The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Red Tractor abandons Greener Farms Commitment, big drop in UK cereals area, artificial intelligence in agriculture, market prices, & Farmers' Choir raises £46k for charity


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In this episode, Red Tractor Assurance abandons plans for farmers to carbon footprint their businesses under its Greener Farms Commitment.

We find out what growers are doing while waiting to see if the weather will dry up in time to plant spring cereal crops.

Are agronomists about to become obsolete? We discover how artificial intelligence promises to benefit your farm business.

And a mass choir of Scottish farmers sings their heart out at Perth Concert Hall - and raises £46,000 for charity.

You can find out more about the Farmers Choir on their Facebook page.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.

Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly editor Andrew Meredith, Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, and agricultural journalist Mike Abram.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

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