This week we’re just south of Sunderland chatting to the founder of The Country Girls UK - Tania Coxon. Tania is a sixth generation farmer on her family’s arable farm and she juggles that with running The Country Girls UK - a women’s country community like never before. We talk about making country pursuits more inclusive and empowering women to give something new a go. Thank you to our sponsor Muddy Matches - the original home of countryside dating. Use our discount code ROOTS50 on all 30+ day standard subscriptions purchased on the Muddy Matches website at www.muddymatches.co.uk.

This week we’re throwing it back to this year’s Groundswell - the Regenerative Agriculture Festival. Dan chats to young farmers Amy Chapple and Mitch Green who introduce him to the ‘Emergent Generation’ - a diverse network of young people passionate about regenerative farming.

Dan also attends Emergent Generation’s flagship event, their Summer Gathering, where we hear from Rosie, Ed, Lola and Alice. They talk about the challenges that young people face getting into the industry and their hopes for the future. Find out more about Emergent Generation at www.emergentgeneration.co.uk.

Thank you to our sponsor Muddy Matches - the original home of countryside dating. Use our discount code ROOTS50 on all 30+ day standard subscriptions purchased on the Muddy Matches website at www.muddymatches.co.uk.

This week we’re reflecting on the 2025 Farmers Weekly Fittest Farmer Finals, held at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, the Farmer’s Dog. Dan chats to several of the finalists including the eventual winner of the Women under 40s category - Emily Meakin. Also hear from finalists Liberty Parsons, Paul Harrison, Phoebe Rainy Brown, Suzy Parker and Stewart Priddle. Thank you to our sponsor Muddy Matches - the original home of countryside dating. Use our discount code ROOTS50 on all 30+ day standard subscriptions purchased on the Muddy Matches website at www.muddymatches.co.uk.