Red diesel prices reach new highs, Land Use Framework, upland farmers shut out of schemes, and farmer fends off industry challenges

About this episode

This episode discusses rising red diesel prices, the new Land Use Framework, challenges faced by upland farmers, and a farmer's success amidst industry difficulties.

In this episode, red diesel prices reach new highs as the Iran War escalates. The government unveils it’s long-awaited Land Use Framework – and says farmland must be managed differently and some must come out of production. There's concern for upland farmers who face being shut out of two flagship agri-environment schemes . And how one farmer is managing to make a profit – despite all these challenges and more. This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann:  linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact, sponsor or advertise on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email  podcast@fwi.co.uk . In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. We'd love to hear from you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Johann Tasker, Louise Impey, Hugh Broom

Topics covered

• red diesel prices
• Land Use Framework
• upland farmers
• agri-environment schemes
• farming challenges
• profit management

Keywords

• red diesel
• Land Use Framework
• upland farmers
• agri-environment schemes
• farming challenges
• profit
• Iran War

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Farmers Weekly

Places: Iran

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