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AgriChatUK: Connecting Farmers Across the UK
August 21, 2014
Overview
In 2011, a small team of agriculture enthusiasts came together with the vision to connect farmers throughout the UK through social media, fostering discussions on various topics.
Aim
AgriChatUK's goal is to provide a platform for everyone involved in the industry to discuss, debate, share, and connect on a weekly basis.
Founders
- Charles Tassell: Farms on the edge of the Weald of Kent
- Edward Morgan: Grew up on a sheep farm in South Wales
The group has grown significantly, now boasting nearly 13,000 followers.
Achievements
- Raised awareness for the agriculture industry
- Appeared on BBC Radio 1, successfully appealing to young audiences
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Weekly Chat
- Topics include Defra’s performance, the future of the sheep industry, and lighter subjects like football in farming during the World Cup
- Takes place every Thursday evening from 8pm-10pm
New Venture: EnviroChatUK
- Announced last week, EnviroChatUK will occur once a month
- Focuses on linking agriculture with sustainable future concerns
- Hosted by AgriChatUK co-founder Charles and Oliver Dowding, an organic farmer in Somerset and a trustee of the Soil Association Council
- Aims to engage a diverse audience within the food chain, including consumers, environmental organizations, and farmers
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First Discussion
- Held on the third Thursday of every month, discussing 'The Square Meal Report'
Twitter Engagement
- Twitter has become a popular platform for farmers to share information, advice, and make friends
- Notable hashtags include #TeamDairy, #ClubHectare, and #SheepUK
Getting Involved
- Join AgriChatUK or other groups by searching their hashtags on Twitter
- Sign up for a Twitter account if you don't already have one
Experience
- Over 16,000 tweets and growing
- Enjoyable experience for participants
Further Reading
- Visit www.agrichat.org/discussions for previous discussions
by Alice Dyer
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