At just 25 years old, Harry Davies has taken on a 900-acre farm in Herefordshire, secured a 25-year tenancy with the Duchy of Cornwall and now counts Prince William as his landlord.

But how does a young farmer take on such a huge opportunity, and what does it take to make it work?

In this episode of For Flock's Sake, Farmers Guardian's Tom Ryder and Ellie Layton sit down with Harry at Monkhall Farm to hear how he secured the tenancy, the work that went into his application and the financial realities of taking on a farm of this scale.

Harry also discusses the importance of family support, his plans to bring livestock back onto the farm, the challenges and opportunities of regenerative agriculture, and what happened when Prince William came to visit.

For Flock's Sake is brought to you in partnership with Ariat Work.

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Chief reporter Rachael Brown chats to tax experts, industry representatives and farmers to examine the Chancellor’s Budget and highlight what measures will impact your agricultural business and how best to respond.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with NFU Mutual.

Sean McCann - Chartered Financial Planner, NFU Mutual
Paul Tompkins - Deputy President, NFU
Stuart Maggs - Head of Tax and Partner, Howes Percival
Martin Williams - Arable Farmer, Herefordshire

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With harvest behind us and winter approaching, now is the time for arable growers to assess what is happening beneath the soil surface.

From compaction and drainage to rooting, earthworm activity and residue breakdown, the condition of soils can reveal important clues about how fields will perform next season.

In this episode of the Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast, head of arable Ash Ellwood speaks with Dr Paul O'Hora of Soilworx about assessing soil health, understanding the legacy of harvest, and spotting potential problems before spring. The discussion explores practical steps to identify what growers should look for and to aid decisions where intervention may be necessary.

Speakers:

Ash Ellwood - Farmers Guardian head of arable

Dr Paul O'Hora - Sales director at Soilworx

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