In Episode 5 of Fields of the Future, Louise Penn reports live from Groundswell at Lannock Farm as the UK's leading regenerative agriculture festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.

With more than 10,000 attendees gathering to explore the latest innovations, ideas and opportunities in regenerative farming, one question seemed to be on everyone's mind: How can we build more resilient farm businesses while improving our soils - and how do we know regenerative agriculture actually works?

Throughout the episode, Louise speaks with researchers, farmers, technology developers and industry innovators to examine the evidence behind regenerative agriculture and ask whether opinion can be replaced with measurable outcomes.

Featuring insights from:

• Alex Kelly, Rothamsted Research
• Jo Collins, Harper Adams University
• Ed Brown, Wildfarmed
• Dean Hislop, CCM Technologies
• Melissa Walker, Agriton

Together, they discuss soil health, farm resilience, innovation and the growing body of research shaping the future of sustainable farming.

The episode concludes with a reminder that Groundswell is about more than regenerative agriculture alone - it's a place to test ideas, challenge assumptions and explore what the evidence really tells us about the future of farming.

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Recorded live from the Cereals Event at Diddly Squat Farm, host Tim Isaac brings you a grounded and forward-looking conversation on the future of farming. Joined on the showground by agronomist Louise Penn, this episode dives into the practical realities facing UK agriculture today — while cutting through the headlines to explore what comes next.

With margins tight, input costs volatile, and weather patterns increasingly unpredictable, the mood across the industry has been under pressure. But this episode looks beyond the negativity, asking the bigger questions that matter to farmers and agribusinesses alike: How can we grow more resilient crops? Where can risks be reduced? And what does it take to build a farming business that stays profitable in an uncertain world?

Featuring insights from leading voices across the sector — including Charlie Ireland (Ceres Rural), James Barlow (RAGT), Clare Mosgrop (DSV), Mark Bullen (Syngenta), Kirsty McKenzie (FMC), and David Griffiths (ADAMA) — this episode captures the key themes, innovations, and takeaways from Cereals 2026.

Whether you're a grower, advisor, or simply interested in the future of food production, this is a must-listen for anyone navigating the challenges and opportunities of modern farming.

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In this episode, we explore Biodiversity Net Gain from three key perspectives: an estate already benefitting from this income stream, a developer navigating planning complexities, and rural consultants helping landowners unlock the potential of their land. This is a must-listen for understanding how BNG is reshaping the rural economy.

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