Put your thoughts into the mix

We’re back — and fresh from our very first outing with the Wilson and Ashley podcast trailer! We still can't believe that people came looking for us to have a chat after listening to our episodes! Sitting in our trailer, it really did bring home how we want the episodes to be like a chat between friends! One question kept cropping up… “How did you two even meet?” Well, in this episode, we get into the story!

Charlotte reveals why she initially hated Rebecca (yes, really!), how we went from this to a full on collaboration and why we’re so passionate about women backing women and saying YES to opportunities — even when they’re a bit scary.

In the second half, we're keen to get talking about the right to roam. We talk cattle, countryside code, and the chaos that can come with footpaths running through farms. We share our own footpath stories alongside as always some brilliant insights from our farming and townie listeners!

Expect honest conversations on:

• Safety around livestock
• Dogs on leads (or not?)
• Public access vs. private land
• And why a bit of common sense goes a long way

If you’ve got a story, a strong opinion, or a take of your own… Slide into the DMs or drop us a voice note — we want your thoughts in the mix!

Subscribe now and let’s get into it!

@wilsonandashley

@rebeccawilsonfarming

@charlotteashleyfarm

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Put your thoughts into the mix

In this episode of the Wilson and Ashley Podcast, we’re talking about the weather. Yes, we know that farmers are always complaining about it being too wet, too windy, too cold...but why does it matter?

With dry, cracked fields and brown fields becoming the norm across the UK, we want to explore the reality of farming through the extremes. Inspired by a recent post from the Funky Farmer, and the flood of comments that followed, we reflect on what drought actually means on our farms — not just in terms of grass growth and yields, but also the emotional toll.

Some parts of the country might have been blessed with some recent showers, but we ask: is it too little, too late? We hear from some of our farming listeners who share their honest thoughts on the topic. But do consumers understand any of this? Does drought, and everything that comes with it, make any real difference to what ends up in people’s shopping baskets — or is it business as usual in the eyes of the public?

That question leads us straight into the world of plant-based branding, and a new marketing campaign for oat milk.

We talk about Olly Harrison’s recent collaboration with Alpro, where he speaks as a British farmer about the sustainability of UK-grown oats. It's caused a bit of a stir online, with some people confusing Alpro’s campaign with the more controversial tone of Oatly. We look at the facts — including the only advert the ASA has pulled recently (and why it wasn’t one of the aggressive anti-farming ones) — and we ask what this shift in messaging means for the future of food and farming.

Charlotte gives her gut reaction as a dairy farmer to oat milk: can we embrace plant-based products, and is there such a thing as a "good news" story for UK farming in the alternative dairy space?

We explore Alpro’s claims about sustainability, crop rotations, and regenerative farming, and weigh up the pros, cons, and consumer confusion around what it really means to “support local.”

Hold tight because this one is a jam packed episode! Part weather report, part industry analysis, and part marketing masterclass — all with that classic straight talking Wilson and Ashley.

If you’ve got a story, a strong opinion, or a take of your own… Slide into the DMs or drop us a voice note — we want your thoughts in the mix!

Subscribe now and let’s get into it!

@wilsonandashley

@rebeccawilsonfarming

@charlotteashleyfarm

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Put your thoughts into the mix

We’ve absolutely loved hearing from our listeners in previous episodes—so this week, we’re handing over the mic (sort of) and sharing your takes on the biggest myths you’ve heard about farming. From dinner table debates to downright daft questions, it’s all in here. But should we be judging consumers for not knowing, or should we, as farmers, take more responsibility for bridging the knowledge gap?

In this myth-busting episode, Wilson and Ashley wade into the world of food and farming misconceptions. From the rumour that brown cows produce chocolate milk, to the real facts behind milking cows—not because they're forced to, but because they want to—we’re setting the record straight.

We also chat about the vegan narrative, tractor girls and Only Fans and why some animals have horns. Whether you’re a curious consumer or a fellow farmer, this episode is packed with laughs, logic, and a few eye-roll moments.

We've done our research and we're clearing the air with facts, humour and a fair few opinions!

If you’ve got a story, a strong opinion, or a take of your own… Slide into the DMs or drop us a voice note — we want your thoughts in the mix!

Subscribe now and let’s get into it!

@wilsonandashley

@rebeccawilsonfarming

@charlotteashleyfarm

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