The Upper Onny Farmers Group is a collective of farmers who manage land within the Upper Onny Valley in the Shropshire Hills. We first formed in 2018 and have been working together ever since, with a common goal of maintaining profitable farm businesses whilst looking after the environment.
The Upper Onny Farmers Podcast is a light-hearted space where we plan to share our day to day farming lives, historical farming stories from the local area and have a laugh along the way.
For more information about the group contact us on admin@upperonnyfarmercic.com (mailto:admin@upperonnyfarmercic.com)
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n this episode, our usual trio is joined by special guest Richard Davies—a local butcher, landlord, and businessman. Richard shares how he first got into butchery at a young age and how he has developed multiple businesses over the years. As always, there are plenty of laughs and unexpected stories along the way—including haunted pubs and gyrocopter flights. Tune in for more.
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11 Feb 2026
Milkshakes, draughty windows and wanting to be Jesus
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Will Jones from Brow Farm, a member of the Upper Onny Farmers Group. Will took over the farm in 2019 after moving to the area with his wife Emily, and shares his journey from childhood to running a dairy farm in Norbury.
The gang chew the fat on the future of farming, whether AI is coming for everyone’s jobs, indulge in some classic weather chat, and somehow end up discussing sour milkshakes. It’s the usual mix of thoughtful discussion, daft stories, and plenty of banter along the way.
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24 Dec 2025
Christmas jumpers, plucking geese and anyone for Cribbage?
Join us for our festive Upper Onny Farmers Christmas Special as Matt B, Matt S and Rhian get into the Christmas spirit. They chat about on-farm traditions, favourite festive memories, and reflect on the highs and lows of the farming year. Expect plenty of laughs, a questionable Christmas jumper, and the ongoing confusion over cribbage — does anyone actually know how it works? A festive listen full of farming life and seasonal banter.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Producers: Katy Mellor
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19 Dec 2025
Cath Landles, Lancashire to Shropshire and everything in between
We’re delighted to welcome back Cath Landles, our former group facilitator, who joins Matt, Matt, and Rhian for a brilliant episode packed with stories, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs. Cath shares stories from her childhood and the journey that brought her to Shropshire, before the conversation turns to the early days of the Upper Onny Farmers Group. Together, they look back on how the group was first brought to life, with Cath sharing how she helped orchestrate its beginnings — all while reminiscing about successful projects, good times and friendships formed along the way. Listen in to follow the journey and enjoy an episode full of rural spirit, shared memories, and a look toward the future of farming and the group.
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5 Dec 2025
Scotland, A bucket of Play-Doh and TB Testing Traumas
In this episode of the Upper Onny Farmers’ Podcast, Matt Sankey, Matt Betton and Rhian Pinches get stuck into some of the big topics shaping life on the farm. They talk about the realities of dealing with TB testing and its impact on day-to-day farming, and wonder what life would look like if they farmed somewhere even more remote than the Onny Valley — think Highlands, Islands, and beyond. The team also tackle your questions about farming terminology… although it quickly becomes clear that saying Site of Special Scientific Interest is harder than getting TB testing done on a Monday morning. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join the conversation.
Email us: admin@upperonnyfarmerscic.com (mailto:admin@upperonnyfarmerscic.com)
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Producer: Katy Mellor
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23 Nov 2025
Herons, bats and dipping sheep
In this episode of the UOFG podcast, Matt Sankey, Matt Betton, and Rhian Pinches sit down for a relaxed catch-up on all things farming. From the latest seasonal jobs to unexpected wildlife encounters, the trio covers it all — including a rogue heron causing chaos, and the task of dipping sheep. Grab a drink and settle in—this is pub talk at its agricultural finest.
Email us: admin@upperonnyfarmerscic.com (mailto:admin@upperonnyfarmerscic.com)
Follow us: @upperonnyfarmerscic
Producer: Katy Mellor
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22 Nov 2025
Who are we? Tups, Bulls and Talking Balls
Join Matt Sankey, Rhian Pinches and Matt Betton for the first episode of the Upper Onny Farmers’ Podcast. We’ll be sharing some of our farming stories and chatting about life in our corner of the Shropshire Hills. Think of it as a few farmers catching up in the local pub - plenty of laughs, a few unexpected tangents and some farm talk here and there. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Email us: admin@upperonnyfarmerscic.com (mailto:admin@upperonnyfarmerscic.com)
Follow us: @upperonnyfarmerscic
Producer: Katy Mellor
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