Mark The Bowler Hat Farmer

Mark The Bowler Hat Farmer

Mark The Bowler Hat Farmer is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Mark The Bowler Hat Farmer, a general show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Soil, Cells and Self-Sufficiency

  Aug 18, 20261h 56m

  In this episode, I’m joined by Paul from Bramblebee Farm, alongside Simone and later Shamila, for a wide-ranging conversation about food, farming and health. We dig into what deep-rooted plants such as comfrey can teach us about resilience, mineral-rich soils and natural fertility, and we compare shallow-rooted modern systems with more regenerative approaches to grass, grazing and crop production. We also explore what year-round growing can look like in a well-designed polycarbonate greenhouse, from tomatoes and cucumbers to citrus, and why flavour, nutrient density and food sovereignty matter more than ever. We also get into the financial realities of farming, from community-supported ownership models and orchard diversification to the pressures of scaling a farm business without losing sight of quality. In the second half, the conversation turns to health, with Shamila sharing her perspective on inflammation, nutrition, gut health and lifestyle change, while Paul reflects openly on the challenge of producing excellent food for others whilst neglecting his own health. It’s an honest, lively discussion about restoring soil, restoring people and rebuilding a food system that genuinely nourishes us. Bramblebee Farm: https://www.bramblebeefarms.co.uk/pages/our-farm My Little Farm: https://www.mylittlefarm.co.uk/ The Growing Network: https://www.thegrowingnetwork.com/ Caithness Polyrooms: https://caithnesspolyrooms.co.uk/ Sunshine and Green: https://sunshineandgreen.co.uk/veg-boxes-from-sunshine-and-green/ Isle of Wight Tomatoes: https://iowtomatoes.co.uk/ Freshwell Low Carb Project: https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/ Low Carb Program (developed with Dr David Unwin): https://www.preventingdiabetes.org.uk/learning-zone/find-a-programme/weight-loss-programmes/low-carb-program/ Plantlife – No Mow May: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay/ ARIA – Advanced Research and Invention Agency: https://aria.org.uk/ GOV.UK – Bluetongue: latest situation: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-latest-situation RSPB: https://www.rspb.org.uk/ Marks & Spencer Corporate: https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/ RHS – Comfrey (Symphytum): https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/29123/symphytum/details NCCIH – Turmeric: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric NCI – Quercetin: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/quercetin NCBI – Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591552/

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  Episode #22

  Grow It, Taste It, Defend It: Food Sovereignty with Jacqueline and Steven

  Aug 11, 20261h 56m

  Tonight I was joined by Jacqueline and later Steven for a frank conversation about food, farming and the growing need to step outside the supermarket model. Jacqueline shared how a serious health crisis pushed her into growing her own food, rebuilding her diet around local produce, and discovering just how much resilience can come from community gardens, local butchers and simple seasonal eating. We also explored the bigger picture: food sovereignty, the loss of connection between people and real food, why taste and soil health matter, and how small growers, seed saving, composting and local food hubs could help rebuild stronger local food systems. We also got into the practical realities on the farming side. I talked through ideas around seed, soil, taste and sale, including using tools like refractometers to help put flavour and quality back at the centre of food production. Steven then joined us with an update from his dairy, sharing the challenges of selling raw milk and the constant problem-solving that comes with farming. Across the whole discussion, the message was clear: grow what you can, support local farmers where you can, and keep building food networks rooted in community, skill-sharing and common sense. Food Finders Hub: https://foodfindershub.com/ Food For Thought Radio: https://www.fftradio.com/ Eco Green Compost: https://ecogreencompost.co.uk/ Red Tractor: https://redtractor.org.uk/ SEED Network: https://seednetwork.com/about-seed Lynne Franks: https://seednetwork.com/about-lynne-franks Good Gardeners International: https://ggi.org.uk/farming-without-chemicals-local-solutions/ Richard Higgins / Good Gardeners International team page: https://ggi.org.uk/farming-without-chemicals-local-solutions/team/ StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/ Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/ McDonald's: https://www.mcdonalds.com/ Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/

