Extra £1bn for farmers promised by Lib Dems, UK farmers donate 210 trucks to wartorn Ukraine, Pickups4Peace, reducing beef costs, herbal leys, latest market prices, & UK's first carbon farmer

The Farmers Weekly Podcast

This week, the Liberal Democrats are making some bold pledges – including an extra £1bn for farmers – if they form the next UK government.
We find out what it could mean for your farm business – and find out whether the Lib Dems stand a chance of winning the next general election.
With livestock farmers battling to keep a lid on costs, we meet the north-east beef producer who has cut inputs by 40%.

As Russia's illegal war continues, a Scottish charity founded by farmers delivers its 200th pickup truck full of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
To contact Pickups4Peace, visit www.facebook.com/pickupsforpeace or email [e-mail].
On the markets, we've all the of this week's commodity prices. And what the latest sugar beet price means for growers.
And we meet the UK's first carbon farmer of the year,
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom, with additional reporting by Phil Case, Michael Priestley and Louise Impey.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email [e-mail]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.