It's not every day that you get to interview your broadcasting hero, but that's what I did this week! Charlotte Smith talks about her long and varied career working in radio and TV, including BBC Farming Today and Countryfile, as well as encounters with Brian Clough, Princess Anne, serious illness, and sexual discrimination. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Jan McCourt has led quite the life. From travelling around the World as an investment banker in the 80s and 90s, to building www.northfieldfarm.com from the ground up, with a near-fatal encounter with a tractor along the way. This week's episode is a long one, but one of the most interesting interviews I've done for Rock and Roll Farming. Enjoy! CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information ...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 146
In association with NFU Mutual, I talked to Ruth Poulten from NFU Mutual, Jan Welch from RSABI, Mark Thomas from the Farming Community Network and Jason Alexandra from the Samaritans about how the farming community has been affected over the last few months and what's being done by charities to help.
Jul 21, 2020•30 min
Stella Owen talks all about the 2nd 'She Who Dares Farms' Conference, how it all initially came about, and how she hopes to inspire and bring together women in farming. To book a place on the online conference on Tuesday 21st July, visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk...
Jul 15, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Wouldn't it be cool to grow and malt your own barley for beer or whisky on your farm? Alison Milne and her family are doing exactly that. Listen to find out all about how they decided to get into malting, the process itself, and how she hopes they can help other farmers take back some control of their markets. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 144
Film Director Peter Byck talks to me all about his brilliant series of short films, Carbon Cowboys, his experiences making them, and why regenerative agricultural practices can save the World. carboncowboys.org CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 143
What do you do when you develop a taste for spicy food, but can't find any locally? Start your own chilli business of course! Sheena Horner did just this with Galloway Chillies. Find out how it happened, how she got to that point, and why it's important to develop networks of friends and contacts in agriculture. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 142
It feels like the World is on fire at the moment, and everyone has an opinion to share on the #BlackLivesMatter marches going on around the World. For this episode I spoke to livestock vets Navaratnam Partheeban @navaratnampart1 & Claire Whittle @DrDoWhittle about their experiences with racism and prejudice within the farming community, and what we can all do about it. Please listen, and if you have questions, get in touch with Theeb or Claire, or send them to me will@rockandrollfarming.com ...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Ben Eagle & I have a LOT in common. We both produce & host our own farming podcast for a start. Listen to find out all the rest! CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Listen as I talk to Jeremy Gibbs about his company Forces Farming, that aims to help ex-service men and women find employment in the agricultural industry. We also talk about his time working for John Deere in Germany, and have a discussion about mental health. www.forcesfarming.co.uk CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 139
DESCRIPTION: Will records an interview with Evita Van Gestel from NFU Mutual Risk Management Services, to understand what the health and safety challenges are for farmers as a result of Coronavirus and find out about NFU Mutual’s new, free health and safety service
May 13, 2020•18 min
Tonight I was delighted to be joined by the environmental campaigner, George Monbiot. We talked about a wide range of subjects, ranging from his early love for nature, some of the programmes he made in his early career exposing injustices around the World, reading about his own death, and his views on land reform and re-wilding in the UK. All this, and much more.
May 13, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Listen as Nick Grayson talks about taking over the family farm at the age of 23 after his Father was diagnosed with stomach cancer and given just 6 weeks to live. We discuss succession, the importance of being prepared, and how he's created a successful business direct selling his produce to the public CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk Podcast Pa...
May 06, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Tonight I spoke to David Hill, the brains and driving force behind The Online Agricultural Show, taking place on 2nd May 2019. We talk all about the show, what it's taken to get it off the ground, what's happening on the day, and whether it's going to be an annual event! The show is supporting these great charities, please consider donating if you can: www.rabi.org.uk www.rsabi.org.uk www.fcn.org.uk www.yanahelp.org www.facebook.com/thedpjfoundation/ www.onlineagshow.co.uk @OnlineAgShow CHECK OU...
Apr 29, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 136
James Rhys is a Welsh valleys boy living in Scotland, and has a cracking hybrid accent of the two. Listen as we talk about his journey from music and sports journalism into contract shepherding, have an open discussion about our experiences with depression, and hear all about his exciting new coffee business - farmboybrews.co.uk - and how he's supporting mental health charities. What a guy. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podc...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Adam Driver has a thirst for knowledge, and regularly speaks his mind on the big issues facing farmers. Listen as we discuss his journey from studying philosophy in London, to committed regenerative agriculture advocate. And I promise that I don't make *too many* Star Wars references. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk Podcast Partners: Farmer's G...
