Menu

The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Listen to The Farmers Weekly Podcast for our take on the top news affecting UK agriculture. Podcast and projects editor Johann Tasker delves behind the headlines – with comment, analysis and discussion from farmers and industry leaders.

 

Latest podcast

 
 
 
 
 
 

Presenter

Johann Tasker

Johann Tasker is podcast and projects editor at Farmers Weekly. A long-standing and integral member of the Farmers Weekly team, he has been reporting and analysing the impact of government policy on agriculture – and how it affects farm businesses – for more than 20 years.

 
 

Browse episodes

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 315: Vaccine call as bluetongue surges

Sheep farmers are being urged to consider vaccination as a surge in bluetongue cases causes serious losses across south-west England. We have the latest on the worsening outbreak, the risks…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 314: Angela Eagle returns to Defra

What does Dame Angela Eagle’s appointment as Defra secretary mean for UK agriculture? This week, we examine the new secretary of state’s priorities, political influence and ability to secure the…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 313: What to expect from Burnham government

What does an Andy Burnham government mean for UK agriculture? This week, Westminster watcher Jeremy Moody examines the new prime minister’s farming credentials – and whether a land value tax…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 312: Heatwave harvest grain-washing alert

A third summer heatwave is creating difficult harvesting conditions, with shrivelled grain, variable cereal yields and combines being forced to operate early in the morning or late at night. We…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 311: Private money for green farming

This week’s Farmers Weekly Podcast comes from the Groundswell show in Hertfordshire, where Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch told farmers she wants their ideas for a new rural policy. Speaking to…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 310: Farming Roadmap and flaming June

This week, we examine whether the government’s long-awaited 25-year Farming Roadmap will deliver the certainty, confidence and investment farmers need. NFU president Tom Bradshaw gives his reaction to Defra’s plan,…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 309: Verdict on SFI budget

Defra has finally unveiled the budget for its flagship Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme – but is £240m enough to meet demand from farmers? Former Natural England agriculture head Geoff Sansome…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 308: Cereals 2026 at Clarkson's Farm

This live Cereals 2026 episode tackles one big question: with high input costs and mediocre grain prices, will planting cereals this autumn be financially worthwhile? The discussion starts with markets…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 307: Relaunched SFI - what it means for you

This week, Defra confirms England’s Sustainable Farming Incentive will reopen for applications on 30 June – but only for some farmers, and with questions over budget. Farm business adviser Katie…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 306: Carbon cash delays and farm assurance

This week, farmers report delays receiving payments from soil carbon scheme Agreena – with some growers saying they are owed thousands of pounds. We examine the latest Farm Assurance Review…