After the Drought: What Needs to Change on UK Farms? [Big Debate ep22]

The rain has returned, but after two incredibly challenging summers, can farming afford to simply move on? In our latest episode of The Big Debate, Ally and Sophie discuss what the drought could mean for the decisions they make on their own farms - from forage and future cropping choices to water security, land availability and reducing their reliance on the weather.  And there's plenty more in the episode. They revisit your responses to the £1 million question, discuss the potential feed and forage crunch across Europe, look ahead to UK Dairy Day and reflect on this week's #BackBritishFarmingDay.  Hosted as always by farmers Sophie Gregory and Ally Hunter Blair. Link to newsletter sign up - https://www.ruralpodmedia.co.uk/newsletter/ 🎧 Please subscribe to the show and follow us on social media @MTF\_podcast  Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate is produced by RuralPod Media.  Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. 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