LISTEN AGAIN: Selby Farmer Guy Poskitt
We discuss the challenges of the weather that farmers have been facing so far this year, and how extreme weather could lead to a wholesale restructuring of the weather.
LISTEN AGAIN: Henk Geertsama – Country Land & Business Association
We speak about the challenges facing farmers, and ask why Yorkshire hasn’t been included in the Farming Recovery Fund.
LISTEN AGAIN: Farmer Caroline – Foston-on-the-Wolds
We speak to Caroline Sellers from the Side Oven Bakery about how the business was established & we cover some of the current challenges, including rising prices and the weather, and their move to organic.
LISTEN AGAIN: Fiona Macdonald – Yorkshire Rural Support Network
We find out about a series of informal get-togethers, and have a chat to Fiona Macdonald from the Yorkshire Rural Support Network to find out about these farmer-focussed supper events.
LISTEN AGAIN: Katie Taylor – Chair, East Yorkshire Local Food & Rural Tourism Network
We speak to Katie Taylor here at Farming Outlook, who is the owner at Drewtons. You can find them online at https://www.drewtons.co.uk/story, and read all about what they do!
LISTEN AGAIN: Madge Moore – Chair, Yorkshire Food, Farming & Rural Network
We’re at Drewtons in East Yorkshire chatting to Madge Moore about the Food, Farming & Rural Network, and the importance of collaboration, given the challenges posed by the recent weather.
LISTEN AGAIN: Sally Connor – Big Conversation
We chat to Sally about an event at the Rix Pavilion to tackle loneliness and isolation in agriculture, and get together for a bacon butty & a cuppa. More events are planned later this year! Have a listen to find out more.
LISTEN AGAIN: Vicky Murray – Ousewem project
Ousewem is a multi-agency scheme designed to develop flood resilience across North Yorkshire, and we speak to Vicky Murray about the importance of reducing flood risk across our rural communities. We discuss the benefits of natural flood management, and what can be done to tackle increased challenges caused by climate change.
LISTEN AGAIN: Simon Bishop – Ferretworld
We meet some ferrets, and the man handling them…Simon Bishop from Ferretworld. He’s at Springtime Live in Harrogate, the sold out event that took place recently at the Great Yorkshire Showground. We discover amongst other things that they like biscuits and beer!
LISTEN AGAIN: Nick Grayson – Future Farmers of Yorkshire
We’re with Nick Grayson, Chair of Future Farmers of Yorkshire. We find out more about the organisation whilst at the Spring Debate event.