Farmers Weekly Question Time

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at the 2026 Association of Independent Crop Consultants Conference. Recorded in front of a live audience on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues. Our panel is: Baroness Minette Batters, author of the Farming Profitability Review Andrew Blazey, AICC chairman and partner at Prime Agriculture Jenny Brunton, senior European policy advisor at the British Agriculture Bureau, Brussels Yorkshire farmer Paul Temple, of the Global Farmer Network. Oli Fletcher, is a Leicestershire farmer, historian and Farming Explained YouTuber Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend or sponsor future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference. Recorded in front of a live audience on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues. Our panel is:- Tom Bradshaw, NFU president- Henry Tufnell, Labour MP for Mid- and South Pembrokeshire- Kelly Hewson-Fisher, head of rural research, Savills- Peter Craven, head of agriculture, Natural England- Emma White, FairShare & The Felix Project This Farmers Weekly Question Time is sponsored by Savills. Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend or sponsor future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Question Time Podcast examines a ground-breaking new farm tenancy agreement. Developed by the Crown Estate and the Tenant Farmers Association, the agreements are called Environmental Farm Business Tenancies (eFBTs). EFBTs are 15-year-long tenancy agreements which encourage tenant farmers to diversify in a way which benefits both the tenant and the landlord. The expert panel answering questions on this podcast episode are: Defra farm minister Daniel Zeichner MP George Dunn, chief executive of the Tenant Farmers Association Paul Sedgewick, managing director of Windsor and rural at the Crown Estate Kevin Kennedy, partner at law firm Burgess Salmon This Farmers Weekly Question Time session was recorded live at the Tenant Farmers Association conference on 1 May 2025 at Windsor Great Park. Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at Plumpton College in East SussexRecorded in front of a live audience on Thursday, 20 February 2025, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is: - James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes & Lib Dem Europe spokesperson - Flavian Obiero, the Kenyan Pig Farmer, of Tynefield Farm - Kelly Hewson-Fisher, head of rural research, Savills - Amy Jackson, agricultural communications specialist, Oxtale PR - Mark Lumsdon-Taylor, found and president, The Rural Policy GroupThis Farmers Weekly Question Time is sponsored by Savills and Lantra, the skills and training organisation for the land-based sector.Farmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference.Recorded in front of a live audience on Wednesday the 8th of January 2025, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is: - Minette Batters, cross-bench peer & immediate past president, NFU - Graham Wilkinson, chief executive, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board - Alice Groom, head of sustainable land management, RSPB - Matt Lobley, professor of rural resource management, Exeter University - Oli Fletcher, farmer, rural historian & Farming Explained YouTube channel hostFarmers Weekly Question Time is hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Harper Adams University in Shropshire.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.This episode focuses on the impact of the autumn 2024 Budget decision to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1m.Our panel is:- Julia Buckley, Labour MP for Shrewsbury- Jeremy Moody, secretary to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers- Clive Bailye, farmer and founder of The Farming Forum- Kelly Seaton, dairy farmer and AHDB knowledge exchange manager- Professor Karl Behrendt, of the Global Institute for Agri-Tech EconomicsSponsored by Lantra, this Farmers Weekly Question Time event was recorded in front of a live studio audience on Thursday, 14 November, 2024.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Cookstown in Northern Ireland.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:- John Gilliland, Professor of Practice in Agriculture & Sustainability, Queens University Belfast - John McLenaghan, deputy president, Ulster Farmers Union. - Bronagh O'Kane, livestock farmer- Jude McCann, Farming Community Network- Michael Meharg, Loch Neagh PartnershipTopics include:- How to solve Lough Neagh pollution- Support for smaller livestock farms- How to get new entrants into farming- Making the most of Jeremy Clarkson- Tenancies and rental opportunities- Northern Ireland Farm Welfare Bill- Health and wellbeing among farmers- Tips for profitable farmingSponsored by Lantra, this Farmers Weekly Question Time event was recorded in front of a live studio audience on Thursday, 29 August 2024.