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: 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.