R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

In this episode of R2Kast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Brian Shaw, a 1974 Nuffield Scholar, recorded at his home farm, Dryfeholm 🏡. Brian shares his extensive experience in pig farming, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of managing a tenanted farm with the Crown Estate 🐖.The conversation also explores Brian’s reflections on the evolution of the global pig industry and the profound impact his Nuffield Scholarship has had on his farming practices and outlook on agricultural innovation 🌍. Opinions are that of those involved, no that of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.Enjoy!#NuffieldScholarship #PigFarming #AgricultureLeadership #FarmingInnovation #YoungFarmers #UKFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmManagement #FarmToFork #GlobalAgriculture #RuralLeadership #FarmingChallenges #AgriCommunity #FarmingJourney #AgriBusiness #Inspiration #Motivation #Success #Innovation #Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I welcome Peter Eccles onto the R2Kast 🎙️ Peter is a farmer entrepreneur and former Farmers Weekly Farm Manager of the Year who runs a 200 acre family farm near Tranent where Herefords meet a gym called the Fitness Farmyard 🐂💪We talk about how Peter built a pedigree herd of docile forage efficient Herefords launched meat boxes during COVID and combined this with his diversification into farm based fitness classes. From flipping tyres in the yard to welcoming PTs and locals into a rustic training space Peter has turned farming into a real community hub 🌾🏋️‍♂️Peter opens up about challenges including a devastating fire that destroyed 100 tonnes of straw and how living between farm and town brings both risks and opportunities. He reflects on exploring organic conversion his consultancy work with estates moving into regenerative systems and the importance of adapting farm assets for the future 🌱📈We also chat about his past life as a rugby player for Heriots and Melrose and how the transition from competitive sport to farming has shaped his views on resilience teamwork and community. It is a story of grit adaptability and finding balance between tradition and innovation 🔥🏉Enjoy 😊#PeterEccles #Herefords #FarmDiversification #FitnessFarmyard #FarmGym #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAg #OrganicFarming #FarmResilience #FarmLife #MeatBoxes #CommunityFarming #RugbyAndFarming #FarmManagerOfTheYear #AgInnovation #FutureOfFarming #FamilyFarm #FarmEntrepreneurship #CattleFarming #ScottishFarming #FarmBusiness #FarmingStories #FarmWellbeing #PeopleInAg #R2Kast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I welcome Jess Stokes onto the R2Kast 🎙️ Jess is an insect scientist with a PhD in veterinary parasitology who has spent years studying midges Schmallenberg virus and the unpredictable way new diseases emerge 🦟🔬We chat about how growing up in rural Gloucestershire during the foot and mouth outbreak sparked her fascination with disease spread. That journey took her through Swansea Bristol and Liverpool before leading her into high containment labs at the Pirbright Institute. Jess shares how every time she studies a virus it seems to vanish earning her the reputation of being a curse in entomology 🌍🧪Together we dive into the mysteries of Schmallenberg and blue tongue virus appearing in Europe, the role of birds and trade in spreading disease, and how climate shifts are changing insect behaviour. Jess also talks about stepping beyond academia into consultancy, trap design, forecasting, and her work with the Royal Entomological Society on insect welfare and insects as food and feed 🐝🌱It is a fascinating conversation that mixes science with humour from sick blackbirds to the unpredictability of midges and shows how curiosity can shape a career in unexpected ways ✨Enjoy 😊#JessStokes #Entomology #MidgeResearch #VectorBorneDiseases #SchmallenbergVirus #BluetongueVirus #InsectScience #RoyalEntomologicalSociety #InsectsAsFood #ClimateAndDisease #Epidemiology #Parasitology #VeterinaryScience #GlobalHealth #InsectWelfare #DiseaseSpread #ScientificCuriosity #UKScience #AgResearch #Biosecurity #OneHealth #VectorControl #AcademicToIndustry #R2Kast #PeopleInAg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Featuring: Hannah Fraser, James Thompson, David Cooke, Dan Smith, Rob Ward, and Hannah ThorogoodBack at NuffFest, this second Food for Health panel dives deeper into the crucial question of how farming systems—and especially soil health—shape the nutritional composition of our food. 