The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Is UK food security under threat? What cereal levy rise means for growers, how to combat climate change profitably, Level the Field campaign promotes equality in agriculture, & Coronation Food Project

November 10, 2023 Season 1 Episode 182
The Farmers Weekly Podcast
Is UK food security under threat? What cereal levy rise means for growers, how to combat climate change profitably, Level the Field campaign promotes equality in agriculture, & Coronation Food Project
Show Notes

This week, will government targets to protect 30% of UK land leave enough left to maintain UK food security?

We try to find out by asking the head of agriculture at Natural England, the government's landscape agency.

We know agriculture is part of the problem when it comes to climate change – but how can farmers ensure it is part of the solution too?

What options are there for farmers how do we make agriculture fairer, more equitable and more inviting for women.

We discuss the launch of a new Farmers Weekly's campaign – and explain how you can take part by completing our Level the Field survey.

Oxford University professor Sir Charles Godfray shares his thoughts on how UK farmers can reduce emissions while remaining profitable.

And King Charles uses his 75th birthday to launch the Coronation Food Project to reduce food waste and help tackle food poverty.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Louise Impey and Abi Kay.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.