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An Audio Diary from Downlands Estate with James Gilboy
Guest produced by Becca Smith, James Gilboy from Downlands Estate on the Surrey/Hampshire border, gives us an overview of what is going on there.
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Big Farming Quiz of the Year: Reflecting on 2025
Ben is joined by Ally Hunter Blair, Sophie Gregory, Ben Briggs and Bronagh Dempster to look back on 2025 and answer a few quiz questions.
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Are marts still the heart of commerce and community? – Big Debate ep5
Ally and Sophie ask whether traditional livestock markets will still be central to UK farming in 20 years time? They are joined by Dan Luff from sellmylivestock.com and livestock auctioneer Scott Donaldson who is Group Director for H&H Group. They also discuss tractor runs and Christmas traditions.
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Farmers React to the Farm Profitability review – BIG DEBATE Emergency episode
Ally and Sophie are joined by Ben Briggs for an initial reaction to the Farm Profitability Review authored by Baroness Minette Batters and published today by the UK government.
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The Story Behind Trevor and The Sheep Show – with Trevor Wayborn
Ben is joined by Trevor Wayborn from Devon who runs The Sheep Show.
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Big Debate Agri-Economic Report December 2025 – with Virgin Money’s Brian Richardson
Ben is joined by Brian Richardson – Head of Agriculture at Virgin Money – for his analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks for agriculture at the moment. Bonus episode for The Big Debate ep4