First Milk In-Tents Talks
Welcome to In-Tents Talks, the podcast from British farmer-owned dairy co-operative First Milk.
Recorded on farms, in fields and at events across the UK, In-Tents Talks brings together the people shaping the future of regenerative dairy farming. From farmers and scientists to customers, partners and industry experts, each episode explores the ideas, evidence and partnerships helping build more resilient farming businesses and food systems.
These are honest conversations about the challenges facing agriculture today - and the practical solutions already being put into action. We'll explore everything from soil health, biodiversity and animal welfare to carbon, water, supply chains and the economics of farming, sharing what's working, what we're learning and where the biggest opportunities lie.
Whether you're a farmer, adviser, customer or simply interested in the future of food, subscribe to hear conversations from the field that go beyond the headlines - and discover how regenerative dairy is helping shape a more resilient future for farming and food.
First Milk In-Tents Talks
The confidence to change - how long-term partnerships are transforming dairy farming
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What does it take to build a resilient dairy supply chain?
Recorded live at Groundswell 2026, Shelagh Hancock, Chief Executive of First Milk, is joined by Dr Emma Keller from Nestlé and Fay Cooke from Yeo Valley to explore why long-term partnerships are becoming essential to the future of farming.
Together, they discuss how collaboration across the supply chain is helping farmers navigate climate change, market volatility and changing consumer expectations, while creating the confidence to invest in regenerative farming practices.
From sharing risk and reward to generating the evidence needed to prove the value of regenerative agriculture, this conversation explores why the future of dairy depends not just on innovation - but on working together.
Whether you're a farmer, adviser, retailer or simply interested in the future of food, this episode offers practical insights into what it takes to build resilient farming businesses and food systems.
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