About this episode
The episode discusses the future of farming in the context of sustainability and global supply chain challenges with a panel of experts.
Which of our farms will exist in 20 years? Can they survive a breakdown in global supply chains? Do we need to change our stocking rates, our breeds, cropping and soil health? These are not academic questions - they're real, immediate and practical - and to discuss them ffinlo Costain is joined by a fantastic panel of southwest farmers and rural professionals. Helen Rogers is a farmer, a vet and a director of Friars Moor Livestock Health. Dan Gammon is a new entrant organic dairy farmer from Oakvale Farms. Hugh Morrison is a tenant farmer producing cereals, sheep and beef, both at Stonehenge and Amesbury. Ollie Blackburn is Farm Manager at the Dillington Estate in South Somerset. Greg Ridout is a partner and the head of agricultural auctions at Symonds and Sampsom estate agents.
People in this episode
Host: ffinlo Costain
Guests: Helen Rogers, Dan Gammon, Hugh Morrison, Ollie Blackburn, Greg Ridout
Topics covered
- farm sustainability
- global supply chains
- stocking rates
- breeds
- cropping
- soil health
Keywords
- farming
- agriculture
- supply chain
- livestock
- dairy
- cereals
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Amesbury, South Somerset
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