Shows
Meet the FarmersTim Parton: Resilience, Regeneration, and Rethinking Arable FarmingIn this milestone 300th episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle sits down with Tim Parton, farm manager of a 300-hectare arable enterprise in Staffordshire and a leading voice in regenerative agriculture. Tim shares his journey from conventional farming to pioneering biological, no-till methods that have dramatically cut synthetic inputs while boosting yields and soil health.We discuss his innovative drill modifications, the importance of cover crops and microbial brews, and the challenges and rewards of shifting to a regenerative system. Tim also opens up about the life-changing accident he suffered in 2024, his remarkable resilience, and...
2025-07-0744 min
Meet the FarmersGlobal Shocks, Local Farms: Wars, Climate, Trade, Politics and Beyond - with Emily Norton and James BolesworthIn this big-picture episode, Ben Eagle is joined by two expert voices—Emily Norton and James Bolesworth—to unpack how global forces are shaping the future of UK farming. From the war in Ukraine and climate extremes to trade policy and political unpredictability, we examine how these shocks are influencing prices, planning, and resilience on the ground.🧭 What We Cover:Part 1: Global Forces in Flux – Wars, Trade & Market VolatilityWhich global events are driving the most pressure on UK agricultureHow the war in Ukraine disrupted grain markets and commodity flowsTrad...
2025-06-3041 min
Rural Business FocusPitch Up! Pitch your business ideas - with farmers Tim May and John CherryCheck out pitch up at Pitch Up! Annual call-out to join our growing circular communities.Make sure to check us out at RuralPod Media. You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocusPlease note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for you...
2024-11-1225 minMeet the FarmersPitch Up! - Hear more from farmers Tim May and John CherryPitch Up! Annual call-out to join our growing circular communities.Check out our sister show - Rural Business Focus - subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. About Ben and RuralPod MediaBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agri...
2024-11-1125 min