Countryside

In this last programme of the current series, Kirree talks to the Federation of Young Farmers at this year's Tractor Run to talk about what they've been up to whilst Clarky talks to a team of Shearers who heading to the other side of the world to represent the Island in the the World Shearing Championships

Kirree heads to the Southern District Agricultural Show's Christmas Prime stock event, whilst Simon hears about a unique five star rating for the Glen Wyllin Glamping site

Kirree speaks with Heather Wildman about succession planning on the farms, Clarkey chats with Boosh Kerruish and Michael Taggart about the Mhellia and more - and 'Dogtivity'?!

Kirree drops in to this year's Chrysanthemum Show in Castletown, whilst Simon finds out more about the new Manx Wildlife Trust Biosphere Artist in Residence

Kirree hears about an unusual exhibition in Ballabeg, with a large collectioin of wedding dresses whilst Simon continues his conversation with well-known Manx farmer, John Quayle and hears about his long-time association with the Royal Manx and how he started out in fur and feather!

Kirree talks to Welsh farmer Rhys Williams about joint farmning venture and succession, whilst David Christian tells us about the World Manx Association, while Simon enjoys a great chat with Manx farmer John Quayle

Simon chats about less usual birds for him with head of Manx Birdlife Alison Leonard and then heads to the pumpkin field in Sulby, while Kirree catches up with retiring president of the MNFU Ean Parsons

The dynamic duo of the countryside are back as is Simon! Kirree chats about Manx farmers for schools with the MNFU Chair, whilst Simon hears about a prestigious nomination for the IOM Fed of Young Farmers Tractor run and enjoys Michael Heritage Past and Present exhibition

As we approach a new autumn season of Countryside, Kirree Kermode looks back at this year's Royal Manx Show . ..

Simon and Kirree visit the Southern District Agricultural Show - not a long journey for Kirree as it turns out - look forward to the Royal and also hear from the new Head of Engagement at the Manx Wildlife Trust.

In this week's Countryside, Kirree catches up with the organisers of the Southern District Agricultural Show which returns this weekend to Orrisdale Farm, while Clarky goes for a train ride, as he learns all about the Great Laxey Mine Railway.

In this week's Countryside, Kirree hears more about the "truth about wool" from a fascinating visitor from Patagonia and Simon takes a tour of a beautiful garden in Sulby.And we speak to Nicola Curphey and Paula Dunlop from the charity Isle Stand Up to Suicide, about the struggles farmers and people working within agriculture may face around mental health and isolation.Click here for more details about the charity: Home | IsleStandUpToSuicideWARNING: This podcast contains references to suicide.

Kirree heads to Baldwin to meet the Young Farmers as they host shearing and stock-judging whilst Simon investigates reports winter barley being combined already . .

Simon talks to contractor Phillip Hampton and visits an iconic plane on display at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, whilst Kirree drops into the 113th Laa Columb Killey Festival in Arbory

Simon and Kirree head to Ballagawne for the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards highlighting farming and conservation work

The Laurel and Hardy of rural Mann are back for another series of Countryside, as Kirree heads out to the Southern Vintage Engine and Tractor Club annual rally whilst Simon finds out about the importance of your pets' diet

In the last show in the current series, Kirree catches up with MNFU President Ean Parsons on how the industry has been faring recently, whilst Simon speaks to Vicki Sloane-Masson about winning a prestigious Holstein UK Master Breeder Award for 2025

Kirree gets her gardening head on as she heads to this year's seed swap event in Laxey, whilst Simon talks to a farmer who has moved into dairy rather than out of it and dons his camo to meet the IOM Airsoft group.

Kirree goes herbal with the Manx herbalist whilst Simon catches up with Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch and the latest sightings of Moonlight and Starlight

Kirree enjoys a 3 course meal from farm to fork at the UCM, while Clarky goes to the Ramsey Horitcultural Society Spring Show