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The AG Show hit the ground running at the Pig & Poultry Fair, catching up with some of the UK's pig meat exporters and hearing how producer Fergus Howie got his start trading overseas in Dubai.AHDB trade butcher Martin Eccles also breaks down why offal is such a big deal in certain global markets – and how its value can really stack up.Plus, Irish pig producer Shane McAuliffe shares some top tips on owning your farm's story, whether that's making the most of social media or getting stuck into your local community.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Exports | AHDBThe British Pig & Poultry FairPig Farming in Ireland - McAuliffe Pig FarmsGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

This week Andrew is joined by Ben and Webby. They kick things off with a debrief from the recent farmer meeting, before turning to the AHDB and whether their wheat figures are quite as reliable as they'd like us to think. The team talk about the May 27 ex farm price pushing up towards £200 — one to watch. They also weigh in on who the next Prime Minister might be, and Ben rounds things off by giving Andrew some last minute flower growing advice. Completely normal podcast.

The AG Show is hitting its half-year mark, and we're kicking things off with the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championships - where student athletes are getting a proper look at why dairy still earns its place on the team sheet. Turns out, milk's doing a lot more than just filling your tea mug.We also break down what an Advertising Standards Authority ruling means for AHDB's Let's Eat Balanced campaign - and why it's sticking around.And we're back with part two of our chat with Cornish beef and sheep farmer Will Whiting, as he shares what it's really been like taking on the 200-acre farm next door. Missed the first half? Go and catch up in the revious episode - trust us, it's worth it.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Milk Every Moment | AHDBBUCS British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)Home - Let's Eat BalancedFursdon Farming - YouTubeGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

This week, food and environmental groups call for a ban on pre-harvest glyphosate use. We look at the alternatives – and whether this could be the thin end of the wedge. We also hear why farm leaders are pushing back against proposals to extend environmental permitting to beef and dairy farms. Plus, has the beef bubble burst? AHDB analyst Hannah Clarke explains why cattle prices have eased – and Hugh Broom looks at what could happen next. And finally, we visit Whins Farm in Cumbria, where the Addington Fund is offering a rare starter farm tenancy for a new entrant. In this episode:0:00 Pre-harvest glyphosate: should it be banned?11:02 Environmental permitting for beef and dairy20:23 Farm update, silage and maize drilling22:51 Women in Agriculture Awards24:08 Beef prices: has the market turned?34:10 Markets with Hugh Broom36:05 Starter farm tenancy at Whins Farm, Cumbria This week’s guests:Martin Lines, Nature Friendly Farming NetworkPaul Tompkins, NFU deputy presidentHannah Clarke, AHDB lead analystSimon Mountjoy, Addington Fund Useful links:Women in Agriculture NetworkAddington Fund Whins Farm tenancy detailsGSC Grays tenancy application detailsFarmers Weekly markets data This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Abi Kay and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Abi: linkedin.com/in/abi-kay-38927130/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact, sponsor or advertise on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. We'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a 200‑acre leap of faith for one of our guests on this episode of The AG Show, after they took the plunge and snapped up the neighbouring land and buildings. Cornish sheep and beef farmer Will Whiting joins us to talk about what tipped him over the edge - and how a friendly wager with fellow YouTuber Cammy Wilson is spurring him on.We also dig into how pig producers, vets, processors and everyone in between can get the most out of AHDB's Workshop in a Box – a handy digital toolkit designed to help build a solid African swine fever contingency plan.Plus, why does the UK look so tempting to sweet potato growers over in North Carolina, USA? And is there anything British exporters could nick from their playbook?SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Fursdon Farming - YouTubeASF contingency planning: Workshop in a box for pig farms and vets | AHDBNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission | HomeGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show team catch up with filmmaker James Dawson and one of the two farmers at the heart of his new film, Derek vs Derek. The documentary looks at what happens when two very different approaches to managing land meet - quite literally - on opposite sides of a Devon lane.James asks a simple but provocative question: What's it like living next door to Britain's most notorious rewilder? We hear from Derek Banbury, a dairy and beef farmer who's had a front‑row seat to watching his neighbour, former sheep farmer Derek Gow, drastically change how his land is used by reintroducing endangered species as part of a major conservation project.The team also get into the Pork Environmental Roadmap, breaking down what it means and how it sets out a shared, evidence‑based plan to help drive environmental progress across the pork industry.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Derek vs Derek | What's it like to live nextdoor to Britain's most notorious rewilder?The Pork Environmental Roadmap | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