🌱🥕Hosted by me, Wallace, alongside Dan Smith, the discussion brings together voices from farming, medicine, retail, plant breeding, and agri-tech. Together we explore how soil microbes, genetics, animal diets, and biofortification affect nutrient density, and why the link between soil and public health must not be ignored.👩‍⚕️ Dr Hannah Fraser shares her perspective as both a doctor and farmer, arguing for better medical education on nutrition and stronger recognition of how soil health impacts food quality.🛒 James Thompson draws on his retail background to reveal the challenges of consumer demand, supermarket incentives, and how buzzwords like “organic” and “regenerative” often miss the bigger nutritional picture.🌾 David Cooke highlights the breeding world, noting the absence of incentives for farmers to prioritise nutrient density in crops—and why change must come from consumer pull.🌍 Dan Smith reflects on his work with disadvantaged teenagers on therapeutic farms, showing how culture, access, and lived experience shape food choices and health outcomes.💡 Rob Ward brings the agri-tech and investment angle, stressing the role of microbes, gut health, and AI in transforming farming into high-resolution systems that connect soil to stomach.🐄 Hannah Thorogood discusses her work with Pasture for Life, explaining how pasture-based livestock systems not only benefit the environment but also produce nutritionally richer meat and dairy.The panel also tackles food labelling, ultra-processed diets, cultural barriers to healthy eating, and how education from schools to supermarkets could reset the nation’s relationship with nutrition. From “eat two carrots” to multi-million-pound plant breeding, it’s a conversation that challenges, inspires, and demands action.Enjoy! 😊#NuffieldScholar #TalesOfANuffieldScholar #FoodForHealth #SoilHealth #NutritionMatters #RegenerativeFarming #AgriTech #PublicHealth #DietAndHealth #FoodEducation #NutrientDensity #PastureForLife #FarmToFork #SoilToStomach #MedicalNutrition #ChildHealth #RetailFood #SupermarketImpact #AgInnovation #SustainableFarming #GutHealth #UltraProcessed #FoodPolicy #FarmImpact #AgriVoices #FutureOfFarming #R2Kast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Shabawn Farrall to the R2Kast! 🎙️A year ago to the day this episode goes out, I headed to Cheshire for what turned into a two-hour interview at Hills Green Marketing — with no idea where Cheshire even was. One of the people I met that day was Shabawn, and over the past 14 months she’s become a good friend.Her journey is a masterclass in following opportunities wherever they lead. From her first day in a livestock market as a teenager, to supporting farmers through the foot and mouth crisis, to retraining as a florist and running her own wedding business, to now heading up people and influencers at Hills Green — she’s embraced each new chapter with curiosity and energy. 💐🚜We talk about chance conversations that changed everything (including the side-of-a-football-pitch chat that brought her to Hills Green, and the car park conversation with Tom Pemberton that sparked a UK-first influencer marketing division). There’s also plenty on culture-building, hiring lessons, weddings, Covid’s reset on priorities, and why people will always be at the centre of her work. ❤️🌾Enjoy! 😊#ShabawnFarrell #HillsGreen #AgInfluencers #AgMarketing #PeopleInAg #InfluencerMarketing #RuralBusiness #AgCommunity #FarmersOfInstagram #AgNetworking #MarketingToFarmers #AgInspiration #WomenInAg #AgLeadership #RuralInnovation #AgricultureUK #FarmLife #AgStorytelling #FoodAndFarming #FutureOfFarming #AgriCulture #FarmingWithPeople #CollaborationInAg #AgCareers #AgJourney #FromFloristToFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Kit Franklin to the R2Kast! 🎙️From Harper Adams student to the world’s first autonomous farmer, Kit’s story blends big ideas with bigger fields. As co-creator of the Hands Free Hectare and Hands Free Farm projects, he’s shown that automation in agriculture isn’t decades away – it’s already here. 🤖🌾A lecturer, public speaker, and president-elect of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Kit is passionate about bringing young people into ag engineering and building networks that last. We talk about his Brash Ag podcast, the importance of collaboration, and how professional accreditation can open doors.There’s also a look at funding, farm tech adoption, and why good board work is more than just sitting round a table. 🚜💡Enjoy! 😊#KitFranklin #AgEngineering #HandsFreeFarm #AgTech #PrecisionAg #AutomationInFarming #RuralInnovation #YoungEngineers #NuffieldNetwork #BrashAg #AgPodcast #FutureFarming #FoodSecurity #SustainableAg #FarmInnovation #AgLeadership #FarmRobotics #AgNetworking #EngineeringTheFuture #FarmingWithTech #InspiringAg #AgricultureCommunity #UKFarming #AgInspiration #FutureOfFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Sharon May to the R2Kast! 