Farmers Guardian podcast: Political twists and turns, Farm to Fork preview and Clarkson's Farm

FG's news team discuss the political landscape after the local elections and new Scottish First Minister

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Farmers Guardian podcast: Political twists and turns, Farm to Fork preview and Clarkson's Farm

It has been a busy few weeks in politics, with local elections in England and a new First Minister in Scotland.

On this week's Farmers Guardian podcast, the Farmers Guardian news and business team take a look at what the political landscape looks like for rural voters as well as a look ahead to next week's Farm to Fork summit at Number 10 Downing Street.

READ NOW: Farming groups given date for next Number 10 Farm to Fork Summit

READ NOW: On-farm with Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper: "I like the idea of farming the unfarmed"

The team also discuss the first four episodes of Clarkson's Farm, and how Jeremy Clarkson's programme is demonstrating the highs and lows of farming.

READ NOW: Breakdown in rural vote allegiance leaves Consevatives struggling at the polls

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