Food, farming and the environment with Guy Singh-Watson | A Drink with the Idler

Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson chats to Guy Singh-Watson of Riverford Organic Farmers about rural life, the challenges of farming, his favourite trees and more.

Guy Singh-Watson is the founder of Riverford organic farm which he has taken from one man and a wheelbarrow delivering homegrown organic veg to friends, to a national veg box scheme delivering to around 55,000 customers a week. Twice awarded BBC Radio 4 Farmer of the Year, Guy is passionate about sharing with others the organic farming and business knowledge he has accumulated over the last three decades. Riverford have recently launched an online magazine, Wicked Leeks, which explores issues around food, agriculture and sustainability.

Tom Hodgkinson is editor of the Idler and author of the best-selling manuals, How to be Idle and How to be Free. Other books include a book on parenting, the Ukulele Handbook and a manual for creative entrepreneurs, Business for Bohemians.

This conversation was recorded as part of the Idler’s weekly online event, A Drink with the Idler. The full recording is available to magazine and Academy subscribers. Visit the website to join: https://www.idler.co.uk/