Welcome to Shed Talks

Recorded live from the heart of the National Farmers' Union’s Annual Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, this special edition of NFU Shed Talks was recorded in a purpose-built shed studio beside the main auditorium, putting the podcast right at the centre of the action.

With the 2026 conference focused on Building Farming’s Resilience, the presenting team of Bizza Walters, Luke Cox, Mike Wilkins, Josh Redford and Jacks Weaver bring you the key moments, big interviews and honest reactions from across two packed days.

We feature exclusive interviews with Professor Tim Lang and Rabobank food systems analyst Harry Smit, exploring how global pressures on trade, security and supply chains are reshaping the way British food is produced and consumed.

There is also a candid conversation with NFU Director General Terry Jones, reflecting on nearly a decade steering the organisation and what comes next as he prepares to move on. Terry has been at the helm during Brexit, the Russia-Ukraine war, covid, and the family farm tax campaign, so has seen first hand the importance of a coordinated, dedicated team standing up for UK agriculture.

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle joins us fresh from discussions with Uplands farmers to discuss Defra’s latest announcements on SFI and new uplands funding, and what they mean for members.

We also sit down with Charles Goadby, Warwickshire dairy farmer and 2026 Meurig Raymond Award winner, in a warm and uplifting interview that captures the strength of the NFU at its best – members and organisation working side by side.

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