H&H Group Podcast
By H&H Group Plc
H&H Group PodcastOct 25, 2021
2023 Reflection
This month Glyn speaks with our sales teams and looks back at the year that was. The highs, the lows, what we need more of and what we need less of!
Merry Christmas from all at Harrison & Hetherington and we will be back in 2024 with more of the same fun and laughter with a sprinkle of serious talk in there too!
In Pursuit of Dairy Perfection
This month Glyn chats to American dairy royalty in the form of Matt Engle, owner of Luck-E Holsteins, Illinois USA and John Erbsen, owner of Erbacres Holsteins, Illinois, USA.
They both share their story of the pursuit of perfection!
Graham Kirkby also drops in on the conversation!
Mark #2
In this month’s episode our host Glyn speaks with Mark Johnson, Managing Director and Mark Barrow, Director & Chartered Surveyor both of H&H Land & Estates.
The boys chat all things career choices, transitions, personal growth and what gets them up in the morning.
Enjoy!
Borderway Agri Expo 2023 Special
An extra episode of 'The One and Only' podcast for this month ahead of Borderway Agri Expo on Friday 27th October.
Glyn catches up with the main men making the decisions in the show ring this year - John Sinnett & Gywn Edwards - as well as Jane Hutcheon from long established supporter of the Expo Norbrook Laboratories.
How to Propel Your Business Forward via Social Media
It’s Episode 6 of The One & Only podcast!
This month Glyn talks to a couple of “Super Connectors”
Amy Muirhead, Chartered Accountant with David Allen who has vast experience in all things farming and gives her insight into how promoting your business professionally gives your business the edge! High Hall Farm is home to Amy and her husband Jimmy and where three years ago they diversified into tourism.
Our other guest is Pete Best or better known as Farmer Pete who owns and operates Dalscone Farm Play in Dumfries.
Together they tell us how social media has propelled their businesses forward.
Designing the Future of Farming
Welcome back to The One & Only Podcast – Episode 5
This month Glyn chats to Karel Rutten, owner of Bovigen Agri tours. A study tour company specialising in small group tours of Agri based events and farms specifically in the Dairy sector. They chat on the subject of Designing the Future of Farming. Having travelled extensively himself Karel is extremely knowledgeable on animal husbandry in the dairy industry and has a real passion for better cow breeding and using modern techniques to achieve best practise.
A technical discussion providing an in-depth opinion into getting the most out of your dairy enterprise.
Talking Openly about Mental Health in Farming
This month Glyn has some very special guests who are championing a very important cause...
We know, for some, this might be a difficult episode to listen to but the more we can talk openly the better. Andy and Lynda share their Lens Light campaign in memory of their son Len; Chris Manley also joins the conversation to talk about the struggles he's had with his own mental health.
Livestock Industry High Flyers
Episode 3 sees Glyn chat to three high performers in the livestock industry.
Ali Jackson – owner of the Tiptop prefix and head stockman with Solway View British Blue tells his story of the last 15 years in the pedigree business!
Boomer Birch, Beef Programme manager for Cogent shares his story and where he sees himself in the future.
James Little, Auctioneer and Pedigree Sales Manager also drops in on the conversation and highlights the importance of encouraging the next generation into the industry.
Herd's Media and Hugh Kennedy Share Their Stories!
In this episode Glyn Lucas chats to Alastair Herd, owner of Herd's Media - a media company offering a range of media services across the Borderlands regions of Cumbria, Scottish Borders, Northumberland and further afield.
Hugh Kennedy, former owner of Stair Holsteins, Ayrshire also joins the conversation. The Stair Herd established by Hugh in the 1980's when in invested in several top Holstein cow families such as the Chief Faith, Roxy and Supra.
The 2023 Farming Equipment & Technology Fund Explained
This week's podcast is hosted by Jonathan Hird, Chartered Surveyor for land agents H&H Land and Estates. Jonathan is joined by Chris Clement, Commercial Director for H&H Insurance Brokers.
Together they chat through 2023 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund options, which is now open for applications, together with how asset finance could work alongside your grant as funding to assist with cash flow.
The Auctioneer's Word Special: Countdown to the Eleventh Borderway UK Dairy Expo
This podcast is hosted by Graham Kirby who chats to Alan Timbrell and Richard Bostock, all well known dairy industry experts. All three will be commentating across the two days at the forthcoming Borderway UK Dairy Expo via livestream and to a global audience.
