{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6327dd5dfa317d001281da49/67c772efece4993ac7e64212?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sophie Bell: Farming Ireland","description":"<p>In this conversation, Jack and Sophie discuss various aspects of farming in Ireland, including Sophie's personal journey in agriculture, the challenges faced by young farmers, the role of technology in farming, and the importance of mental health and support systems. Sophie shares her experiences with social media advocacy for agriculture and her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the need for mentorship and community in the industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sophie_bell__/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sophie's Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SophieBell_farmlife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sophie's YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Sophie grew up on a small farm in Cavern, Ireland.</li><li>She transitioned from a non-productive farm to rearing dairy heifers.</li><li>Education in agriculture can provide valuable insights and opportunities.</li><li>Technology like GPS and grass measuring tools are essential in modern farming.</li><li>Social media can create valuable connections and opportunities in agriculture.</li><li>Mental health and sleep are crucial for high performance in farming.</li><li>Young farmers need mentorship and support to enter the industry.</li><li>The price of land is a significant barrier for young farmers.</li><li>Sophie aims to create a balanced work-life dynamic in her future.</li><li>Advocacy for agriculture through social media can lead to unexpected opportunities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Conversation</p><p>05:04 Sophie’s Farming Journey</p><p>09:53 Education and Insights from University</p><p>14:56 Technology in Farming</p><p>20:10 Challenges in Agriculture</p><p>24:53 Social Media and Advocacy in Agriculture</p><p>30:05 Future Aspirations and Advice for Young Farmers</p><p>34:51 High Performance in Farming</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Farms Advice</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the Farmers Only Facebook Group</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/farmsadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/FarmsAdvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@farmsadvicepodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>&nbsp;</p><p>For more like this visit <a href=\"http://farmsadvice.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">farmsadvice.com.au</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Jack on Instagram <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/cressy__\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cressy__</a> and Twitter <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/jcressw3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jcressw3</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Support the podcast by sponsoring an episode so that we can pass on the #FarmsAdvice&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Farms Advice - <a href=\"https://instagram.com/farmsadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://instagram.com/farmsadvice</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Join the Farmers Only Facebook Group - <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Jack on Instagram – <a href=\"https://instagram.com/cressy__\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://instagram.com/cressy__</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more like this go to <a href=\"https://farmsadvice.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://farmsadvice.com.au</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Farms Advice"}