I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

Ben Kantsler is a co-opted member of the NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board and head viticulturist Horticulture and Potatoes Board and head viticulturist at pioneering English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber, at pioneering English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber, which has its main site in West Sussex. The business which has its main site in West Sussex. The business runs 11 vineyards spread across the greensand and runs 11 vineyards spread across the greensand and chalk soils of Sussex, Hampshire and Kent

With all the crop walking needed looking after multiple sites, some nice comfortable safety boots are priceless.

My main requirements are that they slip on easily enough, I can use them for both walking and working and they can handle the morning dew with minimal maintenance! Whether you’re in the tractor or in the car, nothing is better than listening to some cricket!

You know its summer when the cricket is on and it helps to make the long days a whole lot more fun. Failing that, some talk back radio like BBC Radio 4 is great to educate yourself about the latest issues facing the world and to gain diff erent perspectives.

I do love having a cuppa, but, for me, nothing beats a hot cup of Joe (coff ee).

It is so engrained in my daily routine I would be lost without it. I always make sure I have fl ask ready to go in the morning, but I also admit I do make the odd detour to get my morning fi x.