Episodes

  • Stoppin’ Cows Hoppin’: Changing career, planning permission and the best of Noughties pop with hoof trimmer Will Wood
    Jul 26 2024

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    Why do cows need their hooves trimming? How do you become a foot trimmer? Who inspired our guest to take the leap?

    Joining us for our latest episode, we welcome Will Wood, level four qualified cattle hoof trimmer and friend and colleague to our first guest Ant Thomas.

    Talking all about cows’ feet, Will tells us the story of why he left his home dairy farm to pursue his career and how watching YouTube videos inspired his move.

    Working alongside his boss Ant Thomas- our first guest of series 1- the pair have built a strong bond and, despite their difference in music taste, continue to make a great team putting animal welfare at the heart of what they do.

    Throughout the episode, we find out how Will’s home project is coming along and how he managed to gain planning permission despite early setbacks.

    Plus, we finish the conversation with a round of quick fire questions and a fun game of this or that.

    Finally, as we come to the end of this year’s Farm Safety Week (a Yellow Wellies initiative), we highlight the importance of health and safety on farm.

    With thanks to our sponsor Howden Rural.

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    49 mins
  • Respect: The new campaign for young farmers with SAYFC
    Jul 19 2024

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    How are SAYFC encouraging their members to be inclusive, supportive and safe?

    What is the new RESPECT campaign?

    In our latest episode, we chat with Ally and Abby from SAYFC to find out just that.

    With recent negative headlines surrounding Young Farmers’ clubs, we learn how this organisation has taken a proactive approach to the wellbeing of their members.

    With thanks to our sponsor Howden Rural

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    39 mins
  • Farming, Food and Fitness : The 'F' words and losing 125 pounds with farmer Dave Kennedy
    Jul 12 2024

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    Can you really make time for fitness when you farm?

    This week, we ask that question to dairy turned sheep farmer, Dave Kennedy.

    After grief changed his life, Dave found himself on a path to fitness, losing over 125 pounds and completely transforming his mindset.

    Now, Dave hopes to inspires others to look after their body and wellbeing, supporting farmers to work around their busy schedules.

    As a farmer himself, his understanding for seasonal periods, stress and meal times continues to shape his fitness programs and workouts.

    Listen to see how Dave did it and how you could also follow in his footsteps.

    With thanks to our main sponsor Howden Rural.

    Disclaimer: This episode covers the topics of grief and eating disorders.

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    52 mins
  • Counting sheep: Can wool bedding really improve your sleep? With the Founder of Floks, Sophie Platt.
    Jul 5 2024

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    How would gaining up to 25% better sleep change your life?

    According to entrepreneur, Sophie, using wool in bedding, can do just that!

    Combining her heritage, with one grandfather grounded in farming and the other in textiles, Sophie set out to create her company Floks- a business on a mission to give you the best night’s sleep possible, all whilst supporting British farmers.

    Discussing the incredible properties and benefits of wool, the need for a new wave of appreciation for the produce and how changing your sheets can make a difference to both your sleep and the planet, this episode will inspire you to rethink the value of wool.

    Plus, we catch up on what’s happening on Becca’s Yorkshire farm and how Lizzie is getting on with her greenhouse.

    Grab a cuppa and snuggle up- it’s a cosy one!

    With thanks to our main sponsor Howden Rural.

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    41 mins
  • Meeting in the middle: Can farmers and vegans work together for a sustainable future? with Kerri Waters from Vegans Support The Farmers
    Jun 28 2024

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    We’re carrying on the controversy topics this week as we invite a vegan activist onto the podcast!

    Speaking with Kerri Waters from Vegans Support The Farmers, we learn more about her reasons to cut out animal produce , how her movement wants to support farmers on the ground and just what the future of agriculture could look like without livestock.

    Through an interesting discussion, we touch on the sustainability of a plant based diet, the impact on the climate and the challenges with the supply chain.

    Plus, we question why the vegan vs farmer narrative continues to ignite a fire.

    With thanks to our main sponsor Howden Rural

    And our secondary sponsor, Airedale Financial

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    54 mins
  • Food First: The Great Yorkshire Show with Cannon Hall Farm, Battle of the Butchers and The Shepherds Purse
    Jun 23 2024

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    Say hello to the second part of our Great Yorkshire Show (GYS) two- part mini series!

    For this episode, we're walking away from the fashion stage and heading to where the food is at.

    First, we welcome Rob and Dave Nicholson, from Cannon Hall farm, to learn more about connecting with their fans, favourite show memories and their proudest moment at the GYS.

    We're then joined by Danny Upson, who gives us a sneak peek of what to expect at the Battle of the Butchers as it's held at the Great Yorkshire Show for the very first time.

    Finally, Lizzie has a cheesy grin as Caroline Bell, Cheese and Dairy Chief Steward, tells us where to grab your tasters and suggests some new cheese pairings you may not have thought of.

    Get ready for the show and listen now.

    Tickets can be purchased in advance here: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/ticket-information/

    This episode is funded by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

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    34 mins
  • Stripping it down: Is OnlyFans really empowering women in agriculture or simply setting the industry back with OF star and business entrepreneur, Abi Coombes
    Jun 21 2024

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    Disclaimer: Over 18’s only*

    Is OnlyFans empowering women in farming or solidifying an already ingrained stereotype?

    How much can someone actually earn from the platform?

    What really inspired Abi Coombes to take pictures in her lingerie?

    We thought it was finally time that someone asked the questions.

    So, in this episode, we do just that and speak to Abi Coombes to find out more about the woman behind the content.

    From a dairy farming family, Abi has created a name for herself by stripping down and snapping pics with tractors but from her success, she’s stirred controversy across the industry.

    We talk openly about why she started an OnlyFans, the money she makes and how she feels it is impacting women in agriculture.

    Plus, we probe the recent young farmers debate and ask how Abi feels when recent comments have blamed OnlyFans farm girls for a sexual assault culture.

    Finally, we learn more about Abi’s plans for the future- and spoiler- it includes her own cattle!

    This is a very candid interview which sparks what feels like a much needed conversation.

    With thanks to our main sponsor Howden Rural

    And to our secondary sponsor Airedale Financial




    * This episode includes the topic of sex and nudity.




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    50 mins
  • Fashion Forward: The Great Yorkshire Show with The Yorkshire Vet and YouTubers Olly Harrison and Joe Seels
    Jun 16 2024

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    That’s right! We’ve got an extra episode this week as we’ve teamed up with The Great Yorkshire Show (GYS) to give you an inside scoop on what to expect at this year’s event!

    For part one of a two-part special, we’ll be talking all things fashion and you’ll hear behind the scenes of what we love about our local county show.

    First, we welcome Peter Wright, aka The Yorkshire Vet, who tells us all about his Yorkshire roots and why the show has been such an important part of his life.

    We then welcome not one, but two farming YouTubers! This year’s GYS fashion show will see Olly Harrison and Joe Seels take to the stage as celebrity guest models.

    Over many laughs, we talk all about how they’re planning for the walk way, the versatility of British Wool and we even end with a game of Higher or Lower!

    Get ready for the show and listen now.

    Tickets can be purchased in advance here: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/ticket-information/

    This episode is funded by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

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    35 mins