R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In artwork

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

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Episodes

R2Kast 36 - Louise Crowley on an award winning career, dairying in Ireland and 25k on Instagram

April 08, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Louise farms with her dad and has quickly gained a large following on Instagram due to her real portrayal of a dairy farm showing the good the bad and the udderly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 35 - Mel and Martin of This Farming Life on filming with the BBC and Angus vs Limousin

April 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Scotlands favourite couple! Mel and Martin talk about the transition from home farms, to starting their own and working their way up in the industry followed by their celebrity life on the tele! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 35 - Mel and Martin of This Farming Life on filming with the BBC and Angus vs Limousin

April 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Scotlands favourite couple! Mel and Martin talk about the transition from home farms, to starting their own and working their way up in the industry followed by their celebrity life on the tele!

R2Kast 34 - Lynn of Lynbreck Croft as seen on This Farming Life

March 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Lynn and Sandra took a big jump in 2016 and bought a picturesque Croft and have come up with some fantastic and for that matter, award winning ideas to diversify to success. Check out there story here or even catch them on the BBC’s hit show This Farming Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 33 - Charlotte Mortimer on Wayleave Surveying at Savills and Regenerative Agriculture

March 18, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 32.5 MB

Charlotte grew up interested in horses and as she reached the end of her teens developed a keen interest in farming, she did an apprenticeship followed by a degree with a focus on regenerative farming and now works with Savills! A great story about how quick you can find a successful career in the sector at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 33 - Charlotte Mortimer on Wayleave Surveying at Savills and Regenerative Agriculture

March 18, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 32.5 MB

Charlotte grew up interested in horses and as she reached the end of her teens developed a keen interest in farming, she did an apprenticeship followed by a degree with a focus on regenerative farming and now works with Savills! A great story about how quick you can find a successful career in the sector at a young age.

R2Kast 32 - Kaz of FarmVetVilms on the day to day life of being a vet and documenting it on YouTube!

March 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Kaz was brought up in London and decided a life of being a veterinarian was for him and before travelling the country for experience (with a mishap that saw him in the wrong country), going to vet school and now working full time as a vet he goes over his story in this podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 31 - Steven Mitchell of the Buffalo Farm on producing Mozzarella and Buffalo Beef! (S2 E6)

March 04, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 36.3 MB

Steven always wanted to be in farming but decided to take an unorthadOX (or Buffalo route) and now runs a buffalo herd producing both meat and milk! At Boglily they now have a butchery, shop and have even been on BBC’s This Farming Life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 30 - Anna Jones on Directing BBC Countryfile, Journalism and her new book, DIVIDE

February 25, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Anna was brought up on a family farm that had been in the family for generations, farming wasn’t her main interest but always had a connection to the industry and has combined her passion for journalism with her roots of farming to create an excellent career which has led her to writing her first book about the relationship between urban and rural demographics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 29 - Ross Pattinson on building up a Successful Farming Enterprise from Nothing!(S2E4)

February 18, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Ross started out as a youngster having pet lambs in the family and over the last 2 decades has built up to taking on a major tenancy and putting in a parlour which has been a dream of his! A very feel good story of how hard work truly can pay off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 28 - Perry on farming in NZ and the UK! (S2 E3)

February 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Perry, not from a farm background has been to NZ working on a dairy, done a degree and worked over the UK as a dairy person and shepherd with him now running the SRUC Barony flock with a very progressive mentality! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 27 - Ginger Louise of TikTok Fame and Family Farming! (S2 E2)

January 28, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MB

Louise works on both her parents and grandparents farms and found fame to the tone of 174k followers at the point of recording! We cover Young Farmers, TikTok and Veganism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 28 - Perry Parkinson on Travelling the World and Progressive Shepherding! (S2 E3)

January 24, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Perry, not from a farm background has been to NZ working on a dairy, done a degree and worked over the UK as a dairy person and shepherd with him now running the SRUC Barony herd with a very progressive mentality!

R2Kast Number 26 - Hazel Mullins on University, Veterinary and Greyhounds! (S2-E1)

January 14, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Hazel travelled from Ireland to England for university and has now began documenting her life as a vet on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Christmas Special (25) - Adam Henson on Countryfile and Rare Breeds

December 17, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 36.6 MB

For the best part of 2 decades Adam Henson has been arguably Britain’s most famous Farmer. His family were all known on the small screen and Adam managed to combine his two passions, farming and TV to pave a very successful career in the industry. I should also mention, thank you so much for your continued support over the past year, it has been great fun! I have met some excellent people and have made good friends because of this podcast, please keep supporting and sharing as ...

