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.
LISTEN AGAIN: Springtime Live – Wall Builder
We speak to Charlie from the Otley & Yorkshire Dales branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association, whilst at Springtime Live at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. We get a beginners’ guide!
LISTEN AGAIN: Bernie Davies – Future Farmers Spring Debate
Bernie Davies is a regenerative land manager for Denton Park Estate, near Ilkley, and we speak to him at the Future Farmers Spring Debate at Pavilions of Harrogate. We cover some of the challenges he faces in his daily working life.
LISTEN AGAIN: Jo Franklin – Future Farmers Spring Debate
Jo Franklin speaks to Dougie about her management of 2000 acres of arable land, amongst many other hats she wears, as we continue our coverage of the Future Farmers Spring Debate at Pavilions of Harrogate.
LISTEN AGAIN: Paul Temple – Future Farmers Spring Debate
Paul Temple farms in the Yorkshire Wolds, and speaks to Farming Outlook at the Future Farmers Spring Debate on how he can pass on his experience to the next generation. We discuss dealing with miserable weather and the challenges posed by Brexit, new technology, and attracting the right talent.