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Frequency: 1 episode/37d. Total Eps: 35

Future Economic Rural Network's FERNCAST programme covers weekly issues related to rural development and rural economy.

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E36 Andrew Muir MLA

Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 27:35

Andrew Muir is the Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and an Alliance Party MLA for North Down. Appointed in February 2024, he focuses on sustainable farming, biodiversity, and implementing new agricultural schemes supported by over £330 million in annual funding.

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E35 Martin Collett - English Rural

Thursday, December 12, 2024 • Duration 30:16

Ferncast's latest podcast welcomes Martin Collett, Chief Executive Officer of English Rural Housing Association. With over twenty years' experience in rural housing and his farming heritage, Martin brings valuable insights to the conversation. As a corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and University of London graduate, he has cultivated significant expertise in rural community development. His distinguished board portfolio includes trustee positions with the Albert Kennedy Trust and Plunkett Foundation, alongside his directorship of the Rural Services Network. Having previously chaired the Rural Housing Alliance, Martin offers a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities facing Britain's rural communities.

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E34 James Wright - Conservative Campaigner

Monday, December 2, 2024 • Duration 28:07

James Wright is a farmer, agri-tech entrepreneur, and political advocate based on Exmoor. Combining his background in business and agriculture, James has led pioneering projects, including directing an insect farming company transforming animal feed and heading a software firm supporting 6,500 small businesses. Elected as a councillor in 2019, he has championed rural causes, securing £1.6 million in Levelling Up funding and establishing a Nature Recovery Network in partnership with a Wildlife Trust. As South West Chairman of the Conservative Rural Forum, James advocates for rural communities and was the 2024 parliamentary candidate for Bath, cutting the Liberal Democrat majority substantially. A dedicated community leader, he volunteers as a chaplain for the Farming Community Network and is a governor at Petroc College. James farms beef and sheep with his wife on Exmoor and holds a degree in business alongside a postgraduate certificate in agriculture.

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E33 Martin Lines - Nature Friendly Farming Network

Friday, November 29, 2024 • Duration 21:48

In today's Ferncast episode, Martin Lines, Chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network, shared his insights on pressing agricultural concerns from his Cambridgeshire farm. The discussion centred on DEFRA's current payment challenges, with Lines expressing concern over delayed disbursements and administrative complexities that affect farm operations and cash flow management. The conversation explored the government's Nature Recovery programme, where Lines highlighted both opportunities and implementation challenges. Drawing from his extensive experience with environmental stewardship schemes, he outlined practical approaches for balancing agricultural productivity with biodiversity enhancement. A significant portion of the dialogue addressed inheritance tax implications for farming families. Lines discussed how current tax structures impact farm succession planning, particularly highlighting concerns about how environmental scheme participation might affect Agricultural Property Relief eligibility. His perspective as a third-generation farmer brought valuable insight to this complex intersection of agricultural policy and inheritance planning.

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E32 Joanne Coates - Rural Artist

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 • Duration 28:40

Joanne Coates is an accomplished visual artist and photographer whose compelling work examines the intersection of class, rurality, and social inequality in contemporary Britain. Based in England's North East, Coates brings a distinctive perspective shaped by her working-class background to create powerful visual narratives that challenge conventional representations of rural life and economic disparity. Through her masterful integration of photography, installation art, and audio elements, Coates uncovers overlooked histories and experiences of communities often absent from mainstream artistic discourse. Her work provides an intimate lens into the complex relationships between identity, power, and economic status, with a particular focus on documenting and elevating working-class experiences in rural settings. As one of Britain's leading voices in socially engaged photography, Coates has earned recognition for her authentic approach to storytelling and her commitment to addressing systemic inequalities through visual arts. Her work not only captures the physical landscape of the North East but also reveals the often-invisible social landscapes that shape life in rural communities.

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E31 Mark Pragnell - Pragmatix Advisory - Reigniting rural futures

Friday, November 8, 2024 • Duration 25:01

Mark Pragnell, author of Reigniting Rural Futures, commissioned by the Rural Coalition, and founder of Pragmatix Advisory, has shed light on the profound economic disparity that persists between England’s rural and urban areas. According to Pragnell, the rural economy has been lagging behind urban centres for many years, held back by systemic challenges that limit its growth potential. However, he points out that the present economic climate and policy focus could provide a unique window for change. Pragnell argues that targeted support and tailored initiatives could begin to close the gap, bringing renewed vitality and opportunity to rural communities that have, for too long, been left behind.

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E30 Catherine Cornelius - Japan Rural Corps

Friday, October 25, 2024 • Duration 21:17

This week, we spoke with Catherine Cornelius from the Japanese Rural Revitalization Corps organisation, which aims to promote rural areas. Listen to find out more about her activities.

E29 Alice Kershaw - Wildlife Trusts

Monday, October 21, 2024 • Duration 25:48

This week, we caught up with Alice Kershaw, the Wildlife Trusts' Head of Digital Transformation, who explained and went into great detail about her organisation's programme of digital transformation.

E28 Gareth Field - Rural Home Retrofitting

Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 22:06

We are happy to chat with Gareth Field, Senior Sustainability Consultant for Turner & Townsend, who spoke with us about rural retrofitting of existing homes. Based in Cumbria, Gareth has several years of experience in energy advisory roles. Previously, Gareth led sustainability at South Lakes Housing in Cumbria. He also led the “cold to cosy” initiative. For more information on RISE, including its events and resources, visit its website or connect with it on LinkedIn.

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E27 Ted Smith And Dwayne Grech - Inaka Labs

Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 22:23

In this episode of FERNCAST, host Daniel Rad sits down with Ted Smith and Dwayne Grech to delve into the fascinating work of Inaka Labs and their efforts in rural development across Japan. The discussion covers the various challenges and opportunities in revitalizing Japan’s rural areas, with a focus on sustainable initiatives, community engagement, and the integration of technology.

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