Just what is the government’s long-term plan for farm support? We’ve an exclusive interview with Defra farm minister Angela Eagle.

We get to grips with the latest proposals for the revamped Sustainable Farming Incentive – how your business will be affected.

A campaigning farmer hits out over lack of action on fly tipping – and takes Defra secretary Emma Reynolds to task over the issue

And what next for the National Farmers Union following it’s latest leadership elections?

A bumper episode for you this week – recorded as live at NFU’s annual conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 24-25 January 2026.

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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