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Farming in Five by Farmers GuardianFarming in Five: Defra would struggle to cope with severe disease outbreak, says reportFarming in Five - A new report says Defra would struggle to cope with a severe disease outbreak; next few weeks vital to save winter crops; new pleas to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as business groups say Inheritance Tax changes will costs £1.9billion and Defra boss goes before Parliamentary Committee to defend his department.Your daily update from Farmers Guardian2025-06-0404 min
The Farmers Weekly PodcastUS Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins talks trade deals in London; delay inheritance tax plan, MPs tell government; SFI reopens for 3000 farmers; & Defra's food strategyIn this episode, MPs say the government should delay plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers – and revise its controversial policy.Defra announces a partial reopening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive for growers and livestock producers in England.US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins tells Farmers Weekly that poultry and pork are "on the table" to be next for a trade deal between the USA and the UK.And Hugh attends a Defra food strategy meeting.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Br...2025-05-1646 min
Defra Farming PodcastTom Allen-Stevens, Martin Lines, Ed Schofield - How IPM works for us: a farmer and agronomist’s perspectiveEpisode 16 – How IPM works for us: a farmer and agronomist’s perspectiveIn this episode of the Defra Farming Podcast, guest host Tom Allen-Stevens—an arable farmer in Oxfordshire and founder of the British On Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)—is joined by Cambridgeshire farmer Martin Lines and agronomist Ed Schofield.Martin and Ed share with Tom how they are applying integrated pest management (IPM) on-farm to reduce reliance on chemical inputs while maintaining productivity and supporting biodiversity. The conversation covers practical approaches to IPM planning, monitoring and evaluation, habitat management for beneficial insects, the role...2025-04-2231 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastEmergency Podcast: Defra pulls plug on Sustainable Farming IncentiveIn this emergency episode, we examine the implications of Defra's decision to stop accepting applications for its flagship agri-environment scheme.The shock announcement to draw a line under the Sustainable Farming Incentive was announced at 6pm Tuesday, 11 March.Defra gave farmers no notice of the decision, which came into effect with immediate effect, leaving would-be applicants high and dry.We look at the reasons for the announcement – and where it leaves farmers and farm businesses across England.With thanks to special guests:Martin Lines, chairman of the Nature Friendly Farming Ne...2025-03-1127 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastDefra's not-so-new farm policies, Pancake Day Rally against inheritance tax, NFU conference 2025 special, & how to succeed at succession planningIn this episode, we examine Defra's latest raft of new policies to boost farm profitability.Just exactly how new are they?We scrutinise the keynote speech delivered by Defra secretary Steve Reed at the NFU's annual conference in London.We preview the Pancake Day Rally against government plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1 million.To register for the rally, click here.And we speak to the new group of succession planning experts who have formed the Succession Alliance to help farmers pass their farms o...2025-02-2851 min
The Farmers Guardian PodcastShadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins says Steve Reed must stand up to Chancellor over Inheritance Tax and criticises the Government for making a 'political choice' which will impact family farmsIn this week's Farmers Guardian Podcast, chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke with Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins live at LAMMA at the NEC in Birmingham. Ms Atkins criticised the Defra Secretary Steve Reed for not standing up to the Chancellor on the Inheritance Tax changes which have been 'imposed' on him.She accused the Government for making a 'political choice' to break up a 'careful tax policy' that protected family farms. She discusses her plans to restore trust between the Conservative party and the farming and rural community. She also shares her fears with the accelerated phasing-out...2025-01-2432 minThe Farmers Guardian PodcastShadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins says Steve Reed must stand up to Chancellor over Inheritance Tax and criticises the Government for making a 'political choice' which will impact family farmsIn this week's Farmers Guardian Podcast, chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke with Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins live at LAMMA at the NEC in Birmingham. Ms Atkins criticised the Defra Secretary Steve Reed for not standing up to the Chancellor on the Inheritance Tax changes which have been 'imposed' on him.She accused the Government for making a 'political choice' to break up a 'careful tax policy' that protected family farms. She discusses her plans to restore trust between the Conservative party and the farming and rural community. She also shares her fears with the accelerated phasing-out...2025-01-2432 min
