Big Debate Hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory went to the NFU conference this week and feedback on what was said. They are also joined by three arable farmers to discuss the question ‘is the cereals sector fit for the future?’
Ben Eagle speaks with Josh Misselbrook, who has worked on various dairy farms across Devon and is a farming YouTuber. Josh shares his journey from early experiences of farming to his current role.
For a bonus episode of the Big Debate Sophie and Ally are joined by Brian Richardson and Stephen Buchan to discuss UK agriculture.
In this episode, hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory explore the issue of the UK’s food security in the context of national security, environmental threats, and future resilience. They are joined by ffinlo Costain and Laurie Laybourn who put the case for how farming, land use, and international coordination are needed for future food security.
Ben Eagle speaks with Steve Penberthy, a sheep farmer from West Cornwall, who shares his journey into farming, the challenges he faces, and the importance of public perception in agriculture.
In this Big Debate bonus episode Ally Hunter Blair puts listeners questions about succession, inheritance tax and land sales to Chris Coupland and Annabelle Rout from Birketts LLP.