They caught up beforehand to chat through the Expo's exciting plans including the Tidy Lines, Rising Star and John Dennison awards plus more detail on the notable judges, the new Vlogging competition as well as the standard of dairy cow entrants which can be expected at this, the 11th dairy expo to be hosted by Harrison & Hetherington at Borderway, Carlisle, Cumbria.
Changing the Way People Think About Insurance
In this episode, Paul Graham, Managing Director for H&H Insurance Brokers talks to Mia Wallace, Senior Editor of Insurance and Insurance Business when he shares his insights into how insurance brokers can move the dial on how insurance is viewed by customers and the link between customer service and changing attitudes.
The Podcast was recorded by (and is courtesy of) IBTalk - the leading podcast for the insurance industry across the UK and Ireland.
H&H Insurance Brokers is based in Carlisle, Cumbria (with a number of satellite offices) and provides insurance, risk management, asset finance and financial planning services. For more information visit https://hhinsurancebrokers.co.uk/
The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast
This podcast is for CEOs - and those who think like CEOs...
As a CEO, you’ve demonstrated your ability to solve complex problems and achieve extraordinary results - you have skills, resources and experience.
But you know you have the potential for even greater impact and a more satisfying legacy. What will it take to multiply your positive impact - in the business, for our people, and in the world at large?
In this episode Richard Medcalf, Leadership Strategist and Founder of Xquadrant chats to Richard Rankin who shares his strategy and leadership thoughts as well as some of his experiences since being CEO at H&H Group plc.
Rural Grants & New Schemes | August 2022
In this podcast, an audio taken from a Webinar held on 25th August 2022, which Tim Sedgewick, Chartered Surveyor and Director for H&H Land & Estates Durham office chaired, we learn more about about the forthcoming grants and schemes available to farmers and landowners in England this year. Sarah Radcliffe, Forestry & Woodland Manager chats through the updates for Woodland Planting Grants and David Morley, Head of Conservation & Environment talks through the Sustainable Farming Incentive. If you'd like more advice please get in touch via one of H&H Land & Estates offices - all details are on their website www.hhlandestates.co.uk
Talking All Things Cyber Insurance
In the Cybersecurity world, a breach IS NOT a question of IF but WHEN.
If you think that because you are a small-sized business, cybercriminals will not target you, you are wrong.
Cybercriminals will look for potential victims who don't take their cyber security seriously and if that is you, you are an easy target for stealing data. They will then run a sophisticated scam, combined with a few other clever cyber tricks, and the next thing you know, your company money is gone, and the phones are ringing off the hook from your clients.
With cyber-attacks and incidents consistently increasing in today's world, Cache4 IT spoke with Luke Conn-Goodman of the H&H Insurance Brokers Limited about all things Cyber Insurance to help you understand what it really is, what you are paying for when you get one, and why it's very important in the event of a breach. Due to its importance we thought we'd share the interview with you on our platform.
Learn about the current cybersecurity trends you need to watch out for, the stigma around opening up about being a victim of a breach, the first things first when getting cyber insurance, and more tips and advice from both Luke and Paul on how you can keep your business safe and use cyber insurance as a financial recovery to a breach.
Cache4 IT solutions are a family business with strong roots in Carlisle who really care about the local business community. They are incredibly passionate about combining their technical expertise with practical business know-how (and a touch of common sense) to deliver the very best for your business from technology.
What's in your Soil? Be in with a Chance of Winning a Complete Soil Analysis!
Tracey Jackson, Associate Director & Chartered Surveyor for H&H Land & Estates chats to Felicity Elder, from Leeds University. Felicity is undertaking research on behalf of SPADE (Soil Pollution Assessment Delivery) into the environmental impacts of organic soil amendments. She will explain why they are undertaking the research and how farmers can become involved by supplying soil samples from their fields.
Organic soil amendments offer a means of meeting crop nutrient demands in a sustainable way. However, the practice is not fully understood in terms of environmental impacts; the SPADE project is designed to better understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of using organic soil amendments such as Slurry, Manure, Wastewater-derived products (sludge or liquid fertiliser), Compost and Urea
These amendments can contain a wide variety of chemical pollutants including human and veterinary medicines, personal care products, pesticides and industrial chemicals which can affect living organisms, and their fate and persistence is poorly understood within the soil environment.
The Purposeful Strategist
Belden Menkus is the founder and Managing Director of MenKus & Associates, a consulting and CEO advisory firm that helps leaders fully activate their organisation’s potential to succeed.
