The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Bluetongue battle as disease hits UK – what you need to know, autumn washout, spring cropping options, making money from biodiversity net gain, & criminals jailed for GPS theft

December 08, 2023 Season 1 Episode 186
The Farmers Weekly Podcast
Bluetongue battle as disease hits UK – what you need to know, autumn washout, spring cropping options, making money from biodiversity net gain, & criminals jailed for GPS theft
Show Notes

This week, as bluetongue disease is confirmed in Norfolk, we look at what needs to be done to bring the situation under control.

As more wet weather pummels the UK, we look at the options for those who won't get crops drilled this winter.

We find out what revenue opportunities exist around biodiversity net gain – and the benefits it could bring to your farm business.

On the markets, we've all the latest commodity prices.

And two criminals are behind bars after stealing over £200,000 of farming equipment.

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

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