Today, we chat to Roisin Taylor, a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems and a 2023 Nuffield Scholar. Roisin’s journey into agriculture is anything but conventional—growing up in rural County Durham, she spent a decade working on farms before diving into academia, where her interests in anthropology and social structures led her back to the land. 🌱

Her Nuffield Scholarship focuses on the British cut flower industry, exploring its sustainability, the challenges it faces, and how it can reduce reliance on imports. She’s passionate about supporting UK growers and ensuring that flowers are produced in an environmentally responsible way. 💐

Roisin shares candid insights into the highs and lows of her journey, from her early days on a sheep farm to working with UK Youth for Nature and her experiences in advocacy. She also discusses the emotional challenges of land loss and the resilience needed to navigate setbacks in farming. 💪

We also speak about inclusivity in agriculture and how initiatives like AgDiversity by Nuffield will play a crucial role in making the industry more accessible and welcoming to people from all backgrounds. 🌍

Enjoy!

Thank you to Howden Rural for their support of this project.

The views in this podcast are those of the participants and not the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.

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