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This week, we're talking about the real cost of food – and the true reality of many of the products that are on supermarket shelves. Inspired by a video from B FRANK Health, we unpack the rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), how they’ve warped our perception of value, and why real, nutritious food can feel “too expensive” – despite the fact it shouldn’t be.

Government policy, food affordability, and the staggering profits of retailers compared to plummeting farm incomes form part of the conversation – as we ask: are we valuing food (and farmers) properly?

In part two, we react to Will Evans’ tongue-in-cheek take on farming influencers. Are we all ego-driven disruptors, Only Fans shepherdesses, or sponsored content machines? Or is there room for something more authentic, honest, and impactful in the world of farming content creation?

From UPFs to perceptions, pricing to policy – it’s another episode of real talk from Wilson and Ashley... all with a few meanders off topic too!

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This week on the Wilson and Ashley Podcast, we’re tackling the conversation around Glastonbury... but we're looking beyond the music. Held on a 1,000-acre working dairy farm, we ask: are vegan festivalgoers being hypocrites? If ticket sales support farming, can you really separate the two?

We unpack the festival’s environmental impact, from solar panels on cattle sheds to a ban on body glitter, and debate whether farming can be part of the festival's sustainability solutions.

We also get into the latest free speech controversy on the Glastonbury stage - has free speech gone too far?

We've been keeping an eye on Australian Tiktok creator, Indy Clinton, who recently hired a PI to track her trolls. As farmers who post our everyday lives on social media (with trolls to match sometimes) we're looking at this and asking what happened to 'be kind'.

Interesting insights (hopefully!) and the usual Wilson & Ashley chaos!

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Disclaimer: This episode covers a sensitive and delicate subject, including practices around religious slaughter. We approach the topic with respect and aim to present balanced, factual information.

In this episode, we attempt to unpack the complex and often controversial world of Halal and Kosher slaughter in the UK. Triggered by a 100,000-strong petition calling non-stun slaughter “barbaric,” a recent Westminster Hall debate has reignited public and political scrutiny — but how much do people really understand?

We explore the reality behind Halal practices, with most Halal meat in the UK actually pre-stunned, and only a small minority falling under non-stun methods. Drawing on expert research from AHDB and the University of Huddersfield, we highlight the real economic value of the Halal sector.

We draw on the views of the British Veterinary Association which calls for tighter regulation, labelling, and a permit system for non-stun slaughter and ask can we get the right balance between animal welfare, religious rights, and consumer transparency.

From the importance of the Demonstration of Life protocol to labelling reforms, international bans on non-stun methods, and the juggle between faith and welfare, we navigate this sensitive topic with facts, fairness, and the plain-speaking honesty you've come to expect from the duo.

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