Meet the Farmers

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 32 – Spencer Christy

Lauriston Farm is a 210 acre biodynamic farm on the Essex coast, not far from Maldon. Quite recently the farm’s director, Spencer Christy, decided to reach out to the local community and make the farm community owned. Spencer has a background in environmental science and we spent a good deal of time talking about farmingContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 32 – Spencer Christy”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 31 – Andrew Dewing

In this episode I talk to Andrew Dewing, a grain merchant from Norfolk who, through his ‘Dewing Grain’ podcast aims to demystify the grain trading process. Really enjoyed recording this one! Andrew is a great guy. Listen on… I strongly suggest that you listen to Andrew’s podcast which is available here, or here. You can alsoContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 31 – Andrew Dewing”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 30 – Jonny Crickmore

From putting 30 litres of raw milk in a fridge to selling cheese all over the country and further afield Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore’s story is certainly an inspiring one in a few years when dairy farming seems to have faced little but bad news. Jonny’s Baron Bigod cheese, made from the milk of hisContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 30 – Jonny Crickmore”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 29 – Martin Lines

Episode 29 of the Meet the Farmers podcast features Cambridgeshire arable farmer and UK Chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network, Martin Lines. We spoke at length about farming and conservation, the growth of the network and the work that Martin is doing on his own farm to improve the state of nature there. AlsoContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 29 – Martin Lines”

‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 27 – Guy Smith

Episode 27 of the Meet the Farmers podcast features Essex farmer and Deputy President of the National Farmers Union, Guy Smith. Much of Guy’s land lies below sea level, similar to my own family’s farm which is situated just a few miles north, so his farm is at long term threat from sea level rise.ContinueContinue reading “‘Meet the Farmers’ – episode 27 – Guy Smith”