The One and Only

This month Glyn & Laura are joined by Neale & Janet McQuistin. 7th & 11th generation farmers in the Luce valley, Neale & Janet are well known in the farming world as pioneering pedigree breeders. In 2019 they decided to share their world with the public and launched Kitchen, Coos & Ewes. Now welcoming over 8,000 visitors to their working farm to meet their Highland cow family and flocks and sample Janets bakes they walk us through their story and all its twists and turns. A humble couple who have special spark of imagination and desire to promote the wonderful farming story!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk⁠.Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetheringtonTikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠ Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn host solo while Laura galivants off to the Great Yorkshire Show. Never the less Glyn is joined by another fierce female the one & only Janet Flintoft, Associate Director and Chartered Surveyor at H&H as well-known to many, David Holliday, Auctioneer with H&H.With a wealth of experience in the rural sector Jan & David give us an insight into what life as a Chartered Surveyor & auctioneer involves, the process of selling farms and rural property, and the expert advice that helps clients achieve the best possible outcome.We also explore one of H&H's specialist services – selling a farm by public auction. The pair explain why this traditional, yet highly effective method remains a unique and powerful way to market rural property, the benefits it can offer both buyers and sellers, and when it may be the right choice.Whether you're considering selling a farm, interested in the rural property market, or simply want to learn more about the people and expertise at H&H, please get in touch with Jan or any of the wonderful team 01228406260 [email protected] Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first!The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk⁠.Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetheringtonTikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠ Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura are joined Richard & Claire Barber. Owners of the High Hopes herd Richard & Claire have built their way up in the farming world with sheer grit and determination with all their hard work, knowledge and passion coming to a head in July 2026 when H&H will disperse their herd. The couple talk open and honestly about their career to date and their BIG plans for the future!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura tare joined on the sofa by the one & only Dot Goldie & Jim Ross. Dot, the secretary of the Galloway Cattle Society for the last 23 years and Jim Ross, Galloway breeder and society member share the history of the breed as they celebrate 150 years of the society! From humble hill beginnings to global success, the Galloway Breed has stood the test of time. Find out more about the big lugged beauties here;https://www.facebook.com/GallowayCattleSocietyhttps://gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk/Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura tare joined on the sofa by the one & only Katy Cropper. The first woman to win One Man and His Dog and passionate about training dogs, Katy has been bringing the best out of her animals for over 40 years. Katy shares story together with her fantastic knowledge of training and trialling some of the most successful dog in the sport. Our trainee auctioneer Oliver also joins the conversation and gives an update on his upcoming Sheepdog spectacular sale!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura take to their hooves and are out and about in the build up to UK Dairy Expo 2026. They spoke to previous winners, exhibitors and all the friends of Expo as well as the newly crowned champions of 2026!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura chat to the one & only Jess Miller. Jess is the 2026 UK Dairy Expo Showmanship judge and shares with us her story from cutting her cloth with the some of the most well known herds throughout the UK, Europe and beyond! Jess also gives us her top tips for what she'll be looking for on Friday 13th March!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura chat to the one & only Calum Gray. Calum Gray from Drumtall Farm, East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire shares his story from growing up in the town till the age of 9 and then later releasing his love of Holstein cattle after attending the European Young Breeders school at the age of 15. Calum describes how 2025 was the year of his life and is grateful to the support network round him including his Dad David & Grandfather Jim. Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/Explore the podcast

