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Former Tory MP launches new podcast
Milly Fyfe • 29 February 2024
Somerset Farmer and former politician Neil Parish launches his podcast today
A new farming and environment themed podcast called ‘We can do both’ is being launched on Thursday 29th February 2024, which is the creative work of former Tiverton and Honiton MP Neil Parish.
Somerset beef and arable farmer, Neil has dedicated much of his working life to politics and agriculture, as chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee and currently rearing 50 Devon and Hereford cattle on his farm near Bridgwater.
On the podcast, Neil highlights the important issues surrounding food security, interviewing farmers and environmentalists, who showcase how we can produce good food alongside the natural environment.
Neil commented’ I have a genuine concern about the future of farming and food production, which needs to be a lot higher up the agenda. The guests on my podcast have a vast amount of experience and knowledge in managing the farmed environment, and I want to help share their stories, air their frustrations and raise awareness of what can and is being done to produce high quality food whilst protecting nature; hence the name ‘We Can Do Both’.
‘Anyone with an interest in the countryside should take a listen’.
Fellow Somerset Farmer James Winslade, who farms on the levels, is the first guest on the podcast. James said ‘Neil has been a huge supporter and helped farmers greatly during his time as a member of parliament’. ‘This podcast is fantastic publicity and will share our stories on how we grow food whilst managing the landscapes around us’. ‘Thank you Neil for continuing to raise awareness of the issues we face on the farm to more people’.
The podcast episodes are informative, interesting and there is some humour thrown in for good measure, lasting between 30- 45 minutes each.
Following the podcast launch of ‘We can do both’, where two full episodes will be available for download, further episodes will be released on a monthly basis.
You can download the episodes by visiting streaming platforms such as Spotify, Google and Apple. Or by following the link here: https://shows.acast.com/we-can-do-both-pod
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