Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 207: General election and latest SFI offer
© AdobeStock In this episode, we look at what the forthcoming General Election might mean for UK farmers – who is promising what and to whom.
After Defra unveils its latest offer for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we get the lowdown on the implications for your farm business.
See also: New, streamlined SFI 2024 scheme set for early June rollout
Glyphosate or ploughing – what is best for soil health? We find out at the Green Farm Collective Open Day.
How the Wildfarmed flour brand is being stocked by more retailers – and why farmers are enjoying growing their wheat.
We’ve our regular market roundup and the latest commodity prices.
And we reflect on 10 years of the Yellow Wellies farm safety campaign – with the Farm Safety Foundation.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Louise Impey with additional reporting by Phil Clarke.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing 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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