🎙️From sports injuries to the deep work of counselling, Sharon’s journey is one of following the thread of what truly matters. After retraining while raising a young family (not something she recommends lightly!), she’s built a thriving network of therapists from her organic mixed farm. 🌾💬A Nuffield scholar’s wife and a farmer herself, Sharon talks openly about moving from physical to mental health, the values that guide her, and the challenges of running a practice that meets people where they are. We explore her love of people, the ‘why’ behind our goals, and how authenticity can be the anchor in times of change. 🧠❤️We also hear about harvest time, Highland Games, and the occasional bramble-picking shift for visitors…Enjoy! 😊#SharonMay #Counselling #MentalHealthInAg #FarmLifeBalance #ValuesDriven #OrganicFarming #NuffieldConnections #TherapistLife #RuralWellbeing #FarmersMentalHealth #Leadership #FarmBusiness #AgricultureCommunity #AgResilience #InspiringStories #RegenerativeAg #MixedFarming #FarmLifeUK #AgInspiration #FamilyAndFarming #FarmTherapist #WomenInAg #WellbeingMatters #AgLife #FutureOfFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I welcome two Australian Nuffield Scholars to the R2Kast 🎙️ Thanh Truong better known as the Fruit Nerd and aquaculture expert Connor Wass joined me at my kitchen table on Arran to talk all things food farming and the oceans that connect them 🍑🐟 Filmed on Arran after a weekend showing them my home the chat was full of warmth insight and a fair bit of funThanh shared his journey from growing up in his family’s business Aus Asia Produce one of Australia’s largest fruit and veg exporters to becoming a TV host author and social media storyteller with a mission to get people engaged with fruit and veg From analysing shopper behaviour in supermarkets to creating viral mango videos he explained why flavour and memories can inspire deeper connections to what we eat 🍓🥭Connor took me inside the world of salmon farming from feed conversion ratios to the realities of on land versus sea farming and reflected on his path through nutrition technology and global aquaculture With candour and humour he spoke about industry challenges public perception and his own custodianship of the ocean 🌊🐠Together we explored consumer trends sustainability and the power of storytelling in bridging the gap between producers and the public This is a conversation that moved from supermarket aisles to salmon pens from mission driven careers to gin on the beach A warm insightful and inspiring chat about the many fruits of land and sea 🌍✨Enjoy! 😊#ThanhTruong #FruitNerd #ConnorWass #NuffieldScholar #Aquaculture #SalmonFarming #SeafoodLovers #FruitAndVeg #FoodStorytelling #ConsumerBehaviour #Sustainability #SupermarketInsights #Horticulture #OceanCustodianship #SeafoodInnovation #SocialMediaForGood #FlavourFirst #GlobalFarming #EngageNotEducate #FoodMemories #RegenerativeFoodSystems #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #R2Kast #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Featuring: Tom Pearson, David Walker, Chris Manley, Kate Arthur, and Mark WarnerThis episode is a bit different – recorded live from the first ever NuffFest, a summer gathering of Nuffield scholars with a focus on a crucial question: is your food healing or harming you? 🥦🧠Led by Wallace and David Rose, the session explores how farming practices directly impact nutrition and public health. From childhood obesity to chronic disease, the panel dives into why a stronger bridge between agriculture and medicine is urgently needed.🩺 Dr Tom Pearson – a GP and farmer – shares insights from his Nuffield journey into how farmers can positively impact community health.👨‍⚕️ Professor David Walker reflects on decades in paediatrics and the vital role of nutrition in cancer recovery and child development.💬 Chris Manley speaks on mental health and the transformational impact of his Walk With Me campaign.🥩 Kate Arthur brings her experience as a dietitian and AHDB’s human nutrition lead, spotlighting the importance of balanced messaging around red meat and dairy.🌱 Mark Warner tells a personal story of health transformation following a cancer diagnosis, highlighting how regenerative farming and holistic living reshaped his life.Together they discuss the gaps in medical training, the rise of misinformation, the elitism of access to nutritional education, and the immense opportunity farming has to lead public health progress. From cold showers to childhood food education, it’s a conversation full of thought, feeling and forward thinking.Enjoy! 