In this milestone 300th episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle sits down with Tim Parton, farm manager of a 300-hectare arable enterprise in Staffordshire and a leading voice in regenerative agriculture. Tim shares his journey from conventional farming to pioneering biological, no-till methods that have dramatically cut synthetic inputs while boosting yields and soil health.

We discuss his innovative drill modifications, the importance of cover crops and microbial brews, and the challenges and rewards of shifting to a regenerative system. Tim also opens up about the life-changing accident he suffered in 2024, his remarkable resilience, and how he continues to inspire and consult within the farming community.

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Image credit: Tim Parton

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Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk

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In this big-picture episode, Ben Eagle is joined by two expert voices—Emily Norton and James Bolesworth—to unpack how global forces are shaping the future of UK farming. From the war in Ukraine and climate extremes to trade policy and political unpredictability, we examine how these shocks are influencing prices, planning, and resilience on the ground.

🧭 What We Cover:

Part 1: Global Forces in Flux – Wars, Trade & Market Volatility

Which global events are driving the most pressure on UK agriculture

How the war in Ukraine disrupted grain markets and commodity flows

Trade policy shifts post-Brexit and their on-farm implications

Are UK farmers more exposed to international risk?

Part 2: Climate, Weather & Risk – Farming in an Era of Extremes

How climate volatility is reshaping investment and land use

The financial and production risks of extreme weather

Global climate impacts on food security and commodity markets

Part 3: UK Response – Policy, Politics & Farm-Level Strategy

Assessing the UK’s agricultural policy response to global pressures

Closing Thoughts – Looking Ahead

One global trend UK farmers must pay closer attention to

📢 Final Messages:

🎧 Next Episode (300!): Join us for a milestone conversation with regenerative farming pioneer Tim Parton.

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Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.

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About Ben and RuralPod Media

Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk

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In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle heads to Stithians in Cornwall to meet Peter Green, a fifth-generation farmer, Nuffield Scholar, and host of Cornish Mutual’s Farming Focus podcast. Peter shares his remarkable journey from studying physics and working as a chartered accountant, to returning home to Cornwall to rebuild the family farm after the tragic loss of his parents in 2007.

Now running a grass-fed Stabiliser beef herd, Peter talks about:

Transitioning from corporate life back to farming

Managing grief and responsibility following the death of his parents in a car accident.

The decision to sell, and then restock, the farm's herd.

Building a sustainable, low-input beef business in Cornwall

Selling direct to customers through beef boxes

His work with the Prince’s Countryside Fund

Co-hosting the Farming Focus podcast and engaging the South West farming community

Balancing life as a farmer, podcast host, and dad to five-year-old twins

This episode is a powerful reminder of how purpose, resilience, and people can shape a meaningful farming future.

Farming Focus Podcast – Cornish Mutual

Royal Countryside Fund – Farm for the Future

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Image credit: Peter Green

Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency.

Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.

About Ben and RuralPod Media

Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk

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