Ep. 18 Experts in the Field: Young farmers and promoting new entrants

In our latest episode, our experts discuss the reasons why the number of farmers in the UK has been decreasing year on year causing major threats to UK food security and the UK's farming future.

Date Thursday, 1 June 2023

The Farms, Estates and Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provides insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

In this episode, our experts provide insights into the pressures that are put on those operating in the agricultural industry and the challenges faced by new entrants. Our experts discuss government support that is available and explore ideas about how to encourage new entrants into farming.

What's in this week's podcast?

Edward Venmore, Partner and Head of Farms, Estates and Rural Land team, and Kate Lucas, Senior Associate are joined by Rosie Bennett, Accountant at Evolution ABS and National Federation of Young Farmers Chair.

During this podcast episode, we will discuss the reasons why the number of farmers in the UK has been decreasing year on year causing major threats to UK food security and the UK's farming future. Our experts will explain why this is happening and what can be done to support farmers and land managers as well as how we can encourage new entrants into farming.

Rosie discusses her involvement with the Young Farmers and the support they offer to new entrants as well as her top tips for the next generation in farming families coming through.

Podcast speakers

Guest Speaker


Chair | National Federation of Young Farmers

Useful resources

Access all the previous episodes our podcast via our dedicated Experts in the Field podcast page

Ep. 18 Experts in the Field: Young farmers and promoting new entrants