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Former British Lion Tom Youngs talks rugby and farming, progress on national food strategy, Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales, & variable catchy harvest
Episode 26318th July 2025 • The Farmers Weekly Podcast • Farmers Weekly
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In this episode, former British Lion Tom Youngs shares his thoughts on farming and rugby.

We run the rule on the government’s latest iteration of a national food strategy - and discuss the implications for farmers.

NFU Cymru president Aled Jones voices concern about the newly announced Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales.

And we look at the ups and downs of harvest ahead of the market prices.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

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To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.

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