Carr's Billington Proud2Farm Podcast

The Dales Farmer (Tom Carlisle) and Rob Broderick dig into the heart of rural life with a mix of wit, warmth, and down-to-earth insight. We speak to Tom about his journey into the world of social media and his farming life in the Dales. Rob covers innovations in farming machinery and we talk about the pair's journey with their Young Farmers clubs.Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or after a light-hearted yet genuine look at the world of modern farming, this is the episode for you🌾🐄

In this episode, Jimmy Goldie and David Howard take a look at the current forage stocks situation across the country. With winter fast approaching, we discuss the outlook for winter forage supplies, explore the challenges farmers are facing, and share expert knowledge on how to manage stocks effectively.

Host Jake McRobert quizzes Stephen Huck and Chris Wright on effective lamb creep feeding. The discussion covers the purpose of creep feeding and outlines key factors for success, including choosing the right high-protein, palatable creep feed and using the right equipment to feed it.

Join us for something a bit different this week as guest host Lynn Candlish talks to Mark Holliday from the Cumbrian sales team about his long and distinguished career in the agricultural industry.We cover off his top tips for young talent starting out in their agricultural careers and his views on the biggest changes in farming over the past 40 years.It is a very endearing insight from a much respected colleague.

Grab a seat on the sofa as Jimmy Goldie returns alongside Jake for another great conversation — this time with special guest Alan King from our Scottish team. We dive into the pressing issue of spring drought (yes, we really did have a dry spell!) and what it means for farmers across the region. With over 40 years of experience in animal health and as a proud fourth-generation expert, Alan brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and a few stories from the field.Whether you're dealing with dry pastures or just want to hear from one of the most respected voices in the industry, this episode is not to be missed.

Join host Jake McRobert as he chats to Jimmy Goldie and Alex Law on the how important soil quality is in achieving a successful silage crop.