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The Farmers Guide PodcastThe Budget Just Changed Farming – Here’s What You Need to KnowShortly after Rachel Reeves announced her Autumn Budget, released on the 26th November, Farmers Guide deputy editor Sarah Kidby sat down with Chris Annis, group chief commercial officer at Affinia. Chris shares his expert insights on what this year’s Budget means for farmers, and some first steps you can take to mitigate the changes to inheritance tax.For professional advice, you can get in touch with Chris’ team at: https://www.affinia.co.ukAffinia is an accountancy and business advisory firm helping individuals and organisations make better financial decisions with confidence. With local offices in S...
2026-02-0420 min
Now We’re TalkingEpisode 12: Coaching Conversations as a LeaderSarah and Paul discuss the emerging trend of creating a coaching culture in an organisation and how a leader can bring a coaching approach to their conversations.
In this episode we cover (1) coaching as a leader and why leaders need to go deeper into introspective work, so that they understand fully how they show up within the workplace, the impact they have on their immediate team, and sometimes an entire organisation; (2) the difference that it makes when you're able to notice the assumptions you're making, put those to one side and bring to the conversation your curiosity i...
2025-11-2448 minThe Farmers Guide PodcastMental health in challenging timesIn this episode of The Farmers Guide Podcast, machinery reporter Daniel Hodge and deputy editor Sarah Kidby explore one of the most important – and often hardest to talk about – issues in British agriculture: mental health.They hear from Alex Phillimore, Head of Communications and Development at the Farming Community Network, who outlines the complex challenges farmers are facing – from isolation and financial strain to uncertainty about the future – and explains how FCN’s volunteers are helping people find a way forward.Farmer Duncan Maclellan shares his powerful personal story of living with depression, his journey to recover...
2025-10-0737 minThe Farmers Guide PodcastFarmers' voices: Bex Tonks of St. Ewe EggsIn this episode of The Farmers Guide Podcast, machinery reporter Daniel Hodge and deputy editor Sarah Kidby launch the first instalment of our new Farmers’ Voices series – one-to-one conversations with key figures shaping British agriculture.Their guest is Bex Tonks, CEO of St Ewe Free Range Eggs, whose business has grown from a family farm with 14,000 hens to a nationally recognised brand supplying major retailers and Michelin-starred restaurants – and recently secured a place on the Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies list.Bex talks openly about her journey back to the family farm after a decade away...
2025-09-0237 minThe Farmers Guide PodcastHarvest 2025In this episode of The Farmers Guide Podcast, machinery reporter Daniel Hodge and deputy editor Sarah Kidby turn their attention to the 2025 harvest - one of the earliest and most unpredictable in recent memory.With regional variation, heavy rain, and tight margins dominating the season, the team speaks with a range of guests to unpack the challenges and surprises facing arable farmers.First up, Sarah catches up with farmer and YouTuber Olly Harrison, who began combining barley in late June - the earliest start he's ever had. Olly reflects on crop performance, unpredictable weather, and...
2025-08-0149 minThe Farmers Guide PodcastFarm DiversificationIn the debut episode of The Farmers Guide Podcast, machinery reporter Daniel Hodge and deputy editor Sarah Kidby explore the increasingly vital topic of farm diversification. As traditional incomes come under pressure from fluctuating prices, policy changes and volatile weather, more farmers are looking beyond the usual crops and livestock.Daniel speaks with Mark Owen-Lloyd of Photovolt Development Partners about the controversial Botley West solar project, which is said to aim to balance energy generation with continued farming. Next, Martin Fletcher of Kuboid shares how disused barns can be transformed into profitable self-storage units. Finally, farmer Ben...
2025-07-0137 min