LISTEN AGAIN: 19/11/2024 Amanda Gill – Langthorpe young farmer
Watty speaks to Amanda, who farms in Langthorpe near Boroughbridge, for her reaction to today’s well attended protest in Thirsk over the Government’s recent Budget speech & proposed changes. Amanda also works for Yorkshire Young Farmers in Harrogate. What does she hope might happen as a result of the protests? Have a listen for the […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 19/11/2024 Phil Wise – organiser of the Thirsk farmers’ protest
James Watt speaks to Phil Wise, who farms in Skipton-on-Swale, about the protests that took place in Thirsk today (19th November). Phil says agriculture is simply not the viable business that the Government claims it is, based on the tax changes proposed in Rachel Reeves’ recent budget.
LISTEN AGAIN: 19/11/2024 Peter Wright – The Yorkshire Vet
We’re at Thirsk Market Place, and speak to Peter Wright, the Yorkshire Vet, about the challenges currently being faced by farmers, and his strong views on the Government’s recent measures announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget. Wright describes the Government as having “very little touch with reality outside of Westminster”. Have a listen for the full […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 15/11/2024 David Skaith – Mayor, York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority
David Skaith joins Farming Outlook to talk about the importance of food security, the move towards net zero, and how farming is his number one priority. We reflect on David’s first six months in the job.
LISTEN AGAIN: 10/11/2024 Laura Saunders – Tomson Consulting
We find out more about Tomson Consulting, and their work in environmental consultancy, including green energy and ecology.
LISTEN AGAIN: 10/11/2024 Tim Farron MP – Budget 2024
Farming Outlook speaks to Tim Farron MP at the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham for his reaction on the recent budget measures announced by the new government. He tells us how the Liberal Democrats would give the farmers an extra £1 billion, and how he believes the threshold for the new measures announced needs to […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 10/11/2024 Right Revd Dr Helen Ann Hartley – Bishop of Newcastle
We speak to Dr Helen Ann Hartley at the Northern Farming Conference about the importance of showing our support to farmers, and what she’s hoping to get from the event.
LISTEN AGAIN: 10/11/2024 Brian – Rawthey Project
Brian tells us more about the Rawthey Project, which provides peer led support and guidance to veterans of HM Forces, the Emergency Services and the NHS. We also hear about the value of farming in providing recovery & how you can get in touch with the Project to find out more about what they do.
LISTEN AGAIN: 10/11/2024 Robbie Moore – MP for Keighley & Ilkley
Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley, speaks to Farming Outlook about the reaction to the recent budget & changes that have taken the farming industry by surprise. Robbie joins us at the Northern Farming Conference to tell us what he thinks the Government needs to do next, and how he believes the data used […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 10/11/2024 Farming Outlook meets the Minister for Farming & Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner
Have a listen to the Farming & Rural Affairs Minister, Daniel Zeichner, talking to Farming Outlook about the recent reaction from farmers to the measures announced by Rachel Reeves in this year’s Budget. Is the Government in listening mode? Hear what the Minister had to say to us…