Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 256: Farming couple quit UK for France

In this episode, a UK farming couple quit the UK to go farming in France, saying they feel more valued by the French government.

Defra declines to comment on reports that the government’s Spending Review will slash the budget for nature friendly farming.

We’ve got the latest on high-profile movers and shakers in the farming sector, as Assured Food Standards appoints a permanent chairman for Red Tractor.

See also: Defra rejects appeal to widen application pool for SFI 2024

And Madame Tussauds waxworks museum in London prepares to celebrate national sausage roll day.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

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