museum in London prepares to celebrate national sausage roll day.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.

Bird flu has been found in a sheep for the first time. DEFRA said the case in Yorkshire was on a farm where avian flu was present in captive birds. One ewe tested positive and has been culled, but her lambs and the rest of the small flock of sheep were negative. Surveillance of mammals for avian flu has been stepped up, partly because in the United States many dairy cattle and even some dairy workers have gone down with the disease. We speak to the chief vet.Avian influenza is at the forefront of egg producers' minds at the moment. All week we've been taking a closer look at egg production, including a free-range egg producer in Wales. We also visit a farm which supplies pullets, which then grow into laying hens. For every female chick which grows into a pullet, there's a male chick, which will never lay eggs and isn't wanted by egg producers. In the UK these chicks are gassed at one day old, but in Europe techniques are being used to sex the chicks before they're hatched, whilst still in the egg.Red Tractor has pledged to improve communications with farmers and simplify its audits as part of its response to an independent review. The review, published earlier this year, recommended more than 50 changes. The Chancellor's spring statement has drawn a mixed reaction from the rural community. Farming itself wasn't mentioned as such, Rachel Reeves focused on the government's agenda for growth and plans to build more homes. We speak to a professor from Newcastle University's Centre for Rural Economy to assess what it means for agriculture and rural communities.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode, the Red Tractor assurance scheme responds to criticism by pledging to make farm audits easier for farmers.We speak to the Red Tractor interim chairman Alistair Mackintosh and operations director Philippa Wiltshire.Also in this episode – the government unveils long awaited plans to reduce pesticide usage by 10% within five years.We look at the likely impact on your farm business – and on food production.And a medical microbiologist says farmers need to remain vigilant after the first case of bird flu is confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire.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.

Red Tractor has responded to an independent review into the assurance scheme. A report, published earlier this year, recommended more than 50 changes to the Red Tractor scheme, which is supposed to hold farmers to meet high standards on animal welfare, food quality and business governance. We speak to the interim chair about the changes Red Tractor's making as a result.The Environment Food and Rural Affairs select committee has been hearing more evidence about how border control points are managing biosecurity for food and plants. Industry experts have been telling MPs that the post-Brexit system of checks which came into force last spring are expensive and inefficient and just not up to the job.This week we're delving into the different methods of egg production. Today we find out how colony eggs are produced. We visit Farmlay Eggs in Aberdeenshire, a family business with an output of seven million eggs a week, the majority of which are free range. However, the farms also have colony - or caged - hens whose eggs mainly go to the catering sector, although some are also sold to retailers. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode, we look at how a group of 'Pulse Pioneers' are sowing the seeds for a revival of Britain's pea and bean crops.Pulse crops have many benefits. They include better soil health, less reliance on chemical fertilisers and lower dependency on pesticides.But inconsistent performance can make them difficult to grow profitably. We look at possible answers – and the bigger picture.For more information about the pea and bean project, visit the Pulse Pioneers and the Nitrogen Smart Climate initiative website.The long-awaited farm assurance review says there needs to be a change in leadership culture at Red Tractor. Can it really happen?We've a look at the market for spring fertiliser – and the latest on the inheritance tax battle, including the Farming Day of Unity.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.

"Too many farmers feel farm assurance is 'done to them' rather than 'delivered with them'." That's the finding of an independent review into farm assurance, which looked at whether schemes like Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured are working well for farmers and supply chains.A UK decision to ban vessels from catching sandeels in the North Sea is being challenged in court by the EU in the first battle of it's kind since Brexit. Sandeels are small fish which are vital food for protected seabirds like puffins and kittiwakes, and the UK wanted to protect that food source. But the ban is being challenged by the European Union saying it breaches the post-Brexit trade deal.And January might seem a quiet time on the farm, but we visit one farm in Devon where it's a busy time for weaning, after they calved close to 100 cows in December.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

In the latest episode of Grounded: The regenerative farming podcast - which was recorded in October - Stu and Kyle chat with John Gregson, former development lead for farming and nature at Waitrose.  Listen now for a wide ranging discussion covering supermarkets, farmers, the food system, Waitrose' Farming for Nature initiative, the resilience of regen, Red Tractor, human health and more.

In this episode of Inside the Pod, Ben Pike takes a look at the highlights from this year's Pea and Bean Conference, run by the British Growers Association, which took place in Lincolnshire earlier this month.It was a full day with speakers such as Simon Conway from Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd, Sam Trevey, the Fresh Produce Technical Manager from Red Tractor, the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, and Hatch PR, who are behind the Yes Peas campaign, all speaking at the event.

Thankful for a really good turnout for Tracy and Katie Robinson's tractor presentation at their farm in Franklin County in honor of them being named the Young Farmers of the Year earlier this year.  

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.

Cumbrian sheep farmer Alistair Mackintosh sits down with Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown to chat about his new role as Red Tractor interim chair. He talks about how he looks to rebuild farmer confidence in Red Tractor after frustration across the industry following its handling of the Greener Farms Commit module. He said effective communication of the value of Red Tractor for farming business was critical, emphasising the importance of collective responsibility across the supply chain.He said he was confident there would not be a vote of no confidence and any disquiet will be put to rest', reiterating they were listening to farmers and making changes to audit process to offer a 'leaner' approach. He recognised there was challenges when it came to Red Tractor membership in both the beef and lamb sector, but he was confident he could bring them back on board. Message us

Nick, Jum and Sandy discuss Clarkson's farm, Red Tractor and the state of the agriculture business. 

The National Sheep Association says it has no confidence in the Red Tractor assurance scheme's executive.MP's have highlighted the impact of the changes in welfare payments on farmers, who historically claim tax credits to boost low incomes.A tree nursery manages to combat the adverse weather conditions, and a breed of cattle found on a remote Scottish islandPresented by Charlotte SmithProduced by Alun Beach

In this episode, well-wishers raise more than £30,000 for a farmer who sustained life-changing injuries in an workplace accident.It comes amid pleas for growers and livestock producers to take extra care as they try to catch up on fieldwork delayed by the wet spring.If you would like to help out after hearing Tim Parton's story, you can do so by making a donation to the Tim Parton Rehabilitation Fund.Bosses at the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme face calls for a vote of no confidence in their management. What happens next?We've the latest market prices – and we visit Scotland to look at livestock marts, where we get the low-down on trade.We look at the future for beef production – and discover the opportunities to be had from using software to measure performance.And we learn about trailer safety, with a little help help from a simple but effective gadget: the Agrikel towing eye gauge.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Philip Case, Abi Kay, Charlie Reeve and Michael Priestley.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode, Red Tractor Assurance abandons plans for farmers to carbon footprint their businesses under its Greener Farms Commitment.We find out what growers are doing while waiting to see if the weather will dry up in time to plant spring cereal crops.Are agronomists about to become obsolete? We discover how artificial intelligence promises to benefit your farm business.And a mass choir of Scottish farmers sings their heart out at Perth Concert Hall - and raises £46,000 for charity.You can find out more about the Farmers Choir on their Facebook page.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith, Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, and agricultural journalist Mike Abram.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode Lara speaks with the lovely Emma Lightbown. She is a stylist, model, set designer, and QVC presenter. She does it all and shares Lara's unique perspective on the beauty of a solid brand shoot and how it can move you forward in your business. A little about Emma. Working within the fashion and advertising industry for over 20 years Emma's diverse range of talents span across everything style based. From wardrobe styling, to set building Emma is as happy with a power tool as she is with a Prada handbag. Emma started out modelling at 17, shooting campaigns for GHD, Kickers and Canon. A varied career spanning 17 years, she once appeared in an ice cream advert dressed as a pregnant nun which got banned by the ASA! Her warmth, northern charm and natural curiosity have shone through whilst presenting for clients such as Sky Showbiz, Red Tractor, Suzuki, Dell and London Fashion Week. She is currently a regular fashion expert at QVC and hosts her own fashion podcast Off the Hanger Emma's sleek social media presence showcases her sense of style and love of fashion, she's collaborated with fashion brands Phase Eight, Blue Vanilla and Chi Chi London. When not presenting or styling, you'll find her getting crafty in the kitchen, singing in her local community choir or out on a paddle board. True to her northern roots, she's a lover of the great outdoors, a decent brew and a home-cooked pie. Oh, and not to mention, she's a Mum to a beautiful little boy and a manic Labrador. If you loved what you heard, don't forget to give the pod a review. Follow along with Lara Website: ⁠https://laradollkennedy.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laradollkennedy/⁠ Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/laradollkennedy/

