Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 232: Ban threat for autumn manure spreading

Could a ban on autumn manure-spreading applications be the next body blow to hit Britain’s farmers?

Well, quite possibly, as industry representatives are summoned to meet Defra officials following two legal challenges over the issue.

We delve into the controversy over the decision by dairy processor Arla to use a new feed additive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from dairy cows.

See more: Arla faces backlash over trials with methane reducing Bovaer

With campaigners calling for a milk and dairy boycott – we ask whether their concerns are justified – or just a load of hot air? 

Fear and loathing in the countryside – we examine Defra’s abrupt halt to capital grants for agri-environment work.

We’ve the pick of the bunch of the latest combinable crop recommended list varieties – freshly unveiled for your drilling delight.

And farmers prepare to ramp up protests against the government’s inheritance tax decision – by driving hundreds of tractors into central London.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable farming journalist Louise Impey.

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