LISTEN AGAIN: 08/05/2025 Farmers Weekly ‘Transition Live’
‘Transition Live’ took place at the University of Leeds Farm on Thursday 8th May. The event is about helping the agricultural industry adapt to a sustainable, viable future. We spoke to many of the speakers and exhibitors. Helen Brooks is from the UK’s Agri Tech Centre Mark Taylor is from Natural England Alice & Annabel […]
LISTEN AGAIN: Farmers Weekly ‘Transition Live’
The ‘Transition Live’ event at the University of Leeds Farm on Thursday 8th May is all about helping the agricultural industry adapt to a sustainable, viable future. We’ve been talking to a few of the organisers including Editor Andrew Meredith: Transition Editor Johann Tasker and Suzie Horn
LISTEN AGAIN: 26/03/2025 The East Yorkshire Local Food & Rural Tourism Network Spring Event
We’ve been meeting attendees. Cllr Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council told us about the importance of the event: Angela is from Bridlington Food Festivals. She tells us about forthcoming events for the town: Luke from ‘Luke’s Bakery’ based in Brough, specialises in sourdough. He told us all about it… Network Chair […]
LISTEN AGAIN: 14/03/25 Henk Geertsema, The Country Land & Business Association
The Country Land & Business Association reacts to the suspension of the Sustainable Farming Incentive
LISTEN AGAIN: 14/03/25 Madge Moore – Grow Yorkshire
The outgoing chair of Madge Moore reflects on her time in the role:
LISTEN AGAIN: 05/03/25 Jonathan Evison Humberside Police & Crime Commissioner Update
Jonathan tells us about schemes to tackle speeding drivers in the East Riding and he shares his own story in the hope of helping others this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
LISTEN AGAIN: 08/01/2025 Charlie Dewhirst MP
Local MP Charlie Dewhirst speaks to Farming Outlook about the impressive turnout on Beverley Westwood, and his view that the Government is ‘tone deaf’ in their response to the rural community’s protests on the family farm tax announced in their recent budget.
LISTEN AGAIN: 08/01/2025 Councillor Leo Hammond
We’re on Beverley Westwood speaking to Councillor Leo Hammond about the importance of agriculture in East Yorkshire, and what he sees as s a ‘war on the countryside’.
LISTEN AGAIN: 08/01/2025 Councillor Sean McMaster & Councillor Lyn Healing
We catch up with two local councillors from Holderness who are getting behind East Yorkshire’s farmers, as we continue our special coverage of recent protests over the ‘family farm tax’ on Westwood in Beverley.
LISTEN AGAIN: 08/01/2025 Councillor Anne Handley – Leader, East Riding of Yorkshire Council
We’re on Beverley Westwood speaking to the council leader about what the local authority can do to support the farming community, as protests continue over measures announced by Rachel Reeves in her budget + fears over the effects they will have on rural life in East Yorkshire.