R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In
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R2Kast 74 - Farmer Luke talks bridging the gap between food and farming, YF, education and arable
January 06, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBLuke comes from farming but quickly established a self-made career in the sector for himself. Farming tatties, wheat, barley, OSR and other crops Luke tells the challenges and methods associated with crop production. He dedicates a lot of his time to education, social media and spreading the story of food production!
R2Kast 74 - Farmer Luke talks bridging the gap between food and farming, YF, education and arable
January 06, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBLuke comes from farming but quickly established a self-made career in the sector for himself. Farming tatties, wheat, barley, OSR and other crops Luke tells the challenges and methods associated with crop production. He dedicates a lot of his time to education, social media and spreading the story of food production! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast Christmas Special (73) - Chief Shepherdess and Super Serious Farming tell their story!
December 16, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBKriss Woodstead comes from a farming family but was in no way ‘passed on’ the family business! Zoë Colville is a hairdresser to trade. Why are they on a food and farming podcast you may ask…WELL, if you follow any social media farming accounts in the UK, these two are probably at least one of them! With a combined following of over 60k they are great agvocates! We spoke about family trauma, personal trauma, how Zoë has felt she’s been accepted into the industry, dog attacks, social media, boo...
R2Kast Christmas Special (73) - Chief Shepherdess and Super Serious Farming tell their story!
December 16, 2022 19:00 - 2 hours - 91.1 MBKriss Woodstead comes from a farming family but was in no way ‘passed on’ the family business! Zoë Colville is a hairdresser to trade. Why are they on a food and farming podcast you may ask…WELL, if you follow any social media farming accounts in the UK, these two are probably at least one of them! With a combined following of over 60k they are great agvocates! We spoke about family trauma, personal trauma, how Zoë has felt she’s been accepted into the industry, dog attacks, social media, boo...
R2Kast 72 - James Edwards on anthropology, contract farming, emotional turmoil and a BFA
December 09, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBA couple months ago a guy messaged me on Instagram, “I have a question for you, I’ll probably sound like a **** and it might offend you, do you mind if I ask you?” My favourite thing about it was he didn’t say ‘don’t be offended…BUT’ like a lot do, he told me I probably would be and he was happy with that! I liked that!It was a great question, that would have offended some people but I loved it, you don’t need to know what it was but for the last 6 weeks I’ve spoke to this guy who I have pers...
R2Kast 69 - Chelsey and John talk farming on Iona and Arran and the challenges in starting out!
December 03, 2022 16:04 - 57 minutes - 43.2 MBThis young couple, who have a lovely wee boy Hamish come from a family who have farmed in Aberdeen, Iona and Arran! They are new to Arran and have been establishing themselves in the industry in recent months! A real heart warming talk with a fantastic young family with a bright future ahead of them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 71 - Regis Umuginareza on Rwandan Agri Policy, his life saving business and more!
December 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB“I want people to be farmers, not have to rely on farming!” Raj Regis is a Rwandan farmer who has progressed his career to chair of agriculture in Rwanda at THERTY THREE! He carried out his dissertation on the potential of sweet potato, a readily available crop in Rwanda that is somewhat looked down on by the public. Since then, alongside the CARL GROUP Ltd (of which he is the R in CARL) they have produced breads and biscuits from sweet potato to increase vitamin A in the diets of the ma...
R2Kast 71 - Regis Umuginareza on Rwandan Agri Policy, his life saving business and more!
December 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB“I want people to be farmers, not have to rely on farming!” Raj Regis is a Rwandan farmer who has progressed his career to chair of agriculture in Rwanda at THERTY THREE! He carried out his dissertation on the potential of sweet potato, a readily available crop in Rwanda that is somewhat looked down on by the public. Since then, alongside the CARL GROUP Ltd (of which he is the R in CARL) they have produced breads and biscuits from sweet potato to increase vitamin A in the diets of the masses....
R2Kast 70 - Countryside Learning Scotland talk paving rural careers for Scotland’s youth!
November 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBToday, for our first group podcast we welcome on the CLS team, these guys devote their time to bridge the gap between secondary pupils and the rural sector! Some of the team, Ian, Bryony, Tors and Kirstie tell the history, day to day and more about the company! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 70 - Countryside Learning Scotland talk paving rural careers for Scotland’s youth!
November 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBToday, for our first group podcast we welcome on the CLS team, these guys devote their time to bridge the gap between secondary pupils and the rural sector! Some of the team, Ian, Bryony, Tors and Kirstie tell the history, day to day and more about the company!
