What can farmers learn from the past few seasons to build greater resilience for those still to come? Farming Focus™ is revisiting a conversation with Dorset dairy farmer Ian Baggs and Adele Jones, then Executive Director of the Sustainable Food Trust. From choosing crops suited to your land to measuring progress and learning from others, they explore practical ways to adapt farm businesses in the face of changing weather.
Continuing the theme of weather and unpredictability, how can farmers prepare? In an episode from 2024, Dorset dairy farmer Ian Baggs and Adele Jones, formerly of the Sustainable Food Trust, join host Peter Green to explore building resilience through adaptation. From choosing crops suited to individual farms to measuring sustainability and learning from other farmers, they discuss why challenging established practices, trying new approaches and understanding what works in your own context can help future-proof farming.
Are there topics you’d like us to cover or guests you’d love to hear from? Get in touch by emailing us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.uk or by connecting with us on our socials @cornishmutual. Your feedback helps us shape the podcast to meet your needs.
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.
For more information on Cornish Mutual visit Farmer Insurance Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset | Cornish Mutual
For our podcast disclaimer: Farming Focus - The Podcast for South West Farmers | Cornish Mutual
If you'd like to send us an email you can contact us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.uk