59 min listen
Countrystride #28: Future farming – Six generations working the land
FromCountrystride
ratings:
Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
…in which we explore the Crake Valley, south of Coniston Water, with sixth-generation hill farmer John Atkinson and his partner Maria Benjamin. From the yard of Nibthwaite Grange – where we learn about John’s rare breeds and Maria’s wool enterprise – we discover how the couple are building a diversified farm business that both respects heritage and works with nature. As we walk onto airy Bethecar Moor we discuss the return of lapwings to the common; lonely lives on the fell; holidaymakers who've packed nothing but Bollinger for their stay at Parkamoor – an off-grid house in the clouds; and why all farmers should take up golf…
Released:
Mar 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Countrystride #18: The Pennine Way - Creation of a long, green trail: ...In which we walk from Langdon Beck to Dufton along the UK's most iconic National Trail with author and Pennine Way authority Andrew McCloy. As we embrace the big skies of the North Pennines, we discuss Tom Stephenson's tireless access campaigning, con... by Countrystride