Farmers Guardian Podcast: What can we expect from this new Labour Government and its Defra ministerial team?

Farmers Guardian news and business team reflect on Labour's manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, budget and the future direction of British agriculture under Sir Keir Starmer's new Government

12 July 2024 • 1 min read

In this episode the Farmers Guardian news and business team give their analysis of what farming can expect from the new Labour Government and the priorities of the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed and his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner.

Head of news and business Alex Black, chief reporter Rachael Brown and news and business reporter Jane Thynne reflect on Labour's manifesto and the calls from the industry for more clarity on farming policies, budget and the future direction of British agriculture under Sir Keir Starmer's new Government

The Farmers Guardian podcast: LIVE - Christmas cookalong at Cannon Hall Farm - "Using great ingredients is something we should encourage"

In this Christmas special, Emily Ashworth heads to Cannon Hall Farm to cook some festive recipes up with the Nicholson family. Sat around the farmhouse table, Rob, Dave, Richard and Roger talk about the farm, and memories of food growing up

Emily Ashworth

23 December 2025 • 1 min read

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The Farmers Guardian podcast: Strong beef prices and bluetongue restrictions

Auctioneers take a look back at the trade at marts in 2025

Alex Black

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The Farmers Guardian podcast: Regen special - changing methods to suit your individual farming business is key

The term regenerative can cause quite the divide, but FG blogger Silas Hedley-Lawrence says that regen methods are about boosting business, and you should look at what your farm needs so you can future-proof

Emily Ashworth

10 December 2025 • 1 min read