Episodios

  • 10: Tips and Tricks

    10: Tips and Tricks
    Apr 12 2024
    In this episode, we revisit previous conversations with guests, and takeaway the best tips and tricks in becoming a more resilient farmer, and how to move forward.

    Sign up for personalised advice at Future Farming Resilience Fund (ricardo.com).
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    10 m
  • 9: What is a Resilient Farmer?

    9: What is a Resilient Farmer?
    Apr 4 2024
    In this episode, we revisit previous talks with guests, and get their opinion on what it means to be a resilient farmer.

    Sign up for personalised advice at Future Farming Resilience Fund (ricardo.com).
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    9 m
  • 8: The elephant in the barn... Discussing mental health in farming

    8: The elephant in the barn... Discussing mental health in farming
    Jan 30 2024
    In this episode, Stephanie Berkeley discusses how to look after yours and other people's mental health and how to start those conversations if you haven't had them before. 

    For mental health resources, visit Resources - YellowWellies.org or sign up for personalised advice at Future Farming Resilience Fund (ricardo.com). 
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    14 m
  • 7: Taking the pain out of health and safety

    7: Taking the pain out of health and safety
    Jan 5 2024
    In this episode, Stephanie Berkeley explains how to approach health & safety in a way that makes it easy. She discusses how to build good habits, bringing mental health into everyday conversations and how being injured at work affects your business and family members. 

    For health & safety resources, visit Resources - YellowWellies.org or sign up for personalised advice at Future Farming Resilience Fund (ricardo.com). 
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    18 m
  • 6: Diversification and women in farming

    6: Diversification and women in farming
    Oct 13 2023
    In this episode, we here from Heather Copley of Farmer Copley's. Heather tells the story of Farmer Copley's inception and development, the impact this has had on farms in the surrounding area and lessons learnt, including the tale of 18,000 pumpkin pickers. 
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    31 m
  • 5: Extreme and unusual weather

    5: Extreme and unusual weather
    Aug 17 2023
    Andrew Wells from Arable Alliance speaks about how unusual weather patterns are affecting mixed and arable farmers in England. He discusses practical ways to cope with these, how to support other farmers who are struggling and where to look for support. 

    If you are struggling with your mental health and or know of someone else who needs support, you can contact the Farming Community Network by calling 03000 111 999 between 7am and 11pm or email their helpline at help@fcn.org.uk. 
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    14 m
  • 4: Sitting both sides of the table

    4: Sitting both sides of the table
    Aug 2 2023
    In this episode Manuela speaks with Fraser Hugill, Regional Coordinator for Ricardo's FFRF programme. They discuss what it was like for Fraser receiving the advice for his own business, how he recommends other farmers approach the programme, and what not to do when you're getting free advice.

    To sign up for one-to-one business advice or get more guidance, visit Future Farming Resilience Fund (ricardo.com)
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    22 m
  • 3: Farming in later life: aging with resilience

    3: Farming in later life: aging with resilience
    Mar 9 2023
    In this episode of the Resilient Farmer podcast, Manuela de Mendonca speaks to George Cook, Senior Farm Business Consultant at The Andersons Center and Mark Thomas, Head of Services at the Farming Community Network (FCN). They discuss how farming is one of the best industries to age in, the pitfalls that come with retiring where you've always worked, and how to discuss succession with the right people. 
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    27 m