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future Farmers Weekly Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:Climate change minister Lord BenyonVictoria Vyvyan, president of the Country Land & Business Association Rothamsted Research scientist Jonathan Storkey Charlie Ireland, farm business consultant, Ceres Rural Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate & Hertfordshire farmer Stuart Roberts Sponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, Lightsource BP, plant breeder KWS and Lantra, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 22 February 2024.With grateful thanks to Rothamsted Research for providing the venue for this event.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Great Yorkshire Showground.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:Defra minister Robbie Moore MPSophie Thoup, head of agriculture and sustainable sourcing for Morrisons Guardian journalist Robyn VinterEfra committee chairman Sir Robert Goodwill MPFera Science executive director Andrew SwiftSponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, Lightsource BP and GSC Grays, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 11 January 2024.With grateful thanks to the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and the Future Farmers of Yorkshire for providing the venue for this event.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair.Recorded in front of a live studio audience at Builth Wells,  farmers quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:NFU Cymru President Aled JonesWelsh Rivers Union founder Kim WatersLlyr Gruffydd MS (Plaid Cymru), North WalesAnne-Marie Harries, Farmers Food At HomeProfessor Glyn Hewinson Sêr Cymru research chair in the Centre of Excellence for Bovine Tuberculosis for Wales, Aberystwyth UniversitySponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture and Lightsource BP, this Question Time event was recorded on Monday, 27 November 2023.With grateful thanks to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society for providing the Royal Welsh Showground venue for this event.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Newcastle University.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board chairman Nicholas SaphirLiberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Julia AglionbyNorthumberland & LEAF demonstration farmer John RennerNewcastle University Farms director James StandenFood Newcastle partnership coordinator Ellen HolmesSponsored by The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture and Lightsource BP, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 19 October 2023.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:Former Defra secretary Rt Hon. George Eustice MPHertfordshire farmer Jo FranklinProfessor of Rural Policy & Strategy Tom MacMillanCountry Land & Business Association president Mark TufnellBritish Meat Processors Association chief executive Nick AllenChartered rural surveyor and rural commentator Rob YorkeSponsored by Lloyds Bank and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 11 May 2023.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at the John Innes Centre, Norwich.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:Shadow Labour Defra farm minister Daniel Zeichner MPConservative MP for Broadland Norfolk Jerome MayhewRed Tractor Assurance chair Christine Tacon CBEJohn Innes wheat geneticist Dr Simon GriffithsNational Pig Association chairman and Norfolk farmer Rob MutimerSponsored by Lloyds Bank and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 20 April 2023.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at SRUC Oatridge, Scotland's Rural College in West Lothian.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:NFU Scotland president Martin KennedyFood safety professor Nicola HoldenScottish government farming & rural policy director George BurgessDairy farmer Sally WilliamsAward-winning environmental author Louise GraySponsored by Bank of Scotland and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 2 March 2023.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker. To attend future FW Question Time events, visit fwi.co.uk/questiontime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Harper Adams University.Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues.Our panel is:Defra farm minister Mark SpencerHarper Adams vice chancellor Michael LeeVicki Hird, head of farming at SustainMerseyside farmer and YouTube influencer Olly HarrisonQuestions include:What is the best way to encourage farmers to take part in Defra's Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme?How can the outcomes and value of ELM be measured without any baselining before the scheme starts?With land expensive and finance scarce, what is the best way for youngsters to get into farming?Will trade deals between the UK and other countries be good or bad for the sustainability of UK agriculture?Does the panel agree with the principle that consumers must pay the real cost of food?What should be done to secure UK food production from the loss of agricultural land for large-scale tree-planting projects, including the purchase of family farms for carbon offsetting by large corporations?Is Jeremy Clarkson still a good ambassador for UK agriculture? Or should he be cancelled?Sponsored by Lloyds Bank and AB Agri, this Question Time event was recorded on Thursday, 2 February 2023.Hosted by Farmers Weekly Podcast editor Johann Tasker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.