In the first episode of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory discuss avian influenza, pumpkin patches, storms in New Zealand, snails in London and the big debate topic...sustainability.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben speaks with Charlotte Ashley, dairy farmer and 'countryside content creator' based in Cumbria. Charlotte shares her journey from a non-farming background to becoming a dairy farmer. She discusses the challenges and learning curves of transitioning to dairy farming, the importance of social media in bridging the rural-urban divide, and her opinions on the term 'influencer'. The conversation also touches on the current challenges in the dairy industry and Charlotte's aspirations for the future of her farm.

Ben announces the launch of a brand new ongoing series on Meet the Farmers and its new hosts!

Michael Kavanagh shares his family’s heartbreaking story of losing their 2-year-old daughter, Eleanor, to sudden viral pneumonia in January 2025. In her memory, he and his wife Di are undertaking incredible endurance challenges to raise awareness and funds through The Eleanor Challenge. Please donate if you can.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle speaks with Ian Pullen, a beef farmer from Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire. Ian shares his journey into farming, the challenges he faces with TB in cattle, and how he has successfully integrated YouTube into his farming business. He discusses the importance of diversification, the direct sales model for his beef, and the future of farming amidst changing policies and market demands. Ian emphasizes the need for farmers to adapt and find new income streams while maintaining a connection with their customers.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle sits down with Thomas Gent, a fourth-generation farmer and founder of Gentle Farming, to discuss his journey into regenerative agriculture and the innovations shaping the future of farming. They dive into topics like soil health, natural capital, agri-tech, and the challenges and opportunities within the farming industry today.

In this episode we meet Bronagh Dempster, a passionate new entrant into the farming world from Northern Ireland. Discover her inspiring journey from a fascination with dairy cows to forging her path in the industry, and even doing a Nuffield Next Gen Scholarship. Bronagh shares her experiences, challenges, and insights on the evolving dairy sector, offering valuable advice for aspiring farmers and industry enthusiasts.

Six arable farmer former guests of the show send in their harvest reports for 2025.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, host Ben Eagle talks with Miranda Webster of Webster's Rural about recruitment challenges and opportunities in the professional and farm manager side of the agricultural and rural sectors, from post-Brexit shifts to the role of AI in hiring. They explore how rural businesses can attract and retain talent while balancing modern tools with the human side of recruitment.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben chats with Tara, a third-generation sheep and mixed crop farmer from western Victoria, Australia. They discuss her family’s farming journey, livestock and land management practices, the realities of Australian agriculture, and how she uses social media to share her story and connect with consumers.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle speaks with beef and sheep farmer James Warwick from north Cornwall about how he moved to Cornwall from Cambridgeshire to live with his grandparents and learn to farm. He now farms South Devon cattle and 350–400 ewes. James shares his passion for farming, financial challenges of farming and the mental strain it can sometimes bring.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle heads to Indiana in the United States to speak with Shane and Val Wallis about their family farm, where they raise Shorthorn cattle alongside corn, beans, and hay. They discuss the rewards and challenges of farming in their region, their farming journey, social media and their hopes for the future of the farm.

Does this Yorkshire dairy farmer have the answer to future on farm energy? Eddie Andrew from Our Cow Molly near Sheffield comes on to talk about his latest on farm renewable energy project which would be community owned.

In this episode, Ben Eagle is joined by David Exwood, Deputy President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), who farms over 1,200 tenanted hectares just south of Horsham in West Sussex. David shares insights from his multi-enterprise farming business—featuring arable, beef, sheep, and a farm shop—as well as his leadership journey within the NFU.

In this episode, Ben Eagle explores how SMART farming technologies are transforming the dairy sector, from herd management and sustainability to automation and data use. Joined by experts and farmers, the discussion covers real-world applications, barriers to adoption, and what the future holds for tech-driven dairy farming.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle heads to Alvin, Texas, to chat with Tyler Froberg — a fourth-generation farmer transforming his family's legacy through social media and direct-to-consumer marketing. From his early days in the army to returning to the farm, building the business and an audience, Tyler shares his journey back to Froberg Farms — Texas’ largest “You-Pick” strawberry operation. Tune in to hear about farming today and yesterday, ag education, and the power of digital storytelling in agriculture.

In this special Groundswell 2025 episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle explores what regenerative agriculture means beyond the farm gate. While regen is becoming a buzzword in farming, what does it look like across the wider food system—in supply chains, retail, policy, nutrition, and product development?

A conversation with regenerative farming pioneer Tim Parton, exploring his innovative no-till methods, recovery from a life-changing accident, and vision for the future of sustainable agriculture.

In this episode of Meet the Farmers, Ben Eagle is joined by Emily Norton and James Bolesworth to explore how global shocks—from war and climate change to trade shifts and political uncertainty—are impacting UK farms and what farmers can do to stay resilient.

In this episode, Ben heads to Cornwall to meet fifth-generation farmer Peter Green, who shares his powerful story of returning to the family farm after personal tragedy and a career in corporate finance. Now running a sustainable, grass-fed beef enterprise and hosting the Farming Focus podcast, Peter reflects on resilience, leadership, and building a purpose-driven future in Cornish agriculture.