Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 262: Dry weather brings drought and wildfire fears
Harry Whymark's photo of the 2025 harvest at Somerleyton Farms illustrates the hot dry conditions this year © Harry Whymark In this episode, as drought is declared in Yorkshire, we look at the impact of the dry weather across the country.
Scotland faces a wildfire warning – following a 30,000 acre blaze which saw farmers and game-keepers come together to fight the flames.
See also: Harvest 25: Fastest start to harvest for 19 years, says AHDB
Tesco’s new chief executive Ashwin Prasad gets out on farm – just a week into the job – saying he wants to work in partnership with farmers.
Hugh has a problem getting replacement parts for his topper.
And a Lincolnshire farmer establishes a 10ha vineyard near Spalding with big plans to produce high-quality virgin olive oil.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.
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