Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 176: Lim Dems pledge support for farming
Tim Farron © MAG/Philip Case This week, the Liberal Democrats are making some bold pledges for farming should they form the next government.
We find out what it could mean for your farm business – and find out whether the Lib Dems stand a chance of winning the next general election.
See more: Video – Trade and food security top concerns for Lib Dems
With livestock farmers battling to keep a lid on costs, we meet the North East beef producer who has cut inputs by 40%.
As Russia’s illegal war continues, a Scottish charity founded by farmers delivers its 200th pickup truck full of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
To contact Pickups4Peace, visit www.facebook.com/pickupsforpeace or email pickupsforpeace@memus.com.
On the markets, we’ve all the of this week’s commodity prices, what the latest sugar beet price negotiations mean for growers and we meet the UK’s first carbon farmer of the year.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Phil Case and Louise Impey.
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 88 44 0.
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