The consultation on the Welsh Government's controversial Sustainable Farming Scheme has now closed. The National Farmers Union Cymru marked the moment by placing 5,500 pairs of wellies on the steps of the Welsh Parliament to highlight the farming jobs which could be lost if the plan is adopted. Farmers across Wales, and some in England, have held tractor convoys and protest meetings over the past few weeks. We look at what's led farmers to take action now.The whole idea of a green tractor standard should be dropped according to the levy body the AHDB and the National Farmers Union. They say they want 'a more transparent approach which works for farmers'. This is an ongoing dispute about the farm assurance scheme Red Tractor which had designed a voluntary green tractor element, called the greener farms commitment. This would have seen farmers share environmental information with retailers, for a premium, and so help those retailers meet sustainability targets. Farmers said it was developed without proper consultation and their discontent forced two reviews of Red Tractor: one on governance, which was published last month; and a wider review of the scheme, which is expected to take much longer. We speak to the AHDB.We've been talking about lambing all week - from the exhaustion of nights in the lambing shed to the highs, and lows, of this time of year. We've mainly been on farms talking to farmers but members of the public are learning to lamb at St Fagan's near Cardiff. The National Museum of History runs a working farm and an annual lambing course aimed at non farmers. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

After Chris' report this week, Will and Ben are joined by Paul Tompkins, the Vice Chair of the NFU's Dairy Board and a Dairy Technical Advisory Committee Member for Red Tractor, to discuss the investigatory report reviewing the governance of Red Tractor. Paul outlines the points of recommendation from The UK Farming Unions and AHDB and how farmers can feed their own thoughts into the second independent review being conducted about what role assurance is going to play in the future. Paul and Chris discuss the need to discontinue the Greener Farms Commitment as a way to rebuild trust and the importance of reengaging farmers in the role that Red Tractor plays.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 First Minister of Wales says it shouldn't be up to farmers to decide how subsidy money is spent. Mark Drakeford was responding to the ongoing farmer protests in Wales over the Sustainable Farm Scheme. It will see direct subsidy payments phased out and farmers will have to plant 10% of their land with trees while putting a further 10% into wildlife habitats to qualify. We also speak to English farmers protesting at Dover. The government is giving a £220 million funding package to English farmers. The Prime Minister is to make the official announcement at the National Farmers Union Conference. The money will be targeted at grants for technology and productivity schemes. He will also highlight fairness in the supply chain, with new rules for the dairy, pig and egg sectors and the announcement of a review of the poultry sector. Also the 'Farm to Fork Summit' is to become an annual event. The Liberal Democrat's have dismissed the move as a 'cynical pre election giveaway' which won't win back farmers. An independent review into the Red Tractor scheme says that while it is sound and has not breached its own rules, there has been a failure of communication. This is the first of two reviews of the scheme and looks at the organisation's governance. A further report into Red Tractor's future will be published later. We speak to Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon.Farming's next generation is something we're looking at all this week, from the challenges they face to their hopes for the future. The Duncan family run three successful farms close to Loch Lomond. Three of the family's four children now work in the farm operation, and plan to make it their home and livelihood long-term.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode, as farmers leader Minette Batters prepares to stand down, we reflect on her time as NFU president.Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is set  to  replace Ms Batters, asks farmers to judge the NFU on the outcome of the Red Tractor farm assurance review.We find out about how a Scottish beef producer is benefiting from focusing on good time management on the farm.We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.And we meet the man who is is measuring nutrient density – and discovering out what makes food healthy.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.Additional reporting by Phil Case, Michael Priestley and Louise Impey.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Andrew, Webby and Ben who are talking about the Norfolk Farming Conference which they have recently been to. Webby has made some notes on each of the guest speakers, which include Andy Cato, Professor Brian Reed from UEA, Philip de Jean, Craig Livingston, and Professor Lydia Smith.The gang speak about their favourite topic, the Digital Grain Passport, which is in trouble, along with the Red Tractor. The EU has also backed down on emissions and Andrew does another great impression!Market Report for w/c Monday 12th February, Andrew talks us through the grumpiest market figures to date and informs us that wheat prices are going down rapidly, and he is so surprised that it's this low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of this year's NFU elections, Farmers Guardian's news and business team spoke to the candidates standing to be president, deputy president and vice-president.  Tom Bradshaw, David Exwood, Rachel Hallos, Michael Oakes, Thomas Binns, Matt Culley and Mark Jeffrey share their views on Red Tractor, member engagement and diversity.

Today we're heading to Wiltshire to meet arable and beef farmer Ben Cooper. Ben farms 800 acres alongside his brother and father in the Pewsey Vale of Wiltshire, growing wheat, barley, oats and canary seed as well as producing hay and straw. As well as the cattle and the crops Ben has helped the family diversify into 'pick your own pumpkins' and Christmas trees, and he also works off farm carrying out agricultural market research for clients across the ag industry as well as being a teaching fellow at the University of Reading. Image credit: Ben CooperMeet 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 hereHowden Rural InsuranceThis episode is sponsored by our primary sponsor Howden Rural Insurance.

Nick, Jim and Sandy catch up about what they have been upto including Nick taking some easy cares to market and Sandy updates on Red Tractor.

In this episode, we find out what's hot and what's not with thousands of farmers at the LAMMA machinery show in Birmingham. Red Tractor bosses face a call to resign as growers and livestock producers say the farm assurance scheme is too onerous and delivers little benefit. We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.We meet the Yorkshire livestock producer generating bigger profits by using less barley to finish his beef bulls. And we go bell-ringing with the Worcestershire farmer diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, who is raising money for charity.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode, farmers clash with supermarkets over the value of assurance as the furore over the Red Tractor scheme continues.As Minette Batters prepares to step down as NFU president, we look at her likely successor – and ask why there aren't more candidates to become union leader?How can farming recruit and retain the best people? We look at a new drive to make the UK agricultural industry more professional.We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.And a new safety initiative at the LAMMA machinery show aims to reduce the number of farm fatalities involving quadbikes.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

Nick, Jum and Sandy tell you about the trip to Islay, discuss the flooding and discuss the latest on Red Tractor

The Government is reviewing livestock feed in the UK as we're out of step with the EU, and that includes feed made from insects. Farmed insects are a potentially sustainable protein source for pigs and poultry, replacing feeds like soy that are linked to deforestation. Processed insect feed is currently banned for livestock in the UK, but not in the rest of Europe. The concern here, is that insects can be disease vectors, particularly if reared on waste, and that using insect proteins could lead to outbreaks of diseases like BSE. But British insect farmers want the law changed to be the same as in the EU, and also want more flexibility on what insects bred for fodder can eat. The Red Tractor food assurance scheme now says it won't go ahead with its new green option until a National Farmers Union independent review of its governance has taken place. It also says further work on an environmental standard would “need to include more detailed dialogue with farmers and supply chains” and recognises it has been slow to fully understand the strength of feeling of its members on this issue. But consumers do increasingly want more information about the carbon footprint of food and retailers are keen to show they're working with farmers who are doing their bit for the environment. It does feel like winter's just around the corner, so all this week on Farming Today we are looking at how farms are getting ready for winter. We're used to seeing bare fields of frosty stubble once the temperatures drop, but farmers are being encouraged to help their soil over the colder, wetter months by planting fields with cover crops. We visit a farm in Fife that's been cover cropping for the last 8 years. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Andrew returns this week from a well-rested break in Crete and in this episode is joined by Webby, as they discuss the hot topic of the Red Tractor's Greener Farms Commitment (GFC).In this week's Market Report for w/c Monday 30th October, Andrew discusses the concerns arising from the prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, potentially leading to adverse impacts on farmers' fields and crop production well into the coming yearDon't forget our Spooky Podcast Walk, Tuesday 31st October meeting at the Dewing Grain office in Aylsham at 2pm.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, NFU leader Minette Batters apologises to farmers upset by its handling of Red Tractor plans asking producers to demonstrate their environmental credentials.Proposals by the Red Tractor Farm Assurance Scheme  will see a Greener Farm Commitment introduced next year.Mrs Batters admitts she has “made lots of mistakes” during her time as leader, but she says she is committed to “getting things right.”Meanwhile, Scottish farmers face more uncertainty as the Holyrood government struggles to outline its vision for agriculture.As the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board prepares to increase its levies, we hear what pig producers can expect in return.On the markets, we've the latest commodity prices.With farm incomes under pressure across the UK, we look at how more farmers are generating much needed extra revenue from diversification.And we look at how science is attracting more youngsters into agriculture.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay and Toby Hudson.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .

When do green farming rules go too far? The lines are being drawn and people are getting angry!

In this episode, anger at the Red Tractor assurance scheme reaches a new high after it refuses to back down over plans to carbon footprint producers. Also, Welsh farmers say they will lose out after their government slashes the budget for agriculture in Wales.Should consumers pay more for food? Just one topic for discussion at our latest Farmers Weekly Question Time eventAnd we preview this month's Borderway Expo event – the flagship showcase for UK livestock held in Carlisle.All this and our regular round-up of the latest market prices.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Abi Kay.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .

