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Farming FocusOpportunities for Future Farmers - with Laura Awdry, Rhian Marchant and Jack MarchantMake sure you listen to episode 5 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. Timestamps00:15 Peter introduces the bonus. 00:50 Laura talks about peer to peer learning and knowledge exchange. 03:30 The School of Su...2025-02-2511 minFarming FocusDifferent ways of being a farmer - working on and off the farm - with Laura Awdry, Rhian Marchant and Jack MarchantFor this episode host Peter Green is joined by three Cornwall based farmers who are going about things a bit differently compared to the traditional farming model.First up us Laura Awdry who farms in partnership with her husband Sam on a Duchy of Cornwall farm tenancy running beef and arable. She is also a Nuffield scholar and works within the dairy team for AHDB. Peter is also joined by Rhian and Jack Marchant who are first generation farmers, farming on a Lord Falmouth estate farm about 10 miles outside of Truro. The couple keep ducks fo...2025-02-1826 min