ELMs 'blind optimism', Jeremy Clarkson’s planning problem, fight against flea beetle, rare breed meat, & painting the weather

The Farmers Weekly Podcast

In this episode, MPs say government plans to replace direct payments for farmers in England are based on 'blind optimism' and lack clarity.
We examine the report – and its implications for farmers and growers.
There's a glimmer of hope when it comes to restrictions on slurry and manure spreading.
Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson has planning permission refused for a new farm cafe. What can we learn from his trials and tribulations?
We look at how you can take part in a new experiment to combat flea beetle in oilseed rape.
We speak to the mail order company promoting rare breeds and seasonality – how do they do it so successfully?
And we meet the farmer who has drawn a picture of the weather – every day for the past six years.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.