Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 106: War, weather and commodity prices
© AdobeStock/Dancing Man In this episode, war and weather are the key drivers of commodity prices – we look at how each are impacting on the prospects for harvest 2022.
We’re at the Pig and Poultry Fair – where producers are determined to secure a better future for their sector – so long as they can ride out the big dipper.
On the markets, in theory we’re talking about fertiliser.
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We speak to Belgian farmers visiting the UK on a post-Brexit trade tour. Why do they want to send us their pork and potatoes?
And we get ready for #AgriLeadershipWeek – highlighting training opportunities that can make a real difference to your farm business.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with Farmers Weekly acting deputy livestock editor Charlotte Cunningham.
To get in touch with Johann and Hugh, email [email protected].
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