Getting on the farming ladder - the future of land access from tenancies to share farming
In this episode Peter talks to George Dunn, CEO at the Tenant Farmers Association and Ben and Josh Nicholls, Cornish dairy farmers who won last year's Cornwall Young Farmer of the Year award. They discuss the future of land access and how new entrants can get on the farming ladder from securing a tenancy to thinking outside the box.
In this second series of Farming Focus we're asking the question 'does my farm have a future?'.
Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.
For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk
For our podcast disclaimer click here.
Timestamps
00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle
00:15 Peter Green introduces the episode.
00:58 Peter's Future Farm in 60 seconds.
02:12 Peter introduces today's guests.
02:54 Josh Nicholls introduces himself and his family's business.
04:45 Ben Nicholls introduces himself and how he works with Josh.
07:32 What was it like to win the Young farmer of the year at the Cornwall Farm Business awards?
08:37 George Dunn comments on Josh and Ben's story.
10:30 How many tenancies are secured by new entrants?
11:56 Is there a lot of competition from other land uses but also what are the opportunities for new markets?
14:10 Following the Rock Review, how confident should tenant farmers be?
16:04 Ben explains the nature of their tenancy.
16:54 How do landlords find enthusiastic new tenants?
18:14 What are the barriers for young people getting into farming?
19:36 What help did Josh and Ben get in putting their application together?
20:41 Using your network.
23:21 What would Josh recommend young farmers do to secure a tenancy?
24:16 Showstoppers
26:14 Practical tips from George, Josh and Ben.
27:30 3 words to show what attributes farmers of the future will need.
30:15 Peter rounds up.
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free