Halal and Tayib farming

Charlie and Rachel talk to Lutfi Radwan, co-founder of Willowbrook Farm in Oxfordshire, the first Halal farm in UK. In this fascinating episode Lutfi dispels many myths about what Halal is and the implications for Halal meat production.  They also consider the positive impact Willowbrook Farm has had in its community from breaking down cultural barriers to introducing sustainable farming methods.  https://www.willowbrookfarm.co.uk/@willowbrookfarmers 2:05 - An Introduction to Lutfi and Willowbrook Farm 5:40 - What is Halal and Tayib? 8:10 - Contrasting factory farmed and halal farmed poultry 14:20 - Who buys Willowbrook produce? 15:20 - What does Halal slaughter entail and where does it happen? 19:10 - We return to the question of whether these high-quality products are accessible to all? 23:11 - Meat and lamb consumption in Muslim population, UK 26:20 - Breaking down cultural barriers 33:05 - Are there health benefits to the Halal produce? 38:00 - Community engagement with farming 39:50 - Other environmentally responsible processes on Willowbrook Farm