The Farmers Weekly Podcast

NFU president Minette Batters stands down, 'Judge us on Red Tractor outcome' says successor, latest market prices, time management on the farm, & nutrient density tool

February 16, 2024 Season 1 Episode 193
The Farmers Weekly Podcast
NFU president Minette Batters stands down, 'Judge us on Red Tractor outcome' says successor, latest market prices, time management on the farm, & nutrient density tool
Show Notes

In this episode, as farmers leader Minette Batters prepares to stand down, we reflect on her time as NFU president.

Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is set  to  replace Ms Batters, asks farmers to judge the NFU on the outcome of the Red Tractor farm assurance review.

We find out about how a Scottish beef producer is benefiting from focusing on good time management on the farm.

We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices.

And we meet the man who is is measuring nutrient density – and discovering out what makes food healthy.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.

Additional reporting by Phil Case, Michael Priestley and Louise Impey.

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