Nick, Sandy and Jum discuss the weather, potato harvets, Red Tractor and the Rugby World Cup

Red Tractor logo goes green: are farmers being asked to enhance retailers' green credentials for free? As a solar farm in Yorkshire is turned down, we discuss producing food versus producing energy. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

This week, the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme is embroiled in controversy after asking farmers to measure their carbon footprint.Farmers say the scheme's plan for a 'greener farm commitment' means more expense and red tape – and the only real winners will be supermarkets.Red Tractor bosses say the alternative is even greater costs as supply chains are told to demonstrate their environmental credentials.But the National Farmers Union says farmers should have been properly consulted on the proposal, which will mean higher costs.Who is right?As a devastating bluetongue outbreak engulfs almost 2000 sheep farms in the Netherlands, we ask: how long before it reaches the UK?What would a Labour government mean for British farmers? We find out by visiting the party's  annual conference in Liverpool.On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.And we find out how youngsters from London are leaving the big smoke to study agriculture – thanks to a city farms charity.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer , with additional reporting by Abi Kay.You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0 .

Scientists in Edinburgh have used gene editing techniques in chickens which they say could eventually limit the spread of bird flu. A heated debate on social media has been sparked amongst farmers after the Red Tractor assurance body unveiled proposals for a new environmental label to its scheme. Some pear growers in Wales are trialling using a willow mulch around their trees to help tackle fungal disease. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

This week, does the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme still serve its purpose? Or is it time to get rid of it?Red Tractor assurance chair Christine Tacon insists the scheme very much has its place – but concedes that there is room for improvement.We find out how regenerative arable farmers are getting a guaranteed price by almost going organic – with help from the WildFarmed initiative.We've all the latest market prices.  And we discover why more farmers are growing sunflowers this spring.And we talk to RyanAir boss Michael O'Leary– who tells us why he bought a herd of pedigree Angus cattle.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

The government's announced its new plan for water in England. Critics say it's a rehash of previous policies, but the farming minister says there will be £10 million more funding for constructing reservoirs on farms and better irrigation systems and nearly £34 million pounds to help livestock farmers improve their slurry storage. River Action is making a formal complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority about Red Tractor after an internal Environment Agency Report concluded Red Tractor membership was 'not a good indicator of environmental protection'. The charity says Red Tractor ads are misleading as they claim to be a world-leading standard and their environmental standards aren't good enough. Red Tractor says that the analysis of the data is misleading and insists farms that belong to its scheme fare much better in inspections than those that don't. National Pig Association welcomes a government plan to ensure fairness and transparency in the pork supply chain. Egg producers fear UK animal welfare standards will be undermined by the latest post-Brexit deal agreement, the CPTPP. The Trans-Pacific Partnership, whose members include Mexico, Canada and Japan, will have quotas for imports of ‘sensitive' products like beef and lamb, but not eggs. The industry says 99% of Mexico's eggs come from caged birds, a method of production banned in the UK in 2012. Dartmoor National Park Authority has been granted permission to appeal against a High Court decision in January that led to wild camping being banned. Recordings of skylarks and blackbirds. Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In this episode, Farmers Weekly launches a four-point plan to clean up the UK meat supply chain after uncovering a major food fraud scandal. The Meat: Our Expectations campaign is seeking views from livestock producers, meat processors, retailers and other members of the supply chain. In other news,  our latest survey reveals the extent to which farm businesses and production are under threat because of high energy costs. Can you make money from looking after nature?We explain how new rules coming into force will mean farmers must provide a biodiversity net gain when erecting a farm building. And as Red Tractor launches its latest promotional campaign, we discover just how well consumers recognise the brand. This episode is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Philip Clarke.  To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.

River Action, the charity that campaigns about river pollution, is making a formal complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority about Red Tractor after an internal Environment Agency Report, seen by the Times newspaper, concluded that Red Tractor membership was “not a good indicator of environmental protection”. The river charity says Red Tractor ads are misleading because they claim to be a world-leading standard and their environmental standards aren't good enough. However, Red Tractor says that the analysis of the data is misleading. It insists that farms that belong to its scheme fare much better in inspections than those that don't. It says it inspects all its farmers and anyone found causing pollution would be reported and taken to task. A farmer who recorded a skylark using a microphone tied to a fishing rod and suspended from a weather balloon really did get a recording of the bird this way - it wasn't an April fool! Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

In the market report for the week commencing 3rd April 2023, Andrew is back! Tune in to discover the latest updates from the industry this week. If you haven't downloaded the Dewing Grain App, then why not? It's free! In the farmchat, the team are discussing all things surrounding The Red Tractor, and whether the association is choosing to help or hinder farmers. Sharing their thoughts on this as well as all things farmer-related this week with George Renner, “The Fascinating Farmer” who never sits down due to being heavily engaged in a new robot weeding project. Tune in to find out what it's all about! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imported meat labelled as British has been sold by a retailer which advertises that it sells only British meat. The National Food Crime Unit is investigating after discovering that one of the retailers' suppliers has been selling it what's described as 'large volumes' of pre-packed South American and European beef, labelled as British. Ten years after the horse meat scandal, we ask how this sort of fraud can happen. All this week we've been talking about dairy farming. One of their big challenges has been what to do with male dairy calves. Obviously only females produce milk and in the past thousands of male or ‘bobby' calves were killed soon after birth. But the Red Tractor assurance scheme, which covers 95% of UK milk production, has banned routine euthanasia of calves from this year. We meet a farmer rearing male calves for veal. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

What is at the top of the agenda for the new environment secretary Therese Coffey? She says ELMS – the Environment, Land Management schemes - are safe. Fishing crews give their thoughts on the mass die-off of shellfish on the North East coast, and should the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme do more to prevent pollution from farms. Faster government compensation is promised for farmers hit by bird flu, growing nuts and seeds for profit, and cultivating pumpkins for Hallowee'n, is a bit of a treat for farmers. Presenter: Charlotte Smith Producer: Alun Beach Editor: Dimitri Houtart

The Red Tractor farm assurance scheme is "a farce" according to clean water campaigners. We reported yesterday on Environment Agency inspections of dairy and beef farms in Devon between 2016 and 2020. In a report revealed by the Guardian, the EA found that the majority of the 187 farms were polluting on the day of inspection, and were not complying with rules on storing and spreading slurry. Most of those farms were in the Red Tractor scheme, a label that tells consumers means "the food you buy has been responsibly sourced, safely produced and comes from crops and animals that have been well cared for". All this week we've been talking about nuts and seeds and hemp is growing in popularity. Farmers have to get a licence to grow it, so while it's a good cover crop and its seeds can be used for oil or protein powder, you won't find many fields of it. We visit one of three finalists in the Farming for the Future category of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards. Wakelyns is a 56 acre agroforestry farm in Suffolk, growing fruit or nut trees in rows in fields of crops, providing shelter, biodiversity and an added food crop alongside cereals. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In this episode, we profile new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena and examine the challenges faced by UK agriculture.We speak to Norfolk farmer Kit Papworth as he prepares to take on a new role as Red Tractor combinable crops and sugar beet sector chairman.As Prince William takes on the 52,000ha Duchy of Cornwall estate, we find out how you pass on £1bn of landed assets.And we meet the Scottish farmer who had a key role in the pomp and ceremony surrounding Queen Elizabeth's funeral.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

This week we visit with Susannah and Molly Gibson from the UK. Together, they run a family-owned, pasture-based 1100 sow operation that participates in The Red Tractor program. These ladies are at the pinnacle of animal welfare in the UK as they hold themselves, their employees, and their entire process to the highest of standards. They are also both involved in the Ladies and Pigs program which is an organization that is very involved in educating the pork industry in the UK. We discuss some of their challenges, success, and outlook on the future of pasture-based pork in the UK. Diversification of the family business is in the near future as Molly wants to build a farm store and café to accompany their farm. We also get a good comparison between the US and UK quality control measures.

