Media Appearances and Public Commentary
Nicola Cannon is a regular and trusted media contributor on UK agriculture, climate impacts, and food systems, with experience of broadcast across national television, national radio, regional media, and specialist podcasts.
She has appeared frequently on BBC Radio 4 and various news channels.
Key themes covered:
- Climate change and extreme weather (droughts, flooding, heatwaves, wet harvests)
- Crop production and agronomy, including precision farming, weed control, sustainable fertiliser sources, muck use and different cultivations.
- Food security and future crops, including UK‑grown soybeans and wheat resilience
- Farming policy and global issues, including European integration, and contaminated farmland in Ukraine
- Careers, diversity, and the future of agriculture
Her commentary has been sought during periods of crisis and transition for farming, including the 2018 drought, repeated flooding events (2023–2024), and discussions on changing weather patterns, reflecting strong credibility as a calm, evidence‑based voice.
Selected Highlights:
- BBC Radio 4 – Farming Today & The Today Programme: Regular expert interviews on precision farming, weed control, climate impacts, organic systems, and topical issues.
- BBC News & BBC Points West: National and regional coverage on climate change, flooding, heatwaves, harvest challenges, and land contamination.
- Countryfile & Sky News: Television features on women in agriculture, cultivations, drought, and dry/wet winters etc.
- Podcasts and specialist media