Podcasts from HCR Agriculture | Talk Farm | S1 E3 | Brexit, Defra and Trump’s tariffs: The factors reshaping UK agriculture It’s safe to say it’s been an eventful few months for UK farmers and agricultural professionals, with developments both at home and abroad posing a new set of challenges and opportunities. In this episode of Talk Farm, Host James Frankland welcomes Ed Barker, Head of Policy and External Affairs at the Institute of Agricultural Industries Confederation, as his guest. Ed’s role at the AIC is focused around six key sectors: • Policy – mostly external and environmental • Animal Feed • Combinable Crops • Crop Protection and Agronomy • Fertiliser • Seed 2025-01-1437 min
EXECUTIVE CIRCLE PodcastUnlocking AI and Digital Transformation: A Conversation with Defra’s CTOIn this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Podcast, host Kat Finch delves into the world of digital innovation with Paul Mukherjee, CTO of Defra. Since joining in early 2024, Mukherjee has been steering the digital transformation of the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, addressing challenges like legacy systems and data silos while seizing opportunities presented by AI and technology. Mukherjee shares Defra’s AI strategy, highlighting its potential in areas like customer service chatbots, satellite-driven environmental monitoring, and streamlining ministerial correspondence. He emphasizes the importance of responsible AI adoption, balancing sustainability concerns with productivity gains. The...2025-01-1326 min
ServiceNow PodcastsUnlocking AI and Digital Transformation: A Conversation with Defra’s CTOIn this episode of the ServiceNow EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Podcast, host Kat Finch delves into the world of digital innovation with Paul Mukherjee, CTO of Defra. Since joining in early 2024, Mukherjee has been steering the digital transformation of the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, addressing challenges like legacy systems and data silos while seizing opportunities presented by AI and technology. Mukherjee shares Defra’s AI strategy, highlighting its potential in areas like customer service chatbots, satellite-driven environmental monitoring, and streamlining ministerial correspondence. He emphasizes the importance of responsible AI adoption, balancing sustainability concerns with productivity gains. The...2025-01-1326 min
Nature In A Nutshell20: Biodiversity Net Gain in England with Defra's Helen FearnleyIn this episode, we get your questions about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) answered by Helen Fearnley who works in Defra's BNG team. We also cover BNG in Ireland and the Nature COP or COP16 in Colombia. Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Show notes:CIEEM...2024-11-0127 min
Eco ChamberDEFRA’s growth mindset, sewage spills into court and EfW fighting ‘dirty’Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.This week ENDS journalists look at:The ground-breaking community-led lawsuit attempting to hold a water company to account for the sewage pollution its let slip.Labour’s growth strategy and the ramifications for DEFRA and its regulatorsAnd the news-in-brief: a new nature tsar, Drax under attack and England’s terrible harvests.For this week’s fact-checker, we look...2024-10-2321 min
Eco ChamberForbidden fruit, DEFRA’s growing pains, and the true cost of offshore windEvery week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode, the team unearths:The gardens of England where food grows with toxic PFAS pollution.The environment secretary's plan for growth, growth, growth at DEFRA.And the news-in-brief: Missed biodiversity targets, rotten ammonia protocols and landfill permit breaches. For this week’s fact-check, we look into the truth behind the claim made by...2024-10-0925 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastWho is to blame for Defra's £358m underspend on farming? Milk prices – has dairy finally turned the corner, gene-edited crops, landscape recovery schemes, & Farm Champion of the YearIn this episode, we ask who is to blame for Defra's reported £358m underspend on farming – and can it really be justified?A better year ahead? After a challenging time, the latest forecasts suggest UK dairy has finally turned the corner.We get to grips with the latest developments on precision breeding – which could pave the way for UK farmers to grow gene-edited crops.We find out how blended finance is helping farmers fund nature recovery projects on a landscape scale.And we speak to the newly crowned Farm Champion of the Y...2024-10-0441 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastWill it really be another wet autumn? Defra farm policy 'on hold' ahead of Autumn Budget, Soil Association Exchange – profitable sustainable farming, & Carbon Farmer of the YearIn this episode, after a week of torrential rain and floods washes away newly drilled cereal crops, we ask: will it really be another wet autumn?We find out why Defra policy is on hold ahead of the Autumn Budget – in a special interview with NFU president Tom Bradshaw.We discover how farmers are measuring their environmental and social impact –and making their businesses more profitable as a result.You can find out more about environmental and social baselining by visiting Soil Association Exchange and the Lloyds Banking Group.And we spea...2024-09-2744 min
HabitaDiosEp. 9 - La EnvidiaEn este episodio de "HabitaDios", hablamos sobre el impacto de la envidia en nuestras vidas y cómo afecta nuestro bienestar espiritual y emocional. Exploramos cómo la envidia nace de la comparación con los demás y del descontento con lo que tenemos. A través de la enseñanza bíblica en Santiago 4:2-3, descubrimos que la verdadera plenitud no está en lo material, sino en Cristo. Al poner nuestra confianza en Él, podemos vencer la envidia y vivir satisfechos, sabiendo que en Cristo ya lo tenemos todo.
