The Farmers Weekly Podcast
Friday 20th March 2026
In this episode, red diesel prices reach new highs as the Iran War escalates.
The government unveils it’s long-awaited land use framework – and says farmland must be managed differently and some must come out of production.
There's concern for upland farmers who face being shut out of two flagship agri-environment schemes.
And how one farmer is managing to make a profit – despite all these challenges and more.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.
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