Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 208: Young farmers culture comes under scrutiny
© Adobe Stock In this episode, we ask is there a problem with young farmer culture? The debate comes following Farmers Weekly‘s investigation into the experiences of young women of sexual assault at young farmers events.
We look at why farmers could be faced with changes to the amount of muck and slurry they can spread in the autumn following a landmark legal case.
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We bring you the latest tips on handling livestock safely and efficiently.
Of course, we’ve our regular market round-up and the latest commodity prices.
And we look at how you can vote for our favourite tractor of the last 90 years.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay and fourth-generation Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick with additional reporting by Farmers Weekly’s news editor Phil Clarke and markets editor Charlie Reeve.
You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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