2024-09-2304 minHabitaDiosEp. 8 - La Vida Eterna es Conocer a Jesús
En este episodio de "HabitaDios", exploramos cómo "La Vida en Cristo es Eterna". A través de la palabra de Dios, descubrimos que la verdadera vida no se mide por lo que logramos en la tierra, sino por conocer a Jesús, quien es la fuente de la vida eterna. Reflexionamos sobre el significado de vivir en Cristo y cómo Él nos ofrece una vida que trasciende la muerte, llevándonos a experimentar una eternidad junto a Él.
2024-09-1305 minHabitaDiosEp. 7 - La Verdad Tiene un Nombre
En este episodio de "HabitaDios", seguiremos explorando la profunda declaración de Jesús en Juan 14:6: "Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida." en este caso "La Verdad" A menudo, la verdad es vista como algo relativo en nuestra sociedad, pero descubrimos que la verdad no es simplemente un concepto o una afirmación, la verdad es una persona: Jesús. Acompáñanos mientras reflexionamos sobre cómo, a pesar de las distorsiones del mundo, la verdad sigue siendo visible y evidente en Cristo. Aprenderemos que, aunque el mundo intente cambiar o manipular lo que es real, Jesús p...2024-09-0604 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastPotato Days UK - do biosolutions really work?, Dyson Farming, carbon footprints and regenerative agriculture, Defra budget cuts, bluetongue outbreak, badger culling v cattle vaccine to combat bovine TBIn this episode, we look at the future of the UK potato sector with a special visit to the Potato Days UK event at Dyson Farming.With the crop under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, we find out how potato growers and processors are reducing greenhouse gas emissions.We discuss the role regenerative agriculture has when it comes to potato production – a crop which involves moving huge amounts of soil.And we look at the latest research on biostimulants and ask: do they really work and what is the science behind them?...2024-09-0657 minHabitaDiosEp. 6 - Jesús: El Único Camino
En este episodio de "HabitaDios", exploramos la poderosa declaración de Jesús en Juan 14:6: "Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida." Reflexionamos sobre lo que significa que Jesús sea el único Camino que nos lleva al Padre, y cómo esta verdad impacta nuestra vida diaria. A través de este devocional, descubrirás que Jesús no es simplemente una opción entre muchas, sino la única vía que nos conecta con Dios y nos guía hacia la vida eterna. Únete a nosotros mientras profundizamos en la importancia de caminar en los pasos de Jesú...2024-09-0403 minHabitaDiosEp. 5 - Huellas Eternas
En este episodio de "HabitaDios", reflexionamos sobre cómo dejar una huella duradera en el mundo. Exploramos la idea de que, si realmente queremos hacer un impacto significativo, debemos seguir los pasos de Jesús, el único que cambió la historia para siempre. A través de 1 Juan 2:6, descubriremos que nuestras huellas solo tendrán un legado eterno si caminamos como Él anduvo, sirviendo y amando como Jesús nos enseñó.
2024-09-0203 minHabitaDiosEp. 4 - Fe Viva, Amor Activo, Esperanza FirmeEn este episodio de "HabitaDios", exploramos la importancia de vivir una fe activa, un amor genuino y una esperanza firme en Cristo. Reflexionaremos sobre cómo nuestra fe debe manifestarse en obras, cómo el amor es esencial para que nuestras acciones sean efectivas, y cómo nuestra esperanza en Cristo nos mantiene firmes en medio de cualquier circunstancia. Inspirados en 1 Tesalonicenses 1:2-3, descubriremos cómo estos tres pilares son fundamentales para una vida cristiana vibrante y llena de propósito.
