CMC Talks

Mark and Emily Peters - The Udder Stuff & Graham Dodd - CMC Commercial Operations Manager

This, That and the Udder Stuff! We welcomed Mark and Emily Peters for Episode 23 where we discussed setting up and launching a new business with branding at the forefront of success. We openly discussed families, farming and personality types and the challenges that come with all of these things! In the latest episode we enjoy honest discussion and a great many laughs! Including an RM update from our very own Graham Dodd. Disclaimer: RM information was correct at the time of recording (Wednesday 6th May 2026)

Phil & Jo Ayre - Black Dog Free Range Eggs & Sarah Cann - CMC Ruminant Specialist

Episode 22: From Dairy to Dozens! Will and Karen were kindly joined by dynamic and forward-thinking couple Phil and Jo Ayre where they discussed their transition out of dairy farming and the bold step (at the time) into free range egg production. We here about some of the challenges that face a new, growing business and the chance meetings along the way that can help to shape and build a business. Phil and Jo provide an honest account of the egg industry, marketing and branding and the importance of a strong, motivated family and team. Including a Dairy Market update from our very own Ruminant Sales Specialist, Sarah Cann!

Will Retter - Fourth Generation Dairy Farmer & Mark Tucker - Forage Specialist

In this episode of CMC Talks, Karen and brilliant stand-in host Mark Tucker are joined by fourth generation dairy farmer Will Retter. Training as an accountant and then coming back to the family business about six years ago, Will talks about some of the changes the business has made to improve efficiencies and optimise cow performance. The Retter family work very hard, and love to be busy, but appreciate the need for making the job as simple and enjoyable as possible. We discuss the importance of putting ideas forward and trying them (and also admitting when perhaps your ideas don’t work sometimes!) and ensuring the business keeps moving forward for the future. An interesting discussion with a fun, family business where cows are at the forefront of everything!

Abi Reader - President of NFU Cymru, and Russell Crang - Poultry Specialist

Cows On Tour! In this episode of CMC Talks, Will and Karen travelled to the @carewinn near Tenby in Wales to speak to @abireader, mixed farmer and NFU Cymru President. An inspirational, thought-provoking and honest chat through Abi's life and achievements so far. Abi has an incredible way of encouraging and bringing everyone along with her to undertake unique initiatives to connect young people and the general public to farming. 'Cows on Tour' features some funny stories, some hard-hitting stories and you cannot fail to be uplifted and motivated by Abi's passion and determination to get farmers voices heard by those that need to hear it most. We so appreciate Abi giving up her precious time to be with us and wish her every success with the farm and her Presidency, we cannot wait to see what the future holds!

Four Decades, One Workplace – The One and Only Trevor Bedford

Four Decades, One Workplace – The One and Only Trevor Bedford Join our one and only Trevor Bedford and Mark Gulley for an entertaining and uplifting episode to kick off the New Year discussing the changes Trev has seen in his extensive and varied career and lifelong friendships with the amazing CMC team. We discuss the secrets behind Trev’s success, his youthful appearance, infectiously cheery disposition along with some of the standout memories and events. There’s something for everyone in this episode, a lot of laughs and some serious messaging around what makes a successful career – a love of the job and the company, a strong work ethic, the importance of a smart appearance and ALWAYS being on time. We look forward to many more years of our energetic, fun and fabulous Trev at CMC and hope that this chat brings a smile to your face!