Pub Yields Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Silas Hedley-Lawrence, a farmer specialising in the livestock side of regenerative agriculture.With roots in New Zealand and hands-on experience farming in Britain, Silas brings a unique perspective to the differences between the two farming systems and what British agriculture can learn from regenerative approaches to livestock.We explore his views on cattle, grazing and soil health, as well as the realities of making regenerative farming work as a business. Silas also takes his produce directly to consumers, turning his own beef into burgers and selling them at events — creating a direct connection between the farm, the food and the people eating it.A wide-ranging conversation about livestock, regenerative agriculture, British farming and building a farm business from field to burger.

In this episode, we sit down with arable farmer Ben Adams, who swapped life as an agricultural consultant for a return to his family farm.Ben has a real passion for regenerative agriculture, soil health and challenging conventional thinking. He’s constantly experimenting with new cropping techniques, questioning how and why things are done, and putting ideas into practice in the field.We talk about what his years in consultancy taught him, how that knowledge has shaped the way he farms today, and the successes — and inevitable failures — that come with trying something different.

On this episode the boys are joined for a beer & chat by another local Bridgend farming native, Mr Rhys Edwards 🙌👨🏻‍🦰In this conversation you will hear all about Rhys & his families progressive farming business that includes a top notch data driven sheep enterprise, that is up there with the best 🙌🐑 Rhys is top man & as honest as they come, so if you want some proper South Wales farming chat between three great mates then this pod is well worth checking out 🙌👨🏻‍🦰🎉👇🎧Tune in NOW on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧 ...#Farming #Sheep365 #SouthWales #Diversification #PubYieldsPodcast

This week we speak to the smiley legend that is Joe Cluley from Indigro. Joe breaks down the realities of modern arable agronomy—from crop nutrition and disease management to one of the industry’s more persistent challenges: caterpillars.

This week we’re joined by Alex Moss — the diversification guru himself.We talk side hustles, survival, and the future of modern farming.From tourism to new income streams, Alex shares how farms are adapting to stay profitable.

The boys are back, and to kick things off they interview singer songwriter and sheep farmer Tom Jenkins. From humble beginnings on a family farm, at 13 Tom picked up a guitar and hasn’t looked back. He has since released several albums, toured America and played with Ryan Bingham and Willie Nelson.

This week the lads discuss Olivia Hesketh's unique journey in the agricultural sector, with her experiences on a family farm, with farming machinery and her travels in Australia. It covers the challenges and opportunities of adapting to new cultures and working environments, highlighting the importance of personal and professional growth, resilience, and the value of making lasting connections.

This week Dai and Jake, along with their guest Tom Hill, cover a range of topics, from humorous tales of past events, like Jake's battle with illness, to Tom's insights into the pig farming industry, his career as a young pig vet, and his passion for triathlon training leading up to the half Ironman World Championships in New Zealand. The conversation touches on the intricacies and challenges of pig farming, the importance of animal welfare, and the preventative approach in pig and poultry sectors compared to red meat farming. Additionally, the episode delves into Tom's rigorous training routine for his triathlon competitions, his nutrition, and his achievements and aspirations in the world of fitness.

🎙 Pint Sized Pub Yields Ep 4🎙 Check out this episode of the new “pint sized pods” where the lads catch up with Ioan Humphreys to discuss the current farm protests against the Welsh Government. Check it out 👇 🎧

🎙️Episode 44 - Fiona Wilshaw🎙️  The Pub Yields podcast is back 👊💥 We are starting off the new run of episodes with a belter, sharing a few beers with an absolute hero @fionawilshaw 🙌 In this episode the boys sit down for a few beers with Fiona & talk all about her mixed set up at home, which includes PYO pumpkins, turkeys & even an on farm drive through that rivals McDonalds 👀🎃🦃  Fiona even talks to the boys about one of the great modern day mysteries, the Cheshire Young Farmers set up👌 This is a banging podcast with Fiona who even manages to get her sister Ali to take part in the Borris Bell 👀🍻  Check it out 👇😀🔞