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Farming FocusSeries 4 Reflection - Turbulent Times and Change - with Emily NortonToday, we’re taking a look back at some of the key moments and themes from series 4, exploring what we’ve learned and what it all means for the future of farming. Joining Peter is Emily Norton, a farmer and independent strategic adviser based in Norfolk. Emily works with farmers, investors, politicians and businesses on rural policy and emerging trends, with expertise in natural capital influences on land, food and farming. She writes a regular opinion column in Farmers Weekly and holds non-executive board positions at various organisations including the Duchy of Cornwall. Farming Focus is the podca...2025-04-2942 minFarming FocusMarginal Farming and Rewilding: The Potential - exploring Jim Bliss's Nuffield scholarshipPeter is joined by Nuffield scholar Jim Bliss to learn more about his Nuffield scholarship which was about marginal farming and rewilding. Make sure you listen to episode 4 to get the most from this bonus episode. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here. Ti...2025-02-1113 minFarming FocusRewilding, Circular Farming and the Sustainable Farming Incentive - with Jim Bliss and Hugo EllisIn this episode we’re talking about the ‘R’ word, which still raises eyebrows in some circles – ‘rewilding’ – alongside the concept of ‘circular farming’ and we'll ask how they both fit with the sustainable farming incentive? How could you rewild parts of your farm, what does rewilding really mean today and how can the sustainable farming incentive help you to improve nature value on your farm, alongside your bank balance?Host Peter Green is joined by Jim Bliss who runs a consultancy called ‘Blissfully Wild’, and worked at the Lowther Estate in Cumbria for a number of years. He’s also a 202...2025-02-0437 min