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We’ve absolutely loved hearing from our listeners in previous episodes—so this week, we’re handing over the mic (sort of) and sharing your takes on the biggest myths you’ve heard about farming. From dinner table debates to downright daft questions, it’s all in here. But should we be judging consumers for not knowing, or should we, as farmers, take more responsibility for bridging the knowledge gap?

In this myth-busting episode, Wilson and Ashley wade into the world of food and farming misconceptions. From the rumour that brown cows produce chocolate milk, to the real facts behind milking cows—not because they're forced to, but because they want to—we’re setting the record straight.

We also chat about the vegan narrative, tractor girls and Only Fans and why some animals have horns. Whether you’re a curious consumer or a fellow farmer, this episode is packed with laughs, logic, and a few eye-roll moments.

We've done our research and we're clearing the air with facts, humour and a fair few opinions!

If you’ve got a story, a strong opinion, or a take of your own… Slide into the DMs or drop us a voice note — we want your thoughts in the mix!

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Episode 2: Chlorinated Chicken, Trade Deals, Charlotte & Rebecca Take London, Does the Women in Agriculture Movement Really Matter and is There a North-South Divide?

Unfiltered. Unexpected. Unapologetically honest….some might say blunt. Again.

We're back — this time fresh from a trip to the capital for the National Women in Agriculture Awards, with one of our hosts bringing back the Influencer of the Year crown! Don't get us started on the word 'influencer' though, that needs its own episode! Of course there was a sense of power, pride, and passion in a room full of many incredible women shaping the future of farming... but has the women in agriculture movement gone too far? This is a topic our listeners definitely had some opinions on!

Now we don't have time in less than an hour to fully dissect the UK-US trade deals going on at the moment but we do dive into the chlorinated chicken debate. With mainstream media frothing over the trade talks and what this means for consumers and farmers, we’re asking what’s really at stake? Because spoiler alert: it’s not just about chlorine and chicken. It’s about food standards, consumer trust, and the slippery slope that starts with one deal and ends with a broken food system.

At the moment, it seems like policy is made in Westminster but the consequences land squarely in our farmyards - who actually benefits from importing cheap food? And who’s left picking up the pieces when trust in British farming takes another knock?

Yet again, we're reminded why podcasts like ours matter - real farming voices are essential. We tell the stories from the farm and beyond, as they happen, combining opinion and fact.

If you’ve got a story, a strong opinion, or a take of your own… Slide into the DMs or drop us a voice note — we want your thoughts in the mix!

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@wilsonandashley

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Episode 1: The Rural Town Divide, Social Media, Charlotte’s screen time, farming life & the next generation

Unfiltered. Unexpected. Unapologetically honest….some might say blunt.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Wilson & Ashley Podcast hosted by Charlotte Ashley and Rebecca Wilson. We’d like to think that we are strong, no-nonsense farming women with deep roots in the countryside and a passion for tackling big issues. Recording from our unique mobile podcast studio, we are also on YouTube so if you fancy watching the whole thing unfold, jump on over and witness the carnage.

In this debut we dive straight into the growing rural-urban divide, using a thought provoking video by shepherdess Emma Grey from the Isle of Bute as our starting point. We feel it demonstrates perfectly the reason for us starting a podcast.

We explore how social media portrays farming life, the misconceptions it can create, and how digital culture is reshaping even the most remote communities. Prompted by Rebecca watching the super hit Netflix show, Adolescence, the conversation turns to children, mobile phones, and the internet. Are we losing the real-world connection that children once had? Is Charlotte just a terrible parent and a huge hypocrite? Let us know your thoughts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

If you’ve got a story, a strong opinion, or a take of your own… Slide into the DMs or drop us a voice note — we want your thoughts in the mix!

Subscribe now and let’s get into it!

@wilsonandashley

@rebeccawilsonfarming

@charlotteashleyfarm