R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

R2Kast 139 - Louise Paterson on the home farm, young farmers, her day job and holiday houses

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome on a friend. It’s always fun to talk to someone you know well and still find out more about them! Todays guest I’ve known since 2...

R2Kast 138 - Izzy Rainey on starting a farming and art business side by side and much more at 31!

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two hours ago I had sent a total of 7 messages to todays guest and now we’re making sure that we stay in touch after a good bit of craic! Izzi Raine...

R2Kast 137 - Martin Holmen in Norwegian TV and radio presenting, 4H and more!

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the UK we have Greg James, in Norway they have Martin Holmen!Martin and I met in Tanzania and the best way for those of you that know me to describ...

R2Kast 136 - Grant Barr farming at home, young farmers at a national level and comedy!

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Diversifications come in various forms, today we welcome a man who farms full time and is working his way up in the world of comedy!Grant Barr from as...

R2Kast 135 - Ben Best talks Dalscone Farm, the worlds biggest farming Facebook live hub!

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over 15 thousand likes in the last week, over 0.2 million followers and a devout following on Facebook live! Figures of a pretty notable account, is i...

R2Kast 134 - Jane, Katie, Linsey, Paul and Wallace talk about their trip to Tanzania and Rwanda

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I get to share the best episode of the R2Kast to date. That in no way belittles anyone who has been on before, this truly has everything!For tho...

R2Kast 133 - Isla Soutter on studying, travelling, award nominations and her new graduate role!

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Todays guest is a family friend of ours and seeing her grow as a person since the little girl I remember had been nothing short of inspiring! Isla fou...

R2Kast 132 - Lower Nith YFC talk fundraising, what’s going on and what’s next in the 80th year!

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

8 years ago this week the McMaster family based on the Southend of the Isle of Arran held their inaugural stock judging, a bit of fun aimed at showcas...

R2Kast 131 - John McCulloch on SAYFC, awards, his new career as an auctioneer and much more!

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am lucky enough that in the two things in my life that take up the most time, lecturing and podcasting I get to spend time with some amazing minds, ...

R2Kast 130 - Heidi Wilson on vet school, bereavement, CrossFit and so much more!

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I get so many inspirational people on this podcast but Heidi was one of those ones you sit back and think HOW HAVE YOU FITTED THIS IN at such a young ...

R2Kast 129 - Holly, Lauren and Sheena of NFU Scotland talk regional managing and defunding farmers

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome 3 NFU Scotland regional managers, Holly, Lauren and Sheena operating out of Ayrshire, Argyll and the Islands and Forth and Clyde resp...

R2Kast 128 - Charlie Beaty speaks on Instagram, travelling and promoting agriculture in this country

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie, who used to be branded as the globe trotting farm girl now Charlie Farms has travelled the world with agriculture and now farms at home on a ...

R2Kast 127 - Gemma Wark on Genus, embryo transfer in America, her new position with QMS and her home herd

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma along with her colleague at Genus talked to our 3rd year students studying Livestock Management Systems as part of their agriculture degree with...

R2Kast 126 - Josh Heyneke of Parc Carreg talks about getting into farming, being the only organic duck egg producer, turmoil and now worm farming.

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh, and his partner Abigail were sick of the London rat race and after seeing a billboard on a bus on the daily commute decided it was time for a ch...

R2Kast 125 - Holly Atkinson of Cups on Cows talks palaeontology, veterinary and rearing 200 dairy heifers.

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Holly, not from a farming background as a youngster had a fascination with fossils and saw a future in the sector however younger teenage years saw he...

R2Kast 124 - Will Evans talks agricultural communication, being Oxford Farming Conference chair and Ryan Reynolds

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From very near Wrexham, Will Evans laid the foundations for people like myself who have found themselves in the agricultural podcasting game. Having t...

R2Kast 123 - Matt Styles talks his unorthodox route into farming, entrepreneurship and mental health

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, otherwise known as thehonestfarmer_ was originally from a farm and found himself following the route of working in drama. One day, in the middle...

R2Kast 122 - Duncan Pickering on rugby, injuries and deployment in Iraq as well as his future intentions with the police.

