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Is livestock farming the key to solve and global food security?

 

This week we are  joined by Professor Mike, Lee, deputy vice chancellor at Harper Adams University. He is a expert in sustainable livestock systems, looking at their role in securing global food security. Whilst  protecting environmental health. He has published over 375 research articles and papers, including articles in nature and science.

Yesterday saw the biggest tax increases for a generation and the second biggest of all time. This govermant has in an instant given farming a fiscal fisting. Join us as we chew this over with Sophie Alpin alongside Chris Flav and Neil in this bonus pod. 

Norman Bagley is Head of Policy at the well-respected multi-award-winning trade body The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. Originally a livestock auctioneer for 35 years, originally in the Welsh Borders and then from 1985 at a farmer-owned auction at Ripon   Since its inception in 2001, AIMS has grown to become a highly-regarded, leading trade body representing the red and white meat sector and food service across the British Isles. This journey has been steered by Bagley’s expertise, unwavering dedication, and a passion for excellence that has helped set the highest standards in the industry.

In todays epersode we talk mega farms and how the consumer view farming based on Riverfords farmwashing campaign. 

We're joined by British sports journalist & author Tom Fordyce to chat a few things about farming and all things sport. And we think it's coming home!

In recent times, farmers have been urged to diversify in order to make businesses more viable. Emily has taken diversification to a different level by not only starting a vineyard but also winning a number of awards along the way.  

What makes meat qualify as halal? Why is there so much negativity about halal meat in the UK? Is it a market UK farmers are ignoring? Can UK farmers benefit from halal meat sales throughout the year as opposed to just Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha?

Why is inclusivity so important? Join us as we speak to Amie Burke, Inclusivity Programme Manager at IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution). Amie has over a decade of experience working in the agriculture and is passionate about people, inclusiveness and driving behavioural change.

Recently, farmers have felt the need to take matters into their own hands when it comes to looking for supply chain fairness. From protests to online campaigns, some farmers have decided enough is enough.  

Does the farming industry need to create more opportunities to allow new entrants into the industry to bring their zeal and entrepreneurship? Are farm in tenancies long enough??? Is being in a new entrant, a pro or a con in farming?? Can we use the positives of social media to push our industry forward?? Kent, based farmers, Chris and Zoe help us to answer these questions.