The EU is proposing to block the importation of food, grown using the banned pesticides neonicotinoids, in an effort to reduce their environmental impact in other countries. This would be the first time that a World Trade Organisation member used environmental impacts, rather than consumer health, to restrict pesticide use in trade. Alan Matthews, Professor Emeritus of European agricultural policy at Trinity College Dublin, has described the move as 'throwing a hand grenade into global agri-food trade'. Faith in British food has fallen, according to a survey just released by the Red Tractor food standards label. Their annual ‘Trust in Food' index showed although UK food is trusted more than imported goods, it declined by 8% overall, from last years' figures. All week we're talking about animal feed. Most commercial egg producers rely on soya to provide protein for their chickens which they need for laying. Organic farmer Mike Mallett at Maple Farm in Suffolk has 2000 free range birds and he's rejected soya as a feed. For the last nine years he's been working to give his chickens only home-grown organic feed and he's nearly succeeded. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

With more than 20 years-experience with multinational food business Mars, Andrew Loader was looking for a new project to try doing business a little differently.Openway Food Co. is the result. With co-founder Gavin Evans and backing from private equity group Five V, Openway acquired three health food companies, Annex Foods with brands including Red Tractor, healthy snack company Table of Plenty, and Keep in Cleaner.Loader talks about the different approach, with the acquisitions designed to build the companies rather than break them up, and create a platform that makes health food easier to understand and for consumers to find.It has allowed the individual business founders to determine how much they are involved in the business, from still running the company to focussing on an area like R&D.Loader explains that one of the benefits has been that during the disruption of recent years, there has been a depth of experience across the business that has helped keep the focus on goals rather than just the immediate difficulties.We discuss Loader's thoughts on the health food aisle, and that there are many people who still don't know what is down there, if it is healthy and whether they can trust it.We look at the challenges for retailers and the need for brands to keep bringing new products to the shelves and the churn that occurs when that doesn't happen.For Loader, one way to address this is the Openway model, or others which collaborate on certain parts of operations and also greater pressure on technology to help fill some of the gaps when it comes to innovation.We look at how Openway is finding new functionalities for heritage foods, adding collagen for example to Red Tractor Oats. Loader updates up on its launch in the US and the favourable feedback from retailers at a traditional product but offering new benefits.We end with Loader saying while the launch of Red Tractor and Raise the Bar into the US market is a major focus at the moment, Openway is committed to making consistent quality products, managing the complex supply chain. and building something for tomorrow.------------------------------The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest's employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to editor@foodanddrinkbusiness.com.auHost: Kim BerryMC: Grant McHerronEditor: Chris VisscherProducer: Steve VisscherFood & Drink Business - © 2022

In this pork-focused edition of AHDB's Food and Farming podcast, we discuss the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme (PISP) and find out how it is helping placement students learn about the pig industry and how companies are benefiting from taking part. Our guests Bob Dixon, National Sales Manager, ABN; Ian Hunt, Technical Director, Karro Foods; Sarah Reid, Harper Adams University Placement student, Karro Foods and Cara Moore, Harper Adams University Placement student, Red Tractor, share their experiences as sponsors and placement students with host Jen Waters, Head Knowledge Exchange Pork, AHDB. They highlight how the scholarship programme is an excellent route into a career in agriculture and discuss the roles available in the pig industry. The Pig Industry Scholarship Programme was developed by AHDB, the NPA allied industry group (AIG) and Harper Adams University in 2012. It is managed by a steering group of industry and university representatives and chaired by the NPA's AIG chairman, Hugh Crabtree. The deadline for expressing an interest in becoming a sponsor for 2023 is 5 September 2022. Get in touch with Jen Waters to find out more about anything discussed in this episode or visit our website for all the details: E: Jen.Waters@ahdb.org.uk   T: 07802 596915 You can also follow Jen Waters on Twitter: @WatersJen Useful links Are you looking for new talent for your business? | AHDB AHDB Pork – Pig Industry Scholarship Programme _Talent recruitment made easy 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: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk.  This episode was produced and edited by Dami Oyinlola, Marcomms Executive (Pork).

Inflammatory conditions of cattle have been a focus for research in the past few years, so we're now much more aware of the impact inflammation can have and how important it is to control. Last year's updated Red Tractor standards on pain management have helped to bring a renewed focus on pain control. So now seems a good time to review the science behind pain and inflammation in cattle and how best to manage them. In today's podcast, we'll be talking with Chris Hudson, of the University of Nottingham – but who is offering his own personal thoughts and interpretations – and Kath Aplin, from Boehringer Ingelheim, about inflammation in cattle, and looking at areas where outcomes might be improved by controlling or modifying inflammatory processes. This podcast is sponsored the makers of Metacam, Boehringer Ingelheim.   ______________________ CHRIS HUDSON BVSc DCHP MRCVS Chris qualified from the University of Bristol in 2002, and has worked in commercial practice and academia. He is currently clinical associate professor in dairy health and production at the University of Nottingham's veterinary school, where he teaches various aspects of farm animal work (especially relating to dairy herd health) and has research interests in using data science to unlock value in dairy herd data. He holds the RCVS Certificate and Diploma in Cattle Health and Production, as well as a PhD for studies on dairy cow fertility. ______________________ KATH APLIN BVSc CertCHP MRCVS Kath is a ruminant veterinary advisor for Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, providing technical support for the ruminant range of medicines in Scotland and the north of England. Before joining Boehringer, Kath worked in cattle practice for 20 years, in Somerset, New Zealand and Cumbria. ______________________ References available on request Metacam® 20 mg/ml solution for injection for cattle, pigs and horses and Metacam® 40 mg/ml solution for injection for cattle and horses contain meloxicam. UK: POM-V IE: POM(E). Further information available in the SPC or from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd., RG12 8YS, UK. UK Tel: 01344 746960 (sales) or 01344 746957 (technical), IE Tel: 01 291 3985 (all queries). Email:vetenquiries@boehringer-ingelheim.com. Metacam® is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, used under licence. ©2022 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd. All rights reserved. Date of preparation: March 2022. BOV-0030-2022 Use Medicines Responsibly

Red Tractor. They are a not-for-profit company that is the UK's biggest farm and food assurance scheme. They develop standards based on science, evidence, best practice and legislation that cover animal welfare, food safety, traceability and environmental protection. Around 50,000 British farmers are accredited to Red Tractor standards, which form the basis of buying and sourcing specifications for major supermarkets, household brands and restaurant chains, ultimately making life simpler for everyone. The Red Tractor logo represents 20 years of driving world leading British food standards. Since 2000, they have worked closely with animal welfare experts, vets, agronomists and the entire supply chain to ensure that whenever you buy a product with the Red Tractor logo, it is traceable, safe and farmed with care. Their assurance covers the entire food supply chain and they work with over 450 independent inspectors to ensure the most robust assessments possible.  These inspectors are all appropriately trained and sufficiently experienced – together, they conduct over 60,000 inspections a year. We go live with Jim Moseley – CEO of Red Tractor to get his opinion and understanding of the whole food sector as we emerge from the post Covid scenario. With potential “erratic” times ahead for both farmers, growers, retailers and consumers alike, we look to gain Jim's view as to how we can all sail to hopefully brighter times ahead. Jim started out at FMC Meat Ltd, then Europe's largest meat group. His next move was to Wander Foods, where he launched sports drink Isostar in the UK.    He later spent 12 years as Tulip's Sales & Marketing Director, before becoming Managing Director of General Mills UK in 1999. There he handled brands like Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Green Giant and Nature Valley.  He then joined Mizkan Euro Ltd before becoming the CEO of Red Tractor in 2017. Jim has chaired the Provision Trade Federation and was a Food Drink Europe board member. He's also been both interim Director General and President of the Food & Drink Federation. 

After the usual milk market report, this week Ben and Will are joined by Ian Potter, renowned dairy commentator, John Allen, Kite's Managing Partner and Chris Walkland to talk about the recent and controversial Panorama programme ‘ A Cows Life; The True cost of milk'. Ian was featured in the programme and discusses with John and Chris the complexity of the issues as well as their thoughts on whether the BBC was ‘balanced' in its coverage. They talk about the response from both Red Tractor and Freshways and the importance of a protect and promote message. They also outline what they think industry and farmers should be doing in response to the programme and media surrounding it.

Join Peter and Chille as they indulge in two very different crispy treats! Beefy, crunchy, citrusy, and sweet - Peter and Chille contain multitudes and so do this episode's snacks. Enjoy! This episode's snacks are: Orange Toffee Crisps and Burts Thick Cut Hand Cooked Potato Chips Guinness Rich Chili Email us! soundbitessnackpod@gmail.com Tweet us! https://twitter.com/soundbitespod Chille's Twitter https://twitter.com/MGR_Chille / https://twitter.com/MoogleGoRound / https://twitter.com/PS_Unchained Chille's Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/mooglegoroundradio Peter's Twitter https://twitter.com/Flattuss / https://twitter.com/Maelstrom_radio Peter's Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/maelstromradio

In this episode, cereal prices are on the up – but so too are input prices. We look at the impact on arable cropping decisions.The Red Tractor farm assurance scheme acknowledges that non-assured growers should have like-for-like access to UK feed mills.What does this mean for growers?On the markets, we get the latest consumer insight on red meat.We play the latest version of the Farming Simulator video game – and find out why from the people who make it why it matters so much.And we visit an award-winning shop – and discover how a Lancashire farming couple won a top accolade in Yorkshire.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

In this episode, farmers are risking their lives on a daily basis – with tiredness and fatigue contributing to the UK's worst fatal accident rate.The stark statistic is revealed in a Farmers Weekly survey at the start of a new farm safety campaign called Dying To Feed You.Dairy farmer's son William Sayers tells how his arm was torn off by a rotating power take-off shaft on the back of a tractor when he was just 12-years-old.As ag-inflation goes through the roof – we look at how farmers are dealing with soaring input costs and fertiliser prices.We look at the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme – is it really delivering for growers and livestock producers.On the markets – we give the verdict on the government's autumn budget. How will it affect your farm business? And what about agricultural investment allowances?And we celebrate Hallowe'en – with the farmers who fire pumpkins out of a cannon.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW business editor Suzie Horne and FW arable reporter Emma Gillbard.