Belden personally helps top teams develop purposeful strategies and then turn their intentions into action and results. His approach is to be a strategic catalyst and thought partner, creating alignment, clarity and action.
He recently invited Richard Rankin, H&H Group plc CEO, to share his thoughts on his own podcast "The Purposeful Strategist" on why it’s more important to make sure you’re heading in the right direction than knowing exactly what your destination is. Richard also talks about his biggest challenge as a new CEO in a sector he didn’t know and the role kindness and empathy have played in his success.
We are delighted to share this interview with you on our H&H Group podcast.
H&H Land & Estates Introduce New Partners Harraby Green Associates
Tracey Jackson, Associate Director for H&H Land & Estates introduces and welcomes Angus Hutchinson, Director of Planning and Georgie Cray, Director of Architecture for Harraby Green Associates (HGA). H&H Land and Estates have recently partnered with HGA to strengthen the Planning and Architectural services which can be offered to clients.
Both Angus and Georgie share their experiences to date, offer an insight into their available services, share current planning trends and the ‘call for sites’ for potential development opportunities.
Audio Recording of the Rural Grants & Schemes Webinar
In case you missed the webinar hosted by H&H Land & Estates, we have uploaded the audio version of the Rural Grants & Schemes webinar held on Tuesday 8th February 2022.
If you have any queries relating to the topics call 01228 406260 or visit www.hhlandestates.co.uk for more details and contact information.
All facts relevant to the grants and schemes were correct at the time of the recording of this webinar, recorded on 8th February 2022.
NB: there is a slight delay before the recording commences...
An overview of the 'Farming Transformation Fund' and how it can assist farmers to improve and transform their businesses
Nick Mullins and Jonathan Hird, both Chartered Surveyors from H&H Land & Estates chat through what the Farming Transformation fund entails, the process and how it can benefit agricultural businesses.
Jonathan also caught up with Richard, a farmer from Plumpton, Cumbria who applied for the funding during the last round to fund the installation of robotic milkers on his farm. Richard explains how he found the application process and the benefits he has seen since the robotic milkers were installed which include not just happy cows but happy staff too!
UK Borderway Dairy Expo Special
Glyn Lucas from H&H chats with Laura Millar on what visitors may expect this year when they visit the 10th UK Borderway Dairy Expo, to be held on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th March at Borderway, Carlisle. He also chats to a couple of important guests:
Brent Carruthers, Toi Toi Genetics and MilkTech NZ who have been big supporters of Dairy Expo over the years, both as a sponsor and an exhibitor. This year MilkTech NZ sponsor a new award for the expo: the UK Dairy Expo Rising Star Award; and
Michael Dennison, National Sales Coordinators for Semex UK and son of the late John Dennison, whom the John Dennison Lifetime Achievement Award is named after.
Countdown to Agri Expo on Friday!
The Auctioneer's Word Special: "The Next Generation attending Borderway Agri Expo"
Laura Miller, Livestock Scheme Manager chats to three young generation speakers: James May (farmer from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire and livestock exhibitor at the forthcoming expo, showing two of his best heifers), Isla Campbell (professional photographer who has been asked to take the general action photographs during the expo) and Robbie Tuer (Northern District Chairman of the Cumbria YFC who also works for Aspatria Farmers).
In this episode, Laura finds out a little more of their backgrounds, why they got into the agricultural world and why they are looking forward to attending the Borderway Agri Expo.
The Auctioneer’s Word, A Borderway Agri Expo Special Podcast on the Future of Livestock Farming
Scott Donaldson Managing Director Harrison & Hetherington chats to Dr Mark Cole, Managing Director for Carrs Billington and Chris Dodds, Executive Secretary FLAA for the Livestock Auctioneers Association on "The Future of Livestock Farming".
Listening to their conversation will give you an insight into how the Carrs Billington business operates today together with how as a company they are looking to reduce their carbon footprint both across their retail stores and manufacturing plants whilst working alongside farmers to assist them with their businesses.
Chris discusses how the livestock industry is getting back to some normality following both Brexit and the Covid pandemic, the difficulties of trading with Northern Ireland, together with an update on the export situation and how the emphasis has positively switched on the uptake by the UK consumer to eat homegrown lamb, beef and pork. Scott and Chris also discuss the publication ‘More Than A Mart’ commissioned by HRH Prince Charles and The Prince’s Countryside Fund.
