Farming Focus

BONUS Farming Roots

Episode Summary

More from Peter's conversation with Dan Grist and Emily Peters.

Episode Notes

Make sure you listen to episode 6 to get the most from this bonus episode. 

Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. 

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Timestamps

00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle

00:14 Peter introduces the bonus

00:46 Are young people aware of and sufficiently able to access information on careers in the wider agricultural space?

02:30 Is there any friction on farms? Is there too much pressure placed on young people to take on a family farm?

05:43 Appointing on merit?

08:37 Are we outward looking enough when it comes to attracting new people to the industry from outside farming?

10:55 What are the most common obstacles that face people who want to start farming?

14:45 Dan finishes up. 

16:28 Peter rounds up.