2024-08-3004 minHabitaDiosEp. 3 - Quebrados pero TransformadosEn este episodio de "HabitaDios", exploramos cómo los momentos de quebrantamiento en nuestra vida pueden ser la clave para que Cristo se haga visible en nosotros. "Quebrados pero Transformados" nos lleva a reflexionar sobre cómo los sufrimientos y desafíos que enfrentamos son oportunidades de crecimiento espiritual. Inspirados por las palabras de Pablo en Colosenses 1:24, descubrimos que en medio de nuestras dificultades, Dios está trabajando para moldearnos y transformarnos a Su imagen.
Acompáñanos mientras profundizamos en la idea de que, al aceptar nuestros momentos de fragilidad, permitimos que la luz de Cristo brille más inten...2024-08-2804 minHabitaDiosEp. 2 - Disciplina VivaEn este episodio de “Disciplina Viva”, exploramos cómo una disciplina sin dirección puede convertirse en una carga vacía que agota nuestras energías.
Descubre cómo la motivación basada en el amor y el conocimiento de Dios puede transformar tu rutina diaria en una experiencia significativa.
Reflexionamos sobre Mateo 26:41 y cómo la oración y la conexión con el Espíritu pueden reavivar nuestro propósito y fervor por su presencia.2024-08-2604 min
HabitaDiosEp. 1 - Identidad en Riesgo¡Bienvenidos al primer episodio de "HabitaDios"! Soy Defra, hijo, esposo, padre y también cantante y productor musical. En este podcast, encontrarás una breve dosis de reflexión para comenzar tu día con una palabra de aliento.
En nuestro primer capítulo, exploraremos la importancia de conocer nuestra verdadera identidad en Cristo. Hablaremos sobre cómo, sin este conocimiento, el riesgo de ser esclavizados por influencias externas es inevitable. Efesios 2:10 nos recuerda que somos creados por Dios para un propósito específico. Descubramos cómo rendir nuestra vida a Su corazón puede liberarnos de cualquie...2024-08-2302 min
FieldsportsChannel's PodcastShadow DEFRA minister tells Zeichner ‘get off the fence’Shadow DEFRA minister Steve Barclay says Daniel Zeichner should ‘get off the fence’ and announce Labour’s plans for the countryside. Plus he warns that even though the DEFRA minister is broadly pro-shooting, he can’t do much to stop Labour bringing in anti-hunting and shooting legislation. Barclay was talking to Fieldsports Channel’s Charlie Jacoby at the 2024 Game Fair. Click here for more ways to listen to this2024-08-1423 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastDefra farm budget, food security and Net Zero warning, harvest latest, Royal Welsh Show, former farm minister Mark Spencer on 'traumatic' election defeat, & funeral director unveils Land Rover hearseIn this episode, farm leader Tom Bradshaw says a bigger budget is needed for British farmers to deliver food security and reach Net Zero.The NFU president wants the government to set aside £5.6bn for agriculture – more than twice the current annual amount.We visit the Royal Welsh Show where the budget for agriculture in Wales is also a hot topic of debate and discussion.We’ve a harvest update – and all the latest commodity prices.And former farm minister Mark Spencer spills the beans on his time in government – and what it’s...2024-07-2640 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastHarvest 2024, blended wheats, supply chain fairness pledge by new Defra secretary Steve Reed, market prices, & shearing 660 sheep in 24 hoursIn this episode, in a special harvest preview, we look at the prospects for cereal crops as combines roll into oilseed rape.New Defra secretary Steve Reed makes his first speech to farmers at the Great Yorkshire Show.What can we expect from the new government when it comes to supply chain fairness – and will it put its money where its mouth is?More farmers are growing blended wheats to increase resilience to disease and more consistent performance.And we catch up with sheep shearer Rosie Hazlewood, who sheared 660 sheep in 24 ho...2024-07-1233 minThe Farmers Guardian PodcastGeneral Election result: What can we expect from this Defra team and a Labour Government?In this episode the Farmers Guardian news and business team give their analysis of what farming can expect from the new Labour Government and the priorities of the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed and his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner. The team reflects on Labour’s manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, budget and the future direction of British agriculture under Sir Keir Starmer’s new Government Message us2024-07-1227 minThe Farmers Guardian PodcastGeneral Election result: What can we expect from this Defra team and a Labour Government?In this episode the Farmers Guardian news and business team give their analysis of what farming can expect from the new Labour Government and the priorities of the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed and his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner. The team reflects on Labour’s manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, budget