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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

The Farmers Weekly Podcast

By: Farmers Weekly
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The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.

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  • Turmoil over autumn cropping – Clarkson hits out, Starmer tackled on red diesel, Cereals preview & farm safety
    Apr 21 2026

    Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson speaks out as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force arable growers to rethink autumn cropping plans.

    MPs urge Kier Starmer to help reduce red diesel prices as they tell the Prime Minister the Iran War makes food security paramount.

    We preview this summer’s Cereals event – to be held on 10-11 June at Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.

    And how a royal estate is working to improve safety on its tenant farms.

    This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

    Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/

    Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/

    Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/

    For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly

    To contact, sponsor or advertise on 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. We'd love to hear from you.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    49 mins
  • Help on new inheritance tax rules, electricity standing charges, farm management software, & dog attacks on sheep
    Apr 4 2026

    In this episode, farm charities offer a listening ear as inheritance tax rules come into effect – leaving farming families facing a hefty bill following the death of a loved one.

    We’ve the latest on help for those who might be affected by the changes, including farmers who haven't yet taken advice.

    The Farming Community Network helpline is 03000 111 999 (7am to 11pm daily) or via email at help@fcn.org.uk.

    Electricity standing charges go up this month – we examine what it means for your farm business with some suggestions for what you can do.

    What’s hot and what’s not: we look at the latest arable farm management software, including the options and prices thanks to Mike Abram.

    And we catch up with the National Sheep Association about a new law on livestock worrying – which could help to reduce dog attacks on sheep this Easter Bank Holiday.

    This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

    Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/

    Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/

    Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/

    For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly

    To contact, sponsor or advertise on 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. We'd love to hear from you.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    49 mins
  • Legal challenge over unauthorised Traveller sites, setting the record straight on grain prices, and farmer runs marathon for dad and Sepsis Trust
    Apr 13 2026

    In this episode, Travellers set up an unauthorised encampment in Hertfordshire and new planning rules face their biggest test yet.

    The situation has big implications for growers and livestock producers – as Louise finds out when she spoke to one local farmer affected by the development.

    How cereal farmers could secure a fairer share from the grain market and help mitigate the impact of rising input costs, and we’ve the latest market prices

    And we meet the dairy farmer raising money for the Sepsis trust – in memory of his father.

    Milk producer Ross Edwards, who is running the London marathon, has set up a Just Giving page so well-wishers can make a donation to the Sepsis Trust.

    Advice for farmers about how to reduce the risk of sepsis – and where to seek help – is available on the Sepsis Trust website.

    This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

    Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/

    Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/

    Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/

    For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly

    To contact, sponsor or advertise on 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. We'd love to hear from you.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    45 mins
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