Farmers Weekly Podcast Episode 89: MPs criticise ELM and Clarkson’s cafe
Jeremy Clarkson © MAG/Colin Miller In this episode, MPs say government plans to replace direct payments for farmers in England are based on ‘blind optimism’ and lack clarity.
We examine the report – and its implications for farmers and grower
We have a glimmer of good news on slurry and manure spreading rules.
See also: FW Opinion: Food inflation pain could prompt ELM scheme rethink
Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson has planning permission rejected for a new farm cafe. What can we learn from his trials and tribulations?
We look at how you can take part in a new experiment to combat flea beetle in oilseed rape.
We speak to the mail order company promoting rare breeds and seasonality – how do they do it?
And we meet the farmer who has drawn a picture of the weather – every day for the past six years.
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