Fuel and fertiliser fears deepen, Dyson’s farm future, pig markets, & a royal farming honour

Fuel shortages triggered by the Iran conflict could leave crops rotting in fields this harvest unless food production is prioritised. We hear from CAAV adviser Jeremy Moody, who warns that red diesel availability is now an immediate concern for arable farmers, with further uncertainty for autumn planting. We also visit Dyson Farming’s new research centre in Lincolnshire, where managing director Daniel Cross explains how the business hopes to transform British agriculture. At the Pig and Poultry Fair, Pig World editor Alistair Driver reports on mixed market sentiment, falling pig prices and concern over Morrisons giving notice to some British pig suppliers. Plus, Hugh Broom rounds up the markets, Louise Impey reflects on glyphosate; and the Princess Royal receives for Farmers Club Cup for her long-standing support for UK agriculture. In this episode:00:00 Fuel shortages threaten harvest14:41 Dyson Farming’s research centre30:05 Weather, silage, maize and glyphosate35:08 Pig and Poultry Fair market mood39:23 Hugh’s market report42:11 Princess Royal receives Farmers Club Cup This week’s guests:Jeremy Moody, Central Association of Agricultural ValuersDaniel Cross, Dyson FarmingAlistair Driver, Pig WorldChris Riddle, The Farmers Club Useful links:House of Commons Efra CommitteeDyson Farming ResearchBritish Pig & Poultry FairFarmers Weekly markets data This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact, sponsor or advertise on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. We'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.