51AVÊÓÆµ

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Inspirational diversification projects and a look at the opportunities in renewables

Farmers are known for being resilient and innovative entrepreneurs, and rural businesses are always thinking of new ways to diversify their farms

clock • 1 min read
Can solar and wind work on your farm?
Image:

Can solar and wind work on your farm?

Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the best diversification projects they have reported on and look at the current landscape for new farm enterprises.

Bidwells' Chris Thyer is our special guest this week to discuss the opportunities and challenges for solar and wind on-farm.

Ìý

Top diversification stories

More on Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast special: Bake Off Star and 51AVÊÓÆµFest ambassador Mike Greenwood-Wilkins - "The farm is a proper family set up"

The Farmers Guardian podcast special: Bake Off Star and 51AVÊÓÆµFest ambassador Mike Greenwood-Wilkins - "The farm is a proper family set up"

Showcasing British farming on TV's most popular baking show, the Great British Bake Off, arable farmer Mike Greenwood-Wilkins speaks to digital editor Emily Ashworth about educating the public, the lack of Government support and the solidarity of his family unit

clock 10 April 2026 • 1 min read
Ploughing through Politics with Victoria Atkins: IHT, Brexit and the Future of Farming | For Flock's Sake Ep.1

Ploughing through Politics with Victoria Atkins: IHT, Brexit and the Future of Farming | For Flock's Sake Ep.1

On the premiere episode of For Flock's Sake – Farmers Guardian's dedicated young farmer podcast – Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder are joined by Conservative MP and Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins

clock 07 April 2026 • 2 min read
Crop It Like It's Hot: From Field to Food Charity, how surplus crops find a second harvest

Crop It Like It's Hot: From Field to Food Charity, how surplus crops find a second harvest

We travelled to Merseyside to find out how surplus food is being redistributed across the country and how farmers can get involved

clock 31 March 2026 • 1 min read