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INSIDE AGRI-TURF

LATEST: I have now retired fully from the land-based engineering industry after 60 years - and therefore Inside Agri-Turf will 'retire' with me.
Launched during the pandemic in 2020, the podcast has published over 130 episodes and reached many thousands of listeners across the world.
Many thanks to all those who participated - and all those who downloaded.
It's has been very worthwhile, instructive and great fun!
All the very best
Chris

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Dec. 20, 2024

FAREWELL 2024: Selection of ear-catching moments

In this festive episode of 'Inside Agri-Turf', I recap highlights from recent episodes. This is episode 135, and I thank all those who tune in and listen to a stellar line-up of guests in increasing numbers, and to all guests...
Dec. 12, 2024

SELLER AND BUYER featuring Martin Hamer, tractor salesman - and farmer

"I don't want to upset farmers who buy my tractors - or butchers who buy my beef cattle " A view from both sides of fence on the current farmers stand-off with the Government over inheritance tax from Martin Hamer , National ...
Dec. 5, 2024

SPENDING AND SUPPORTING (Part One) with Stephen Howarth and Jane Craigie

Chris discusses the ongoing standoff between the farming community and the UK government over inheritance tax and its potential impact on British food production. Guests Stephen Howarth , an agricultural economist, and Jane C...
Nov. 28, 2024

FARMERS AND THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA with Anna Jones (Rewind)

In this rewind of an episode published in January 2023, Chris talks with Anna Jones, a journalist and founder of Just Farmers. Anna discusses her background, growing up on a family farm on the Welsh border and her career in j...
Nov. 20, 2024

PUNCHING ABOVE OUR WEIGHT with David Kirschner (Part Two)

Chris Biddle continues his conversation with David Kirschner, who discusses the challenges of promoting this niche yet crucial industry and the steps taken to secure better funding for apprentices. He details a critical meeti...
Nov. 13, 2024

SELLING TRACTORS LIKE SWEETIES: In conversation with David Kirschner (Part One)

In this two-part episode, Chris is in conversation with David Kirschner, a seasoned agricultural engineer and consultant in the land-based engineering industry. David shares his extensive experience, from his early career as ...