
Making sense of sustainable farming
Tortoise Media
A new three-part series exploring the challenges facing Britain’s food and farming industry.
How can we ensure we have enough food to eat, without it costing the earth - and that farmers earn a decent living?
Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager meets farmers up and down the country to learn about the problems they are facing, and the possible solutions.
Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett.
Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices.
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The crisis in our rental sector | Making sense of social housing Ep 2
Making sense of sustainable farming
01/31/24 • 27 min
Innovations are being made in the broader rental sector to improve the supply of housing. In episode 2 of Making sense of social housing, hear from the tenants and landlords who want to improve the way we let homes and find out about the city that sees housing as the way to grow its economy.
Making sense of social housing is produced with the support of Lloyds Banking Group, who are the biggest supporters of social housing, supporting around £16 billion of funding to the sector since 2018.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
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Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
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How serious is the crisis and how did we get into this mess? | Making sense of social housing Ep 1
Making sense of sustainable farming
01/24/24 • 28 min
The state of social housing in the UK has reached a crisis point in 2023. But how did we get here? In Liverpool, housing associations and those waiting to be housed are at the frontline of the crisis and have first-hand experience of the decline of social housing in their city and beyond.
Making sense of social housing is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the biggest supporters of social housing, supporting around £16 billion of funding to the sector since 2018.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
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Introducing...Making sense of social housing
Making sense of sustainable farming
12/19/23 • 1 min
A new three part series looking at the UK’s social housing crisis, how we got here and what the future holds. The series charts the status of social housing from the late 1970s to the present day, explores the different solutions being offered by the public and private sector and investigates how solving the crisis could transform our society at large. Throughout the series you will hear from people on the front line of the UK’s social housing crisis - from those on waiting lists to those building homes as well as those campaigning to make a difference. Making Sense of Social Housing is hosted by Tortoise Editor Jeevan Vasagar. The producer is Adrian Bradley and the executive producer is Jasper Corbett.
Making sense of social housing is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the biggest supporters of social housing, supporting around £16 billion of funding to the sector since 2018.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
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How do we fix it? | Making sense of social housing Ep 3
Making sense of sustainable farming
02/07/24 • 20 min
Is there a long-term solution to the social housing crisis? Group Chief Executive of Lloyds Banking Group, Charlie Nunn, as well as policy makers and campaigners look at possible solutions and consider what needs to change to make a real difference.
Making sense of social housing is produced with the support of Lloyds Banking Group, who are the biggest supporters of social housing, supporting around £16 billion of funding to the sector since 2018.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing...Making sense of sustainable farming
Making sense of sustainable farming
01/14/25 • 1 min
Introducing...Making sense of sustainable farming
A new three-part series exploring the challenges facing Britain’s food and farming industry.
How can we ensure we have enough food to eat, without it costing the earth – and that farmers earn a decent living?
Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasagar meets farmers up and down the country to learn about the problems they are facing, and the possible solutions.
Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasagar and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett.
Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Costing the earth | Making sense of sustainable farming Ep 2
Making sense of sustainable farming
01/28/25 • 22 min
Data is the key for farmers wanting to understand the impact their practices are having on the environment. Recent political shifts in terms of subsidies and tax breaks, make it hard for them to plan for the future and prioritise the environment. Does the supply chain need to do more to help?
Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett.
Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of farming | Making sense of sustainable farming Ep 3
Making sense of sustainable farming
02/04/25 • 25 min
Technology has the potential to transform farming, making it both more profitable for the farmer and better for the environment. Jeevan Vasagar meets some pioneering farmers who are challenging the whole notion of what modern farm in Britain could look like.
Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett.
Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trouble with farming | Making sense of sustainable farming Ep 1
Making sense of sustainable farming
01/21/25 • 24 min
British farming is an industry in crisis. Farmers say they can’t afford to make ends meet, yet we rely on them to keep producing food. Historic pressures to maximise food production have left our soils degraded. Is there a way to help farmers profit while also strengthening the UK’s biodiversity?
Making sense of sustainable farming is hosted by Tortoise editor Jeevan Vasager and produced by Eleanor Biggs. The executive producer is Jasper Corbett.
Making sense of sustainable farming is produced by Tortoise Media together with Lloyds Banking Group, who are the largest lender to agriculture in the UK, with over over 40,000 clients, providing significant funding to help businesses, including farms, transition to more sustainable practices.
You can find out more about Tortoise:
Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists
Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content
Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more
If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How many episodes does Making sense of sustainable farming have?
Making sense of sustainable farming currently has 8 episodes available.
What topics does Making sense of sustainable farming cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Making sense of sustainable farming?
The episode title 'How serious is the crisis and how did we get into this mess? | Making sense of social housing Ep 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Making sense of sustainable farming?
The average episode length on Making sense of sustainable farming is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Making sense of sustainable farming released?
Episodes of Making sense of sustainable farming are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Making sense of sustainable farming?
The first episode of Making sense of sustainable farming was released on Dec 19, 2023.
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