Payments for farmers to store flood water, government faces 'moment of truth' on farming, update on Basic Payment Scheme phase-out, & Rural Communities Mental Health Foundation

The Farmers Weekly Podcast

In this episode, we look at flood management – and payments for farmers to protect communities by storing flood water.
We have the latest on the NFU's campaign for a fair budget for farming – and what is needed to deliver UK food security.
We've an update on the phase-out of the Basic Payment Scheme in England – and take a look at Scotland's fledgling farm support system.
And we talk to the two farming friends behind the Rural Communities Mental Health Foundation – promoting better wellbing in agriculture.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and specialist arable reporter Louise Impey.
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