R2Kast Number 24 - Tim Hammerich of the Future of Agriculture Podcast and Cogent

December 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Tim has dedicated his life to farming in the US, starting on a home farm selling primarily ducks, pigs and goats on a small area. After this Tim found himself studying crop science and agribusiness before creating a company aimed at finding agricultural graduates careers, on the radio, consultancy, grain trading and more. As well as this Tim has one of the largest agriculture based podcasts on the globe, check it out - Future of Agriculture Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

R2Kast Number 24 - Timmerich of the Future of Agriculture Podcast and Cogent

December 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Tim has dedicated his life to farming in the US, starting on a home farm selling primarily ducks, pigs and goats on a small area. After this Tim found himself studying crop science and agribusiness before creating a company aimed at finding agricultural graduates careers, on the radio, consultancy, grain trading and more. As well as this Tim has one of the largest agriculture based podcasts on the globe, check it out - Future of Agriculture Podcast.

R2Kast Number 23 - James Herrick on Discrimination in Farming and the importance of Biodiversity

November 26, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

James writes for the Farmers Weekly a few times a month and also works alongside his father on their home farm. The farm is split 50/50 give or take between arable and grass (often herbal ley’s incorporating as many as 17 species. He has also spoke out about discrimination with a focus on sexual orientation in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 22 - Karol Devaney on starting an apparel business, podcasting and shearing

November 12, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Karol, from Ireland has dedicated most of his life to farming, working on the home farm, shearing the world over and podcasting to highlight the many faces of the industry. With a keen interest in economics he was interested by the business side and started Eweknit clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 21 - Charlie Jacoby of the Field Sports Channel!

October 29, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Charlie talks us through hunting, fishing and how to deal with anti’s. We ponder the morals of trophy hunting and the impact of shootings inclusion in the Olympics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 20 - Kevin Harrison of Clarkson’s Farm on NSA, SCOPS and Farm Management!

October 15, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 35.3 MB

Kevin Harrison was on ALL of our screens recently through Amazon Prime hit, Clarkson’s Farm! He is a busy man away from the screen being a full time farm manager, chairman of NSA, SCOPS and more! Listen in to hear more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 19 - Pálína Njarðvík on Instagram fame as Farmlifeiceland and Icelandic Sheep!

October 01, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 36.9 MB

Born on Iceland, Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík has dedicated much of her life to sheep farming the one breed allowed there! We talked Rettir, policy and future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 18 - Claire Taylor of the Scottish Farmer and Glasgow Herald

September 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Claire ho could have pursued sport as a teenager found her way into journalism and now spends her time promoting Scottish agriculture through various magazines and newspapers! Hear her story on how she has created a career in political journalism. Fun fact about Claire, she was the first to do an article on Rural2Kitchen and is part of the reason we got as far as we did! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 17 - Martin Kennedy, the Chairperson of NFU Scotland

September 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Martin has spent his life on farms and talks about the importance of the environment, biodiversity and standing up for the industry!

R2Kast Number 17 - Martin Kennedy, the Chairperson of NFU Scotland

September 03, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Martin has spent his life on farms and talks about the importance of the environment, biodiversity and standing up for the industry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 16 - Richard Cornock of the Funky Farmer on Wildlife Conservation and 135k Subs!

August 20, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

We talk to YouTube sensation, Richard on his story over the past few years including a book, magazines, radio and a huge following on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 15 - Christine Cuthbertson on NFU, RHET and Mental Health in Farming

August 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Christine has travelled the world but dedicated most of her life to the agricultural industry here in the UK! 9-5 she works with the NFU battling for the best future for our farmers. The rest of the time Christine spends her time teaching the kids if Ayrshires schools where their food comes from and has created fundraisers for mental health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 14 - Stephanie Berkeley on Health and Safety in Farming

July 23, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 39.7 MB

Stephanie of the Farm Safety Foundation, otherwise known as the Yellow Wellies Foundation talks to us about Health and Safety Week. Be sure to check out their website for more on that! We get into the hard truth behind safety on farms and the TOO high figures representing deaths and injuries in UK Agriculture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 13 - Alexander Pirie on Agricultural Consultancy

July 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Alexander talks about a day in the life of an agricultural consultant and the importance of biodiversity and carbon auditing.