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On an exchange Ed and his brother, Tom hosted Duncan and one other from Australia and after a few days together Ed and Duncan became good mates even t...

R2Kast 121 - Vince of Picks Ups For Peace talks his career in the sector, Ukraine and the role PUFP plays in the war.

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you hit record and can't believe how much someone has done - this is one of them! I simply thought we'd talk pick ups for peace but ...

R2Kast 120 - Damian Barson on being a new entrant at 50 and buying the most expensive unseen dog

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Damian, who has worked in finance, sales and owned businesses in those sectors too has had one constant in his life, training dogs.At 16 he took on hi...

R2Kast 119 - Grant and Jaclyn of GJCoaching talk young farmers, meeting at the Highland, PT'ing and West Fittest Farmer

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grant and Jacalyn both from farms were in Avondale and Mauchline YF' respectively. At a young age they met at the Highland Show and in Grants words he...

R2Kast 118 - Iona Murray on the farming education to school pupils, growing up on a farm, primary teaching and more

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Iona, from a farm in Muirkirk always loved the farm as a kid but as a youngster probably didn't see it in her future! As she left school her inten...

R2Kast 117 - Sophie Bell on contract rearing heifers, veterinary pharmaceuticals, Instagram and more

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome someone who I have followed probably since before the podcast started Sophie Bell from county Cavan has played a key role in taking t...

R2Kast 116 - Erin McNaught on uni, sheepdogs, NFU Young Ambassadors and being a British champion!

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Halfway through this podcast I ask Erin’s age, she’s 20 and what’s she’s done in that time is insane!!She has won the British young handler wi...

R2Kast 115 - Ross McKelvie on PE teaching, PT’ing and international volleyball!

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In his younger days our guest from today, Ross found himself playing rugby at a good level and football even better. However after his international l...

R2Kast 114 - Ed Martin on Flekvieh cattle, YF, rugby and getting into podcasting!

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For fans of the All In series that we launched last month a lot of you will know my co host, Ed! For those in the Dumfries farming community I’m sur...

R2Kast 113 - SAYFC National Committees talk the reshuffle at National Level and SAYFC Future

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

100 years ago this year a group of young people farming in Caithness got together and without realising it kickstarted the largest rural youth group i...

R2Kast 112 - Josh MacDonald on his journey to sous chef, Michelin stars and the food industry!

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

15 months ago I was one of Josh and his now wife, Leah’s best men! A gorgeous late March Day in St Andrew’s that won’t be forgotten soon. About ...

R2Kast 111 - All In with Glen Penlington the current Stihl TimberSports British Champion

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I introduce this podcast by saying:‘For those of you yhat know me I’m pretty good with an axe, todays guest is maybe as good!’Glen Penlington is...

R2Kast 110 - John Hamilton talks vet school, New Zealand, farming and the ‘Man City of Ayrshire’!

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome a good friend of mine into the podcast! John, from a beef and sheep farm in Darvel, Ayrshire always enjoyed working with livestock bu...

R2Kast 109 - Aimee Budge of Bigton Farm talks the farm after tragedy, this farming life and YF

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Todays guest is a well known figure in scottish farming however lives closer to Oslo than Edinburgh! Born and bred on Bigton Farm on Shetland, Aimee k...

R2Kast 108 - Sophie Gregory on the first 9 years as a dairy farmer, organics, regeneration and more!

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What can you expect to do in 9 years? In some ways, a lot…one that doesn’t spring to mind is become a fountain of knowledge on a subject as divers...

R2Kast 107 - Dylan and Celtia talk travel, language, the World Cup and a combined 88 countries!

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I went to uni, there was a course which looked at management skills and entrepreneurship, this module was taken by more than just the agriculture...

R2Kast 106 - Ben Eagle on family farming difficulty, history degree and 500 podcast releases!

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rarely does someone need no introduction but Ben is kind of one of them…ESPECIALLY in the rural podcasting game! You may look at me and think my upl...

R2Kast 105 - Annie Bryson on travelling, uni, nutrition highland show and COVID!

