The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Under scrutiny: Defra secretary Steve Barclay, new recommended list for cereals and oilseed rape varieties, badger culling and bovine TB, & what can English farmers learn from Welsh farmers?

December 01, 2023 Season 1 Episode 185
The Farmers Weekly Podcast
Under scrutiny: Defra secretary Steve Barclay, new recommended list for cereals and oilseed rape varieties, badger culling and bovine TB, & what can English farmers learn from Welsh farmers?
Show Notes

This week, Defra secretary Steve Barclay delivers his first major speech as he gets to grips with his new job.

We examine his plans for agriculture and the countryside – and take a look at Labour's promises too when it comes to farming.

What's hot and what's not when it comes to seeds? We run the rule on the recommended list for cereals and oilseeds varieties.

We find out why the Welsh Assembly government is refusing to cull badgers to help combat bovine TB in cattle.

We've our regular round up of the latest market prices – and an update on last week's auction of Massey Ferguson memorabilia.

And we find out what English Farmers can learn from their counterparts in Wales.

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

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