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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 FocusThe ARC Zero Project - with Professor John GillilandARC Zero started as a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Operational Group made up of a co-operative of 7 farms in Northern Ireland.It sought to measure and manage carbon flows at the individual farm level to empower farmers to make positive change towards carbon zero farming.Make sure you listen to episode 9 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 i...2025-04-2215 minFarming FocusLand Use and lessons from Northern Ireland - with Professor John GillilandIn this episode we’re diving into the big topic of land use. Joining host Peter Green is Professor John Gilliland OBE, a farmer from Northern Ireland. John is also Professor of Practice in Agriculture and Sustainability at Queens University, Belfast. He’s an advisor for AHDB, Chair of Sustainable Farm Networks at Harper Adams University, a former President of Ulster Farmers Union and has experience in many other roles besides. Peter asks John about his experience and views with regards to the land sharing v land sparing debate, especially what he has been doing and seeing on hi...2025-04-1530 min