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Annie, from a dairy farm was always involved in farming whether that was through the home farm or YF. However there seemed to be a theme throughout th...

R2Kast 104 - Ioan Humphreys talks the 115 year old business, struggles and tattoos!

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Ioan Humphreys onto the podcast, you may know him as @that_welsh_farmer or from being all over the telly lately all for the right rea...

R2Kast 103 - All in with Bolton Wanderers player, Jack Iredale who has fought injury, diabetes and starting out in Australia to make it in the UK!

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Jack Iredale onto the podcast. Jack was born in Scotland and emigrated to New Zealand as a baby. In New Zealand he took up rugby and ...

R2Kast Bonus Episode - Ayr Show Edition

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A bonus episode with Jane Strawhorn, Colin Mckinnon, Ewan, Emma and Len (this farming life) and Christine Cuthbertson! Sponsored by A-Plan Rural condu...

R2Kast 102 - Nick and James of Farming Funny podcast speak farming, podcasting and the Office US

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After living in Dumfries for the best part of 2 years and having a podcast for the vast majority of that time I realised there was another ag podcaste...

R2Kast 101 - Hannah Russel speaks about Alf, overcoming trauma, being a best selling author and more

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes record on a podcast is the first one said you realise you’ve underestimated your guest.I read Hannah‘s bio on Instagram what in store! P...

R2Kast 100! Wallace Currie and Ed Martin

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A big day for the R2Kast with this being the first episode with 3 digits! In 2 years over 100 episodes we have spoken to 130 people throughout the foo...

R2Kast 99 - Neil Barret talks hoof trimming, mental health, the Joe marker podcast and much more!

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Neil Barrett onto the podcast.Neil posts, his daily life on Instagram under the account name NJB HoofCare is a hoof trimmer to trade....

R2Kast 98 - NFUS talk about their current roles, the changes with Brexit, COVID and more

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a sector that is required by those lucky enough 3 times a day you would like to think we wouldn’t need to protect ourselves from increasing input...

R2Kast 97 - Karen Moynihan on self run suckler herd, area managing Aldi and social media fame!

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Proper fanboy moment for me! I have been a fan since what turns out to be Karen’s SECOND ever video! I like to think I’m not a stalker but it’s ...

R2Kast 96 - Rhys Jones of Cattle Strength talks semi-pro rugby, starting a gym and down’s syndrome

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rhys was brought up on a small dairy farm in Wales. Always interested in the sector he also was keen on fitness and showed promise as a rugby player. ...

R2Kast 95 - Thorfinn Armstrong talks how you might be able to claim 6 figures of tax relief per year

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

80% of businesses are missing out on tax relief worth almost always at least £5k. Today we welcome just the man to help you find out if you’re one!...

R2Kast 94 - Holly Thomson talks starting her own magazine, running a livery yard and much more!

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Couple of days ago we welcomed the lovely Holly Thomson onto the pod!Much like many young folks the country over Holly always wanted to work with hors...

R2Kast 93 - Henry Bung of Fungom Farms in Cameroon talks community farming and feeding 370 families

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Bung, from north west Cameroon talks to us about Fungom Farms, a community group aimed at battling food security in the area. The group are resp...

R2Kast 92 - Justine Fulton of Rack of Glam talks butchery, ADHD and finding the right career!!

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, we welcome the wonderful Justine of rack of glam on instagram onto the podcast! Since leaving school, Justine has tried various careers over ...

R2Kast 91 - Louise Penn on agronomy, Instagram, uni and the future!

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome Louise Penn onto the podcast. Louise found herself travelling the world just before Covid and then decide to come back on the last pl...

R2Kast 90 - Milly Fyfe on OFC, YF,m, PR, marketing, podcasting and a royal endorsement!

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The reason I originally started this podcast was to showcase the various jobs you can find in agriculture today. We have an absolute perfect example o...

R2Kast 89 - Olly Harrison talks Farming, charity, YouTube, Instagram and Ukraine

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olly who had contracted in this local area for years decided to start posting some videos on Facebook during Covid that got picked up by some teachers...

R2Kast 88 - Quality Meat Scotland talk their role in promoting red meat in this country!

