LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 James Mills – Next Generation Farmer – Budget 2024
Farming Outlook speaks to James Mills and gets his reaction to the big Budget 2024 changes that have been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Agriculture is reeling from some of last week’s announcements, and James describes the measures as ‘a bit of an assault on the countryside’. Have a listen to hear more.
LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 Richard Gueterbock – Royal Agricultural Society
Farming Outlook speaks to Richard Gueterbock at Askham Bryan College about the future of red diesel, and the importance of farmers considering alternatives. We discuss the challenges of decarbonisation & how things are progressing when it comes to renewable energy.
LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 Mike Kayne – Energy Oasis
We discuss with Mike Kayne the process that Energy Oasis goes through with everyone from aluminium manufacturers to village halls to provide bespoke energy solutions & big cost savings as a result. Have a listen to find out more about the timescales involved, and how to get in touch.
LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 Charlie Dewhirst – MP for Bridlington & Wolds – Budget reaction
Farming Outlook discusses the recent Budget speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves with Bridlington & Wolds MP Charlie Dewhirst, and why he believes the proposed policy changes on inheritance tax are exceptionally ill-judged. What can we do to get behind the farming industry? Have a listen to find out more.
LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 Harriet Ranson – CLA
Farming Outlook gets some reaction to Rachel Reeves’ recent budget from the Country Land and Business Association, and Harriet Ranson says the Chancellor has demonstrated a misunderstanding of agriculture in her recent policy announcements.
LISTEN AGAIN: 03/11/2024 Paul Tompkins – NFU Dairy Board Chair
Paul Tompkins, Chair at the NFU Dairy Board, joins Farming Outlook to tell us more about his role. Paul is a dairy farmer in North Yorkshire too, so is adept at juggling! We also discuss the Fair Dealings Obligations for milk contracts recently passed by Parliament, and their implications. Have a listen to find out […]
LISTEN AGAIN: Nick White – 03/11/2024 York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority
We speak to Nick White from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority about the support available to rural businesses in the county. If you’re a farmer looking at diversification, what is your best first step? Nick tells us more about some of the resources that you can access.
LISTEN AGAIN: 25/10/2024 Davina Fillingham – Agri-Sense
With a growing amount of technology being developed in agriculture, Agri-Sense aims to ensure farmers can see what’s on offer, and understand how it can benefit them. We have an in-depth chat with Davina Fillingham to find out more about the financial support that’s on offer too.
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: 24/10/2024 Sam Dale – GSC Grays
Sam Dale from GSC Grays joins Farming Outlook for a chat about the support they offer farmers in the north, and we find out about their FBAS (Farm Business Advice service).