The British Growers’ Association, which represents the horticulture and fresh produce industries, is warning of a potential crisis in the sector because of rising costs, water shortages and difficulties finding workers. They’ve just carried out research into carrot and broccoli production and say unless farmers get paid more for their veg, they’ll be forced ... Show More
Aug 23
23/08/25 Farming Today This Week: early apples, bioethanol industry in trouble, rise in avian flu
The cider apple harvest has started already. Most apples are picked in the autumn and even varieties which ripen early aren’t usually ready yet, and the apple harvest looks likely to buck this year's trend and be good.The Government's decision last week not to offer a rescue pack ... Show More
24m 41s
Aug 22
22/08/25 Bird flu, high-tech lettuce growing, early apples, aftermath of wildfires
Avian flu is on the rise again and this summer increase in cases is being linked with seabirds. New stricter biosecurity rules have been introduced for shoots in England after a number of outbreaks in game birds, and there are also more coastal cases of the disease. Bird flu is u ... Show More
14m 8s
Aug 21
21/08/25 Bird flu and game birds, bluetongue, peat-free salad trials, David Richardson remembered
New rules on game birds are being introduced in England after warnings of a 'heightened risk' of avian flu. The Government says there have been more new cases, particularly in coastal areas and places with a significant number of shoots. English shoots will now have to introduce ... Show More
14m 6s
Jul 2023
1KHO 169: The Entrepreneurial Farmer: Skills Employers Seek and Growing Sustainable Futures | Michael Kilpatrick, Growing Farmers
In this episode, we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and explore the skills that employers are seeking today. Our guest, Michael Kilpatrick from Growing Farmers, shares his journey in sustainable farming and how he's helping his community eat more awesome foods. From turni ... Show More
53m 24s
Jul 2023
America's Farms Are Facing A Serious Labor Shortage
There's a labor shortage on farms in the U.S., and that has implications for all of us who enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables.
For farmers across America, finding enough labor has become a top concern. Decades ago, whole families of migrant farmworkers, the majority of them from M ... Show More
14m 8s
May 2023
How can farmers help to regenerate nature? | Redesigning Food series
What is regenerative production? And how can farmers help address the damaging effects our industrialised food system has on the climate and biodiversity?In this episode, we’ll hear from Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers, an organisation working to empower farmers. W ... Show More
19m 20s
May 2024
Small American Farmers in Serious Crisis: The Back Story
Please join me in welcoming Joel Salatin! Joel explains how all food is carefully sanctioned. With so many government, food, and zoning regulations, it’s very difficult for small farmers to enter the market. To solve this problem, Joel started the Rogue Food Conference with John ... Show More
30m 24s