In today's challenging agricultural landscape, success isn't about working harder—it's about working smarter. This South of England Agricultural Society Technical Forum brings together leading voices and real farm experience to explore how marginal gains can drive meaningful profitability.From input use and labour efficiency to benchmarking, technology, and smarter system changes, this livestreamed session will focus on practical, actionable ways to build leaner, more resilient farm businesses.Hear from:Keith Gue – Dairy farmer managing 700 robotic milking cows in a progressive mixed farming businessNeil Fedden – Lean and efficiency specialist with global experience delivering productivity gains across agriculture and industryBen Williams – Change and sustainability expert driving measurable cost savings and carbon reductions at farm levelCo-hosted by Max MacGillivray of Beanstalk Global & Mark Campbell of AHDB.Join us live across multiple social media channels as we break down the small changes that can make a big financial difference.

In this bonus episode, Peter Green is joined once again by AHDB's Dr Laura Underdown and farmer Jonathan Chapman to consider how environmental schemes can support farm businesses. They discuss matching schemes with farm goals, making the most of different land types and the importance of learning from other farmers. As Jonathan Chapman says, “you've got to make a profit”, with the focus on building resilience, improving the environment and making practical, business-minded decisions. Make sure you listen to episode 7 to get the most from this bonus episode.  Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here.

The AG Show links up with Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, for a chat about Great British Beef Week. We catch up with head butcher Charlotte Kingham, who shares her top tips for picking the perfect steak – plus a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip about what life's really like at the pub when the cameras aren't on.Elsewhere in the episode, AHDB might just be tackling one of farming's biggest headaches: entering the same data over and over again. Input once, use many times is the aim of the Farm Data Exchange, and project lead Adam Short joins us to explain how the proof-of-concept pilot has been going.And with spring marathon season in full swing, we've also got a bit of running chat.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Great British Beef Week | AHDBThe Farmer's Dog - Jeremy Clarkson's proper British pub– KNGM SportswearProof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB's Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The pig industry has published a new environmental roadmap to help the sector produce pork more sustainably. It's being led by the AHDB and will focus on things like reducing carbon, improving air quality, managing nutrients and waste and using on-farm energy.All this week we're looking at reducing emissions from farming - one poultry farmer in South Shropshire is trying out biochar, a type of charcoal, to help tackle the ammonia from chicken muck.White Park Cattle are an iconic native breed here in the UK, dating back to Roman Times. They're very distinctive, with white coats, black ears and noses. Their falling numbers back in the early 1970's was the start of the establishment of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust or RBST. Today the RBST has placed the breed on to the Most Urgent category of its Watch list, after a 36 percent fall in the number of calves registered since 2022. We visit one of the few remaining herds in Wales.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

This episode of Farming Focus™ looks at natural capital, what it is and what it means for farm businesses in a changing policy and market landscape. AHDB's Dr Laura Underdown explains it as “putting a pound sign on nature”, while farmer Jonathan Chapman shares how he's been making the most of his natural capital by building soil health and increasing biodiversity. The discussion covers risk, income opportunities and why investing in nature is vital for resilient food production. It encourages farmers to think long term but act now. Are there topics you'd like us to cover or guests you'd love to hear from? Get in touch by emailing us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.uk or by connecting with us on our socials @cornishmutual. Your feedback helps us shape the podcast to meet your needs. Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.  For more information on Cornish Mutual visit cornishmutual.co.uk For our podcast disclaimer click here.  If you'd like to send us an email you can contact us at podcast@cornishmutual.co.uk 

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.In April's AHDB Talking Leaders episode as we heard from Jamie Butler of Meon Springs for “Growing More Than Crops & Livestock: Leadership lessons from a diversified farm.”Farming 1,200 acres with 400 dairy cows, alongside ventures including trout fishing, glamping, self-storage and corporate events, Jamie shares honest insights on what effective leadership looks like in a complex, diversified business. Discover how clear values, strong decision-making and a focus on profit, resilience, enjoyment, and sustainability help guide both people and enterprise and what it takes to lead a future-fit farming business.

