Hare-coursing clampdown, tariffs cut on food imports, Beef Expo, & fertiliser from thin air

This week, police pledge tougher action on hare coursing after an Essex farmer suffers almost 200 incidents in eight months. The government unveils plans to slash tariffs on 100 food items imported into the UK. We examine the impact of food price controls on UK farmers. Beef sector leaders call for fairer pricing as the market eases ahead of the Beef Expo industry showcase at Melton Mowbray livestock market. And we meet the farmer testing “firewater” – a Defra-funded ADOPT project aiming to make nitrogen from air, water and electricity. Guests Tom Bradshaw – NFU presidentNeil Shand – chief executive, National Beef AssociationHugh Brown – chief executive, Gillstream Markets / Melton Mowbray MarketMatthew Register – Essex farmerRobyn Munton – NFU vice-presidentTim Ellis – farmer involved in the Firewater ADOPT project Chapters 01:04 – Food tariffs and price caps01:43 – Tom Bradshaw warning03:24 – Food import controls analysed14:36 – Beef market analysis27:30 – Hare-coursing crackdown30:34 – Red diesel thefts and fuel duty34:30 – Markets update36:46 – Fertiliser from air and water Useful links Targeted food tariff cuts NFU update on hare-coursing sentencing guidelines  NBA Beef Expo 2026  Adopt Project on firewater Farmers Weekly Market Prices This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. We love to hear from you: - 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.