R2Kast 71 - Rejis Umuginreneza on Rwandan Agri Policy, his life saving business and more
November 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB“I want people to be farmers, not have to rely on farming!”Raj Regis is a Rwandan farmer who has progressed his career to chair of agriculture in Rwanda at THERTY THREE!He carried out his dissertation on the potential of sweet potato, a readily available crop in Rwanda that is somewhat looked down on by the public.Since then, alongside the CARL GROUP Ltd (of which he is the R in CARL) they have produced breads and biscuits from sweet potato to increase vitamin A in the diets of the masses. Th...
R2Kast 71 - Rejis Umuginreneza on Rwandan Agri Policy, his life saving business and more
November 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB“I want people to be farmers, not have to rely on farming!” Raj Regis is a Rwandan farmer who has progressed his career to chair of agriculture in Rwanda at THERTY THREE! He carried out his dissertation on the potential of sweet potato, a readily available crop in Rwanda that is somewhat looked down on by the public. Since then, alongside the CARL GROUP Ltd (of which he is the R in CARL) they have produced breads and biscuits from sweet potato to increase vitamin A in the diets of the masses....
R2Kast 68 - Natalie and Tara of ElevateAg talk sharing online, their online course and podcasting.
November 18, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 44.4 MBNatalie and Tara are both based on farms…a mere 14 hours apart! They have started their business which aims at helping people build their brand within the last year and it is going from strength to strength! Great chat that I think you’ll love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 67 - Colin Mason talks about training as a vet and disease investigation at a vet lab
November 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBColin was not from farming but after a love for livestock at a young age Colin pursued a career in veterinary medicine. A few jobs, a wedding to another vet and a placement in Tanzania later Colin started with SAC as a disease investigator and now manages the Dumfries vet lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 66 - Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyards tasks about regenerative wine production
November 04, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 39.7 MBJason, from a wine trading family has taken on the Tablas Creek vineyard which is a worlds first regenerative organic vineyard! They utilise alpacas, sheep and other systems to work alongside the vineyard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 65 - Aylett and Tracey Roan on This Farming Life, starting a business and selling milkshakes!
October 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThese two ladies married dairying brothers and decided to diversify the enterprise! There is 2 farms being run simultaneously with slightly different systems then between the brothers, Tracey and Aylett decided to start doing door to door deliveries of milk and other groceries which has snowballed hugely! Here the story here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 64 - Phillipa Cameron talks about farming 40000 hectares, being an author and smoko
October 21, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBPhillipa from Ometata in New Zealand talks about her role on the family 40000 hectare farm which is home to 30000 sheep, 1000 dairy cattle and quite a few workers. Those workers need fed and Phillipa makes sure they are provided with a high standard smoko! She also documents get stories in one book so far and possibly a second by the time this episode has been released Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 63 - Jane Strawhorn talks about her career as a paralegal and her life as SAYFC national VC
October 14, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBJane, from a farm never saw her career on farms and found her way into her profession as a paralegal after finding herself work in various jobs and for that matter locations. In her very minimal spare time Jane has worked her way through the ranks of Young Farmers in Scotland and will by next year find herself at the highest possible position in the charity as national chairperson! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 62 - Colin Currie talks about farming on island and his birthday auction market challenge
October 07, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 44.6 MBColin, otherwise known as my old man was born on the Isle of Arran, has lived in the same house at Bridge Farm his whole life and has over the course of the last 60 years added to the farm on various occasions with his wife Laura. The farm is beef and sheep with about 630 ewes and 15 cattle. For his birthday Colin and Laura (maw and paw) have decided to visit every livestock market in mainland Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 62 - Colin Currie talks about farming on island and his birthday auction market challenge
October 07, 2022 18:00 - 59 minutes - 44.6 MBColin, otherwise known as my old man was born on the Isle of Arran, has lived in the same house at Bridge Farm his whole life and has over the course of the last 60 years added to the farm on various occasions with his wife Laura. The farm is beef and sheep with about 630 ewes and 15 cattle. For his birthday Colin and Laura (maw and paw) have decided to visit every livestock market in mainland Scotland.
R2Kast 61 - Lorraine Turnbull talks smallholding in France, cider making and becoming an author
September 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBLorraine has tried a few things in her time, whether that is the police or buying a ‘swanky mansion’ in France! Truth is neither of them were for her and her partner. They have had small holdings in Cornwall and now in France with a particular focus on cider making and small livestock enterprises. In her ‘spare’ time Lorraine also write various books varying from how to succeed at smallholding to murder novels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 60 - Karl Franklin (pretend farmer) talks choosing farming over cheffing and droughts
September 23, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBKarl tells his story about working up to head chef at a young age before realising it wasn’t for him and within 4 years working up from nothing to almost owning 100 breeding ewes. He documents his story on Instagram and even became a recurring feature on Zoe Ball’s radio 2 show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 59 - Maria and Gordon talk their pathways into farming as well as Wee Broon Hens.
