FWi Podcast

An interview with impressionist Jon Culshaw, conducted at the Farmers Weekly awards

The FWi team interview actors from The Archers, incuding Timothy Bentinck (David Archer), Felicity Finch (Ruth Archer), Trevor Harrison (Eddie Grundy) and Charles Collingwood (Brian Aldridge).

The National Farmers’ union annual general meeting in Birmingham this week (26 and 27 February) marked the first anniversary of Peter Kendall’s time as NFU president. Farmer’s Weekly’s business reporter Caroline Stocks went along to ask members if they were impressed with Mr Kendall’s work over the past 12 months.

In this month's episode,FWi Web Manager Michael Targett visits Scotland to bring you all the action from Perth Bull Sales. To mark the launch of our new livestock blog 'Taking Stock', Michael talks to auctioneer David Leggat and experiences some busy bull sales action. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

In this month's episode,FWi Web Manager Michael Targett visits Scotland to bring you all the action from Perth Bull Sales. To mark the launch of our new livestock blog 'Taking Stock', Michael talks to auctioneer David Leggat and experiences some busy bull sales action. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Here's a little intermediate audio treat. Farmers Weekly launched a discussion forum thread about favourite farming smells. BBC Radio Four's flagship programme, Today, who were fascinated by the smells debate, featured our very own farmlife editor Tim Relf and features editor David Cousins on a recent episode ...

Welcome to FWi's ninth podcast. In this month's episode, FWi gives you an exclusive backstage viewpoint of our recent Farmers Weekly Awards. We talk to the people which make the show run smoothly and give an idea of what it takes to make an event such a success. Hosted by FWi Web Manager Michael Targett and Farmlife Editor Tim Relf, interviews include: Philippa Vine, FW cookery expert; Francisco, the wine waiter; Debbie Beaton, FW Awards organiser; and Hugh Broom, FW columnist, Capital Radio travel reporter and the voice of the awards... To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's eighth podcast. In this episode FWi takes a ghostly trip up to Lincolnshire to visit what could be described as Britain's 'most haunted' farmhouse. We speak to the farm's owners about their ghoulish experiences and join them in a little bit of ghosthunting, to see whether the farm is a haven for the unexplained... To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's seventh podcast. In this episode FWi takes a trip up to Harper Adams University College to experience student life. We speak to various students about their academic and social activities at University and join them in the Student Union for a taste of a Wednesday night at Harper. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's sixth podcast. In this episode Deputy Editor Mike Stones is "having a go" at various countyr pursuits at the CLA Game Fair, including a close encounter with a ferret! The podcast also features a look at this year's harvest as we chat to Features Editor David Cousins from the cab of his family's working combine. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's fifth podcast. In this special episode we follow JCB's DieselMax vehicle going through its test run at RAF Wittering. The JCB DieselMax hopes to break the diesel land speed record. The podcast also features the DieselMax's driver, test pilot Andy Green, describing what the vehicle is like to drive. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's fourth podcast. In this episode we follow Deputy Livestock editor Chrissie Lawrence as she prepares and enter her Limousin bull at the Royal Show. We also feature some highlights from last month's Cereals Event (incorporating Sprayers and Sprayers) including the new JCB Fastrac. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Download" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's third podcast. In this special episode FW Arable editor Julian Gairdner talks to Conservative Leader David Cameron in an exclusive FWi interview on the way to the Royal Show. To listen to the podcast simply click on the the green "Play" button below. Alternatively, to download the podcast click on the "Dowload" link below. If you are experiencing problems when listening to the podcast (ie. playback speed) try downloading the file and selecting Windows Media Player as the playback program.

Welcome to FWi's second podcast. In this episode Machinery Editor Nick Fone and Features Editor David Cousins detail some highlights from the Grassland UK show. Also News Editor Jon Riley visits Phillipa Vine (Farmlife Flavours) as she takes us through a new recipe.

Welcome to FWi's pilot podcast. In this edition Jane King, Farmers Weekly editor, talks about our new Food Miles Campaign promoting local food. Also FWi Manager Michael Targett goes along for a test drive in a new 4wd vehicle - the Ssangyong Kyron.