This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Richard Hodgson. The cow beautifying, picture taking, shed building, ultra running, golf playing, massaging Cumbrian lad who is known and loved by so many. Richard sits down for a chat to reflect on his life to date. He explains how he encourages all to do what they love and to give it a go when the opportunity arises! We also veer off on a golfing tangent so if you the long game is for you, this podcast will suit you down to the ground!

Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

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This month Glyn and Laura chat to the One & Only Jane Steel! Normally found behind the camera lens Glyn convinced the very shy & unassuming lass from Loch Lommand to spill the story on her journey in agricultural. From travelling the world with her camera to judging some of the biggest shows in the world, Jane is a well known and very competent women in the dairy world.

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The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

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This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Robert Craig. A familiar face and voice of the dairy industry, Robert is the current chairman of RABDF having served as a director of First Milk for 7 years. Roberts shares his story, thoughts and opinions on the milking market and gives an insight into his unique farming businesses!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Andy & Steph Ryder. The well known and very dynamic husband & wife duo tell us about their career journeys, where their passions lie and how they manage travelling the length and breadth of the UK for over 25 societies as their ever growing and continually successful business Pedigree Livestock Services grains momentum.

Our thanks must go to our sponsors;

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THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

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This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Jack Harper, a 23-year-old livestock auctioneer from Australia, who has arrived in the UK to gain first-hand experience of the British livestock auctioneering industry. Jack has taken up an internship with Harrison & Hetherington and tells us about the contrasting livestock markets between the northern and southern hemisphere he's already spotted! He also seems to have brought the sunshine to the UK, so he can stay a bit longer!

Our thanks must go to our sponsors;

H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠

THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

Finance for Farms

Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.

The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

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Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]

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This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Jimmy Stobart from High Hall Farm in the Eden Valley. Jimmy shares his agri journey to date from living the Nuffield life in Brisbrane to buying a sawmill in the Eden Valley and launching a music festival! He tells the story of a pair of busy brothers thriving on life and doing the job differently!

Gadabout Festival 25th July - 26th July 2025High Hall Farm

Grab your tickets here www.gadaboutfestival.co.uk Instagram // gadaboutfestival

Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠

THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.

The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

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This month Glyn and Laura take to the hoof for a walk and talk around UK Dairy Expo 2025! They chat to exhibitors around the yard and hear about their preparation ahead of stepping on the glorious purple sawdust! We also hosted a One & Only first and got to speak to the champion cow and got her first reaction following her crowning!

Our thanks must go to our sponsors;

H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.

The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

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This month Glyn and Laura chat to the The One & Only Thomas Illingworth. Together with his parents Tam farms in the South West of Scotland under the world renowned prefix Glenrock. He shares his story including the dizzy heights of Limousin heifer record prices, his own career path as well as the up and downs of the mixed farm of Limousin cattle, Texel & commercial sheep and the small matter of 32,000 chickens!

Our thanks must go to our sponsors;

H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠

THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

Finance for Farms

Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application.

Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.

The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.

Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠

Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠

Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠

THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!

Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.

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This month Glyn and Laura catch up together on the year that was. From interviewing 26 guests in the last 11 months to selling Ingrid for 30,000gns its all been happening at H&H in the last year. Laura also tests Glyn's cow knowledge with her own version of Play Your Cards Right!

Merry Christmas & best wishes for 2025 from all the team and we look forward to talking more rubbish next year!