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R2Kast 337 - James Standen on Tenancies, Education Reform and Farming with Purpose

Season 5, Ep. 54
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Today we welcome James Standen onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ With no inherited land but a deep-rooted love for agriculture, James shares his remarkable journey from farm consultancy to managing estates and now running both a tenanted farm and Newcastle University’s agricultural operations. 🌾🐑


James takes us through his journey into tenancy, explaining how a chance meeting led to his family securing their North Yorkshire farm. With sheep, stewardship, fishing lakes, and environmental diversification at the heart of their operation, it’s a story of resilience and reinvention. 🏞️🛶


We dive into James’s Nuffield Scholarship and how it’s influenced the transformation of Newcastle University’s farms—turning underutilised land into hubs for research, teaching, and student engagement. He shares wins, lessons learned, and the importance of collaboration and strategy. 🎓🧠


With a keen focus on integrating environmental stewardship, practical learning, and entrepreneurial thinking, James’s approach offers insight into what resilient farming and modern land-based education can look like. A brilliant mix of innovation and authenticity! 🌱✨


Enjoy! 😊

Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support.


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