About this podcast
Kite Consulting provide business services to the entire food supply chain, from farmer to retailer and are widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading dairy consultancy companies.
Episodes
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- Cost of Production · 49 min · Episode 314In Episode 314 of The Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by senior consultant Kathryn Rowland, dairy market analyst Chris Walkland and podcast producer Becki Reay…
- Feed market outlook and El Nino · 48 min · Episode 313This week on the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Asterra Procurement Manager Chris Pickles, dairy market analyst Chris Walkland and producer Becki Reay…
- IFCN Workshop and Outlook · 56 min · Episode 312This week on the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Milica Kocic, Lead in Product Development at IFCN, and Kite Podcast producer Becki Reay to look back…
- Herd Management: Evolving Skills for Modern Dairy Farming · 43 min · Episode 311In this episode of the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by farmers Fliss Cobb and Conor Dunne, who recently completed Kite's Herd Manager Training…
- ADOPT Funding · 44 min · Episode 310In this week's Kite Podcast, Ben Eagle is joined by Wallace Currie, ADOPT Coordinator and Knowledge Exchange Manager at the UK AgriTech Centre, farmer and current ADOPT funding…
- Feed Efficiency and Cream awards · 30 min · Episode 309We kick off Episode 309 of the Kite Podcast with Chris Walkland's milk market report before hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Steve Cope of Cope Farming near Market…
- Tenants Farmers Association supports rent reviews with landlords · 39 min · Episode 308In Episode 308 of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans is joined by George Dunn, Chief Executive of the Tenant Farmers Association, and podcast producer Becki Reay to discuss the…
- Arla Workforce Shortage Discussion · 46 min · Episode 307In this week's Kite Podcast, Will Evans is joined by Paul Dover, UK Agricultural Director at Arla Foods, dairy farmer Tim Dale and podcast producer Becki Reay to discuss one of…
- Drought proofing dairy - harvest decisions, feed extension & management strategies · 40 min · Episode 306In Episode 306 of the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle tackle the pressing issue of feed and forage management amidst the ongoing dry conditions affecting the UK…
- Bluetongue in Focus: Signs, Strains, Vaccines and Farm Preparedness · 48 min · Episode 305While Chris Walkland may be away this week, but he still joins the programme with his latest milk market report, we then kick off in episode 305 of Kite Podcast by discussing a…
- Milking 10,000 Cows in 10 Days · 36 min · Episode 304In Episode 304 of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Marie Stephenson, who is taking on the remarkable challenge of milking 10,000 cows in 10 days as she…
- Dairy Under Pressure: Managing Heat Stress This Summer · 43 min · Episode 303With dry weather and repeated heatwaves creating challenging conditions across the UK, Episode 303 of the Kite Podcast focuses on the growing impact of heat stress on dairy cows…
- What Can UK Dairy Farmers Learn from the US? · 45 min · Episode 302Episode 302 of the Kite Podcast begins with a much more positive milk market report from Chris Walkland. Will and Ben are then joined by podcast producer Becki Reay and Kite…
- Dutch Nitrogen Rules: What does this mean for future of dairy? · 44 min · Episode 301In this week's episode of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Erik Elgersma, Founder and Director of Strategic Analysis Services BV, and podcast producer…
- Kite Podcast Episode 300: Heat, El Niño and the Global Farming Outlook · 40 min · Episode 300Join us as we celebrate the 300th episode of Kite Podcast! Following on from Chris Walklands milk market update, Ben Eagle and Will Evans are joined by Torin Nicholson from Kite…
- From crisis to control: could the new TB strategy for England mean we’re TB free by 2038? · 48 min · Episode 299In episode 299, the team delve into the Bovine TB Control Strategy for England, a comprehensive plan aimed at achieving officially TB-free status by 2038. Join hosts Will Evans…
- Business Focus: Inputs, Cashflow and Cost of Production · 40 min · Episode 298In episode 298 of the Kite Podcast, the team kick off with the usual Milk Market report from Chris Walkland, who is recording while away on holiday, before Will Evans and Ben…
