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Farmers are notoriously good at saying “I’ll be fine” — but when it comes to serious injuries and accidents on farms, waiting for it to get better isn’t always an option.
In this episode, we talk about farming accidents, farm safety and why farmers can be so reluctant to seek medical help, before taking a look at the new RABI Farmers Aid app, designed to help in the crucial minutes after an accident while you’re waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
In this episode:
Why farmers are often reluctant to call 999 or go to A&E
The culture of self-reliance and “just get on with it”
Why accidents can be particularly difficult to deal with on remote farms
RABI's research into farmers' health and wellbeing
The shocking statistics around agricultural fatalities in the UK
The new RABI Farmers Aid app and how it can help in an emergency
The importance of the “platinum ten minutes” after a serious injury
Using What3Words to help emergency services find you
And Charlotte reveals something she is currently obsessed with…
Download the RABI Farmers Aid app and make sure you have it before you need it: https://rabi.org.uk/rabi-officially-launches-farmersaid-app-to-support-response-to-critical-on-farm-accidents/ 
Thank you to Kirkby Tyres and BKT Tyres for keeping the wheels of farming turning. 
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Almost three quarters of England is in drought at the time of recording— so what does that actually mean for farmers, food production and the price of our food?
We’re talking about what we’re seeing on our own farms, from crop yields and forage to water availability, boreholes and the risk of fires, as well as some of the less obvious consequences of a dry summer, including livestock disease.
But there’s a bigger question too: when there isn’t enough water, who should get it?
Should farmers be allowed to abstract more water to protect crops and livestock? What about rivers, wildlife and drinking water? And why does water abstraction become such a contentious issue whenever we have a dry summer?
We’re also talking about why drought is suddenly getting so much attention in the mainstream media, whether FarmTok is helping consumers understand what’s happening on farms, and what farmers actually need from Government.
So… are farmers justified in complaining about the weather, or do we just need to get on with it?
Plus, after last week’s verdict, The Jury’s Out returns — and Rebecca has found something she is absolutely obsessed with. Hint: it involves guinea pigs and tapirs!
Thank you to BKT Tyres and Kirkby Tyres for sponsoring this podcast and keeping the wheels of farming turning.
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We’re back! And after a VERY busy summer, we’ve got a lot to catch you up on.
It’s been a while… and when we looked at our diaries, we genuinely don’t know how we were supposed to fit recording a podcast in as well!
From weddings, Cereals at Diddly Squat Farm and Zach Bryan, to the Great Yorkshire Show, The Game Fair, Farm 24 and Meat Up — we’ve basically been here, there and everywhere.
Then we’re introducing something new…
The Jury’s Out.
A new segment where we decide whether something is something we’re completely obsessed with or something we are absolutely, categorically over. And no, it probably won't have anything to do with farming.
This week, Rebecca has had enough of those very noisy close-up eating videos on TikTok. You know the ones. 
And finally, we’ve got an announcement that we know you’re going to be pretty pleased about…
We’re going weekly!
You asked for more episodes, so from now on you’ll be getting Wilson & Ashley every Tuesday. 
It’s very good to be back.
Thank you to BKT Tyres and Kirkby Tyres for sponsoring this podcast and keeping the wheels of farming turning.
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This week on the Wilson and Ashley Podcast, we tackle two issues affecting rural Britain right now: the rise of AI and concerns around the future of creativity, alongside the growing rural crime epidemic impacting farmers and countryside communities across the UK.
We begin by discussing a recent video from artist and farming supporter Doodling Lucy, exploring fears that cheap reproduction content could threaten creative industries and small rural businesses. Lucy’s work has long celebrated British farming and agriculture, and we discuss why this conversation matters so much for the countryside.
In this episode:
Is AI destroying creativity?
Can people still tell the difference between human-made art and AI-generated content?
Why creativity matters to farming and rural businesses
The rise of diversification on farms through art, crafts and creative brands
The emotional and financial impact of AI on artists and small businesses
We also dive into the rural crime epidemic, discussing: 
The latest rural crime stats
Quad bike thefts, GPS theft and organised countryside crime
Livestock theft and the devastating rise in dog attacks on farm animals
The emotional toll rural crime has on farming families
The impact of crime on insurance premiums and day-to-day farm operations
Whether rural policing is fit for purpose
The new Dogs (Protection of Livestock) laws and what they mean for farmers and dog owners
Practical ways rural communities can improve farm security
Featuring conversations on:
AI and creative industries
British farming diversification
Rural policing and countryside crime
Livestock worrying laws
NFU Mutual rural crime data
The realities of life in the countryside
If you’re interested in British farming, rural affairs, countryside issues, agriculture, creativity, rural business and current affairs, this episode is packed with honest conversation and debate.
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We're tackling the controversial British food labelling loophole and ask whether supermarket packaging is confusing consumers — or outright misleading them. With imported food products often displaying Union Jacks, British countryside imagery and phrases like “Packed in Britain” or “Prepared in the UK”, are shoppers being led to believe they’re supporting British farmers when they may not be?
We cover:
What the food labelling loophole actually is
Why British flags and branding appear on imported food
The difference between “Packed in Britain”, “Prepared in Britain” and genuinely British produce
Why British farmers are frustrated
Consumer trust in UK food standards and animal welfare
Proposed Conservative reforms to country-of-origin labelling
Then we move onto influencers and celebrities buying farms.
From viral YouTubers and TikTok stars documenting their countryside moves, to celebrity farming shows like Clarkson’s Farm and Fletchers on the Farm, farming has become a social media lifestyle aspiration. But is that a good thing for agriculture?
We discuss:
Why influencers and celebrities are buying farms
Whether social media is glamorising farming
Concerns around animal welfare and misinformation
Farming as a lifestyle brand versus food production
Whether celebrity exposure actually benefits British farming
Featuring the below topics:
Clarkson’s Farm
Fletchers on the Farm
Rural influencers and FarmTok culture
British food standards
UK agriculture and countryside life
If you care about British farming, food transparency, rural business, livestock, countryside issues and the future of agriculture, this episode is packed with honest conversation and debate.
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@rebeccawilsonfarming
@charlotteashleyfarm
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