A fall in the pig price as the backlog of animals stuck on farms continues to grow. We hear from the Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard and Tim Farron the Liberal Democrat's Spokesman on Agriculture. A poll commissioned by the assurance scheme Red Tractor finds British consumers trust British food. All week we've been talking about wine production in the UK. One small wine producer based in Bristol has been growing on rented land for more than a decade but now wants to buy more, and has decided to raise the £50,000 she needs by crowdfunding. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

A returning sense of normality has been highlighted with the kids heading back for a new school year. So, in keeping with the theme of new beginnings, this special episode of the Agri-Food Comms Cast explores the numerous routes to taking the leap into #AgCareers. A career in agriculture can entail much more than working on a farm, with the #FarmToFork initiative demonstrating just that. There is a vast range of careers throughout the food supply chain with numerous industries supporting the farming sector such as science, finance, policy and, of course, communications! Christine Tacon CBE, chair of Red Tractor and the MDS scheme, joins our host Catherine Linch to discuss the wealth of opportunities available to those who want to climb the ag career ladder. These include the well-known MDS graduate scheme. This dedicated two-year programme delivers first-hand experience through diverse work placements to give candidates broader experience and insight into what the sector can offer. Christine highlights the challenges that agricultural employers are up against when promoting their vacancies to fresh-faced graduates. Many are oblivious to the diversity and dynamism of roles within the agricultural sector. She says big-name brands often take the lead when it comes to graduate employment, due to students' lack of knowledge about the scope of the sector. A shining example of how graduates can get ahead in ag, is our second podcast guest. Pinstone account manager and face of NFU campaigns – Ali Parker. Ali gives us an insight into her personal career journey from graduating from The University of Reading, to how the NFU graduate scheme paved the way for her career in comms at Pinstone. Ali is part-way through the Tesco Future Farmer Foundation programme and explains to us how these initiatives have advanced her knowledge of the sector, and encourages others to explore the various routes available. At Pinstone, we're passionate about career progression and providing opportunities to climb the career ladder is something that really resonates with us. If you haven't already, check out our Pinstone Ladder blog series where you can read more about Ali's journey with Pinstone and the Tesco Future Farmer Foundation scheme.

In this episode, cereal growers have voted to withhold funding from the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme. We examine why.A shortage of UK farm workers and lorry drivers has left vegetable crops rotting in the fields. What should be done?Rewilding – should really farms be taken out of production to benefit wildlife?On the markets, as the UK cereal harvest slowly gradually comes to a close, we look at the latest prices for combinable crops.And we meet the farmer who has paid a special tribute to his Olympic champion daughter.

In this week's episode, with harvest 2021 is under way, we look at what's happening to  crops coming off the field.Farm Safety Week starts with a plea to come home safe – we examine how you can stay out of danger on the farm this summer.The latest Red Tractor scheme rules are announced: are they a step too far? And we have a special interview with Welsh farmer and British Lion Wyn Jones, in South Africa for an eight-match tour against the Springboks.This episode co-hosted  by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with FW arable reporter Emma Gillbard and FW livestock editor Rhian Price.

The food assurance scheme Red Tractor is set to announce new standards for farmers that are being brought in from the 1st of November. Caz Graham is speaking to Jim Moseley about how farmers will meet these standards and asks what it might mean for consumers. Ewan Murrie meets a bivalve mollusc farmer who is struggling to trade since the Brexit transition period came to an end. Bob Hockenhall takes a walk through a wildflower meadow in Warwickshire to hear about a new project to boost biodiversity. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Sacha Dench, flying high about the UK in an electric-powered paramotor and she says farmland can provide surprising sources of thermal energy. Presenter: Caz Graham Producer in Bristol: Toby Field

This week's guests Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health & Welfare, AHDB Jen Waters, Head of Knowledge Exchange (Pork), AHDB Georgina Crayford, Technical Manager for Pigs, Red Tractor Zoe Davies, Chief Executive, NPA In this episode we focus on welfare training for the pig sector. Our guests explain and discuss a new training platform that we've developed with the wider pig industry, and which will be launched later this month. The first module will cover moving and handling of pigs and will become part of Red Tractor standards in November 2021. Listen to the episode to find out what this training will involve, who will need to complete it and why it has been developed.   Follow our guests on Twitter: Jen Waters: @WatersJen Georgina Crayford: @porgie_pig Zoe Davies: @Mrs_Pig Useful links Husbandry and welfare of pigs (AHDB resources)  PigPro online training record PigPro user videos Red Tractor standards for Pork National Pig Association 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. This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Drewett, Marcomms Manager (Pork).

In this episode, plans to build the UK's biggest solar farm on a swathe of productive agricultural land have sparked calls for a debate on the future of the countryside.Opponents say the farmland should be used to produce food – not energy. But the company behind the scheme say it is needed to combat climate change.More than 2000 farmers have joined an online platform to increase returns from their livestock enterprises – we examine how it works.What's the verdict on the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme? We find out from NFU leaders from the livestock, dairy and cereal sectors.And we meet the Norfolk cheese maker who invested £250,000 to turn a wooden goat shed into a state of the art farm shop. 

True crime parody. Comedian Diona Doherty plays an ambitious young reporter trying to jump on the true crime bandwagon with a hit podcast.At a festival in mid-Ulster, fifteen people stood with one hand each resting on a brand new tractor. They stood there as long as they could because the last person who takes their hand off the tractor, gets to keep it. They knew it would get tough. But what they didn't know was, before this tractor was won, one of the contestants… would be dead. Georgina smells conspiracy, and it's absolutely stinking.What Happens In Ulster is a mockumentary series inspired by wave of popular true crime podcasts and radio documentaries. Our ambitious young reporter believes that the fastest way to the top of the news business, is with a cracking true crime documentary. All she needs is an unsolved crime, some victims and a suspect. And lots of crying would be great. If this documentary is a success, she could go on to present BBC Newsline or a Panorama. After that, who knows…Dancing On Ice? But first, she needs some drama, even if she has to create some herself. This episode stars Diona Doherty, Sarah McKinley, Sean Hegarty, Micky Bartlett and Marty Maguire. It was written and produced by Marc McElroy.

The evidence suggests shoppers are becoming increasingly curious about where their food comes from.   Red Tractor says the logo is seen on around £14bn worth of food products sold each year, and many retailers incorporate the logo on their advertising as the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme famously covers from farm-to-fork.    Behind the scenes, 46,000 farms are members and inspected by independent assessors and standards enforced by the Red Tractor team. Chief Executive Jim Mosely joins the podcast to explain proposed changes to standards and the chance farmers and stakeholders have to be a part of the consultation.  Jim Moseley says the consultation is genuine and Red Tractor are listening but it’s fair to say some members have not welcomed the proposals – hear the facts behind this story. Read the full news story and have your say. (https://redtractor.org.uk/press/red-tractor-asks-farmers-to-help-shape-future-standards/ ) Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20) , which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis. Podcast produced and edited by Aisha Shabnam Email: Aisha.Shabnam@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:%20Aisha.Shabnam@ahdb.org.uk%20)

In this episode, we examine the implications for farmers after growers vote to end the compulsory levy they pay to AHDB Horticulture.As a terrible sugar beet season nears an end, we ask whether a support package from British Sugar is enough for farmers to keep growing the crop.On the markets, it's all about lamb prices – where will they go next?The chairman of the Red Tractor cereals board seeks to reassure growers that assurance scheme standards aren't out of control.It's Mind Your Head week and we visit an East Yorkshire microbrewery which has launched a brand new beer to help raise money for a farm charity.And we look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health among farmers – and how more people are talking about the challenges they face.The following charities and organisations are among those offering support for farmers, including help with mental health and wellbeing:Farming Community NetworkRoyal Agricultural Benevolent AssociationRSABIAddington FundYou Are Not Alone (YANA)Guests on this week's episode include flower grower Simon Redden (Redford Flowers), carrot grower Rodger Hobson (British Carrot Growers Association),  tomato grower Philip Pearson (APS Produce), sugar beet grower Stafford Proctor (Proctor Bros), NFU sugar chairman Michael Sly, auctioneer Ted Ogden (CCM Auctions, Skipton), Essex farmer Guy Smith (Red Tractor cereals), James Hodgson (Great Newsome Brewery), Dr David Rose (Reading University) and Stephanie Berkeley (Yellow Wellies / Farm Safety Foundation).This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