- What’s next for organic dairy? · 49 min · Episode 297In episode 297 of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Rob Daykin from Daykin Partnership, Shropshire farmer Tim Downes, event host and Leicestershire farmer…
- Mentoring Matters: Driving Growth in Agriculture · 40 min · Episode 296In the latest episode of the podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle explore the role of mentoring and personal development in agriculture, joined by Helen Wyman of TwoCan Mentor…
- Managing Through Chaos: Key Insights from the DIN Conference · 46 min · Episode 295In Episode 295 of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by farmer Fraser Jones, podcast producer Becki Reay and milk market analyst Chris Walkland to unpack the…
- NFU Dairy Board Hot Topics: permitting, FDOM & Iran impact on costs · 52 min · Episode 294In episode 294 of the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle welcome new NFU Dairy Board Chair Ian Harvey and Vice Chair Rob Davies, alongside regular contributor Chris…
- The SFS Launch: Support, Sustainability and the Future of Welsh Farming · 49 min · Episode 293After our usual milk market report from Chris Walkland, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Einir Williams, Head of Development at Farming Connect/Mentera Cymru, Kite…
- From Uncertainty to Opportunity: IFCN Insights on the Future of Dairy · 37 min · Episode 292Kicking off with Chris Walklands’ Milk Market Report, Episode 292 of the Kite Podcast hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Philipp Goetz, Head of Sales and Business…
- The Future of Feed Efficiency: Tech, Costs and Smarter Dairy Management · 31 min · Episode 291In episode 291 of the Kite Podcast, we kick things off with Chris Walkland’s latest milk market report before Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Kite Consulting’s Ben Watts…
- Learning from Denmark: Biosecurity Insights for UK Farmers · 43 min · Episode 290In episode 290 of the Kite Podcast, host Ben Eagle is joined by Sophie Brewster from AHDB, Norfolk farmer Zara Dorrington, and Kite Consulting’s Nicola Bowden to discuss the…
- Middle East conflict: how geopolitics will impact dairy · 41 min · Episode 289In episode 289 of the Kite Podcast, Chris Walkland opens with his usual milk market report. Host Ben Eagle is joined by Erik Elgersma, director and founder of Strategic Analyses…
- From Oil Spikes to Export Chances: Inside the Current Milk Market · 35 min · Episode 288In episode 288 of the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Chris Walkland and Becki Reay to unpack the complex dynamics shaping today’s milk market…
- From Forage Shortfalls to Feed Price Spikes: The Feed Market Outlook · 32 min · Episode 287In this week’s episode of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans is joined by Kite Consultant Torin Nicholson, KW Feed procurement manager Chris Pickles, and producer Becki Reay as they…
- Inside the NFU Conference: Fresh Leadership, Rising Optimism, and the Future of UK Farming · 51 min · Episode 286In episode 286 of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by newly elected NFU Deputy President Paul Tompkins and chief dairy advisor Verity Richards to unpack the…
- From Ironman to Everyday Wins: Celebrating Mind Your Head Week · 51 min · Episode 285Following on from Chris Walkland’s milk market report, we’re joined by mental health advocate Tom York, who shares his powerful personal journey—from growing up in an urban…
- Securing the Future of Our Food: Attracting Young People to UK Agriculture · 44 min · Episode 284In episode 285 of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Arla Foods UK Managing Director Baz Padberg, Kite Consultant Becca Oakley, and producer Becki Reay as…
- Market Trends, Farm Efficiency and the Road to DairyTech · 36 min · Episode 283Following Chris’ usual Milk Market Report, Will Evans and Ben Eagle welcome new senior consultants Beth Parry and Tim Kneale, who share insights from their specialist work with…
- SEMEX Dairy Conference Wrap Up: Markets, Tech & Farming Insights · 39 min · Episode 282Following Chris’ milk market report this week, Will and Ben are joined by Wigtownshire dairy farmer Rory Christie, Chair of the 2026 Semex Conference, and podcast producer Becki…
