The Westcombe Project

Im back down at Westcombe Dairy and chatting to Richard, Tom and Nick.  We discuss the harsh reality of TB and assess the success or otherwise of the breeding programme at Westcombe Dairy.

I'm out of the fields and into the dairy as I chat to Rob Howard, Head Cheesemaker at Westcombe Dairy. We talk Historical Makes, Culture and Rob's Philosophy of cheesemaking.  

 

We also hear from some owls and a Cockerel.

I'm back down at Westcombe and we're starting to take those first steps towards milk.  What really goes into making "quality" milk?

I'm back down at Westcombe Dairy in Somerset and out on the early morning rounds with Richard Calver.  

This is an episode about man management, the challenges of old versus new and how to persuade a diverse range of people along the same path, to the same goal.

It's high summer as I visit Westcombe Dairy for the very first time.  I talk to to father and son, Tom and Richard Calver and spend time in the meadows with Nick Millard.  We discuss the benefits of a pasture led system of dairying and how it may lead to a more delicious cheese.

 

This is part one of a 12 part series following the seasons on one farm with one group of people.  If you love cheese and are fascinated by farming then this is the podcast for you!

Join me as I spend a full cycle of the seasons at Westcombe Dairy.

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