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  Episode #21

  Fabio Zoffi on Coherent Farming

  Aug 4, 20261h 56m

  Tonight I was joined by Fabio Zoffi for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of farming, food quality and the kind of decentralised communities many of us believe we now need to build. We explored the shift from yield-at-all-costs agriculture towards food that is nutrient-dense, flavourful and grown in living soils, and Fabio shared how his background in technology and start-ups led him into experimental work around electroculture, water treatment and low-input growing systems. Whether you agree with every claim or not, the discussion centred on a big question: how do we create resilient local food systems that put health, soil and independence first? We also had a lively detour with Cheryl on the Flag of the Fens, its history, symbolism and the campaign for wider recognition across the region. From fenland identity and local pride to Fabio’s vision for networked rural communities, this episode was really about reclaiming agency — over food, land, knowledge and the systems we rely on every day. Fabio Zoffi: https://www.fabiozoffi.com/en/ Food For Thought Radio (FFT Radio): https://www.fftradio.com/ Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): https://www.mit.edu/ Federazione Rinascimento Italia (FRI): https://rinascimentoitalia.it/ ZeroSpike: https://zerospike.org/ Augmented NAC: https://augmentednacshop.com/ Coherent Farming: https://coherentfarming.com/ Coherent Sky: https://coherentsky.org/ New Lemuria: https://newlemuria.org/ The HighWire: https://thehighwire.com/ The Flag Institute: https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/ Flag of the Fens (Fenland Council agenda item): https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/mgAi.aspx?ID=10373 Clarkson's Farm (Amazon UK): https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/entertainment/clarkson%27s-farm-series-3-prime-video

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  Episode #20

  Rebuilding Trust in Food

  Jul 28, 20261h 44m

  I opened this live show with an apology for the technical chaos and a heartfelt mention for Paul, who was away dealing with the theft of winter feed from his farm. From there, I got into the bigger issue that’s driving so much of my work right now: how we rebuild trust in food. I set out the bones of the new food certification blueprint I believe we need — one rooted in proper seed, living soil and genuine taste, not box-ticking labels or corporate control. I talked about heritage and open-pollinated seed, chemical-free growing, compost, mycelium, no-dig methods, electroculture, and the importance of intention in how we grow and care for food. Later, Sarah joined me for a fascinating conversation about herbs, foraging and lost knowledge. We explored how people have been pushed away from basic self-reliance, from understanding wild plants to using herbs as everyday support for health. We also touched on raw milk, local food networks, social media as a way of reconnecting growers and communities, and why more people are beginning to question processed food and centralised systems. We briefly brought Cheryl in to tee up a future conversation on the Fen flag campaign, which we’ll return to when Paul is back on air. Food For Thought Radio: https://www.fftradio.com/ Food Finders Hub: https://foodfindershub.com/ Organity: https://organity.co.uk/pages/welcome Bramblebee Farm: https://www.bramblebeefarms.co.uk/ Dream Care Farm CIC: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14271728 Eco Green Compost: https://ecogreencompost.co.uk/about/ Earthfood: https://yourearthfood.com.au/ Good Gardeners International – Richard Higgins bio: https://ggi.org.uk/farming-without-chemicals-local-solutions/team/richard-higgins/ Axholme Produce: https://www.axholmeproduce.co.uk/ Weekend Truth Festival: https://weekendtruthfestival.co.uk/ The Flag Institute – UK Flag Registry: https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/uk-flags/uk-flag-registry/ Red Tractor: https://redtractor.org.uk/ Soil Association: https://www.soilassociation.org/ NFUonline: https://www.nfuonline.com/ Bayer: https://www.bayer.com/en/ StreamYard Help Center: https://support.streamyard.com/hc/en-us

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  Episode #19

  Regenerative Farming, Gaia Goods and the Push for Better Food

  Jul 21, 20261h 56m

  I opened this episode with a road-worn catch-up from a busy run through Dudley, Wrexham and on to Rotherham, before Paul joined me with some big news from the farm: the purchase of 31 acres of modern but neglected orchard. We talked about what it means to bring that land back into use, from pruning and clearing space to plans for pick-your-own days, public events and creating a stronger connection between farmers and the people who support them. We also got into the reality of farming through a dry spell — drying cows off, stretching grazing, worrying about autumn growth, and the very real difference between land that is recovering regeneratively and land that has been pushed too hard for too long. The wider conversation then opened out into what the future of food and health could look like. Brian joined us from the Netherlands to share how Gaia Goods has built a thriving community buying directly from local growers, while Homeopath Shaz brought in the natural health angle, from homeopathy for people, pets and plants to the growing appetite for remedies, herbs and more natural ways of living. Across the whole discussion, the thread was clear: whether we were talking about soil, food, alternative education, local distribution or personal health, the aim is the same — smaller, more resilient, more local systems that put quality, nourishment and community first. Gaia Goods: https://gaiagoods.nl/ Food Finders Hub: https://foodfindershub.com/ Bramblebee Farms: https://www.bramblebeefarms.co.uk/ Organity: https://organity.co.uk/ Homeopath Shaz: https://homeopathshaz.com/ Faculty of Homeopathy: https://www.facultyofhomeopathy.org/ Pasture for Life: https://pastureforlife.org/ HOPE Sussex Community: https://hopesussex.co.uk/ Eco Green Compost: https://ecogreencompost.co.uk/

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