LISTEN AGAIN: 08/12/2024 Ben Barnett – Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Ben joins Farming Outlook to reflect on the first year of Farming Outlook, and the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s support for the farming community all year round. Ben gives us his highlights for this year’s interviews, which are all available to go back and listen to.
LISTEN AGAIN: 08/12/2024 Henk Geertsama – Country Land & Business Association
Henk speaks to Farming Outlook about the success so far of Farming Outlook during our pilot period. As well as some of our interviewees, we discuss the CLA’s response to the government’s recent budget & the changes announced to taxation for farmers. We’re very grateful to all who have given their time to speak to […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 08/12/2024 Madge Moore – Chair, Yorkshire Food Farming & Rural Network
We discuss the role of the Network in looking at the various challenges being faced by farmers, and finding potential solutions. We also talk about Grow Yorkshire’s support for the sector.
LISTEN AGAIN: 8/12/2024 Julia Murray – White Rose Forest
Farming Outlook speaks to Julia Murray about the White Rose Forest, which is the community forest for North and West Yorkshire & supports tree planting to benefit both the community and the environment. We discuss the role farmers play in growing and maintaining the White Rose Forest, and the need to grow more trees for […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 01/12/2024 James Newhouse
Farming Outlook speaks to Yorkshire Dales farmer James Newhouse, who spent 20 years working in manufacturing until the pandemic, when his life took a big change of direction and he bought some land. What was James’ motivation behind the change of life direction? Have a listen to hear his story!
LISTEN AGAIN: 24/11/2024 Peter Robinson – AgXeed
We’re at Bishop Burton College talking to Peter Robinson from Helmsley, representing Dutch company AgXeed, who make robotic tractors. No cab, no seat, and an automated route! Have a listen to find out more about the history of the company so far, and how it all works.
LISTEN AGAIN: 24/11/2024 Nigel – Manterra Drone
We speak to Nigel about their distribution of agricultural drones to be used in crop seeding and fertilisation. We discuss the need for legislation to evolve in this new industry, and where the ideas come from in developing this technology.
LISTEN AGAIN: 24/11/2024 Holly Jones – Yorkshire Agricultural Society
We’re at Bishop Burton College, talking to Holly Jones from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society about the importance of showcase events in highlighting the equipment which will form future farming solutions to streamline processes. We also have details of a big event on 25th February 2025 at Pavilions of Harrogate. Have a listen to find out […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 24/11/2024 Davina Fillingham – Agri Sense
We’re at Bishop Burton College, talking to Davina about the events organised to showcase the latest farming technology available to farmers. If you weren’t able to make the demo days, there are plans to roll more out in due course, and showcase the equipment at the 2025 Great Yorkshire Show. Have a listen to find […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 24/11/2024 Colin – Soil Essentials Farming Solutions
We’re at Bishop Burton College, talking to Colin from Soil Essentials as he demonstrates an automated AI powered weed recognition system that fits onto any conventional sprayer. Colin talks us through how the system can spot the weeds in any field using AI, analyse them at super speed, and spot spray them with precision. Have […]