The Auctioneer's Word from Harrison & Hetherington
In this episode Laura Millar, H&H Livestock Scheme Manager chats to Louise Forsyth (WTS Forsyth & Sons Butchers, Peebles) and known as 'The Butchers Wife' on her Facebook page and Suzanne Mullholland, a chef and an award winning recipe book author based in the Ettrick Valley, Scottish Borders known as 'The Batch Lady' on her social media channels.
Louise can often be seen at our St Boswell's market on a Monday, selecting the best cattle for Forsyths. Suzanne likes to promote British food, use seasonal produce and demonstrates batch cooking techniques to be time efficient, leaving more time to do the fun things in life!
Treat Public Rights of Way the Right Way
Farmstock Futures Update
Continuing the Farmstock Futures story, in this episode Glyn Lucas, Senior Pedigree Dairy Auctioneer and Laura Millar, Livestock Scheme Manager from Harrison & Hetherington chat with Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson, Family Business Network about the key topics raised following research and discussions with the 2020 Futures group and how the team will develop these themes into working projects and achieve meaningful results going forward.
The topics covered are Technology, Education, Having a Voice, Health & Wellbeing together with the Future of the Marts.
If you would like to be part of the 2021 Farmstock Futures programme please do get in touch via Glyn or Laura at Harrison & Hetherington.
The Auctioneer's Word from Harrison & Hetherington
Laura Millar, Livestock Scheme Manager chats to Michael Diamond, Pointhouse Herd Limousin Breeder from Londonderry, Northern Ireland about the challenges he is experiencing, within the farming industry, following Brexit.
Farmstock Futures Episode 3
Dave Clarkson and Sue Howorth of The Family Business Network in conversation with Farmstock Futures Alexandria (Alex) Nutter and Harriet Wilson, both farmer's daughters and now working in the beef and lamb meat industry.
In this podcast key topics discussed include Career Progression (traditional educational route vs life experiences/work placements), the Future of the Agricultural Sector (have we lost the romance of this industry), Collaboration within the industry and across the sectors to combat the perceived Negativity within agriculture as well as Diversity.
An interesting listen from the younger generation's personal perspective!
Farmstock Futures Episode 2
In this podcast, key topics include interests and passions leading to their subsequent career choices, creating opportunities within agriculture, work and life lessons learned from working abroad before starting their current career path and touching on how to market products and influence buying behaviour in this ever changing world.
The New Electronic Communications Code, Telecom Masts Negotiation and Your Rights
Farmstock Futures Episode 1
Harrison & Hetherington and H&H Group led an innovative research programme which engaged figures under 40 from across the agricultural industry to voice their views on the future of farming. Through the ‘Farmstock Futures' project, CEO Richard Rankin initiated a much-needed conversation well before lockdown, with work on this comprehensive review of young perspectives across the agricultural sector moving online following the pandemic. Given the changes that COVID-19 has forced in terms of the functioning of the Marts, a discussion on the direction of travel for the younger generation within the agricultural sector was more than timely.
This episode was recorded on #TimetoTalk day and in this episode, our partners from the Family Business Network Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson, chat to two of the individual champions from the Farmstock Futures project about aspects of working within agriculture which are close to their hearts. Harry Huddart, works as Farm Manager for Beeswax Dyson Farming in Lincolnshire, farming his own block of land and being responsible for the livestock enterprises of beef finishing and sheep. Richard Walker, married with a young family, is self employed working as a Contract Shepherd and Farm Relief in the Dales and North Yorkshire.
They chat today about the importance of networking and communicating with each other, mental health and the lack of social interaction during these unprecedented times, raising awareness of the wide scope of jobs available within the industry and just how the Farmstock Futures programme is providing them all with a voice to air change and influence the agricultural industry sector going forward.
“Farmstock Futures” helping to shape the Future for Farmers and Agri Businesses
The Auctioneer’s Word: November Monthly Roundup with James Little as Host
An Insight into the book ‘Great Livestock Salesmen’ written by Andrew Humphries MBE
Farm Diversification | Planning, Pitfalls and the Practicalities.
“A Day in the Life of a Helicopter Pilot”. Our Podcast interview with Phil Lambert, GNAAS.
The Auctioneers’s Word: September's Monthly Round-up
Tracey Jackson talks to John Sanderson, a Planning and Architectural Consultant working with H&H
The Auctioneer’s Word: Monthly Round-up from Harrison & Hetherington
A Property Focus from the Estate Agency Team, Insurance Brokers and Auction Rooms
The H&H inaugural podcast and interview with Richard Rankin, Chief Executive on 20th July 2020