September 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBMaria and Gordon both come from non-farming backgrounds and after studying different courses at different times and by chance finding themselves working together at a laying unit have now progressed their own business to the point of nearly self sustaining. They have also found themselves winning an RHS Overhead Championship! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 59 - Maria and Gordon talk their pathways into farming as well as Wee Broon Hens.
September 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBMaria and Gordon both come from non-farming backgrounds and after studying different courses at different times and by chance finding themselves working together at a laying unit have now progressed their own business to the point of nearly self sustaining. They have also found themselves winning an RHS Overhead Championship!
R2Kast 58 - Thatfitagvocate (Andrea) on farming in a drought, hormone implants, GMO and future
September 09, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAndrea Flemming is not the first generation to take the reigns of her family farm in Minnesota! Running an arable and beef unit and with a previous interest in veterinary we talk about how to farm in all weathers, the methods used to do so and much more! We even delve into mental health as Andrea has been brave enough on numerous occasions to talk about her battles and her coping mechanisms that will hopefully help others! It certainly resonated with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
R2Kast 57 - Colin McKinnon talks getting into contracting, Claas apprenticeships and SAYFC
September 02, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBColin, from Dumfriesshire went to Barony College as a Claas apprentice and in the years since has climbed almost as high as he possibly can on the Claas mechanic ladder. His ladder climbing in SAYFC has very much mirrored his efforts with Claas as he now finds him in the position of the west regions vice chair. As well as this Colin has started his own ag contracting business which has built up to 3 tractors in the same amount of years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
R2Kast 56 - Brian and Mandy talk producing ocean spray cranberries, their own brand and more!
August 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBased in Canada, Brian and Mandy produce cranberries for Ocean Spray as well as their own bog brand! An interesting chat as always but I was so out my depth…as are the cranberries!😉. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 55 - Katie Shanahan on Charolais sheep, showing, TikTok and teaching Irish dancing!
August 19, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 43.8 MBIf you have TikTok you’ve probably seen Katie’s videos pop up on your type as she has about 120k followers on there! Here farming story is just as interesting as her TikTok though having just found her way back into the industry during covid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 54 - Charlotte Ashley talks artistry, converting to a dairy robot system and TikTok
August 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBCharlotte has 90k followers on TikTok, and posts a lot of REAL posts on there from an education perspective with a large hint of humour! Enjoy another great episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 54 - Charlotte Ashley talks artistry, converting to a dairy robot system and TikTok
August 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBCharlotte has 90k followers on TikTok, and posts a lot of REAL posts on there from an education perspective with a large hint of humour! Enjoy another great episode!
R2Kast 53 - Jane Harrower on poultry in the UK, showing birds, Young Farmers, pig racing and more!
August 05, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 39.8 MBJane will often have in excess of 1500 birds either ready for sale, getting ready or newly bought and sells the country over. This is all while running a farm as well as touring county and national shows with her birds…oh and did I mention she races pigs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 52 - Amy Wilkinson talks about farming on marshes, travelling and future plans!
July 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBAmy had on Facebook go viral 18 months ago with over 55 thousand shares and 40 thousand reactions promoting British produce and that is very much not all she does! She works with the Farmers Guardian, has been on a TV advert, does social media and oh did I mention farms a very large farm with her dad alone! Bonus points because she is a fan of the R2Kast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 51 - Andrew of Coull Farm on Islay talk beef, sheep, barley, rye and Bruichladdie whisky!
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 44.1 MBAndrew and Sophie contract farm where Andrew grew up rearing 1000 head of sheep, 80 head of cattle and the best part of 40 hectares of barley and a small amount of rye all for Bruichladdie whisky! A proper field to ‘glass’ story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 51 - Andrew of Coull Farm on Islay talk beef, sheep, barley, rye and Bruichladdie whisky!
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 44.1 MBAndrew and Sophie contract farm where Andrew grew up rearing 1000 head of sheep, 80 head of cattle and the best part of 40 hectares of barley and a small amount of rye all for Bruichladdie whisky! A proper field to ‘glass’ story!
R2Kast 50 - Emma Gray and Ewan Irvine from this Farming Life talk tenancies and TV.