😊#NuffieldScholar #TalesOfANuffieldScholar #FoodForHealth #PublicHealth #NutritionMatters #RegenerativeFarming #ChildhoodNutrition #AgriHealth #WalkWithMe #MedicalNutrition #EatWell #BalancedDiet #FarmToFork #FarmBasedHealing #ChrisManley #KateArthur #TomPearson #DavidWalker #MarkWarner #NuffFest #UKFarming #AHDB #MentalHealthMatters #RedMeatInDiet #FoodEducation #NuffieldVoices #R2Kast #AgriVoices #SoilToStomach #FutureOfFarming #FarmHealthRevolution #NutritionAndFarming #FarmImpact #HealingThroughFood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Peter Craven onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From Lincolnshire spuds to Natural England strategy, Peter’s story is one of stepping up, stepping back, and then stepping in to shape real change. 🥔➡️🌿A Nuffield scholar, policy influencer and potato expert, Peter shares how one course jolted him awake to the huge shifts facing UK farming. Since then, he’s gone from perfect Instagram potatoes to shaping policy for farming with nature at its heart. 🧠🌱We chat leadership, missed smells of the soil (yes, really!), and the importance of not staying still when the world is changing fast.Enjoy! 😊#PeterCraven #NuffieldScholar #NaturalEngland #FarmingWithNature #FarmTransition #SustainableAg #PotatoGrower #AgPolicy #NatureRecovery #AgLeadership #UKFarming #FarmChangeMakers #LincolnshireFarming #FarmToPolicy #PeopleInAg #SmellOfTheSoil #FoodSystems #FarmLifeShift #YoungLeaders #FutureOfFarming #InspiringAg #Agribusiness #ClimateAction #NatureConservation #AgInspiration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is someone I’ve followed for years – the incredible Laura Young! 🌍🎙️From leading the charge to ban disposable vapes across the UK 🚭 to studying climate resilience as part of her PhD, Laura’s life is packed with purpose. She’s part scientist, part activist, and all-in when it comes to protecting people and planet. 💥📚We talk flooding, fire risks, fashion footprints, and how campaigning isn’t just shouting – it’s educating, empowering, and staying persistent. Oh, and Troon’s now her home, so she gets to stare at Arran every day – lucky thing! 🏖️🏔️An absolute force for good and one of the most engaging environmentalists around.Enjoy! 😊#LauraYoung #LessWasteLaura #Environmentalist #ClimateResilience #CommunityEngagement #DisposableVapesBan #PhDStudent #ActivismMatters #EnvironmentalScience #PlasticPollution #SustainableLiving #WomenInSTEM #GreenCampaigns #TroonLife #LitterAwareness #PublicHealth #ClimateChangeScotland #PolicyImpact #RecyclingRevolution #YoungChangemakers #SustainableScotland #NatureMatters #EnvironmentalEducation #AgPodcast #PeopleInAg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Mairi Gougeon to the R2Kast! 🎙️From local politics in Brechin to becoming Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi’s journey has been anything but typical! Starting out straight from uni into council work (accidentally elected! 😂), her political roots go deep – her first campaign stint was at just 14 years old! 💪We chat about that surreal moment of walking into Holyrood, why representation matters, and how her belief in independence and community empowerment drives her work. Mairi brings honesty, humour, and a real human touch to a world that’s often seen as distant and complex. 👩‍⚖️🌾Politics… but with coffee, cake and craic on a sunny day in Arran. You can’t say fairer than that! ☀️☕Enjoy! 😊#MairiGougeon #ScottishPolitics #RuralAffairs #CabinetSecretary #Holyrood #YoungPoliticians #FromBrechinToParliament #LandReform #IslandLife #WomenInPolitics #AgPolicy #SNP #ScottishIndependence #YouthVoice #CommunityLeadership #IslandPolicy #PoliticalJourneys #RuralVoices #SRUCAlumni #PurposeDriven #AgInScotland #WomenInLeadership #PublicService #AuthenticLeadership #PolicyMatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Ruth Vichos onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From Shetland to SRUC to TV screens across Scotland, Ruth is a horticulture lecturer with a heart for education and a passion for plants! Now a senior lecturer, Ruth didn’t begin in horticulture (it actually started with nursing!) but soon found her calling in plant science after a family nudge. Her journey includes food security research in Tanzania, working with Guernsey-based charities, and now presenting on Beechgrove Garden. 🌍🌱She shares how careers advice can sometimes miss the mark and why more students need to know plant science is an option. We chat identity, purpose, and how a rural upbringing laid the roots for a blooming career. 💡🌸Oh, and this was her first podcast… but you’d never know it!Enjoy! 