Peter is joined by Emily Norton to look back on some of the highlights and learnings from this series.
Today, we’re taking a look back at some of the key moments and themes from series 4, exploring what we’ve learned and what it all means for the future of farming. Joining Peter is Emily Norton, a farmer and independent strategic adviser based in Norfolk. Emily works with farmers, investors, politicians and businesses on rural policy and emerging trends, with expertise in natural capital influences on land, food and farming. She writes a regular opinion column in Farmers Weekly and holds non-executive board positions at various organisations including the Duchy of Cornwall.
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
00:15 Peter introduces the episode.
01:25 Emily introduces herself.
02:55 CLIP 1 Izak van Heerden talks about working on the business.
04:13 Emily reflects on the key challenges that prevent farmers from working on the business rather than being 'in' it all the time.
07:07 CLIP 2 on rewilding with Jim Bliss
08:01 Emily reflects on nature recovery and the future of nature in the UK.
15:46 Working off the farm CLIP 3 with Rhian Marchant.
16:36 Emily reflects on the definition of what it means to be a farmer today.
20:46 CLIP 4 with Ben Mortimer talking about farm clusters.
21:30 Emily reflects on collaboration and clusters. How can we encourage more collaboration in future?
25:40 Beaver anecdotes from Peter.
27:00 'Educating' people
28:54 CLIP 5 with John Gilliland looking at farm data and baselining projects in Northern Ireland.
31:02 Emily reflects on the importance of baselining when it comes to influencing policy and investment. Are we doing enough to make this data useful and accessible for farmers?
38:11 Where do the opportunities sit for farmers right now?
41:54 Peter closes the episode and the series.