The 2025 round up and season 3 finale! Glyn & Laura look back at the year that was - the highlights, lowlights, podcast guests and some interesting news stories that populated 2025!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura catch up with the one & Only Joanne Hall , the 2025 Borderway Agri Expo Sheep Supreme Champion. Having clinched the title 5 times now Joanne shares the story of Inglewood Edge. Joanne talks about her love for farming, the Beltex breed and showing commercial animals. In this episode we also have Aussie Jack back for one last time before he jets off on his travels round the world, taking the long way home to Australia! Unfortunately technology go the the better of us this month and Tecwyn Jones, the 2025 Borderway Agri Expo Cattle Supreme Champion was unable to dial in but look of for a special clip in Decembers episode! Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk. Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Onstagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Laura is on holiday so Glyn & Jack hold the fort and chat to the one & only Barclay Boys! Finlay & Cameron Barclay are well known to many and at only 14 years old they have a big future ahead of them. Hailing from Mid Brockloch, Ayrshire the boys share their story from growing up on the farm, juggling school life and work life, This Farming Life & future aspirations!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk.Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ nstagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Richard Hodgson. The cow beautifying, picture taking, shed building, ultra running, golf playing, massaging Cumbrian lad who is known and loved by so many. Richard sits down for a chat to reflect on his life to date. He explains how he encourages all to do what they love and to give it a go when the opportunity arises! We also veer off on a golfing tangent so if you the long game is for you, this podcast will suit you down to the ground!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk.Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the One & Only Jane Steel! Normally found behind the camera lens Glyn convinced the very shy & unassuming lass from Loch Lommand to spill the story on her journey in agricultural. From travelling the world with her camera to judging some of the biggest shows in the world, Jane is a well known and very competent women in the dairy world. Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector.Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.ukFacebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Robert Craig. A familiar face and voice of the dairy industry, Robert is the current chairman of RABDF having served as a director of First Milk for 7 years. Roberts shares his story, thoughts and opinions on the milking market and gives an insight into his unique farming businesses!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Andy & Steph Ryder. The well known and very dynamic husband & wife duo tell us about their career journeys, where their passions lie and how they manage travelling the length and breadth of the UK for over 25 societies as their ever growing and continually successful business Pedigree Livestock Services grains momentum. Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.ukFacebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Jack Harper, a 23-year-old livestock auctioneer from Australia, who has arrived in the UK to gain first-hand experience of the British livestock auctioneering industry. Jack has taken up an internship with Harrison & Hetherington and tells us about the contrasting livestock markets between the northern and southern hemisphere he's already spotted! He also seems to have brought the sunshine to the UK, so he can stay a bit longer!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk.Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Jimmy Stobart from High Hall Farm in the Eden Valley. Jimmy shares his agri journey to date from living the Nuffield life in Brisbrane to buying a sawmill in the Eden Valley and launching a music festival! He tells the story of a pair of busy brothers thriving on life and doing the job differently!Gadabout Festival 25th July - 26th July 2025High Hall FarmGrab your tickets here www.gadaboutfestival.co.uk Instagram // gadaboutfestival Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura take to the hoof for a walk and talk around UK Dairy Expo 2025! They chat to exhibitors around the yard and hear about their preparation ahead of stepping on the glorious purple sawdust! We also hosted a One & Only first and got to speak to the champion cow and got her first reaction following her crowning! Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/Explore the podcast

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the The One & Only Thomas Illingworth. Together with his parents Tam farms in the South West of Scotland under the world renowned prefix Glenrock. He shares his story including the dizzy heights of Limousin heifer record prices, his own career path as well as the up and downs of the mixed farm of Limousin cattle, Texel & commercial sheep and the small matter of 32,000 chickens!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

Welcome to 2025 and back for the third series! Glyn and Laura chat to the The One & Only Robbie Scott, otherwise known as Billy Scott's boy, Margos husband & Rory & Kyles Dad! We hear the story from selling his cows twice over, buying opportunities and what Robbie tips as the 2025 UK Dairy Expo champion! Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for Farms Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠ Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura catch up together on the year that was. From interviewing 26 guests in the last 11 months to selling Ingrid for 30,000gns its all been happening at H&H in the last year. Laura also tests Glyn's cow knowledge with her own version of Play Your Cards Right! Merry Christmas & best wishes for 2025 from all the team and we look forward to talking more rubbish next year! Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for Farms Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠ Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠

This month while the Harrison & Hetherington team have come to Cannon Hall to conduct the Cannon Hall Crackers sale Glyn & Laura catch up with Rob & Dave live from Rob & Dave's sofas. The The farming brothers own and run the hugely successful Cannon Hall Farm park. Together with their family they have grown the farm into the leading farm park in the UK and Rob & Dave share their story as well as the amazing opportunities that have come with it including TV fame! Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for Farms Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠[email protected]⁠ Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠

**BONUS EPISODE** Borderway Agri Expo special! This month Glyn & Laura catch up with 2 of the main men in the showrings. William Smith, County Meath, Ireland who will be casting his eye over the main cattle classes and Steven Wilson the main sheep judge shared their pedigrees and how they go to where they are today as well as revealing some hints as to what they will be looking for come November 1st!   Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn & Laura catch up with Olympic farmer Glen Muirhead.  Glen shares his story of  building up his own sheep shearing business whilst still at school, to his international career in curling including representing Team GB at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea right up to the present day and the farming empire he continues to build. Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/  

This month Glyn and Laura chat to Alex Robertson of Coopon Carse Farms, Newton Stewart. As reigning Scottish Dairy Farmer of the year Alex shares his tips to success. Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