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

QMS are the main assurance scheme in Scotland for promoting Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork. They work the world over to increase...

R2Kast 87 - Maria Warne mental health, farm safety and her almost 1 million followers!

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GRANFER! You’ve probably went onto TikTok and heard a young lady shout GRANFER before her granfer (Cornish papa)shuts down a new TikTok comment! Pro...

R2Kast 86 - The Female Hoof trimmer, Sophie Mitchell-Smith talks Instagram and women in Agriculture

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie, from Manchester grew up with parents who farmed in a few places across the UK. Her mother and father started a good trimming business and afte...

R2Kast 85 - Digital Dairy Chain on 20 MILLION pound funding to the dairy sector and more

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart, Rachael and Pauline told about the potentially industry changing funding stream aimed at strengthening rural communities in the south of Scotl...

R2Kast 84 - Blythe Aitken on Zimbabwean farming, Blueberry and Flower Agronomy and cost of living

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blythe, born in Zimbabwe had to leave at a young age before heading to a farm in Scotland, studying in Scotland and deciding to head back to Zimbabwe ...

R2Kast 83 - Charles Dowding on No Dig Production, Vegetarianism in the 70s and Organics in the 80s

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve heard of no dog gardening this is the man who popularised it and brought it to the masses. Charles, from a dairy farm never saw a future i...

R2Kast 82 - Regenerative Farming Network talk regeneration, trees, community production and more!

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

7 people from various backgrounds all with one goal, sustainable food production! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

R2Kast 81 - Michael Blanche on first generation farming, failed agreements and Nuffield scholarships

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael, not from farming always knew he wanted in but didn’t know how. After a few jobs getting him a well grounded network in the sector he still ...

R2Kast 80 - Bizza Walters talks farming at home, rural advising, protecting rhinos in SA and YF

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have seen the Instagram account adventuresofashepherdess and the lady behind that is today’s guest, Bizza! Bizza studied at Cirencester befo...

R2Kast 79 - Jane, Rebecca and Claire talk about their various routes to Jane Craigie Marketing

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Jane Craigie Marketing approaches 2 decades in the business it is one of the most recognisable names in the rural sector in Scotland. Jane started ...

R2Kast 78 - Emily Addicott-Sauvao on UK Quinoa production, Vineyards and marketing a vintage wine.

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily, is one of few Quinoa growers on the UK, has a vineyard and grows cereals. Her father and uncle were beef farmers but Emily saw a chance to chan...

R2Kast 77 - Ben Cross on British Alstroemeria, 4th gen farming and the challenges faced for flowers

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben, is a 4th generation British Alstroemeria grower. It was very interesting to hear his story talking about the business starting in the 30s all the...

R2Kast 76 - RHET Ayrshire and Arran talk the importance of rural education and how rewarding it is

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year RHET Ayrshire and Arran becomes 20. Alec, Christine, Elaine and Willie do a fantastic job to tell the story of the countryside initiative fr...

R2Kast 75 - Rachel Stratton (the Global Farmher) talks travelling the world with farming and Norway

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A young Rachel Stratton had an avid interest in farming, whether that was lambing, showing or even breeding and in the day of her final school exam de...

R2Kast 74 - Farmer Luke talks bridging the gap between food and farming, YF, education and arable

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke comes from farming but quickly established a self-made career in the sector for himself. Farming tatties, wheat, barley, OSR and other crops Luke...

R2Kast Christmas Special (73) - Chief Shepherdess and Super Serious Farming tell their story!

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kriss 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 th...

R2Kast 72 - James Edwards on anthropology, contract farming, emotional turmoil and a BFA

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 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 mi...

R2Kast 69 - Chelsey and John talk farming on Iona and Arran and the challenges in starting out!

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 bee...

R2Kast 71 - Regis Umuginareza on Rwandan Agri Policy, his life saving business and more!

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“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...

R2Kast 70 - Countryside Learning Scotland talk paving rural careers for Scotland’s youth!

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, 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 s...

R2Kast 71 - Rejis Umuginreneza on Rwandan Agri Policy, his life saving business and more

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“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 ...