😊#RuthVichos #Horticulture #BeechgroveGarden #SRUC #PlantScience #WomenInAg #ShetlandRoots #FoodSecurity #CropDiversification #EducationMatters #RuralScotland #IslandLife #STEMCareers #AgCareers #GreenFutures #AgLecturer #PeopleInAg #TVPresenter #ScienceInFarming #SRUCLecturer #AgPodcast #WomenInScience #AgriculturalEducation #CareerPaths #AgInspiration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Rob Ward — entrepreneur, innovator, and agri-tech visionary.Rob’s story begins on a tenanted family farm in Shropshire where early lessons in strawberries and supermarket selling taught him resilience and strategy. From handing out pick-your-own baskets to selling tech globally, Rob’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention. 🍓📈He shares how family values shaped his business ethic, what it took to buy their farm from Prudential, and how shifting from direct selling to supermarket contracts changed everything. We also hear his thoughts on the Eastern European labour migration that transformed the UK horticulture scene. 🌍💼Now a key figure in ag-tech acceleration, Rob reflects on highs, lows, and the art of not just keeping up with change but driving it. A powerhouse of experience, vision, and humility.Enjoy! 😊The views in this podcast are those of those involved and not that of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.#RobWard #NuffieldScholar #AgriTech #UKHorticulture #FarmToSupermarket #InnovationInAg #StrawberryFarming #EntrepreneurialFarming #FarmSuccession #TenantToOwner #LabourMigration #EasternEuropeInAg #SupermarketContracts #PeopleInAgTech #R2Kast #TalesofaNuffieldScholar #FarmBusiness #AgTransition #AgriculturalLeadership #FarmingInnovation #NuffieldStories #FarmOwnership #BritishAg #AgFunding #AgInspiration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Derrick Josi onto the R2Kast! 🎙️Better known online as The Honest Farmer, Derrick brings 1 million+ followers into the realities of US dairy life — and he’s not holding back! From Oregon’s lush Tillamook to a 450-acre Jersey dairy, Derrick shares his family legacy (started in 1918) and how the farm evolved from 60 cows to nearly 1000. He chats co-op models, cheese markets, mental health, family dynamics, and the not-so-glamorous side of influencer life. 🧀📉We dive into the generational shift in work mentality (130 hours a week isn’t the flex it used to be) and how vacations are becoming a priority again. Derrick’s storytelling is real, relatable, and raw — just like his content. 🛠️💬Enjoy! 😊#DerrickJosi #TheHonestFarmer #DairyFarming #USAg #Tillamook #FarmInfluencer #FamilyFarming #GenerationalShift #JerseyCows #CheeseProduction #AgMentalHealth #CooperativeFarming #AgTech #SocialMediaInAg #RealAgStories #FarmLegacy #AmericanDairy #PeopleInAg #AgStorytelling #DigitalFarming #AgContentCreator #OnlineAgCommunity #FarmLifeUnfiltered #AgTransitions #AgLeadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Rhona Forbes onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From biology teacher to TikTok star, Rhona is bringing fresh energy to the Scottish Young Farmers scene! Based in Edinburgh, she’s not only part of Ed Jack (Edinburgh JAC) but the brains behind what might just be the most entertaining young farmers account in Scotland. Rhona tells us how she’s used social media to break stereotypes, boost membership, and make young farming look cool (and chaotic!) 🎬✨We also dive into her journey into teaching, navigating professionalism while keeping the “blue hair” identity alive (and why the pupils want it back) 🎨📚A hilarious and honest chat about modern agriculture, identity, and the unexpected power of a ring light and a good mic setup. 😂💡Enjoy! 😊#RhonaForbes #YoungFarmers #TikTokAg #EdinburghJAC #WomenInAg #AgEducation #AgCommunications #TeacherLife #SocialMediaInAg #StereotypesInFarming #BlueHairChronicles #ModernFarming #RuralScotland #ScottishAg #BehindTheScenes #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #AgInspiration #FarmingYouth #AgAdvocacy #AgInfluencer #EdJack #AgOutreach #AgTikTok #AgPassion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Elspeth Hay onto the R2Kast! 🎙️From Maine to Cape Cod, Elspeth’s journey took a nutty turn when she discovered you can eat acorns… and never looked back! Originally a food and environment journalist, Elspeth now champions the cultural and nutritional value of tree nuts, especially acorns. Her fascination led to a new book and a whole radio show dedicated to local food stories on the Cape. 🧠🎙️We talk ancient human-forest relationships, the joy of hyperlocal food, and how falling down an oak-scented rabbit hole can reshape your entire career. Her passion is infectious and her curiosity inspiring. 🌳🔍A beautiful reminder that food stories are everywhere — even in the forest floor.Enjoy! 