and the future direction of British agriculture under Sir Keir Starmer’s new Government Message us2024-07-1227 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastWhat the Labour government means for your farm business; with former Defra secretary George Eustice and former NFU president Minette BattersIn this episode, after being swept to power in a landslide general election, we examine what the UK's new Labour government means for farming.We get the low-down on the policies we can expect for agriculture – and the challenges likely to be faced when funding them.We discuss the implications, opportunities and the threats – with former Defra secretary George Eustice and former NFU president Minette Batters.We look at the impact of the election result on farming across the UK – including the devolved nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.And we exa...2024-07-0547 min
OffTheCuthElection Special 3 - Rob Rams, Close associate of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex DEFRA SPADRob Rams, a close associate of ex Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he was London Mayor as well as a special adviser at DEFRA, gives his searingly honest opinion about the prospects and strategy of the Conservatives during this election based on his intricate knowledge of the party and what he's finding on the doorsteps. 2024-06-1922 min
Sunny Side of TechDigital Delivery at DEFRATim Howard, Deputy Director, Major Projects, Cross-Cutting Technical Services at The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), joins us this week. In this episode, Tim talks us through his extensive experience of working in the public sector and the evolving parity between the private sector. Get ready to explore the challenges of digital delivery within DEFRA, including how to navigate budget constraints and balance centralization with the autonomy of DEFRA's 35 public bodies. Don’t miss out on learning how to innovate within public sector constraints, including policy development considerations and keeping pace with technological advancements to respond to ev...2024-06-1319 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastDefra pledges more support to secure farming future, Transition Live 2024, Cambridge University farm, fertiliser markets, environmental services, & circular dairy economyIn this episode, Defra secretary Steve Barclay promises more support for farmers following a challenging wet winter and spring.Mr Barclay made the pledge in a keynote speech at the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event in Cambridgeshire on Thursday, 9 May 2024.This episode of the Farmers Weeky Podcast was recorded on location at the event – held at Cambridge University's Park Farm, Madingley.More than 400 visitors attended Transition Live, aimed at helping secure a profitable and sustainable future for farm businesses.Co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise Impey, with ad...2024-05-1138 min
Eco ChamberEx-minister on DEFRA's inner workings, where is the LUF? PLUS The EfW industry responds to Barclay's freezeWhy does Trudy Harrison think DEFRA has a problem with the office for environmental protection and project delivery? Where is the missing Land Use Framework? And what's been going on this week in policy circles?Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses:The ‘Lack of trust’ between DEFRA and the post-Brexit green watchdog, the OEP, according to an excl...2024-04-2439 minThe Farmers Guardian PodcastShadow Defra Secretary, Steve Reed shares how Labour looks to pick up rural votes in the run-up to a General ElectionShadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed admits previously the Labour party had lost connection with the countryside and farming communities and said he hoped to turn it around in the next General Election later this year, adding he wanted to 'give farmers their future back', recognising that Labour was started to 'get a hearing' in rural seats, but acknowledging that the job 'was not done yet'. Mr Reed talks about his five point plans to get farming back on track including, EU veterinary agreements, public procurement, slashing planning times, a sustainable energy company GB energy and created a f...2024-03-2939 minThe Farmers Guardian PodcastShadow Defra Secretary, Steve Reed shares how Labour looks to pick up rural votes in the run-up to a General ElectionShadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed admits previously the Labour party had lost connection with the countryside and farming communities and said he hoped to turn it around in the next General Election later this year, adding he wanted to 'give farmers their future back', recognising that Labour was started to 'get a hearing' in rural seats, but acknowledging that the job 'was not done yet'. Mr Reed talks about his five point plans to get farming back on track including, EU veterinary agreements, public procurement, slashing planning times, a sustainable energy company