In this episode of FarmGate podcast, host ffinlo Costain talks to Graham Harvey, former scriptwriter and farming story editor for the long-running BBC Radio drama, The Archers - And Ben Eagle who runs RuralPod Media and hosts two farming podcasts: Rural Business Focus and Meet The Farmers.

They talk about the public perception of farming, the stories the industry chooses to tell, and how storytelling helps to shape the political, scientific and practical choices of farmers and policymakers.

They also talk about The Archers and the role that it's played in shaping the public and political perception of farming issues.

Graham's book, Underneath the Archers can be found at Waterstones and on Amazon [https://www.waterstones.com/book/underneath-the-archers/graham-harvey/9781800182653]
[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Underneath-Archers-Undercover-Britains-longest-running/dp/1800182651]

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You can follow Rural Business Focus and contact Ben on Twitter @ruralbf_pod or on Instagram @ruralbusinessfocus

Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here.

Have you thought about the benefits of podcasting for your business? If you want to find out more or work with Ben to make your own podcast or to organise some podcast training for your business visit ruralpodmedia.co.uk