The AG Show team dives into the world of red meat and dairy exports, finding out how AHDB helps open doors to new markets and keep vital trade routes moving. With the Iran war in the spotlight, we also hear how business across the Middle East is being affected.There's a shout-out to cereal and oilseed rape growers across the UK to take part in the annual Planting and Variety Survey, helping build an early picture of what this year's harvest could look like.Plus, find out who's been granted permission to drive a flock of sheep across a bridge in London.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Exports | AHDBGlobal appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDBMiddle East | Latest News & Updates | BBC NewsAHDB Planting SurveyGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

In a week that has seen several wildfires break out across the country, we hear from Dr Matthew Jones, who leads a group researching wildfires across the globe. He explains to Charlotte Smith why the risk of wildfires is so high in the Spring months. We also hear from a farmer still dealing with the aftermath of wildfires last year. The impact of the Iran conflict has led to government concerns about a potential shortage of CO2 - an important ingredient in many food and drink production processes. In response, the government has awarded a £100 million pound grant to the Ensus factory at Redcar to re-start production after it was mothballed last year. The plant produces bioethanol, CO2 and animal feed from wheat and maize. However, the National Farmers' Union are concerned that “the £100m investment from government is not conditional on Ensus using British wheat”. Caz Graham speaks to Grant Pearson, the chairman of Ensus.As many farmers are continuing or starting to plant Spring crops for harvest later in the year, we hear from the AHDB about how this year's Spring cereal and oilseed drilling is progressing across the country. We also visit a project in Cumbria doing a different type of planting: using a drone to plant a crop of on wet peatland, known as Paludiculture. With fields of bright yellow oilseed rape coming into bloom across the country, one grower tells us why more farmers have been planting the crop this year compared to last. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Jo Peacey. A BBC Audio Bristol production.

It's back to the classroom for The AG Show team as we dive into regional grass growth and how the industry is helping kids better understand where their food actually comes from.We kick things off with Forage for Knowledge, a handy tool supporting farmers with grassland management - and with the help of a brand new F.I.E.L.D. Agent, we find out exactly what it brings to the table.We also catch up with LEAF to hear how they're teaming up with AHDB to make sure students get the full picture when it comes to sustainable, responsible farming.Oh - and we discover who's planning to swap wellies for cowboy spurs with a horse‑riding honeymoon on the cards.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Forage for Knowledge | AHDBEducation – AHDB CatalogueHome | Countryside ClassroomSustainability in Agriculture | Countryside ClassroomHomepage - Open Farm SundayGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show is going full continental this week! We're joined by a couple of our dairy farmers who've just landed back from an AHDB study tour in Denmark. They've come home buzzing with fresh ideas from one of the most forward‑thinking dairy industries out there… although it seems someone completely missed the memo about bringing back Danish pastries.We're also digging into how farmers and broadcasters are leaning on AHDB to make sense of how the conflict in the Middle East is hitting agriculture and food production. There's even a brand‑new weekly fertiliser price tracker to help keep everyone in the loop.And finally, did Hannah get grilled by her parents for daring to step into the kitchen wearing her wellies while farm‑sitting? You'll have to listen in to find out…SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Dairy | AHDBSEGES InnovationMiddle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers | AHDBGB fertiliser prices | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

New pests and diseases are threatening UK livestock, crops and forests. They're coming to the UK in the wind, with birds, on people and in imported soils. Why are these pests and diseases migrating? Can we prevent them from coming? And what do we need to do to mitigate the risks?ffinlo Costain is joined by Catherine Harries, Senior Crop Protection Scientist at AHDB - by Kate Palmer, the Technical and Industry Support Manager at Confor - and by Yoav Alony-Gilboa, livestock vet and director of Friars Moor Livestock Health.

Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory turn their attention to the pig sector this week and are joined by mixed farmer Fred Allen, who farms near Newark, and Mark Haighton who is Pork Sector Director for AHDB. They ask about the current state of the sector and what its future might look like? Also on the agenda for this week are news stories including growing underground, cattle rustling and the farmer choir on Britain's Got Talent. 

