Meet the Farmers

Getting started in farming - with James Warwick

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

We talk about:

The story of how James moved to Cornwall to farm with his grandparents
Life on the farm today and the balance between sheep and cattle.
His apprenticeship on another farm and what he learned
Being open about the mental strain farming can bring.
The financial pressures of farming and how he tackles cashflow uncertainty
His vision for the future of the farm over the next decade

James offers a heartfelt and honest perspective on the rewards and realities of farming, blending tradition with a willingness to speak openly about issues that matter to farmers everywhere.

Photo credit: James Warwick

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Ben Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk

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