Best CAAV Podcasts (2025)

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Making Space with caaves : Finding Creativity Again Episode 1: The Why, The Foundation 12:48

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As I embark on what seems to be the end of another major life chapter and the beginning of another… my relationship with my creativity is needing a fresh outlook. So I’m going back to basics - finding my ‘why’, and setting my foundation as to avoid burnout I’d previously experienced. What’s your why?…

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#76 - An update on farming policy 26:20

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With Parliament’s summer recess coming to an end, now is a good opportunity to take stock of various policy developments, and to look ahead to what is coming down the line. Richard Sanders, technical and policy adviser at the CAAV, takes us through some of the detail.

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Making Space: introduction episode 2:43

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Hi! My first podcast episode… fancy! Hardly, but ok. Let’s do this, I’m so excited to share and learn as I go. Help me out with those buttons! Fiona//Making SpaceBy Fiona

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#75 – Exploring the value of technology to the profession 1:21:09

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Artificial intelligence – a threat to rural professionals or a tool we can’t do without? Richard Sanders chats to Simon Haley, who has undertaken significant research into the importance of technology to agricultural valuers, to get his top tips and potential pitfalls. Links mentioned in the podcast are pasted below: - Simon Haley’s Scholarship Rep…

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#74 - Implications of the Land Use Framework 35:06

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In January the Government published its Land Use Framework consultation, looking at the many conflicting demands on land use in our small island. So what are the implications for landowners and managers? Richard Sanders finds out.

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#73 - No gangsters allowed! 31:57

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Money laundering is something few people encounter outside of gangster movies. But it’s an important area to get right – firstly, to ensure your clients are operating on the right side of the law, and secondly, to ensure your own compliance. Many CAAV members will come under the legislation, but it’s a complicated area, so Rebecca Collins navigates…

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#72 - An update on Inheritance Tax changes 56:01

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The country is three months on from a Budget which, on the face of it, talked about economic growth and investment, but has turned into a battleground for the rural sector and the broader economy, sparking mass redundancies and huge protests. Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, joins Olivia Cooper to talk about the fallout of Rachel Re…

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#71 - The new planning policy framework 49:34

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The Government recently unveiled its new national planning policy framework for England, which is set to substantially change the planning system with a view to speeding up housing and infrastructure development. Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, unpicks its far-reaching implications.

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#70 - Unpicking the Budget 25:32

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Wednesday 30 October saw Chancellor Rachel Reeves announce her first budget, with some significant changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, as well as National Insurance and the minimum wage. In this podcast, Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, breaks down the headlines which will directly impact many famil…

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#69 - Route to Rural 18:44

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The CAAV is launching a major new campaign; Route to Rural. Despite having more qualified Fellows and members in training than ever before, demand for agricultural valuers is still outstripping supply. In a bid to attract more people into the sector, the CAAV has built this comprehensive campaign, as secretary and adviser Jeremy Moody explains.…

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#68 - Seismic change to the planning system? 50:44

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Following Labour’s landslide election win, England is now facing what could be the biggest changes to its planning system in decades. The new Government has rolled out ambitious policies to reshape how and where homes, energy and other infrastructure are built, with a target of 1.5 million new houses for England by 2029. So how might this play out?…

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#67 - Valuation of telecom mast sites 34:55

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In this episode, we are discussing the valuation of telecom mast sites. Since the introduction of the 'new' Electronic Communications Code in late 2017, there has been an increase in the volume of litigation, with Tribunal cases providing determinations on a range of issues associated with the legislation. One such area of dispute relates to the am…

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#66 – Changes to tenancy succession: What’s ahead? 21:20

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From September 1 this year there are going to be some significant changes to the eligibility tests for farm tenancy succession. The aim is to make it easier for productive land to get into the most suitable hands. But how will it work? Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, explains.