- Resilience and Opportunity: Insights from the OFC 90th Anniversary · 45 min · Episode 281In this episode, we begin with Chris Walkland’s latest milk market report before celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Oxford Farming Conference with insights from OFC Director…
- Where Is the Milk Market Heading in 2026? · 37 min · Episode 280Kicking off the New Year, this episode takes a close look at the current milk market. Ben Eagle, Chris Walkland and podcast producer Becki Reay discuss the latest trends in…
- Mental Wellness at Christmas · 44 min · Episode 279As we approach the end of the year, we find ourselves in our final episode, just days away from Christmas. This festive season is often filled with gatherings, laughter, and…
- Red Tractor Review & Priorities - what farmers should expect · 41 min · Episode 278Following the results of the farm assurance review earlier this year, Red Tractor have this week announced its key priorities and planned actions, including a full review of…
- Ireland's Nitrate Derogation: Balancing Dairy Production and Water Quality · 47 min · Episode 277In this episode of the Kite Podcast, hosts Ben Eagle and Will Evans take a closer look at Ireland's dairy sector in light of the recent European Commission proposal to extend the…
- How relevant is COP30 for the future of UK Dairy? · 34 min · Episode 276In this episode of the Kite Podcast, Will Evans and Producer Becki Reay delve into the recent COP30 conference held in Brazil, exploring its implications for the agricultural…
- Argentina's Dairy Potential: Opportunities Amidst Economic Change · 58 min · Episode 275In this episode of the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle explore the state of Argentina’s dairy sector, examining its current challenges and long-term potential amid…
- New Zealand Dairy: Weathering Storms and Shaping the Future · 40 min · Episode 274In this week’s episode of the Kite Podcast, we’re heading to New Zealand for a wide-ranging update on the country’s dairy sector. Following recent storms with winds reaching…
- Milk price discussions & Freshways £25M investment · 41 min · Episode 273In episode 273 of the Kite Podcast, following this week’s Milk Market update from analyst Chris Walkland, we learn more about Freshways’ £25 million investment in a new…
- Inspiring Change in Agriculture: Sophie Gregory's Journey and Embracing Opportunities Ahead · 35 min · Episode 272This week on the Kite Podcast, host Ben Eagle brings you an inspiring conversation with Sophie Gregory, an organic dairy farmer based on the Dorset-Devon border, who has recently…
- Meet the Farmers Weekly Dairy Farmer of the Year Winners: John & Nicola Young · 36 min · Episode 271In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the freshly crowned Farmers Weekly Dairy Farmers of the Year, Nicola and John Young. Hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle dive into the Youngs’…
- Navigating Dairy Costs: Trends, Investments & Insights for 2025 · 44 min · Episode 270On this week’s podcast, there’s a very sobering milk market report from Chris Walkland following several drops announced this week. Kathryn Rowland and Marcus Doig from Kite…
- Insights from IFCN’s Graz Conference · 31 min · Episode 269This week on the Kite Podcast, we dive into the heart of IFCN’s Supporter Conference in Graz, Austria, where the theme was “Making Sustainability Profitable: how to future proof…
- Data-Driven Dairy: The Tech Revolution in Agriculture · 46 min · Episode 268In this episode, we explore the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and the dairy industry with experts Caroline Hamilton from Intelligent Dairy Solutions and Matt…
- Decoding Dairy Disruption: A Deep Dive into Current Trends · 51 min · Episode 267In this episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of the UK dairy market with the authors of the new report "Decoding Dairy Disruption." Join Ben Eagle, Will Evans and guests…
- Organic Milk Matters: Understanding Market Flows and Forage Challenges · 47 min · Episode 266This week on the Kite Podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle are joined by Rob Daykin, Managing Director of Daykin Partnership and organic farmer Will Armitage, as they delve…
- First Milk Annual Results Revealed · 42 min · Episode 265This week Ben Eagle and Will Evans welcome Shelagh Hancock, Chief Executive of First Milk, to discuss the cooperative's impressive annual financial results and the broader…