GB energy and created a f...2024-03-2939 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastEmergency podcast: Defra restricts land going into flagship green schemeIn this emergency podcast, we get to grips with Defra's announcement placing restrictions on land going into the Sustainable Farming Incentive.Under the changes, SFI applicants will only be able to put 25% of their land into six SFI actions that take land out of direct food production.The announcement was made by Defra on Monday 25 March 2024 – and applies to new applications to the flagship agri-environment scheme.Joining podcast host Johann Tasker to make sense of the Defra announcement and what the restrictions mean for farmers are:Farmers Weekly arable correspondent Louise ImpeyAgronomist An...2024-03-2518 minDefra Farming PodcastMartin Jenkins, Karen Halton, James Russell - Improving animal health and welfare on your farmDefra Animal Health and Welfare lead Martin Jenkins talks to North West dairy farmer Karen Halton and vet James Russell about the support that is available from government to help livestock farmers drive down disease and improve animal health and welfare on their farms.Guidance for farmers and apply now - Guidance for farmers - Annual health and welfare review of livestock (defra.gov.uk)AHDB material for vets - What is the Annual Health and Welfare Review? | AHDB2024-03-0840 min
Eco ChamberEA permit delays exposed, DEFRA rapped over water pollution, PLUS who's tapping England's rivers?Should a waste business really have to choose between going out of business or working outside of the law as it waits for an environmental permit? And why does the Office for Environmental Protection think DEFRA's been dishing out illegal advice? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode the team takes a deep...2024-01-3144 minDefra Farming PodcastRobin & Christopher Milton, Michael Sturla - How SFI works with our beef and sheep farming business on the Exmoor uplandsIn episode 14 of the Defra Farming podcast, Michael Sturla talks to Robin and Christopher Milton, a father and son team farming beef and sheep on the Exmoor uplands, who have recently signed up to SFI.Robin and Christopher share how they found the SFI application process and the SFI actions they have signed up to that suit their farming system, including clover and herbal leys, hedgerows, nutrient management, integrated pest management and vet visits.Find out more about how to apply for SFI https://farming.campaign.gov.uk Read more on the latest...2024-01-3026 min
Eco ChamberWatchdog mauls DEFRA, EA compliance target controversy PLUS nutrient neutrality expert on the lawWhy on earth would EA staff be directed to stop inspecting waste sites? Is the OEP going to start legal proceedings against DEFRA? What on earth is the Dutch Nitrogen Case? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.In this week’s episode the team takes a deep-dive with Tracey Lovejoy, a senior associate at law fi...2024-01-2444 min
Eco ChamberCall the COPs, the countdown to BNG, and DEFRA's smoke and mirrors air policyWhat could a re-vamped civil sanction scheme mean for waste water companies? Why has a suite of new draft net gain texts left campaigners worried about the future of the policy’s delivery next month? And the government has ignored official advice when scrapping key air quality regulations, why? Listen to the latest episode of the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us toda...2023-12-1343 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastUnder scrutiny: Defra secretary Steve Barclay, new recommended list for cereals and oilseed rape varieties, badger culling and bovine TB, & what can English farmers learn from Welsh farmers?This week, Defra secretary Steve Barclay delivers his first major speech as he gets to grips with his new job.We examine his plans for agriculture and the countryside – and take a look at Labour's promises too when it comes to farming.What's hot and what's not when it comes to seeds? We run the rule on the recommended list for cereals and oilseeds varieties.We find out why the Welsh Assembly government is refusing to cull badgers to help combat bovine TB in cattle.We've our regular round up of th...2023-12-0137 minThe Farmers Weekly PodcastJailed farmer has 'no regrets' after dredging river, new Defra secretary Steve Barclay, dismay over Welsh bovine TB strategy, oilseed rape prospects, & farmer survives heart attack after reading Farmers WeeklyIn this episode, a farmer jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding.In an exclusive interview, John Price of Herefordshire says he has no regrets, despite serving a prison sentence after dredging the River Lugg.Just what can we expect from new Defra secretary Steve Barclay? We discover his likely priorities – and take a look at his in-tray.We've the latest commodity prices and our regular market roundup – and look at the prospects for oilseed rape this season.Welsh farmers voice dism...2023-11-1740 min