New to Dairy Farming

Available for over a year

James Scott wasn't planning to become a farmer, but everything changed during the Covid pandemic. Lockdown bought him home from his university course in Sports Business. He discovered a passion for agriculture whilst filling the days working on his father's beef and sheep farm. James had the realisation that what he really wanted to do was become a dairy farmer. He's now building a herd, and is optimistic about his future. These are difficult times for UK dairy farmers as global oversupply has led to a crash in milk prices. James tells Sarah Swadling that he's hopeful his business model will help him ride the rollercoaster of a volatile market for the years to come. Presented and produced by Sarah Swadling.