3 pronged Castos https://3-pronged.castos.com Hard-hitting, food and farming Podcast and looks behind the curtain, gets to grips with a real issues facing UK agriculture Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 en © 2024 https://episodes.castos.com/66f19560901ad4-49183451/images/PHOTO-2024-04-03-10-03-40.jpg 3 pronged https://3-pronged.castos.com Hard-hitting, food and farming Podcast and looks behind the curtain, gets to grips with a real issues facing UK agriculture neil barrett episodic Hard-hitting, food and farming Podcast and looks behind the curtain, gets to grips with a real issues facing UK agriculture neil barrett 3pronged23@gmail.com false https://feeds.castos.com/k9309 yes <![CDATA[The Boys are back in town!!!]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/2050043 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/the-boys-are-back-in-town We"re excited to announce our return!!! The boys are back, and this we're even bigger and better than before, although we might have a little less hair to show for it (Flav, in particular, has seen a reduction in his hair. In todays discussion , we aim to focus on the bright side of farming and share some positive insights. join us as we explore the uplifting aspects of the agricultural world. 

]]> full 1 3 false We"re excited to announce our return!!! The boys are back, and this we're even bigger and better than before, although we might have a little less hair to show for it (Flav, in particular, has seen a reduction in his hair. In todays discussion , we aim to focus on the bright side of farming and share some positive insights. join us as we explore the uplifting aspects of the agricultural world. 

]]> 00:44:52 <![CDATA[A CHAT WITH THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, LORD DEBEN.]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1931981 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/a-chat-with-the-right-honourable-lord-deben We are joined by The Right Honourable, Lord Deben, to talk politics and culture, and everything else in between.

]]> full 7 2 false We are joined by The Right Honourable, Lord Deben, to talk politics and culture, and everything else in between.

]]> 01:10:51 <![CDATA[People with Hugh Pocock from Cultura Connect]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:34:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1884663 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/people-with-hugh-pocock-from-cultura-connect  In this weeks, episode we engage in a conversation with Hugh Pocock from Cultura Connect We explore strategies for attracting top talent to your organisation, as well as effective methods of retaining employees. Additionally we take a fascinating dive into the realm of wagyu beef. Dont forget to like and subscribe to our podcast.

]]> full 6 2 false  In this weeks, episode we engage in a conversation with Hugh Pocock from Cultura Connect We explore strategies for attracting top talent to your organisation, as well as effective methods of retaining employees. Additionally we take a fascinating dive into the realm of wagyu beef. Dont forget to like and subscribe to our podcast.

]]> 00:50:33 <![CDATA[Sustainable, livestock systems and global food security]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1875505 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/sustainable-livestock-systems-and-global-food-security Is livestock farming the key to solve and global food security?

 

This week we are  joined by Professor Mike, Lee, deputy vice chancellor at Harper Adams University. He is a expert in sustainable livestock systems, looking at their role in securing global food security. Whilst  protecting environmental health. He has published over 375 research articles and papers, including articles in nature and science.

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This week we are  joined by Professor Mike, Lee, deputy vice chancellor at Harper Adams University. He is a expert in sustainable livestock systems, looking at their role in securing global food security. Whilst  protecting environmental health. He has published over 375 research articles and papers, including articles in nature and science.

]]> 00:55:26 <![CDATA[FISCAL FISTING FOR FARMERS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:20:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1870436 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/fiscal-fisting-for-farmers-and-small-business-owners Yesterday saw the biggest tax increases for a generation and the second biggest of all time. This govermant has in an instant given farming a fiscal fisting. Join us as we chew this over with Sophie Alpin alongside Chris Flav and Neil in this bonus pod. 

]]> full 4 2 false Yesterday saw the biggest tax increases for a generation and the second biggest of all time. This govermant has in an instant given farming a fiscal fisting. Join us as we chew this over with Sophie Alpin alongside Chris Flav and Neil in this bonus pod. 

