Latest Countryside Stewardship offer – pros and cons, Natural England data leak, arable commodity prices, UK v Australia sheep management, how to get a better farm-life balance, & MooCall calving device on Clarkson's Farm - podcast episode cover

Latest Countryside Stewardship offer – pros and cons, Natural England data leak, arable commodity prices, UK v Australia sheep management, how to get a better farm-life balance, & MooCall calving device on Clarkson's Farm

Mar 24, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 149
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Episode description

In this episode, we look at the pros and cons as the government launches its latest countryside stewardship offer for farmers in England.

Government landscape agency Natural England is under fire after a data leak reveals details of farmers who oppose plans to protect Cornish moorland.

We've the latest  prices on the markets – and we give away an iPad to the winner of this week's Commodity Cashback competition.

We speak to the Scottish sheep producer who believes British farmers have a lot to learn from Australia.

And we find out about the gadget that means you'll never miss a cow calving.

This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Michael Priestley.

To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88440.

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