In episode 290 of the Kite Podcast, host Ben Eagle is joined by Sophie Brewster from AHDB, Norfolk farmer Zara Dorrington, and Kite Consulting's Nicola Bowden to discuss the recent AHDB knowledge exchange trip to Denmark— known for its strong focus on biosecurity and herd health. The group explore the purpose behind the visit, the current disease pressures facing UK livestock producers, and the innovative biosecurity measures they observed on Danish farms. Sophie reflects on the value of farmer to farmer learning and the benefits of stepping outside routine practice, while Zara highlights how shared knowledge and collaboration is rapidly growing in the farming community. Nicola brings her consultancy perspective, discussing how Danish learnings could lead to improved herd health and more resilient on farm decision making. They consider how a more collective and proactive approach to biosecurity could strengthen UK agriculture and improve preparedness for future disease challenges. The episode also includes the usual milk market report from Chris Walkland. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community.Join us on AHDB's March episode of Talking Leaders as Amy Hughes shares the real story behind launching Empower Ag and the powerful lessons she's learned in the first six months of her journey. From embracing change to building a growth mindset and tackling the tough conversations that drive real progress, Amy's insights will inspire you to wrestle with challenge, lean into growth, and make better choices for your farm, your team and your future.Raised on a beef and sheep farm in North Yorkshire, Amy has spent 18 years working in agricultural extension and education, driven by a passion to help British farmers thrive. Following her own experience of postnatal depression, she developed a deep interest in mindset, behaviour change and human psychology , challenging tradition and championing the power of honest, courageous conversations in farming businesses. An international speaker, writer, and co-host of the Think Outside The Fence podcast, Amy combines lived experience with academic expertise. She holds postgraduate qualifications in agricultural science and sustainable livestock production, is a Mental Health First Aider, and has been shortlisted for several national industry awards.

From roof to resource - The AG Show is teaming up with a project across nine farms in Cumbria that's helping farmers kit out their buildings to collect and reuse rainwater. AHDB's Beef and Lamb Engagement Manager for the North West, Karl Pendlebury, pops by to chat about what it's all about.Good job Karl's on hand too, because Hannah's attempts to join live from her parents' calving shed are… well, let's just say temperamental! Karl also talks about his role working directly with farmers - something our Chair, Emily Norton, recently dug into on the Meet the Farmers - The Big Debate podcast.And Charlotte's got the latest from the EU, where plant‑based foods might soon be banned from using labels like "fillet" or "bacon".SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Protecting the water supply for your crops | AHDBWest Cumbria Rivers Trust - Caring For West Cumbrian Rivers & LakesFarmers React to the Iran Conflict. And Does the AHDB Provide Value for Money? Big Debate ep10Plant-based brands brace for ‘chaos' after EU rule change | The GrocerGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Beef and arable farmer Mark Jelly drops into The AG Show direct from the calving shed as he shares his experiences this spring. He talks us through the tech that's helping him keep calf survival rates impressively high - all while trying not to get overshadowed by one particularly attention-seeking cow.We're also diving into fungicide resistance with AHDB senior crop protection scientist Catherine Harries, who breaks it down for us using insights from Niab's long-term monitoring.And finally… who's been messing with the sacred pork pie? Someone's swapped the pastry for bread - and we need to talk about it.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Maternal Matters: breeding, calving and managing heifers | AHDBFeeding suckler cows and calves | AHDBResearch | NiabGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

As conflict continues across the Middle East Sophie and Ally ask what it means for agriculture, especially as fuel prices rise? Aside from the humanitarian impact of the conflict there has been significant impact to the flow of materials. From oil to raw materials for fertiliser the agricultural supply chain has been significantly disrupted which will have consequences for farmers. Also in this episode Ally is joined by Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Emily Norton, to discuss her thoughts on its future, and Ally questions the value for money to levy payers. 

With lambing and spring calving now in full swing, the AG Show team checks in with a vet to get the lowdown on what the Bluetongue virus could mean for the newest arrivals in your flock or herd.We also dig into how the conflict in the Middle East might shake up nitrogen supplies and impact other farm costs.And with shoppers feeling the pinch from rising food prices, we hear about a new study looking into what really influences their choices when they're picking up red meat in-store.SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & WelfareBTV-3_Factsheet_A4_260224.inddBluetongue virus webinars | AHDBMiddle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs | AHDBConsumer insights: Meat shopper journey | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show is hanging out with Suffolk pork farmer Molly-Anne Gimson to hear how she transformed an old horse trailer into a super-cute mobile café. She's a young entrepreneur with a seriously inspiring story - and she's using her platform to help more people understand where their food actually comes from.We're also diving into why 2025 was a standout year for UK dairy and red meat exports, with global demand smashing records at £4 billion. AHDB's International Trade Development Director, Jonathan Eckley, joins us to break down what drove that success and where the next big growth opportunities might be.Oh, and don't miss our update on what's happening in the lamb market, too.** Please note this episode was recorded before the recent events in Iran and the Middle East **SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)About | Pigs In...Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDBLamb market outlook | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

In the February episode of Talking Leaders, we were delighted to be joined by Hannah Batty, farm animal vet and Clinical Director, and consultant whose Nuffield Scholarship has taken her around the world in search of what makes great dairy teams truly thrive.Hannah wasn't born into a farming family, but after being welcomed into the industry with open arms, she has become one of its strongest champions. Working primarily with dairy businesses across the North West, she is passionate about developing people, strengthening team culture and refining on-farm processes to improve both cattle health and business performance.Through her Nuffield travels to farms across Canada, Australia, South America and Europe, Hannah has explored how leading businesses manage their teams, communicate clearly, and embed practical systems that consistently deliver high standards of welfare and profitability. Her work focuses on the simple but powerful link between people, processes and performance – and how small, practical changes can unlock big results on farm.With stories ranging from the calving yard to the boardroom, this session is packed with grounded, people-focused insights for anyone interested in building stronger teams and more resilient dairy businesses.

