Meet the Farmers

By Ben Eagle, RuralPod Media

Meet the Farmers is a weekly show that profiles farmers and gives you an insight into food and farming and the people behind it.... more

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The podcast currently has 329 episodes available.

Meet the Farmers episodes:

September 01, 2025 Recruiting Professionals and Farm Managers in Farming and the Rural Sector - with Miranda Webster
In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle speaks with Miranda Webster from Webster's Rural about the challenges and opportunities in recruitment within the professional and farm manager side of the agricultural and rural sectors. They discuss the evolving landscape post-Brexit and post-pandemic, the importance of attracting and retaining talent, and the skills that are currently in demand. Miranda shares insights on how rural businesses can make themselves more appealing to potential employees and the differences in recruitment strategies for small versus large organizations. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in recruitment and the importance of maintaining a human touch in the hiring process.
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If you like what we do you can also BUY US A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/meetthefarmers
OR JOIN THE MEET THE FARMERS SUPPORTERS CLUB ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/meetthefarmers
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Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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About The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast [promo] The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast is the first and only dedicated podcast for the UK fruit and veg sector, with news, views and the insider detail behind the top stories affecting the trade, hosted by journalist Nina Pullman. The Fresh Produce Journal is the UK’s longest running trade magazine and has been covering the global fruit and veg business, from retail to marketing, seed breeding, growing and wholesaling, since 1895. The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast is a Fruitnet Media International production, connecting the global fresh produce trade through magazines, events and content at Fruitnet.com. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or listen via the FPJ app.
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August 26, 2025 Sheep farming in Australia - meet Tara from Tara Farms
In episode 307 of Meet the Farmers, Ben travels (virtually) to western Victoria, Australia to talk with Tara, a third-generation sheep and mixed crop farmer working alongside her family. Tara runs Australian White and Primeline sheep, and is passionate about balancing productivity with long-term sustainability. She shares how responsibilities are divided on the farm, the role of technology in their management, and the opportunities and challenges facing Australian agriculture today — especially climate variability. Beyond the farm gate, Tara has built a strong following on Instagram and YouTube, where she shares the real ups and downs of farm life, helping bridge the gap between farmers and the wider public. This conversation covers her farming journey, the evolution of her family’s land, and her ambitions for the future.
🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
If you like what we do you can also BUY US A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/meetthefarmers
OR JOIN THE MEET THE FARMERS SUPPORTERS CLUB ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/meetthefarmers
To join our newsletter visit our website and complete the pop up form.

Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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Twitter @mtf_podcast
Watch us on Youtube here
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August 18, 2025Getting started in farming - with James Warwick
In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle speaks with beef and sheep farmer James Warwick from north Cornwall about how he moved to Cornwall from Cambridgeshire to live with his grandparents and learn to farm. He now farms South Devon cattle and 350–400 ewes. James shares his passion for farming, financial challenges of farming and the mental strain it can sometimes bring.
We talk about:
The story of how James moved to Cornwall to farm with his grandparents
Life on the farm today and the balance between sheep and cattle.
His apprenticeship on another farm and what he learned
Being open about the mental strain farming can bring.
The financial pressures of farming and how he tackles cashflow uncertainty
His vision for the future of the farm over the next decade
James offers a heartfelt and honest perspective on the rewards and realities of farming, blending tradition with a willingness to speak openly about issues that matter to farmers everywhere.
Photo credit: James Warwick
🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
If you like what we do you can also BUY US A COFFEE - https://buymeacoffee.com/meetthefarmers
OR JOIN THE MEET THE FARMERS SUPPORTERS CLUB ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/meetthefarmers
To join our newsletter visit our website and complete the pop up form.

Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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Twitter @mtf_podcast
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30min
August 11, 2025 Corn, Beans and Shorthorns - Farming in Indiana with Shane and Val Wallis
In this week’s episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle is joined by Shane and Val Wallis, who run a family farm in Indiana in the United States raising Shorthorn cattle alongside corn, beans, and hay. Shane and Val share insights into their day-to-day operation, why Shorthorns are important for them and the story of their farm. They reflect on the unique challenges and rewards of farming in their part of Indiana and the pressures facing U.S. farmers today from their perspective. The conversation also looks ahead to the future of their farm and the values that drive their work.
Image credit: Shane and Val Wallis
🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
Instagram @mtf_podcast
Twitter @mtf_podcast
Watch us on Youtube here
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22min
August 08, 2025 'ReMooable Energy' - Our Cow Molly's plans and fundraiser for community owned energy project
To support the project visit reMooable Energy - Our Cow Molly goes electric - a Environment crowdfunding project in Sheffield by [email protected]
For more info on Our Cow Molly visit - Our Cow Molly – Farm Shop & Ice Cream Parlour
Eddie last featured on episode 12 of the podcast!

🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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Twitter @mtf_podcast
Watch us on Youtube here
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23min
August 04, 2025Farming Leaders - Meet Deputy President of the NFU - David Exwood
In this episode, Ben Eagle is joined by David Exwood, Deputy President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), who farms over 1,200 tenanted hectares just south of Horsham in West Sussex. David shares insights from his multi-enterprise farming business—featuring arable, beef, sheep, and a farm shop—as well as his leadership journey within the NFU.
They discuss:
David’s farming background and philosophy
His leadership style and priorities at the NFU
The challenges facing UK agriculture, including ELMS, inheritance tax changes etc
The role of politics in shaping farming’s future
Opportunities for younger farmers and the role of innovation
With candid reflections on decision-making, long-term motivation, and what he’d change with a magic wand, this episode offers a deep dive into the person behind the leadership role and the direction of British farming today.
Final thoughts include messages for both the public and farmers.
Photo credit: Lawrence Looi / NFU.
🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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Twitter @mtf_podcast
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47min
July 28, 2025 Smart farming in the dairy sector - technology, AI and the future
In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle explores how SMART farming is reshaping the UK dairy sector. From herd management to sustainability and automation, Ben is joined by a panel of farmers and agri-tech experts to discuss how digital tools, data, and intelligent systems are helping dairy businesses become more efficient, resilient, and future-ready.
Together, the panel examines real-life examples of SMART farming in action, the benefits and barriers of adopting new technologies, and the innovations on the horizon. Whether it's camera technology, AI, slurry monitoring, or pasture measurement, this episode is packed with practical insights into the future of dairy farming.
👥 Guests
Ben Hogg
UK & Ireland General Manager, Datamars Livestock
Ben brings a tech supplier’s perspective, discussing how connected livestock systems and data-driven tools are enabling better decision-making and improving livestock health and productivity.
Mike Jones
Dairy Technical Manager, UK Agritech Centre
Mike shares a national overview of agri-innovation in the dairy sector, highlighting where adoption is thriving and where farmers still face challenges when integrating new technologies.
Patrick Morris-Eyton
Cumbrian Dairy Farmer & Arla District Representative
Patrick manages a high-input, high-output system with 900 pedigree Holsteins. He reflects on how SMART farming supports consistency, scale, and staff management on a large dairy farm.
Adam Atkinson
Farm Manager, Caulston Farm (Carswell Group), South Devon
Adam runs a spring block calving system with 600 Kiwicross cows on a grass-based setup. He shares how digital tools like grass measurement and herd monitoring enhance sustainability and performance.
📌 Key Topics
SMART farming explained
Digital herd management
Sustainability and efficiency through tech
Practical farm experiences (large-scale vs. pasture-based)
Automation, AI, and the future of dairy
Cultural and financial barriers to tech adoption
🔗 Resources & Links
Datamars Livestock – www.datamars.com
UK Agritech Centre – www.agritech-centre.co.uk
🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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Twitter @mtf_podcast
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33min
July 21, 2025 Tyler Froberg: From Army to Agriculture - family, business growth and agri-influencers
In this episode, Ben travels across the pond to Alvin, Texas, to meet Tyler Froberg — a fourth-generation farmer and agri-influencer who is reshaping how people connect with agriculture. Tyler shares the story of his family’s farm, Froberg Farms, which started with just 22 acres of strawberries in 1936 and has now grown into the largest “You-Pick” strawberry farm in Texas.
Tyler talks about his path to farming, which wasn’t a straight line. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Washington state. Upon returning to Texas, he worked in the Pearland Parks and Natural Resources Department before ultimately coming back to the farm. He also completed a degree in agriculture from Texas Tech University — all of which contributed to his approach to farming today.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Tyler co-created the Farming for Dummies podcast with Noah Young to help bridge the gap between farmers and the public. He also began sharing his own story online, quickly gaining a loyal following across TikTok and Instagram with his educational and often humorous takes on everyday life on the farm.
This conversation covers:
The evolution of Froberg Farms over four generations
Tyler’s journey through the military and back to agriculture
The challenges and opportunities of direct sales and “You-Pick” operations
Using social media to connect with non-farming audiences
Why storytelling is key to the future of agriculture

🔗 Links & Resources
Froberg Farms – frobergfarm.com
Follow Tyler on Instagram – @tylerfroberg
Farming for Dummies Podcast – [Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts]

🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Image credit: Tyler Froberg
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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45min
July 14, 2025 Groundswell 2025 - Exploring 'regenerative' beyond the farm gate
Guests Featured:
Emma Burnett – Senior Researcher in Agriculture and Sustainability, Fielden Whisky
Øistein Thorsen – CEO, FAI Farms
Julia Kirby Smith – Better Food Traders
Hannah Gibbs – Programme Manager, Sustain
Lucy Williamson – Registered Nutritionist & Advocate for Soil-to-Gut Health
What We Cover in This Episode:
What "regenerative" means beyond the farm
The role of consumer-facing brands in regenerative storytelling
The responsibilities and opportunities for retailers—big and small
Linking human health with soil health and biodiversity
Whether regeneration will become the norm or a niche
Links and Resources:
Fielden Whisky
FAI Farms
Better Food Traders
Sustain
Lucy Williamson Nutrition
Call to Action:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts—it really helps us grow the show.
🎧 Next episode: Ben speaks with Texas farmer Tyler Froberg.
Image credit: Ben Eagle
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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27min
July 07, 2025 Tim Parton: Resilience, Regeneration, and Rethinking Arable Farming
In this milestone 300th episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle sits down with Tim Parton, farm manager of a 300-hectare arable enterprise in Staffordshire and a leading voice in regenerative agriculture. Tim shares his journey from conventional farming to pioneering biological, no-till methods that have dramatically cut synthetic inputs while boosting yields and soil health.
We discuss his innovative drill modifications, the importance of cover crops and microbial brews, and the challenges and rewards of shifting to a regenerative system. Tim also opens up about the life-changing accident he suffered in 2024, his remarkable resilience, and how he continues to inspire and consult within the farming community.
🎧 Subscribe to Meet the Farmers wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us on social media @RuralPodMedia for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Image credit: Tim Parton
Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.
Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.
About Ben and RuralPod Media
Ben 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 media
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Twitter @mtf_podcast
Watch us on Youtube here
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45min

FAQs about Meet the Farmers:

How many episodes does Meet the Farmers have?

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