Meet the Farmers
Meet the Farmers is a weekly show that profiles people in the countryside and gives you an insight into food and farming. Episodes released every Monday.
Meet Rich the Funky Farmer – Pioneering Farming Youtuber
Ben meets Gloucestershire dairy farmer and pioneering farming youtuber Richard Cornock known to many as 'The Funky Farmer'.
The UK’s share of global emissions is 1% – should UK farmers still aim for net zero? – Big Debate Episode 2
In this second episode of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory turn to the topic of climate as COP30 kicks off in Brazil. They are joined by Brazilian agricultural journalist Marianna Grilli and Professor Tim Benton to explore the subject. They also discuss cheese awards, Christmas trees and why Sophie is recording in an ironing cupboard in Denmark.
Ben travels to Kenya – IFAJ CONGRESS 2025 – PART 2
Part 2 of Ben's trip to Kenya for the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists annual Congress 2025
Ben travels to Kenya – IFAJ CONGRESS 2025 – PART 1
Ben travels to Kenya for the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists' annual congress. In this episode he introduces IFAJ and his fellow 'young leaders', discovering their perspectives on agriculture and agricultural communications in their countries.
Farming in Iceland – with Jack Bradley
Ben Eagle speaks to dairy farmer Jack Bradley who moved from the UK to Iceland.
The Big Debate Ep1 – Avian Flu, Pumpkins, Snails and Sustainability
In the first episode of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory discuss avian influenza, pumpkin patches, storms in New Zealand, snails in London and the big debate topic...sustainability.
Charlotte Ashley on Farming and the Influencer label
In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben speaks with Charlotte Ashley, dairy farmer and 'countryside content creator' based in Cumbria. Charlotte shares her journey from a non-farming background to becoming a dairy farmer. She discusses the challenges and learning curves of transitioning to dairy farming, the importance of social media in bridging the rural-urban divide, and her opinions on the term 'influencer'. The conversation also touches on the current challenges in the dairy industry and Charlotte's aspirations for the future of her farm.
Meet the Farmers – a brand new series and new hosts announcement!
Ben announces the launch of a brand new ongoing series on Meet the Farmers and its new hosts!
In memory of Eleanor – Michael Kavanagh shares his family’s experience of losing their 2 year old
Michael Kavanagh shares his family’s heartbreaking story of losing their 2-year-old daughter, Eleanor, to sudden viral pneumonia in January 2025. In her memory, he and his wife Di are undertaking incredible endurance challenges to raise awareness and funds through The Eleanor Challenge. Please donate if you can.
Cattle, Direct Sales and Youtube – Ian Pullen’s farming journey
In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle speaks with Ian Pullen, a beef farmer from Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire. Ian shares his journey into farming, the challenges he faces with TB in cattle, and how he has successfully integrated YouTube into his farming business. He discusses the importance of diversification, the direct sales model for his beef, and the future of farming amidst changing policies and market demands. Ian emphasizes the need for farmers to adapt and find new income streams while maintaining a connection with their customers.