PART 2 This month is a game of 2 halves - as we celebrate 50 years at Borderway Glyn & Laura catch up cornerstones of H&H who have served over 175 years collective. Our second trip down memory lane with Andrew Templeton & Michael Armstrong. Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month is a game of 2 halves - as we celebrate 50 years at Borderway Glyn & Laura catch up cornerstones of H&H who have served over 175 years collective. Firstly we take a trip down memory land with Mark Jefferson & Lorne Dixon who both began work with H&H in 1978! The conversation and stories were so good there will be a part 2 later this week! Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This episode Glyn & Laura catch up with Jonathon Hird, Chartered Surveyor with H&H Land & Estates on the recent updates to grants & schemes available to to farmers in England & Wales. Find out what you could be entitled to with the right advice! This month we also welcome a new sponsor of the show Finance for Farms Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist.   Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit financeforfarms.co.uk or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/ Facebook /   / harrisonhetherington   Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / https://rb.gy/q33sne Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/ / https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

The One & Only PodcastThe One & Only Podcast This month we invited all the major political parties onto the show ahead of next months General Election. John Stevenson, the Conservative candidate for Carlisle was delighted to respond and shares what an MP does, touches on the challenges faced in his constituency and his own views on what needs to be at the top of the pollical agenda. The One & Only is sponsored by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/ Facebook / harrisonhetherington Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / https://rb.gy/q33sne Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/ / https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/ Facebook / / herds.media.uk

This month we chat with Cammy Wilson of the Sheep Games fame as well as Mark Pearson from Oxbury Bank. Cammy explains his conundrum around buying a farm of his own as well as the clear corelation between sheep game fans and fat lamb price!! Mark shares his transition from auctioneer to banker and how Oxbury are here always for farmers! The One & Only is sponsored by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Oxbury is the only UK bank dedicated to British agriculture, providing farmers with tailored lending solutions and competitive savings accounts to anyone wanting to support the rural economy.   If you would like more information or would like to speak to one of our team. Please head to www.oxbury.com or email [email protected].

This month on the show John Carlisle from Border Meats joins Glyn & Laura. John tells the story of his upbringing, moving to Scotland 20 years previous, setting up a successful meat business and training hard to world class level! All the links - The Butchery, Lockerbie Website / https://thebutcherylockerbie.com/ The Butchery socials / Instagram Facebook Farm to Fork Nutrition socials / Instagram Facebook Always Ready YouTube Channel /  @AlwaysReadyClub  The One & Only is sponsored by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to; https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/ Facebook Stay up to date with Harrison & Hetherington; Harrison & Hetherington https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/ Facebook Instagram TikTok Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected]

This month on the show Willie Fleming, Hillhead Holsteins, Hillhead Farm ,Annan joins Glyn & Laura. Willie shares his story of making the change from conventional milking to robots and the shift in focus from breeding for type to driving genetics focused on production. Also - Glyn & Willie take the milk challenge tasting 5 types of "milk" to discover if the run of the mill cows milk is their preferred option of if a milk imitator can sway their tastebuds! The One & Only is sponsored by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/ Facebook Instagram TikTok Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar at [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ Herds Media Facebook

A special episode to celebrate our upcoming UK Dairy Expo 2024. Mark Holliday, Carrs Billington, Brent Crothers, ToiToi Genetics and Will Horsley join Glyn & Laura to discuss all things expo! The One & Only is sponsored by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonHetherington/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ UK Dairy Expo 15th & 16th March 2024 https://borderwaydairyexpo.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herds.media.uk If you want to be involved with The One and Only please get in touch with Laura Millar [email protected] Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herds.media.uk Instagram https://www.instagram.com/herds.media/

Beef vs Dairy! The 2023 expo winners join Glyn & Laura and share what it takes to produce champions! Charlotte Wilson, Evening Holsteins was the 2023 UK Dairy Expo Winner with Evening Sidekick Jennifer, she shares her daily to-do list including 2am milkings! Stewart Dunlop, Holehouse Farm, Ayrshire; part-time joiner, part-time farmer & fulltime show winner,  was the 2023 Borderway Agri Expo Champion with his homebred heifer Queen of Hearts, and gives a brief insight into life in the beef lane! Find out more : https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonHetherington/ https://www.instagram.com/harrison_and_hetherington/ UK Dairy Expo 2024 Friday 15th & Saturday 16th March https://borderwaydairyexpo.uk/ Borderway Agri Expo 2024 Friday 1st November https://borderwayagriexpo.uk/ The One & Only is sponsored by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/ Facebook @Herds.Media Instagram @Herds.Media Get involved with The One & Only - [email protected]

2024 first episode and this month Glyn & Laura chat to Oz dairy farmers and renown showmen Daniel Bacon & Ben Govett. Daniel mikes 320 jersey cows under the prefix Broobora and is the current highest production Jersey herd in Australia. Ben of Tandara Genetics milks 300 Brown Swiss and Holstein cows  with his Holstein cows averaging 10,500 litres and the highest yielding Brown Swiss not far behind them! Both native to Victoria, Aus they are farming in some of the most challenging areas in Australia with hugely volatile weather conditions! Daniel & Ben will be travelling to UK Dairy Expo hosted at Borderway in March to cask their expert eye over the biggest and best offering from the UK dairy industry.

