The Hawkstone Choir reveal their unique reaction to the Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer moment...

Welcome to NFU Shed TalksWith the latest developments in the Middle East continuing to impact UK farming, this episode opens with Jack Watts unpacking what it all means for farmers on the ground, right now.Hosts Jacks Weaver and Mike Greenwood-Wilkins catch up with Ellie Maguire and James Florey, two farmers who have swapped the yard for the spotlight as part of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. From recording auditions on their phones to earning a golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent, they reflect on their journey so far, the challenge of preparing for the semi-finals with limited rehearsal time, and the reaction from the farming community.The episode also features Tom Beach, founder of Autonomous Agri Solutions and a Warwickshire-based NFU member working at the cutting edge of agricultural robotics. Tom explains how his Robotti system is already being used commercially to drill and weed crops without a tractor, and shares insights from deploying the technology across the UK and beyond. The conversation explores the gap between innovation and adoption, the commercial realities of robotics, and what still needs to change before more farmers can justify making the leap.In the Westminster section, Ruairi Hodges and Neeve McGinty discuss the NFU’s recent Food and Farming Fellowship visit to Bromstead Farm with ABP, offering insight into how the scheme is helping to connect policymakers with the realities of modern farming. They also cover the NFU’s lobbying efforts in response to the conflict in the Middle East, including key policy asks of the government as the situation continues to affect markets and input costs.Finally, they break down what prorogation means in practice following the local elections, and what members can expect next, without getting lost in procedural detail.For more information on today’s episode, head to the links below:Watch the Hawkstone Farmers Choir Golden Buzzer moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IExSagWpe0 - Hawkstone Choir clip courtesy of Britain's Got Talent/Syco EntertainmentFarmFest: Members can save up to 50% on tickets to Farm-Fest – NFUonlineTo stay up to date with all things NFU, please head to https://www.nfuonline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.