]]> 01:01:40 <![CDATA[Lets talk meat with Norman Bagley.]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1865443 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/lets-talk-meat-with-norman-bagley Norman Bagley is Head of Policy at the well-respected multi-award-winning trade body The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. Originally a livestock auctioneer for 35 years, originally in the Welsh Borders and then from 1985 at a farmer-owned auction at Ripon
 
Since its inception in 2001, AIMS has grown to become a highly-regarded, leading trade body representing the red and white meat sector and food service across the British Isles. This journey has been steered by Bagley’s expertise, unwavering dedication, and a passion for excellence that has helped set the highest standards in the industry.
]]> full 2 2 false Norman Bagley is Head of Policy at the well-respected multi-award-winning trade body The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. Originally a livestock auctioneer for 35 years, originally in the Welsh Borders and then from 1985 at a farmer-owned auction at Ripon
 
Since its inception in 2001, AIMS has grown to become a highly-regarded, leading trade body representing the red and white meat sector and food service across the British Isles. This journey has been steered by Bagley’s expertise, unwavering dedication, and a passion for excellence that has helped set the highest standards in the industry.
]]> 01:09:32 <![CDATA[Flav, Chris and Neil talk mega farms]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1865453 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/flav-chris-and-neil-talk-mega-farms In todays epersode we talk mega farms and how the consumer view farming based on Riverfords farmwashing campaign. 

]]> full 3 2 false In todays epersode we talk mega farms and how the consumer view farming based on Riverfords farmwashing campaign. 

]]> 00:44:49 <![CDATA[Its Coming Home ( obviously, it didn't)]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:03:02 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1852501 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/its-coming-home-obviously-it-didnt We're joined by British sports journalist & author Tom Fordyce to chat a few things about farming and all things sport. And we think it's coming home!

]]> full 1 2 false We're joined by British sports journalist & author Tom Fordyce to chat a few things about farming and all things sport. And we think it's coming home!

]]> 01:00:59 <![CDATA[Award winning wines with Emily Addicott-Sauvao]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:48:48 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1852500 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/award-winning-wines-with-emily-addicott-sauvao
In recent times, farmers have been urged to diversify in order to make businesses more viable. Emily has taken diversification to a different level by not only starting a vineyard but also winning a number of awards along the way.
 
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In recent times, farmers have been urged to diversify in order to make businesses more viable. Emily has taken diversification to a different level by not only starting a vineyard but also winning a number of awards along the way.
 
]]> 01:08:00 <![CDATA[Halal Meat Marketing. with DrAwal Fuseini.]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:37:03 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1852497 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/halal-meat-marketing-with-drawal-fuseini What makes meat qualify as halal? Why is there so much negativity about halal meat in the UK? Is it a market UK farmers are ignoring? Can UK farmers benefit from halal meat sales throughout the year as opposed to just Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha?

]]> full 6 1 false What makes meat qualify as halal? Why is there so much negativity about halal meat in the UK? Is it a market UK farmers are ignoring? Can UK farmers benefit from halal meat sales throughout the year as opposed to just Eid al-Fitr & Eid al-Adha?

]]> 00:55:10 <![CDATA[Neil, Amie Burke, Chri... | Feb 25, 2024 002]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:24:07 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1852493 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/neil-amie-burke-chri-feb-25-2024-002 Why is inclusivity so important? Join us as we speak to Amie Burke, Inclusivity Programme Manager at IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution). Amie has over a decade of experience working in the agriculture and is passionate about people, inclusiveness and driving behavioural change.

]]> full 2 1 false Why is inclusivity so important? Join us as we speak to Amie Burke, Inclusivity Programme Manager at IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution). Amie has over a decade of experience working in the agriculture and is passionate about people, inclusiveness and driving behavioural change.

]]> 00:49:30 <![CDATA[NO FARMS. NO FOOD. WITH CHARLES GOADBY]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:21:47 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1852492 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/no-farms-no-food-with-charles-goadby
Recently, farmers have felt the need to take matters into their own hands when it comes to looking for supply chain fairness. From protests to online campaigns, some farmers have decided enough is enough.
 
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Recently, farmers have felt the need to take matters into their own hands when it comes to looking for supply chain fairness. From protests to online campaigns, some farmers have decided enough is enough.
 
]]> 00:49:51 <![CDATA[Farm, tenancies and new entrants with Chris and Zoe]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:49:25 +0000 neil barrett https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/62116/episode/1840911 https://3-pronged.castos.com/episodes/farm-tenancies-and-new-entrants-with-chris-and-zoe Does the farming industry need to create more opportunities to allow new entrants into the industry to bring their zeal and entrepreneurship? Are farm in tenancies long enough??? Is being in a new entrant, a pro or a con in farming?? Can we use the positives of social media to push our industry forward?? Kent, based farmers, Chris and Zoe help us to answer these questions.

]]> full 4 1 false Does the farming industry need to create more opportunities to allow new entrants into the industry to bring their zeal and entrepreneurship? Are farm in tenancies long enough??? Is being in a new entrant, a pro or a con in farming?? Can we use the positives of social media to push our industry forward?? Kent, based farmers, Chris and Zoe help us to answer these questions.

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