In this episode, farmers face a hike in levy rates under plans announced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
It follows what has been described as a 'near death experience' by the levy board and an admission that it hasn't been delivering for growers.
We join the crowds as the Cereals event welcomes visitors to a new venue – the Thoresby Estate in Nottinghamshire.
Defra farm minister farm minister Mark Spencer tells us he plans to put the 'meat on the bones' of the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Payment rates and conditions are due to be unveiled for the 2023 scheme, which rewards farmers for looking after the environment while farming sustainably.
It's been a challenging year for cereal growers – we look at prospects for this year's harvest and what to consider when planning next season's cropping.
And we go to a gig with The Wurzels, who are celebrating more than 50 years in show business and helping to raise money for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and FW arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Recorded live on location at the 2023 Cereals event held on 13 June 2023 at the Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire.
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In this episode, farmers face a hike in levy rates under plans announced by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
It follows what has been described as a 'near death experience' by the levy board and an admission that it hasn't been delivering for growers.
We join the crowds as the Cereals event welcomes visitors to a new venue – the Thoresby Estate in Nottinghamshire.
Defra farm minister farm minister Mark Spencer tells us he plans to put the 'meat on the bones' of the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.
Payment rates and conditions are due to be unveiled for the 2023 scheme, which rewards farmers for looking after the environment while farming sustainably.
It's been a challenging year for cereal growers – we look at prospects for this year's harvest and what to consider when planning next season's cropping.
And we go to a gig with The Wurzels, who are celebrating more than 50 years in show business and helping to raise money for charity.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and FW arable correspondent Louise Impey, with additional reporting by Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
Recorded live on location at the 2023 Cereals event held on 13 June 2023 at the Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire.
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