In this episode Peter talks to Dorset dairy farmer Ian Baggs and Adele Jones, Executive Director of the Sustainable Food Trust to discuss different ways of farming to adapt to a changing climate. In this second series of Farming Focus we're asking the question 'does my farm have a future?'.Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.ukFor our podcast disclaimer click here. Timestamps00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle00:14 Peter Green introduces the show00:48 Peter's Future Farm in 60 seconds02:07 Peter introduces today's guests02:29 Ian Baggs introduces himself and his family's farm. 03:30 Adele Jones introduces herself and the Sustainable Food Trust04:57 What impact has Ian seen on his farm that could signify a more volatile climate?07:00 Why is it important that all farmers think about preparing their farm for the future in terms of more volatile weather?08:30 Why should farmers question and challenge what they do?10:07 Growing the right plant in the right place.14:30 How can Ian's learnings be applied to other farms?17:30 The Global Farm Metric20:50 jingle20:57 Showstoppers23:10 Practical tips to farmers25:25 Words - openness and being vulnerable; resilience; bravery; open to new ways of thinking; be prepared to change; be happy and fulfilled27:10 Peter wraps up.  

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