Apr 15, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Listen as I talk to the inspirational Lydia Slack about how she struggled to come to terms with her sexuality, the difficulties of coming out to a farming family, and how she's helping others in similar situations by speaking about her experiences. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCASTS, BLOGS & VLOGS. Podcast Sponsor: NFU Cymru - for more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk Podcast Partners: Farmer's Guardian. For the biggest range of new...
Apr 08, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Rock & Roll Farming is back baby!!! And who else could I start off again with but farmer and President of the National Farmers Union, Minette Batters. Listen as we talk about how the current Coronavirus pandemic is causing chaos for business throughout the food chain and what the NFU are doing right now, as well as a great discussion around leadership and what it takes to be in charge of such a huge organisation. CHECK OUT eatfarmnow.com FOR LOADS MORE AMAZING FARMING AND FOOD-RELATED PODCAS...
Apr 07, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Find out how a farming family turned their fortunes around by diversifying into the wedding industry. Will talks to sister and brother Naomi and Andrew about the difficult decisions they needed to take and then how they’ve been able to grow the business. www.quantocklakes.com https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/news-and-stories/ahead-of-the-field-podcasts/
Mar 02, 2020•34 min
Will heads to East Sussex to learn how an historic sheep farm survived foot and mouth by diversifying into growing vines and making award-winning wine. He goes through the whole viticulture process and also finds out how the new business co-exists in harmony with sheep herd, as well as harnessing the power of the local community.
Dec 23, 2019•36 min
Will is at Intelligent Growth Solutions in Scotland to understand how vertical farming works and how it can create a perfectly controlled environment for growing. He also visits CowAlert to see the latest in livestock tagging technology, and talks more widely to the experts about how agri-tech is shaping the future of farming. www.nfumutual.co.uk www.intelligentgrowthsolutions.com www.icerobotics.com...
Nov 28, 2019•34 min
This month Abi & Will talk to Dylan Morgan of NFU Cymru, and Nick Fenwick of FUW to talk all things Welsh farming and Brexit! fginsight.com rockandrollfarming.com
Nov 22, 2019•21 min
With winter approaching, advice on what farmers can do to prepare for extreme weather and limit the damage – Will records this bonus episode with David Harrison – one of NFU Mutual’s experts on rural affairs.
Oct 23, 2019•4 min
Nicky and John Bevan have developed two luxury treehouses for paying guests. Will hears the story of how they had the idea and the hard work that went into them, and restoring the old parsonage and tithe barn, as well as the challenges of running a small farm and building up the Hereford herd.
Oct 23, 2019•35 min
In today's episode, Abi & I spoke to economists Sean Rickard and Derrick Wilkinson about the Farmers for a People's Vote report that's suggested that 50% of farms could go bust in a no-deal brexit scenario. www.fginsight.com
Sep 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Rock & Roll Farming - an announcement.. www.rockandrollfarming.com EAT FARM NOW: FOR ALL THE BEST FARMING & FOOD RELATED PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND BLOGS, FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD, PLEASE VISIT www.eatfarmnow.com - and if you want to get your content onto the site, or if you want to get involved as a partner or sponsor contact me at will@eatfarmnow.com...
Sep 11, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Always a pleasure to talk to Peter & Paula Hynes, & they're back on Rock & Roll Farming to talk about the Rearing to Go mental health workshop and charity auction that's taking place in Shrewsbury livestock market on 13th September 2019 EAT FARM NOW: FOR ALL THE BEST FARMING & FOOD RELATED PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND BLOGS, FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD, PLEASE VISIT www.eatfarmnow.com - and if you want to get your content onto the site, or if you want to get involved as a partner or spons...
Sep 04, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Tonight I headed up to the North East of Scotland to talk to farmer and butcher, Jock Gibson. We talked about his family's farm, his early career in engineering and the year he spent working on yachts, his decision to go back to the family business, the tragic loss of his parents and the importance of succession planning for farming families, and what he's doing now with the butchery and farm. Don't miss this one.. EAT FARM NOW: FOR ALL THE BEST FARMING & FOOD RELATED PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND B...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Tackling Rural Crime The NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2019 is out, and Will is in the Scottish Borders to talk through the findings and what’s changed in the last year. He’s joined by a number of different people on the front line of tackling rural crime and offering practical help and advice to combat the problem.
Aug 19, 2019•24 min
Today I travelled down to Worcestershire to talk to farmer Rob Havard, with BBC Farming Today in tow to discuss all things farming and social media! We talked about his herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, which he farms in a holistic planned management system, some of the different jobs he's done over the years, and also discuss ways that all farmers can improve their grassland management. All this, and much, much more. EAT FARM NOW: FOR ALL THE BEST FARMING & FOOD RELATED PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND B...
Aug 14, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 129