R2Kast 68 - Natalie and Tara of ElevateAg talk sharing online, their online course and podcasting.

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie 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 with...

R2Kast 67 - Colin Mason talks about training as a vet and disease investigation at a vet lab

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Colin 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 anoth...

R2Kast 66 - Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyards tasks about regenerative wine production

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, from a wine trading family has taken on the Tablas Creek vineyard which is a worlds first regenerative organic vineyard! They utilise alpacas, ...

R2Kast 65 - Aylett and Tracey Roan on This Farming Life, starting a business and selling milkshakes!

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These two ladies married dairying brothers and decided to diversify the enterprise! There is 2 farms being run simultaneously with slightly different ...

R2Kast 64 - Phillipa Cameron talks about farming 40000 hectares, being an author and smoko

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phillipa 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...

R2Kast 63 - Jane Strawhorn talks about her career as a paralegal and her life as SAYFC national VC

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jane, 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 fo...

R2Kast 62 - Colin Currie talks about farming on island and his birthday auction market challenge

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Colin, 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 ...

R2Kast 61 - Lorraine Turnbull talks smallholding in France, cider making and becoming an author

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lorraine 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 ...

R2Kast 60 - Karl Franklin (pretend farmer) talks choosing farming over cheffing and droughts

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Karl 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 a...

R2Kast 59 - Maria and Gordon talk their pathways into farming as well as Wee Broon Hens.

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maria and Gordon both come from non-farming backgrounds and after studying different courses at different times and by chance finding themselves worki...

R2Kast 58 - Thatfitagvocate (Andrea) on farming in a drought, hormone implants, GMO and future

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea 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 in...

R2Kast 57 - Colin McKinnon talks getting into contracting, Claas apprenticeships and SAYFC

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Colin, 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 Cla...

R2Kast 56 - Brian and Mandy talk producing ocean spray cranberries, their own brand and more!

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Based 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...

R2Kast 55 - Katie Shanahan on Charolais sheep, showing, TikTok and teaching Irish dancing!

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If 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...

R2Kast 54 - Charlotte Ashley talks artistry, converting to a dairy robot system and TikTok

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte 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...

R2Kast 53 - Jane Harrower on poultry in the UK, showing birds, Young Farmers, pig racing and more!

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jane 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 runnin...

R2Kast 52 - Amy Wilkinson talks about farming on marshes, travelling and future plans!

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amy 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 ...

R2Kast 51 - Andrew of Coull Farm on Islay talk beef, sheep, barley, rye and Bruichladdie whisky!

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew 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 sm...

R2Kast 50 - Emma Gray and Ewan Irvine from this Farming Life talk tenancies and TV.

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 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, sheep...

R2Kast 49 - Kathryn Dick on working for the Scottish Farmer, SAYFC, RHET and more!

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At 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 th...

R2Kast 48 - Nicola (Livestock_Farmher) on taking on the family farm, awards and TV!

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola has fitted a LOT into her short career in the industry! Creating a career for herself, being nominated for awards and various TV appearances am...

R2Kast 47 - Saiorse or Life at Bancran Road talks balancing work and farming, camogie and renovation

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saiorse 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 interes...

R2Kast 46 - Gemma Lane talking about selling her own Charcuterie, getting into farming and Instagram

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gemma isn’t from farming and after hearing farmers discuss the impact of Brexit she decided to get involved! She studied environmental science and n...

R2Kast 45 - Crawfords Farm on uni in mechanical engineering, mixed arable, flowers and YouTube!

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crawford 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! ...

R2Kast 44 - Abbie and Andy of A+A Livestock talk about getting into farm, regeneration and much more

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Abbie 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 ...

R2Kast 43 - Becca and Lizzie of Boots and Heels talking about promoting farming and the industry!

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becca and Lizzie worked together just before lockdown and got friendly talking over their mutual love of the agricultural industry as well as toasters...

R2Kast 42 - Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms on Regenerative Agriculture and Integrated Approaches

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joel, arguably the world most famous farmer has developed and pioneered many a regenerative and organic processes that has spearheaded a generation of...