Today we debate the point of farm assurance schemes, discuss finding staff for dairy farms, and hear how a Lancashire farmer is hiring out her goats for lockdown video calls. We also hear from people practising agro-ecology, a way of farming which puts nature at the heart of a sustainable approach. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Today we hear questions about the Red Tractor scheme from arable farmers. Red Tractor is currently carrying out a consultation on exactly what should be included in its standards, but some farmers question what the scheme is really for. A new code of conduct is to be introduced in the dairy industry. The Government’s decision to create a statutory code follows last year’s consultation on how contracts and relationships between dairy farmers and processors could be improved. The Agroecology Network is made up of a group of farmers sharing information on best practice. Oxfordshire based contractor, James Alexander, manages both organic and conventional farms, and has been comparing the two systems. Rob Atkinson, who runs Wilderness Outdoor Education, has been making social media videos to teach survival skills from lighting a fire to surviving in the Arctic and they've been watched by children stuck at home all over the world. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In this episode, a Norfolk farming family says the National Trust is threatening their livelihood – by refusing to a remove a restrictive covenant.We examine what farmers in a similar position can do to get covenants removed.With Red Tractor farm assurance prepared to ratchet up standards, two farmers debate the pros and cons of the scheme.Does Red Tractor really deliver benefits?On the markets, calf prices jump as supplies tighten, with many buyers bidding keenly for limited numbers before spring.As winter floods start to recede, the NFU says a government strategy is vital to give farmers a key national role in water management.We chase after a Lincolnshire farmer who lost four stone in just nine months before running a marathon for the #Run1000 farm charity campaign.And we meet the two young farmers from Wales behind the Pub Yields podcast – with top banter for everyone missing a Friday night pint with their friends.Special guests on this episode include: Norfolk farmer Julie Barber, Roythornes solicitor Tim Russ, Staffordshire farmer Clive Bailye, Surrey farmer Laurence  Matthews, Hertfordshire farmer and NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts, Yorkshire farmer Richard Bramley, Lincolnshire farmer Charles Anyan, and Bridgend farmers Jacob Anthony and David Rees. This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker with Surrey farmer Hugh Broom and Farmers Weekly livestock reporter Michael Priestley.

Conservationists say they are angry at another 6 month delay to the progress of the Environment Bill, which was originally launched in the summer of 2018. The Government says the pandemic has resulted in exceptional pressure on the Parliamentary timetable. However organisations including The Wildlife Trusts says it raises questions over the Government's commitment to leaving the environment in a better state for the next generation. The importance of managing water effectively is highlighted in a report today from the National Farmers Union. It is pressing the government to bring together Water Companies, the Environment Agency and their own farming members to plan ahead for a longer-term water strategy which includes coping with flooding but also saving water too. As we continue our week looking at the dairy industry we look at one of the serious problems facing the industry - how to avoid producing too many male calves. The farm assurance scheme Red Tractor has brought in new rules banning the routine euthanasia of calves - so does this mean more farmer will choose to use sexed semen? And we speak to a large soft- cheese making firm in Nottinghamshire about the uncertainties that have come about during the pandemic. Presented by Anna Hill Produced in Bristol by Natalie Donovan

Animal health and welfare is at top of agenda matter for livestock farmers and for all the right reasons. As the Brexit transition period closes at the end of 2020, Britain thereafter will be trading and operating differently than for the last few decades. Unions and others have been lobbying Government to prevent cheap and poorly produced food from flooding into the UK.   In this episode John Bates talks to Mandy Nevel, vet and Head of Animal Health & Welfare at AHDB, Amy Jackson, Communications Specialist at Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA), and Georgina Crayford, Technical Manager for Pigs at Red Tractor, about animal health and welfare in the UK.   Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20) , which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis.

Human trafficking and modern slavery are major problems for UK agriculture, with up to 13,000 workers exploited annually in the food and farming sector.A clampdown on worker welfare means farmers will soon have to show they are abiding by modern slavery rules under plans for the Red Tractor scheme.Is it sensible move?Or will it mean yet more red tape for growers and livestock producers?As Brexit talks go down to the wire, we look at the likely impact of no-deal on trade in beef and other products between the UK and Ireland.Discover how you can make money by turning your farm into a film set.And a new survey shows that farmers are the most trusted part of the food chain – but will a bumper year for farm shops continue into  Christmas?This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with FW editor designate Andrew Meredith.

Over 60% of the River Wye is in breach of new phosphate pollution standards according to a new report from Natural Resources Wales. It says any new development in the river’s catchment area will have to be either phosphate neutral or better. The report comes after algal blooms turned sections of the Wye green in the summer - campaigners blamed a proliferation of poultry farms in the area, but NRW tells us that's not the biggest problem. We meet one Essex arable farmer who's doing his bit to maintain the Christmas spirit in the face of COVID this weekend by welcoming 400 car loads of people onto the farm for a drive in carol service. And Red Tractor has a new driver! We speak to Christine Tacon, who will take over in January as Chair of the farm assurance scheme - which covers 46,000 British farmers. Christine Tacon is the former Groceries Code Adjudicator and before that ran the Co-Ops farms. She also chairs the BBC’s Rural Affairs Committee. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Heather Simons

A flood-hit farmer has vowed to clear his name after being accused of illegally damaging a mile-long stretch of protected riverside in Herefordshire.John Price, of Day House Farm, Kingsland, says he had permission to carry out work on a flood-prone stretch of the river Lugg, near Leominster.But his actions now face scrutiny by three government agencies.They have launched a joint investigation following reports of activities including dredging, the illegal felling of trees and profiling of the river banks.We also look at the vital contribution made by hill farmers to the Welsh economy - and how producers face an uncertain future due to changes in farm support.What is natural capital? And how can you make it pay on your farm?The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board unveils a new five-year plan – and wants you to have your say on the levy board's future.The Red Tractor Farm Assurance announces a review of its standards – and we've all the latest market prices in our regular round-up.And crisp giant Walkers creates climate-friendly fertiliser using potato waste – and carbon dioxide from a brewery.This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom with Farmers Weekly news editor Phil Case.

Did you know almost 70% of consumers say the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, positively influences their shopping? Jim Mosely, the Red Tractor Assurance CEO,  states 73% of consumers trust the Red Tractor Scheme and that’s just the beginning. It’s safe to say, the little red tractor is a key player in the farming industry and its journey to our consumer's dinner table.  John Bates talks to the CEO of one of the largest farming assurance schemes, Red Tractor – about the nitty-gritty details and the importance of the scheme and how this helps farmers.  Find out how the organisation deals with bad publicity and how Red Tractor is preparing in light of the current economic stress caused by the pandemic and as we plan to leave the EU - discussing what this means for Britain’s food producers.  Would you like to know more about The Red Tractor Assurance Scheme? Visit, assurance.redtractor.org.uk (https://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/) ________________________________________________________________________________ Created in the aftermath of the BSE and Salmonella disasters two decades ago. Red Tractor’s core purpose was to reassure consumers at a time when trust in our industry was at an all-time low. It has since grown to become the UK's biggest farm and food standards scheme, with almost 50,000 members. Covering all of animal welfare, food safety, traceability and environmental protection, this not for profit company, has helped to establish British food and farming as the benchmark for quality across the world.

Red Tractor chairman Lucy Neville-Rolfe is out after she voted against measures to protect British farmers from substandard food imports.What next for the farm assurance scheme?Growers and livestock producers take to the streets over the government's refusal to ban food imports produced using methods that are illegal in the UK.One year after footage of his flood-hit farm was beamed around the world, Henry Ward  says he fears a repeat of the disaster that left his house reachable only by boat.Capital allowances for agriculture are changing - and we've all the latest commodity prices in our latest market round-up.And could turning insects into animal feed be the next big thing?This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith.

Assured Food Standards chairman Lucy Neville-Rolfe faces calls to resign after she voted against measures to protect British farmers from cheap food imports.Baroness Neville-Rolfe voted against amendments to the government's Agriculture Bill – in a move farmers say undermines the credibility of the AFS Red Tractor assurance scheme.The amendments sought to ensure food imports to the UK meet the same high standards as those met by British growers and livestock producers.Also on this week's podcast, Back in the USA – British beef is being sold in America for the first time in 24 years. Could China could be next on the menu?As a big supermarket chain unveils plans to source food only from UK farms that are carbon neutral, we talk to a new group formed to promote regenerative agriculture.We've all the latest market news – with arable prices climbing upwards this week, how much should you be paying for straw supplies this coming winter?And we meet Britain's Fittest Farmers – after dozens of contestants tough it out to be crowned national winners.This episode co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly business editor Suzie Horne.

In this episode, Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Welfare at AHDB speaks to representatives from Morrisons, Red Tractor and the National Pig Association about the importance of good pig handling. This week’s guests Sophie Throup, Head of Agriculture, Morrisons Dr Zoe Davies, Chief Executive, National Pig Association Dr Georgina Crayford, Technical Manager for Pigs, Red Tractor   Useful links Moving and handling web page (https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/moving-and-handling-pigs) Use this information to learn why pigs behave in certain ways, how they respond to humans and how to handle them effectively. For the latest industry data, analysis and insights from the pork sector, to help inform your business decisions visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/pork/pork-marketsSign up to our weekly pork e-newsletter: https://ahdb.org.uk/keeping-in-touchFor information, guidance and support during the coronavirus pandemic, visit our dedicated web page: https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus 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 (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20) , which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis.

