Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 122: Has Truss got farming priorities right?
Prime Minister Liz Truss © AdobeStock/Henry Nicholls-Reuters In this episode, Liz Truss outlines her priorities for farmers, prior to becoming Conservative Party leader and the UK’s next Prime Minister. Has she got it right and will she change her mind?
A farm worker has an extremely lucky escape when his articulated trailer overturns – and so does the tractor pulling it.
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On the markets, we find out why there’s a big surge in on-farm machinery sales.
It’s Love Lamb Week – we speak to the industry leaders about the challenges facing the sheep and beef sectors.
And we join the crowds following the plumes of black smoke as they go tractor pulling in Lancashire.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
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