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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 […]

LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 Ben – Yorkshire Agricultural Society – November Events

We find out about the Future Farmers of Yorkshire Network autumn event that’s coming up on Thursday 14th November at Copley’s in Pontefract. Ben from Yorkshire Agricultural Society tells us more about what’s on offer, including great networking opportunities, a free supper, and some invaluable insight from experts, including the chance to pose some searching […]

LISTEN AGAIN: 25/10/2024 Davina Fillingham – Agri-Sense

We have a chat with Davina Fillingham from Agri Sense, which is an agricultural special interest group with funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund, aiming to bring farmers together & utilise the benefits of technology. There are some farm demo days coming up in November, and we find out more about them. Grab your diary […]

LISTEN AGAIN: Fraser Rutherford – Environment Bank

We speak to Fraser Rutherford from the York-based Environment Bank, which is the leading provider of off-site biodiversity units for the development market. We find out all about what they do for farmers. Have a listen to find out more.