The One and Only

This month Glyn & Laura are joined Richard & Claire Barber. Owners of the High Hopes herd Richard & Claire have built their way up in the farming world with sheer grit and determination with all their hard work, knowledge and passion coming to a head in July 2026 when H&H will disperse their herd. The couple talk open and honestly about their career to date and their BIG plans for the future!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠laura.millar@borderway.com⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Andy & Steph Ryder. The well known and very dynamic husband & wife duo tell us about their career journeys, where their passions lie and how they manage travelling the length and breadth of the UK for over 25 societies as their ever growing and continually successful business Pedigree Livestock Services grains momentum. Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the Borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.ukFacebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠laura.millar@borderway.com⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the one & only Jimmy Stobart from High Hall Farm in the Eden Valley. Jimmy shares his agri journey to date from living the Nuffield life in Brisbrane to buying a sawmill in the Eden Valley and launching a music festival! He tells the story of a pair of busy brothers thriving on life and doing the job differently!Gadabout Festival 25th July - 26th July 2025High Hall FarmGrab your tickets here www.gadaboutfestival.co.uk Instagram // gadaboutfestival Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠laura.millar@borderway.com⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to the The One & Only Thomas Illingworth. Together with his parents Tam farms in the South West of Scotland under the world renowned prefix Glenrock. He shares his story including the dizzy heights of Limousin heifer record prices, his own career path as well as the up and downs of the mixed farm of Limousin cattle, Texel & commercial sheep and the small matter of 32,000 chickens!Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for FarmsFinance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333.The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk... Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠laura.millar@borderway.com⁠Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura catch up together on the year that was. From interviewing 26 guests in the last 11 months to selling Ingrid for 30,000gns its all been happening at H&H in the last year. Laura also tests Glyn's cow knowledge with her own version of Play Your Cards Right! Merry Christmas & best wishes for 2025 from all the team and we look forward to talking more rubbish next year! Our thanks must go to our sponsors; H&H Insurance Brokers ⁠https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/⁠ THE farming and agricultural insurance specialists who can help you! As a successful business rooted in Cumbria, H&H Insurance Brokers have looked after farmers in the North of England for almost 40 years – all with different insurance needs and priorities. Every day the team works with farm and rural businesses creating bespoke insurance policies, however complex. HHIB aim to become the farmer’s trusted advisor, always putting their clients first and are committed to providing a first class, excellent customer service. The team, based in various locations across the North, aim to provide a personal and local service – they are not a call centre, nor ever will be. HHIB pride themselves on being a claims-led organisation, with an in-house dedicated claims department who will act on the client’s behalf throughout the claims process even challenging insurers to ensure their settlement is a fair one. So when looking for an alternative insurance provider, try HHIB first! Finance for Farms Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠⁠⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠⁠⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠⁠⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar ⁠laura.millar@borderway.com⁠ Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠

**BONUS EPISODE** Borderway Agri Expo special! This month Glyn & Laura catch up with 2 of the main men in the showrings. William Smith, County Meath, Ireland who will be casting his eye over the main cattle classes and Steven Wilson the main sheep judge shared their pedigrees and how they go to where they are today as well as revealing some hints as to what they will be looking for come November 1st! Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar laura.millar@borderway.com Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month Glyn and Laura chat to Alex Robertson of Coopon Carse Farms, Newton Stewart. As reigning Scottish Dairy Farmer of the year Alex shares his tips to success. Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar laura.millar@borderway.com Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/

This month is a game of 2 halves - as we celebrate 50 years at Borderway Glyn & Laura catch up cornerstones of H&H who have served over 175 years collective. Firstly we take a trip down memory land with Mark Jefferson & Lorne Dixon who both began work with H&H in 1978! The conversation and stories were so good there will be a part 2 later this week! Our thanks again to ⁠Finance for Farms for supporting this episode;⁠ Finance for Farms is an agricultural finance provider who can finance almost anything business related and at competitive rates. Whether it’s livestock, machinery, vehicles, energy upgrades, or even if you’re considering diversifying, Finance for Farms can assist. Their friendly and knowledgeable team really take the time to understand your farm’s unique requirements. They offer no-obligation quotes and as a dedicated division of Shire Leasing which is one of the UKs largest independent asset finance companies, Finance for Farms have the ability to deliver quick turnaround times too, often with finance decisions within 4 working hours of application. Visit⁠ financeforfarms.co.uk ⁠or call 01827 300 333. The One & Only is recorded & edited by Herd's Media the borderlands media company that specialise in supporting British farmers & the whole Agri sector. Harrison & Hetherington ⁠https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/⁠ Facebook / ⁠ / harrisonhetherington ⁠ Instagram/ harrisonhetherington TikTok / ⁠https://rb.gy/q33sne⁠ Want to be involved with The One and Only? Please get in touch with Laura Millar laura.millar@borderway.com Check out Herds Media socials and website and see what they are getting up to. ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/⁠ / ⁠https://www.herdsmedia.co.uk/