July 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBEPISODE 50 is here!! Insane to me that we’ve done 50 episodes and it’s a big one for a big occasion! We talk about TV, getting into farming, sheepdogs, diversification and so much more! Emma burnt dinner, I choked on the smoke over zoom and lots of laughs had! Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 49 - Kathryn Dick on working for the Scottish Farmer, SAYFC, RHET and more!
July 08, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAt on 23 Kathryn has completed a HND in Agriculture, so far been a journalist for 3 years and is a vice chair of the 3 S’s YF club! Learn more in this weeks episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 48 - Nicola (Livestock_Farmher) on taking on the family farm, awards and TV!
July 01, 2022 18:00 - 45 minutes - 34.5 MBNicola has fitted a LOT into her short career in the industry! Creating a career for herself, being nominated for awards and various TV appearances amongst much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 47 - Saiorse or Life at Bancran Road talks balancing work and farming, camogie and renovation
June 24, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 40.9 MBSaiorse and Aidan farm in Ireland all while both have full time jobs as well! Hear Saiorse’s story about moving from a home farm with little interest to another one where she is actively involved, has renovated the farmhouse and plans to do the same with another! She plays camogie a sport she explains as female hurling and I’m glad she did as I was ready to ask her about CAMOGLE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 46 - Gemma Lane talking about selling her own Charcuterie, getting into farming and Instagram
June 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBGemma isn’t from farming and after hearing farmers discuss the impact of Brexit she decided to get involved! She studied environmental science and now farms selling her own produce the UK wide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 45 - Crawfords Farm on uni in mechanical engineering, mixed arable, flowers and YouTube!
June 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBCrawford comes from a mixed arable farm which has diversified in various ways and he documents it all on YouTube! A good chat with a nice guy! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 44 - Abbie and Andy of A+A Livestock talk about getting into farm, regeneration and much more
June 03, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBAbbie and Andy had literally no background in farming and are now working up to a very respectable enterprise. A great story for all to listen to and show you that you can, with hard work get into this industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 43 - Becca and Lizzie of Boots and Heels talking about promoting farming and the industry!
May 27, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBBecca and Lizzie worked together just before lockdown and got friendly talking over their mutual love of the agricultural industry as well as toasters of course! A couple years on they now run arguably the biggest UK farming podcast at the minute! We talk podcasting, mental health and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 42 - Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms on Regenerative Agriculture and Integrated Approaches
May 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBJoel, arguably the world most famous farmer has developed and pioneered many a regenerative and organic processes that has spearheaded a generation of progressive farmers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 42 - Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms on Regenerative Agriculture and Integrated Approaches
May 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBJoel, arguably the world most famous farmer has developed and pioneered many a regenerative and organic processes that has spearheaded a generation of progressive farmers!
R2Kast 41 - Emma-Victoria Houlton on getting into farming & precision agriculture used in production
May 13, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBEmma has done it all, whether it’s working with the stars in her media career, consulting clientele around the world on podcasting…yes if I could afford them it would help! However lockdown caused a lot of this work to cease and they found themself taking a short term job on cabbage harvest, 2 years on has worked up in the company! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 40 - Gareth Wyn Jones on the importance of agriculture in our future, Social Media and more
May 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIf you have ever came across farming social media in the UK you’ll know this man! Gareth is often seen on various news, radio and social media outlets promoting agriculture while on his soapbox as he coins it! An interesting chat looking at the importance of wasting nothing from a man who has done it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 39 - Kate Rowell of QMS talks about running a farm, training as a vet and farm assurance
April 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBFrom time to time you meet these people that genuinely seem to have more than 24 hours in the day, Kate is one of them. They has spent her life knocking down barriers and reinventing the wheel. Whether it is being a vet during foot and mouth, running their own farm at home or chairing QMS Kate always fills her day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 39 - Kate Rowell of QMS talks about running a farm, training as a vet and farm assurance
April 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBFrom time to time you meet these people that genuinely seem to have more than 24 hours in the day, Kate is one of them. They has spent her life knocking down barriers and reinventing the wheel. Whether it is being a vet during foot and mouth, running their own farm at home or chairing QMS Kate always fills her day!
R2Kast 38 - Will Roobottom of Crowley Hill Farm on starting a Lleyn flock and with a BFA
April 22, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWill comes from a farm selling hay and haulage to the equine market and wanted to get into farming himself so started a Lleyn flock, now works with datamars as a marketer and documents it’s all on his YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
R2Kast 37 - Katrina MacArthur of ANM on COVID impact on markets, journalism and Instagram!
April 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBKatrina has fitted a lot into her short career I’m the industry from working for the market, breed societies, writing for various companies and event promotion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.