😊#ElspethHay #TreeNuts #AcornsAreFood #CapeCod #LocalFood #FoodAndEnvironment #WomenInAg #Foraging #NutritiousNature #WildFood #RuralMedia #AgJournalism #FoodCulture #ForestToTable #CulturalAg #RadioStories #AgInfluence #SustainableFoodSystems #TreeNutBook #FoodStories #AgCuriosity #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #AgInspiration #AcornNerd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Helen Brookes onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ With roots in rural Essex, Helen blends a childhood on chicken farms with a career in science and leadership — now playing a key role at the UK Agri-Tech Centre. 🐄🔬Helen’s journey spans animal science at Rittle College to cutting her teeth in sheep genetics with Innovis and developing sector-wide change through AHDB. She opens up about why pure research wasn’t for her and how she found purpose in making science work for people. 🧬🌿We explore her passion for livestock, from cattle to poultry, and her talent for building bridges across sectors. Helen shares how she’s developed her ‘half-pint’ skillset — enough to kickstart collaboration, even if not an expert in every niche. 🧩🤝From AHDB to CL to UK Agri-Tech Centre, Helen’s career reflects a drive to unite research, tech, and practice in agriculture. Her humility, knowledge, and love for systems-thinking shine through in a conversation that’s both inspiring and practical. 🌍💼Enjoy! 😊Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.#HelenBrookes #UKAgriTechCentre #LivestockScience #AnimalWelfare #RittleCollege #AgriTechLeadership #SheepGenetics #Innovis #AHDB #AgricultureInnovation #WomenInAg #HalfPintSkills #ScienceInFarming #AgriCollaboration #UKAgriculture #DairyBeefPoultry #PeopleInAgTech #FoodAndFarming #R2Kast #HowdenRural #PeopleInFoodAndFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today as part of the Tales of a Nuffield Scholar podcast which aims to share the stories of Nuffield UK Alumni, we welcome Jo Franklin and Rob Hodgkins — sheep farmers, Nuffield Scholars, and the founders of Cabrito in Hertfordshire. 🐑🌍Jo and Rob take us through their journey into sheep farming, from working family farms in Hertfordshire and Sussex to launching a 2,000-acre diversified business with 2,500 ewes, including a sheep dairy unit. Their story began with a Nuffield meeting — and hasn’t stopped growing since! 🌾📈They dive into the realities of regenerative grazing in a non-traditional sheep region, their experience with genomics in New Zealand, and how the name “Caboy” (Maori for “food over water”) captures their global mindset and business ethos. 🇳🇿🌊We also hear their thoughts on the expectations placed on Nuffield Scholars — from personal growth to international travel — and why depth over distance still offers value. A powerful look at resilience, innovation, and partnership in UK sheep farming. 🧬💪Enjoy! 😊Thank you to Howden Rural for their support of this project.The views in this podcast are that of those involved and not that of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust.#JoFranklin #RobHodgkins #NuffieldScholar #SheepFarming #CaboyFarm #GenomicSelection #UKSheepSector #RegenerativeGrazing #AgriInnovation #FoodOverWater #MaoriInspiration #NuffieldJourney #DairySheep #FarmDiversification #HertfordshireFarming #AgTechInSheep #ResilientFarming #GlobalPerspective #TalesofaNuffieldScholar #R2Kast #HowdenRural Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we welcome Hannah Lloyd onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A podcast host, rural advocate, and property professional, Hannah brings passion and insight to her journey from urban Edinburgh to championing women across Scotland’s rural sector. 🏡🎧We learn how a gap year in South Africa teaching vulnerable children shaped her path, alongside a career twist from teaching to property to business development. Hannah shares why she co-founded the Women and Wellies podcast and how it’s helping amplify unheard rural voices. 🌍💪From childhood summers near the Pentlands to managing events for Scottish Land and Estates, Hannah’s enthusiasm for countryside living and its stories shines through. She’s worked in castles, opened a Highlands office, and now helps others find belonging in rural life. 🏰🚜The episode also dives into the challenges of renovating a farmhouse, the supportive power of rural networks, and why podcasting is such a powerful tool for connection and growth. A conversation full of warmth, energy, and reflection. 🎙️🛠️Enjoy! 😊Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.#HannahLloyd #WomenAndWellies #RuralScotland #RuralVoices #PodcastHost #FarmhouseRenovation #WomenInAg #WomenInProperty #PropertyDevelopment #RuralBusiness #ScottishLandandEstates #RuralLeadership #EmpoweringWomen #SouthAfricaGapYear #EdinburghToHighlands #UKFarming #PodcastLife #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #HowdenRural Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.