This month Glyn speaks with our sales teams and looks back at the year that was. The highs, the lows, what we need more of and what we need less of!   Merry Christmas from all at Harrison & Hetherington and we will be back in 2024 with more of the same fun and laughter with a sprinkle of serious talk in there too!

This month Glyn chats to  American dairy royalty in the form of Matt Engle, owner of Luck-E Holsteins,Illinois USA and John Erbsen, owner of Erbacres Holsteins, Illinois, USA. They  both share their story of the pursuit of perfection! Graham Kirkby also drops in on the conversation!

In this month’s episode our host Glyn speaks with Mark Johnson, Managing Director and Mark Barrow, Director & Chartered Surveyor both of H&H Land & Estates. The boys chat all things career choices, transitions, personal growth and what gets them up in the morning. Enjoy!

An extra episode of 'The One and Only' podcast for this month ahead of Borderway Agri Expo on Friday 27th October. Glyn catches up with the main men making the decisions in the show ring this year - John Sinnett & Gywn Edwards - as well as Jane Hutcheon from long established supporter of the Expo Norbrook Laboratories.

It’s Episode 6 of The One & Only podcast! This month Glyn talks to a couple of “Super Connectors” Amy Muirhead, Chartered Accountant with David Allen who has vast experience in all things farming and gives her insight into how promoting your business professionally gives your business the edge!  High Hall Farm is home to Amy and her husband Jimmy and where three years ago they diversified into tourism. Our other guest is Pete Best or better known as Farmer Pete who owns and operates Dalscone Farm Play in Dumfries.   Together they tell us how social media has propelled their businesses forward.

Welcome back to The One & Only Podcast – Episode 5 This month Glyn chats to Karel Rutten, owner of Bovigen Agri tours. A study tour company specialising in small group tours of Agri based events and farms specifically in the Dairy sector. They chat on the subject of Designing the Future of Farming. Having travelled extensively himself Karel is extremely knowledgeable on animal husbandry in the dairy industry and has a real passion for better cow breeding and using modern techniques to achieve best practise. A technical discussion providing an in-depth opinion into getting the most out of your dairy enterprise.

This month Glyn has some very special guests who are championing a very important cause... We know, for some, this might be a difficult episode to listen to but the more we can talk openly the better. Andy and Lynda share their Lens Light campaign in memory of their son Len; Chris Manley also joins the conversation to talk about the struggles he's had with his own mental health. 

Episode 3 sees Glyn chat to three high performers in the livestock industry. Ali Jackson – owner of the Tiptop prefix and head stockman with Solway View British Blue tells his story of the last 15 years in the pedigree business! Boomer Birch, who is Beef Programme manager for Cogent shares his story and where he sees himself in the future. James Little, Auctioneer and Pedigree Sales Manager also drops in on the conversation and highlights the importance of encouraging the next generation into the industry.

In this episode Glyn chats to Alastair Herd owner of Herd's Media - a media company offering a range of media services across the Borderlands regions of Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Northumberland & further afield!  Hugh Kennedy, former owner of Stair Holsteins, Ayrshire also joins the conversation. The Stair herd was established by Hugh in the 1980's when he invested in several top Holstein cow families such as the Chief Faith, Roxy and Supra.

In this episode Glyn Lucas, Dairy Sales Manager and Auctioneer for Harrison and Hetherington, chats to Stuart Martin, Programme Director for the Digital Dairy Chain initiative, based in Dumfries and Galloway. Many milk producers, processors, dairy suppliers and breed associations have been talking about this new initiative so Glyn asks Stuart to give an insight into why this programme was established and its purpose. Stuart explains that by developing digital connectivity, supporting business growth, attracting new talent and skills, whilst facilitating research and development will support the evolution of the dairy industry across all sectors and the availability of a £21million funding pot will enable this growth to take place. If you'd like more information or to become involved visit their website www.digitaldairychain.co.uk or follow them on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.