The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Priorities for new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena, challenges for Red Tractor arable sector, £1bn Duchy estate changes hands, & farmer has key role in Royal succession

September 20, 2022 Farmers Weekly Season 1 Episode 124
The Farmers Weekly Podcast
Priorities for new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena, challenges for Red Tractor arable sector, £1bn Duchy estate changes hands, & farmer has key role in Royal succession
Show Notes

In this episode, we profile new Defra secretary Ranil Jayawardena and examine the challenges faced by UK agriculture.

We speak to Norfolk farmer Kit Papworth as he prepares to take on a new role as Red Tractor combinable crops and sugar beet sector chairman.

As Prince William takes on the 52,000ha Duchy of Cornwall estate, we find out how you pass on £1bn of landed assets.

And we meet the Scottish farmer who had a key role in the pomp and ceremony surrounding Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.