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#65 – Getting into detail with the Sustainable Farming Incentive 33:05

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There has been an update to the Sustainable FarmingIncentive (SFI) for 2024 with new actions and some changes in rules and guidance. So what does it all mean? Join Richard Sanders, technical and policy adviser to the CAAV, as he unpicks the expanded offer. Links mentioned in the podcast are below: Scheme Guidance: SFIscheme information: expanded of…

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#64 - Will a change of government really mean change? 30:55

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Last week, Labour won a landslide victory in the general election, despite the second lowest voter turnout since 1918. So what is that going to mean for the rural sector? Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, has been unpicking the Party’s manifesto promises and following the subsequent activity in Westminster.…

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#63 – A review of the Spring Budget 31:44

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This week, we heard Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s final Budget of this Parliament – and likely the final Tory budget for a few years. Much was touted ahead of the Budget, but what has it really delivered? Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the CAAV, has been trawling through the depths of the details to see what lies behind the headline figures.…

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#62 – A guide to changes affecting compulsory purchase legislation 25:55

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The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act, which gained Royal Assent last year, has made amendments to compulsory purchase legislation in England. Rebecca Collins from the CAAV offers a practical guide on some of the most pertinent details.

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#61 – A detailed look at the emerging agricultural transition schemes 30:00

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Following the Defra secretary’s headline speech at the Oxford Farming Conference in early January – after which an update to the agricultural transition plan was published – Richard Sanders takes a timely look at the latest information on these schemes.

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#60 – Moving from BPS to delinked payments: How will it work? 19:28

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Richard Sanders, technical and policy adviser to the CAAV, offers a quick refresher and update on the delinking scheme. As many listeners will be aware, as part of the post-Brexit agricultural transition, England is moving to a farming support system of public money for public goods. Basic payment has been gradually declining, to be phased out by 2…

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#59 - A guide to the Sustainable Farming Incentive 43:01

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The Government recently announced that the delayed Sustainable Farming Incentive will open for applications on September 18. As Basic Payments are phased out, it will be important for farmers to access funding through this scheme, which offers public payment for public goods – namely environmental services. So what type of land management is eligib…

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#58 – Dispute resolution, from negotiation to arbitration 25:52

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Three years ago, the Agriculture Act gave the CAAV statutory recognition as a professional authority to appoint arbitrators to manage disputes between tenants and landlords. Since then, thecouncil and executive have established the CAAV facilitiating disputeresolution service, and published a range of professional support papers to help in this are…

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S2E12- AOADG with Raul 'Juggo' Sprauve 23:30

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The season cannot be complete without our very own musical genius, a true creative, family man, mentor to many and a leading professional. My guest today is a son of the soil and has carved his name in history as the man who makes us rock, hit after hit with no sign of slowing down. He's super gifted and spends his days impacting the lives of other…

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S2E11- AOADG with Marcus Mark 26:12

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Today's guest hails from musical city Virgin Gorda, a musical genius that pours his heart and soul into every note he sings or plays; whether it's Soca, Reggae or Rock and Roll. He is a member of the BVI's very own VIBE and his homegrown talent is one of the most sought across the region. His talent has been passed from generation to generation and…

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S2E10- AOADG with Caave Stoutt 30:57

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It's been said that music is the soundtrack of our lives. Anyone born and raised in the BVI knows that we love ourselves some good music, from Fungi to Soca and much more. Music is the engine that carries us through the toughest of times. Our next guest is a son of the soil, a musician at heart, a musical genius who has been taught by the very best…

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#57 - How increasing designated areas might work 32:29

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In this episode, we talk about increasing demand for designated areas of landscape protection and nature recovery. The Government is committed to protecting 30% of UK land for nature by 2030 and we’re currently some way off that. There has been a raft of new announcements recently relating to increasing the number of protected areas like national p…

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S2E9- AOADG with Dirk Walters 30:26

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Having a true understanding of one's self is perhaps the most important quality any man could have. You gotta know where you're going, where you come from, and exactly what you want to accomplish because that is oh so necessary. Our guest today knows who he is and from whence he's come. A father, husband, renowned musician, a go-getter with a passi…

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S2E8- AOADG with Neil Cline 27:42