Sybil Ruscoe takes a look at the poultry sector, and asks what the main animal welfare concerns are when it comes to broiler chickens. Why is that although around half of the UK's egg-laying flock are free-range, less than 10% of broiler chickens have access to outdoor space? And why do welfare needs and enviromental concerns pull in opposite directions? We visit a farm with sheds housing more than 30,000 birds, and hear from an animal welfare specialist from the Royal Agricultural University. The Red Tractor farm assurance scheme has been in the spotlight this week, after an undercover investigation by animal rights campaigners revealed shocking conditions at a pig farm in Leicestershire. Sybil talks to the chief executive of Red Tractor, to ask how their scheme works and why the farm had accreditation up until a month ago. We find out about proposed new legislation which would force UK businesses to prove that their products aren’t connected to illegal deforestation. It would mean companies could be fined if they can't show that commodities they use - such as soya, cocoa and palm oil - are produced responsibly. We get reaction from the Food and Drink Federation and the Wildwide Fund for Nature. And a first for Farming Today - an agricultural link to rap artists Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z! We meet the Aberdeenshire farmers who appear in their music video. Produced by Emma Campbell for BBC Audio in Bristol.

Red Tractor says their reputation has been damaged by secret filming at a pig farm. The footage - filmed by vegan campaign group, Viva at Flat House Farm, in Leicestershire - appeared to show animals being mistreated and sick and dying pigs lying on the floor. The farm had been part of the Red Tractor scheme which is meant to guarantee welfare standards. But it lost accreditation when concerns were raised about the condition of pigs a month ago. The farm told us they wouldn’t be commenting on the footage. Anna Jones visits Rise and Root Farm in New York State, where four women are growing fruit, veg and edible flowers... while trying to bring about positive change when it comes to diversity in farming. We hear from Lorrie Clevenger how she’s casting off the shadow of slavery and reclaiming African-American farming. Powys has been dubbed - ‘chicken capital of Wales’ - with a recent explosion in the number of poultry farms there. We bring together a farmer with a campaigner concerned about the impact of so many birds on river pollution in the Severn and Wye catchment areas. Presenter by Sybil Ruscoe Produced by Heather Simons for BBC Audio in Bristol

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. In this episode, we explore what's behind the Red Tractor logo facelift, before moving on to hearing about the challenges and opportunities for the British Farming Awards as they embark on a digital format for the ceremony this year. We feature Red Tractor's head of communications, Rebecca Miller; John Kirkpatrick, Tesco's agriculture manager for poultry and eggs; and Ben Briggs, the editor of Farmers Guardian.

BCVA Board member Rachel Hayton offers a useful review of the latest updates relating to Red Tractor; including the scheme to replace physical assessments with live streamed farm audits. MusicFireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardustLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We'll discuss the changes to the Red Tractor scheme, look ahead to Cereals Online which takes place this week. We'll also speak to a dairy farmer from near Melton Mowbray about the state of the sector and a new Dairy Hardship Scheme.

Season 1, Episode 16. In this episode, we hear from Oz and Keith, also known as Lonely Vegan. We consider the effectiveness of sharing undercover investigation footage on social media, as well as the emotional cost, which can lead to burnout. We hear about the corruption of farm industry regulators, issues with the activist identity, and how anger can be a motivating factor but also a detriment to activism. We reflect on the current state of the movement and the importance of knowing the history, as we learn to move forward.LINKS:Instagram: @lonely_vegansYoutube: Lonely VeganThe music used in Beyond Species for the intro and outro is a track called "Cosmo" by Johto

Farmers are to get more say on how the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board spends their money. We talk to AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir and Mark Coulman of the Tenant Farmers Association.Devon sheep farmer Colin Rowland, Essex cereal grower Ed Ford and Cumbrian dairy producer Robert Craig all say there is room for improvement at the AHDB.In the markets, the government wants more farmers to apply for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan – Farmers Weekly deputy business editor Andrew Meredith explains how you can get your hands on some money. Winter barley crops are coming under an increased disease threat. We get advice from independent agronomist Peter Cowlrick in southern England and Agrii agronomist Greig Baird in Scotland.Welsh farmers are up in arms about plans to make the whole of Wales a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. We ask: are the new restrictions really necessary?The coronavirus pandemic means Red Tractor assurance inspections can't be done on farm – so they're being done by mobile phone instead. Farmers Weekly executive editor Philip Clarke explains how they work.And Rothamsted researcher Kelly Jowlett is seeking views from growers on the benefits of ground beetles in crop protection. We delve into the depths of the #BeneficialBeetlesSurvey.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly chief reporter Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.

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Wow! This must be our most exciting podcast to date… Tesco has dropped Hogwood Farm! After three investigations, Red Tractor and Tesco have finally taken a stand against the appalling conditions at Hogwood and have dropped them as a supplier. This month we celebrate our campaign victory, look back over the previous three investigations and discuss what this decision means for the future.   FIND OUT MORE. Kris has the latest vegan news including looking back over our  campaign, our current  and upcoming events including the . . Join us in creating the film the meat industry doesn't want you to see. Juliet chats with Kris about the power of consumer change to end factory farming and the next steps in our Hogwood campaign. Lex, our campaigns manager, discusses her first-hand experience on Hogwood Farm and the emotional impact of being an investigator. Grace, our health campaigner, debunks some health myths about bacon. This month, we feature music by vegan band Mobius Loop.   ABOUT OUR SHOW.  You can hear this show via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on lots of other apps and websites. Spread the word! Don't forget to share us on Facebook and Twitter! Get the latest episode every month, straight to your mobile device or computer. It's automatic and completely free. Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2019. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music used by permission. Produced by EMC, the Easy Media Company.

Arable farmer Tim Beaver talks to Rock and Roll Farming about growing for Weetabix and Silver Spoon, the frustrations of stewardship schemes and a trip with BASF he rated better than his honeymoon. Vociferous on neonicotinoids, he also speaks about making a difference through boards, the future of Red Tractor and getting a response via Mr Gove. 

Arable farmer Tim Beaver talks to Rock and Roll Farming about growing for Weetabix and Silver Spoon, the frustrations of stewardship schemes and a trip with BASF he rated better than his honeymoon. Vociferous on neonicotinoids, he also speaks about making a difference through boards, the future of Red Tractor and getting a response via Mr Gove. Tune in Now!

An almost-Canadian New Yorker, Adam has traveled across the nation searching for better snow. He started Red Tractor Pizza with the mission of giving people a healthier eating option.You can visit Red Tractor at the corner of 10th and Main.National Geographic article about feeding the world: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/feeding-9-billion/Journal article about sugar and addiction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17668074Reach out to the podcast: edpodcast@bozeman.net

Tonight I'm delighted to be heading down to London to talk to the CEO of Red Tractor, Jim Moseley.  We start off by talking about what the Red Tractor Scheme actually is, and how it came about, before going in to Jim's early career and how he got to where he is now. We talk about his achievements as a highly successful athlete as a young man, racing against legends such as Sen Coe and Steve Ovette, and running 100 metres in 10.7 seconds, AND a marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes! We then go into more detail about Red Tractor itself, discussing the amount of farmers involved in the scheme, some of the standards that have to be complied to, and how it works throughout the entire food chain. We then talk at length about the new TV advert and how it came about, what the purpose of it is, and the thought process behind it, before moving on to discuss the new standards they're implementing at farm level, and the reasoning behind it.  We also talk about Jim's vision for the future of Red Tractor, and how he sees it being THE standard for British food, both at home and abroad. Also includes a phenomenal Dad Joke at the end. 10/10.  All this and much, much more. Jim's a fascinating guy, and is extremely passionate about the British food industry, and it was an absolute pleasure to talk to him 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     

The Skillman church has big plans. This month we will speak about our hopes, dreams, and visions for local and international missions. Last week Mike Young also spoke of a season of prayer and discernment for the direction and mission of the congregation. In all these discussions, are we including the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to give us power to do great things. In our modern world, we often unintentionally leave God our of our plans to spread is kingdom. We put our faith in the "right" hire, the development of an effective mission and vision plan, events, and outreach programs. All of these are important, but it is also vital to remember that first and foremost we are a spiritual institution. We ultimately rely on God's Spirit to open doors, to make things happen, and create opportunities for growth.

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:8. Scripture Reading - Acts 2:1-13. Sunday morning message by pastor Danny Groening.

