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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Listen to The Farmers Weekly Podcast for our take on the top news affecting UK agriculture. Podcast and projects editor Johann Tasker delves behind the headlines – with comment, analysis and discussion from farmers and industry leaders.

 

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Johann Tasker

Johann Tasker is podcast and projects editor at Farmers Weekly. A long-standing and integral member of the Farmers Weekly team, he has been reporting and analysing the impact of government policy on agriculture – and how it affects farm businesses – for more than 20 years.

 
 

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FW Podcast Ep 242: Chink of light on IHT

In this episode, we discuss the possible outcomes after government finally agrees to talks with farm leaders on inheritance tax. Have things gone too far? Were farming protestors right to…

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FW Podcast Ep 241: How to improve farm assurance

In this episode, we look at the Leaf Marque - the farm assurance scheme that delivers benefits for consumers and the environment – as well as for farmers. We find…

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FW Podcast Ep 240: Defra plan to reduce UK farmland

In this episode, we look at government plans to reduce the area of UK farmland – and use it instead to restore nature and create wildlife habitats. The government's Land…

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FW Ep 239: Can Pulse Pioneers save the planet?

In this episode, we look at how a group of 'Pulse Pioneers' are sowing the seeds for a revival of Britain's pea and bean crops. Pulse crops have many benefits.…

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FW Podcast Ep 238: Lamma farm machinery show special

In this episode, we discover how machinery manufacturers are making it easier for farmers to get their hands on the latest kit and technology. We visit the 2025 LAMMA farm…

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FW Podcast Ep 236: Defra's big plan for farming

In this episode, UK environment secretary Steve Reed pledges a better future for Britain's farmers. Is it a New Deal? Or is it a raw deal? Mr Reed's speech to…

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FW Podcast Ep 235: Profitable food production in 2025

In this episode, we look at the prospects for farming in 2025 and discuss the opportunities for growers and livestock producers. We examine the outlook for profitable UK food production,…

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FW Podcast Ep 234: How agri-tech is shaping farming's future

In this episode, we visit the AgriTechE Reap conference – the annual showcase for the latest innovations in agriculture. We find out how simple innovations can make farming more profitable…

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FW Podcast Ep 233: Tractor protest brings London to standstill

Hundreds of tractors descend on central London as farmers ramp up protests against the government's autumn Budget. As 600 tractors park outside Downing Street, we speak to farmers and protest…

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FW 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…