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By Ronn Grant

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S2E7- AOADG with Jabari Stoutt 22:45

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By Ronn Grant

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#56 – Unpicking the Renters (Reform) Bill 25:47

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After several years of development and a 2019 manifesto commitment for England’s residential let sector, the Government has finally introduced the Renters (Reform) Bill into Parliament, saying it could be law by the end of the year. Even so, it has held over several items for later legislation, and full implementation might take some time. So what …

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S2E6- AOADG with Sef Graham 26:14

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By Ronn Grant

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#55 – The Rock Review; what’s next? 24:23

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The Government has just issued its response to the Rock Review, the report of the Tenancy Working Group which was established in January 2022 to consider farm tenants’ access to environmental schemes and markets in England. The group made 74 recommendations to Defra, and the Government’s 95-page response has now been issued. Jeremy Moody, secretary…

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S2E5- AOADG with Aaron Parillon 29:57

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By Ronn Grant

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S2E4- AOADG with Governor Augustus JU Jaspert 28:35

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By Ronn Grant

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S2E3- AOADG with Chad Lettsome 24:30

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By Ronn Grant

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#54 - Nature markets – what’s in the pipeline? 32:25

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In this episode, we take a detailed look at nature markets – a topic that has dominated farming and environmental headlines in recent years. This developing area has the potential to both generate an income for land managers, to mitigate the impact of climate change, and improve our natural environment. But as with any embryonic market, it’s a comp…

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S2E2- AOADG with Marquese Maduro 27:46

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By Ronn Grant

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#53 – Artificial intelligence: Opportunity or threat? 21:38

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in daily life, and when it comes to work, generative technologies – those which create images and text – could be incredibly useful. There’s been a lot in the news recently about ChatGPT, and it tends to divide opinion – there are those who are worried it will take their jobs and ultimately threate…

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S2E1- AOADG with Jovan Cline 26:49

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By Ronn Grant

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#52 - The Spring Budget: Unpicking the details 28:55

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his first Budget – and while there was not a huge amount in there for the farming industry, there are potentially significant changes afoot. That’s because he announced a review of how environmental land management will be treated from a taxation perspective, the potential to limit agricultural property relief o…

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AOADG Episode 11 (Kevin Fahie) 28:23

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More and more young, energetic leaders are emerging to the top of some of the territories' most sought-after leadership roles, whether in the public or private sector. My generation of greatness has shown that we are more than capable of leading if you give us a chance. Understand, though, that to whom much is given; much is certainly required in b…

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AOADG Episode 10 (ONEYKE) 27:30

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By Ronn Grant

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#51 - Biodiversity Net Gain 29:10

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The Government has at last revealed its long-awaited response to the mandatory biodiversity net gain consultation from January last year. While the concept has been in the pipeline since the 2019 Spring Statement, voluntary trading has been going on for some time. But now, the requirements will be laid down in law – from November 2023, all develope…

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AOADG Episode 9 (KJ Headley) 24:55

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By Ronn Grant

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AOADG Episode 8 (Ande Francis) 27:26

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By Ronn Grant

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AOADG Episode 7 (Mouse MS) 22:51

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By Ronn Grant

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AOADG Episode 6 (David Archer) 23:06

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By Ronn Grant

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AOADG Episode 5 - (Robert Swain Jr.) 26:52

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By Ronn Grant

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#50 - New ELMS announcements 21:44

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Defra has finally announced further details about the future environmental schemes in England, including the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery. These include a plethora of new land management options to mix and match, as well as higher payment rates to encourage farmers to apply. Jeremy Moody explores wha…

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#49 The Energy Trilemma – what does the future hold? 30:12

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused enormous upheaval in global energy markets. We are now facing conflicting demands – on the one hand, the nation is seeking to bolster security of supply, while also capping energy costs. On the other, the Government has committed to increasing renewable energy in a bid to reach net zero, all while demand cont…

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AOADG Episode 4 (Dr Richard Georges) 27:56

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By Ronn Grant