R2Kast Number 13 - Alexander Pirie on Agricultural Consultancy

July 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Alexander talks about a day in the life of an agricultural consultant and the importance of biodiversity and carbon auditing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 12 - Louise Allan on Vet Nursing, Cattle Grooming and Young Farmers

June 25, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 38.4 MB

We talk to Louise Allan who was brought up on an Ayrshire beef and sheep farm and in the last few years has filled her time becoming Head Vet Nurse at her practise, running a business preparing cattle for shows and sales across the UK and became a world champion! Listen in to find out what in and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 11 - Kirstie Baird on Robot Milkers

June 11, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 36.3 MB

Kirstie talks to us about the conversion from conventional sing over parlour to a robot milking system as well as their New Zealand system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 10 - Meinir Howells of S4C Ffermio

May 28, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

We welcome Meinir Howells of S4C Ffermio program to talk about her and her partners farming enterprise and TV presenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 9 - Brian of the Farmer’s Life

May 14, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 42.6 MB

Have you ever wondered where the sticky bit on an envelope comes from? We have a chat with Brian, the owner of a 2500 acre arable farm in the states to find out as well as MUCH more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 11 - Kirstie Baird on robot milkers

May 13, 2021 13:36 - 48 minutes - 36.3 MB

Kirstie talks to us about the conversion from conventional sing over parlour to a robot milking system as well as their New Zealand system.

R2Kast Number 8 - Andrew Weir of United Auctions

April 30, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 26.9 MB

We delve into a career in auctioneering and see what that involves, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 7 - Cammy of the Sheep Game

April 18, 2021 17:11 - 54 minutes - 41.2 MB

We talk with social media star Cameron Wilson about the day job, farming and how he got into YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 6 - Our Farming Journey on Jumping into Farming and Social Media

March 26, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Today we welcome Rachel and Jake of Our Farming Journey. These guys took over a tenancy in Devon a few years ago and have documented it in blog form on Facebook and Instagram garnering a following of 22 thousand followers on Facebook and 2500 on Instagram. We delve into dog walking rules, taking over a farm, homeschooling and much more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 5 - Jessica Ireland-Hughes on Dairy Research and Studying a PhD

March 12, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MB

Jessica studied with SRUC before moving to study a MSc at Aberystwyth University in Wales and is now researching into a lesser known disease that could be potentially damning for the Dairy Industry in Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 4 - Flavian Obiero on the UK Pig Industry and Discrimination in Farming

February 26, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 48.1 MB

Flavian, a Kenyan-born pig farmer in England talks about UK pork production and breeding techniques in the pig sector. As well as this, Flavian opens up about discrimination in the industry with a specific focus on casual racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast Number 3 - Jim Pantaleo on Vertical Farming

February 12, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 41.9 MB

We had a bandwidth issue and the first few second whenever I spoke the audio isn’t great so I must apologise! Follow Rural2Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram at the following links:https://www.facebook.com/RURAL2KITCHEN/https://www.instagram.com/rural2kitchen/?hl=enAlso make sure to subscribe on YouTube and Follow the podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5r1b7kQhXhZZyUly8sfrrO?si=PgxZa8NyQz2gM1LZQdEVMwJim spent the first part of his career working for HP (Hewlett Packard) and found...

R2Kast Number 2 - David Leggat of RSABI

January 29, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 42.5 MB

Today we have David Leggat of RSABI. RSABI is a unique Scottish charity dedicated to the relief of hardship and poverty amongst people who have depended for their livelihoods on the land. They provide support in the form of emotional, financial and practical to families and individuals across the rural sector! In an industry known for poor mental health due to lonesome working and other pressures such as consumer demands they are very well placed and do a FANTASTIC job! Individuals can sign ...

R2Kast 1 - With Glen Burrows of the Ethical Butcher

January 16, 2021 16:48 - 48 minutes - 40 MB

Discussion about the use of animals fed SOLELY on grass and the welfare, environmental and human nutrition impacts of that.  Also from the mind that gave us ‘regenuary‘ Glen and I talk about the importance of sourcing food sustainably.Music taken from ‘Royalty Free Music: Country’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 1 - With Glen Burrows of the Ethical Butcher

January 16, 2021 16:48 - 48 minutes - 40 MB

Discussion about the use of animals fed SOLELY on grass and the welfare, environmental and human nutrition impacts of that.  Also from the mind that gave us ‘regenuary‘ Glen and I talk about the importance of sourcing food sustainably. Music taken from ‘Royalty Free Music: Country’.

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