Download Episode Let’s talk about noodles. With the winning combination of flour and liquid at the core of every noodle, they show up in countless cuisines around the world. From the dozens of pasta varieties in Italy to rice noodles of Vietnam, to the soba and ramen noodles of Japan, it’s a wonder how something with such humble ingredients could take so many different forms! I recently read the book “On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome, with Love and Pasta” in which author Jen Lin-Liu travels along the Silk Road, searching for the evolution of the noodle from east to west. After salivating at the turn of every page, I had an idea. What if I made 2017 my year noodles and learned about this versatile culinary creation in its many different forms? Better yet, what if I learned about and made each type of noodle with a different person?! Welcome to the Noodle Project. In this series, I will arm myself with a new noodle recipe each episode, invite a friend over, and we will learn about and make the noodles together. Simmer was created to discover the connection between food and people, and this year, The Noodle Project will explore the connections we have with each other and the world around us. For the first noodle, I wanted to start with something simple and relatively familiar. I decided on tagliatelle, a long egg noodle about a quarter to a third of an inch wide that originates in the Bologna region of northern Italy.There’s something so sexy about the rich yellow color and the silky texture of this type of pasta, and I was excited to try my hand at making it. I invited my friend Adam Paccione over to make tagliatelle with me. Adam is originally from New York state, but he moved to Bozeman a few years ago and now co-owns a popular pizza joint called Red Tractor. To learn more about Red Tractor go to http://www.redtractorpizza.com/ On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome, with Love and Pasta: https://www.amazon.com/Noodle-Road-Beijing-Rome-Pasta/dp/159448726X Tagiatelle Recipe:  http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-fresh-pasta-from-scratch-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn- Bolognese Recipe: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Anna-Nannis-Ragu-alla-Bolognese Sources: http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/food/entries/display.php/topic_id/16/id/20/7 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2016/oct/11/spag-bol-and-other-crimes-against-ragu-alla-bolognese https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagliatelle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolognese_sauce Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Hello! This is Kunle Campbell of the 2X eCommerce Podcast Show...THE Podcast dedicated to Strategic Growth for Online Retailers. You my listeners either ask me questions on Twitter using the hashtag #2XeCommerce OR I teach you about specific MARKETING tactics geared to helping your sell more in your online store… So Today’s show is about…why you should focus on optimising your mobile checkout first going forward. I am going to cover: The Essence of a Brand Story. Road trip to Wales pulled over at a services station to buy some petrol / gasoline   WALL MURAL NO BATTERY FARMED CHICKEN: We demand good animal welfare, and all our suppliers must meet or exceed Red Tractor standards. All our original recipe chicken on the bone is from the UK and Ireland. Very! All of our Original Recipe Chicken is delivered fresh from farm to restaurant within 48 hours. We've worked hard to make everything on our menu a little healthier. use zero-hours contracts No. Our food is completely palm oil free - high oleic rapeseed oil and sunflower oil     Your brand story is: NOT your elevator pitch it is not your list of technical features it should connect to your WHY Read these books: Simon Sinek’s book "Start with Why” Gary Keller’s book: “The ONE Thing”   Think very inwardly… …at the same time think very empathetically from the P.O.V of segments of your customers What do they care about? How does what each customer segment care about connect with your products and value proposition?   the best business books I’ve read begin with the writer’s story

If you enjoy this podcast, consider buying me a coffee: https://adamstoner.com/support We're accustomed to seeing a variety of logos on our products. Pick up any item and along with the brand name and variety you'll also be bombarded with other information: What is it made of? Where was it made? How much does it weigh? What size is it? What's the nutritional content like? Any potential allergies? How do I dispose of it? How do I store it? How do I wash it? Can I tumble dry it? and so on, and so forth. There are already logos out there to help consumers distinguish so-called ‘good products' from bad ones. The Fairtrade Mark is perhaps the most globally recognisable of them all but there's also the Soil Association's ‘organic' certification, the Rainforest Alliance seal to look out for on tea and coffee, and the Forest Stewardship Council's certification. If you're in the UK, you might also be familiar with the Red Tractor logo which you can look for on animal, dairy, and fresh produce. The Leaping Bunny logo is the only internationally recognised symbol proudly showing that no new animal tests were used in the development of any product displaying it, and that funny kite-looking symbol on your helmet or smoke alarm is a quality assurance mark given out by the British Standards Institute. There are hundreds of these things and all of these logos mean something. They're simple, graphical signifiers that help consumers make better, safer, and more ethical choices, from ensuring fair-pay for workers to supporting better environmental standards, consumers pay attention to these symbols when looking to buy. Despite all of these symbols – spanning food to window-fittings – I can't seem to find anything that marks clothes as ‘sweatshop-free'. By that, I mean no money anywhere along the supply chain, from cotton-picking to sewing to screen-printing to shelf-stacking, should go in to the hands of sweatshop owners. I can't find any symbol that tells me the product I am about to buy has never touched a sweatshop in its creation. While individual companies proudly tout some of their range as ‘Sweatshop Free', these companies have differing definitions of what a ‘sweatshop' is and their criteria for checking and certifying themselves (which is never a good sign anyway) varies wildly. This isn't even a new idea. In 1999 Naomi Klein wrote a book called No Logo, in which she expressed the same concerns. Already, a common imperative is emerging from the disparate movements taking on multinational corporations: the people's right to know. If multinationals have become larger and more powerful than governments, the argument goes, then why shouldn't they be subject to the same accountability controls and transparency that we demand of our public institutions? So anti-sweatshop activists have been demanding that Wal-Mart hand over lists of all the factories around the world that supply the chain with finished products. Klein, however, fears a ‘No Sweat' logo will become ‘just another logo for the conscientious consumer'. I agree, but consumers, conscientious or not, are people. People who need to eat and buy clothes and as people who need to buy products, buying better and publicising the ways in which to do so is one of our most powerful forms of protest. Yes, that pretty dress is only be £4. Yes, technically speaking, it has already been made so you wouldn't be forcing a child to make it for you… but that isn't how this works. Don't fuel the need for bad companies to make bad products by buying it. Don't line their pockets with your hard-earned cash, while your pockets were stitched by people working for as little as 60p per day. Even with the absence of a centralised and independently certified ‘No Sweat' logo, we know the companies to avoid. Primark links to an entire page about their ethics, front-and-centre on their website and yet has been littered with plenty of allegations in the past. If you think sweatshops were just a thing of the nineties, think again. In 2013, disaster struck in Bangladesh. Rana Plaza, a garment factory creating clothes for the likes of Matalan, Primark, Walmart, and Bonmarché, collapsed. 1,135 people died, around 2,500 were injured. The Bangladesh Fire Service said the upper four floors had been built without a permit. The architect, Massood Reza, said the building was planned for shops and offices but not factories. Primark claim they don't own the factories, but that doesn't mean they can wash their hands of the affair. While Primark did compensate families (to the measly sum of $200 USD[*], and only if they could provide DNA evidence that they had lost a relative), prevention is always better than cure. Lush – the UK-based cosmetics company – has the right stance. They don't buy products from suppliers who test on animals. Even if they're buying a totally different product; if the company tests on animals, the company is a no-go. They don't want to see customer money pouring in to the hands of practices they do not believe in. I think that's a respectable decision taken by a heavily respected company. All of the certifications I've listed have strict criteria, controls, and checks in place to ensure the company or product is worthy of bearing their mark. I am no expert on sweatshops but allow me to hypothesise the criteria for what a ‘No Sweat' logo might look like: Nowhere along the supply chain, from cotton-picking to screen-printing, designing to distribution, is anyone paid less than living wage in the country they are working in. By rule of thumb, people making the garments should be able to afford the garments. The minimum working age should not be lower than the age for completing compulsory education in the country they are working in. The supply-chain should be audited and tested regularly, independently of the company and its shareholders. It would be good practice to demonstrate traceability to consumers. The factories should be built to the standards of the stores, with sensible and adequate health and safety regulations, and facilities for employees. Employees should be entitled to the same staff benefits as others: holidays, paid sick-leave, maternity and paternity leave, regular breaks, and paid-overtime. Employees should feel safe in their environment, free to raise concerns, protest and unionise. There could, of course, be many, many more criteria to measure. For employers, higher pay means heightened efficiency, a better and more consistent quality of work, stronger employee morale, and, ultimately, retention rates of skilled workers. For employees, higher pay is often a path to the ‘American Dream' for their families: education, stable employment, and home ownership. So, the next time you walk in to a high-street store, gander at the price-tag and catch yourself in surprise, ask yourself this: How can cotton picked in Brazil be packed, shipped and processed in China, stitched in Vietnam, get shipped to Europe for screen-printing, before being shelved in the UK ready for you to buy? [*] $200USD is about three months wages for a garment worker in Bangladesh. My point is: to multimillion dollar companies like the ones listed, $200 USD is just a nice staff lunch.

Gareth Barlow speaks with Countryfile's Adam Henson and has mild panic with a lot of bees!

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