The AG Show is stepping onto the court - literally - as one inventive farmer has transformed his potato store into a set of padel courts to cash in on the fitness craze everyone's suddenly obsessed with. Turns out the old barn is exactly the right height for anyone hoping to hit the perfect lob!With spring drilling creeping up fast, we also check in with AHDB's agronomy guru Bek Hirstman, who's got some seriously handy tips for tackling those soggy fields.Oh, and there's also a royal visit to an auction mart - so plenty to talk about this week!SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)Padel: What is it and why is the racquet sport so popular? - BBC SportPadel Farm York | Play Padel in YorkRecommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Ever wondered what happens to a sheep's fleece after shearing? Turns out, it's not just for jumpers. The AG Show team caught up with a farmer who's breaking new ground by turning wool into ropes on a commercial scale - and get this, they're apparently brilliant for harvesting seaweed. Who knew?They also dive into the latest push from AHDB to champion British pork. So don't be surprised if you spot a new ad popping up during the break of the latest Ant & Dec show - we're really going for it.And to top it off, there's a rundown of the newly released beef market outlook, in case you want the inside line on what's happening in the sector.SOME USEFUL BITSChoose Sustainable Rope: 100% NATURAL BRITISH WOOL PRODUCTSPork marketing campaign returns bigger than ever | AHDBBeef market outlook | AHDBTackling mental health in the farming community of HerefordshireGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

With the weather getting more unpredictable by the year, The AG Show welcomes back Nuffield Scholar Hattie McFadzean to chat through practical ways our dairy farms can toughen up and stay climate‑resilient.We're also digging into how the boom in GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs could open up some big opportunities - and a few challenges - for the industry.Plus, we get the latest on what's happening in the pork market. And with Yellow Wellies' Mind Your Head campaign in full swing, we're taking a moment to talk about mental health too.SOME USEFUL BITSNuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDBHattie McFadzean | Nuffield Farming ScholarshipsCutting through the fat: How GLP-1 drugs are affecting the dairy market | AHDBPork market outlook | AHDBMind Your Head - YellowWellies.orgGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show is going global this week, kicking things off with an absolutely wild story from a 2,000‑mile harvest adventure across the U.S.Eleanor Gilbert - you might know her as Berkshire Farm Girl - jumps on the mic with Hannah and Charlotte to share what it was really like travelling the Great Plains for six months. We're talking eight states, 1,000 hours in a combine and helping to bring in a massive 130,000 acres of crops. And guess what? She's already got her sights set on Australia next.We're also hearing from Hattie McFadzean, an AHDB‑backed Nuffield Scholar, about her whirlwind study tour through five different countries… plus plenty more along the way.SOME USEFUL BITSBerkshire Farm Girl – Follow Me on my Journey educating the world on diverse farming practicesNuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDBAgri Market Outlook | AHDBDairy market outlook | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Ever wondered what really happens when you start handing over the family farm to the next generation? That's exactly what Lisa Edwards is navigating on her cereals and potato farm up in Lancashire - and she's spilling all in this episode of The AG Show as we dive back into the world of succession planning.Fancy making your own trainers? Yep, actual trainers. We meet the Wiltshire farmer turning cow hides into a hands-on sneaker‑making workshop.And have you ever been to the British Cattle Breeding Club Conference? No worries if not - Hannah's got you covered with the inside scoop on what went down and what headwear was spotted.Oh, and Charlotte's got a new sofa don't you know?!SOME USEFUL BITSSuccession planning | AHDBAndy Rummings Beef | Grass fed beefBritish Cattle Breeders ClubUK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship RoadmapGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show dives into how red meat and dairy are being pushed in the Let's Eat Balanced campaign - and we take a closer look at whether all that marketing magic could actually give milk prices a boost.We're also asking one of farming's biggest questions: how on earth do you pass a farm on to the next generation? This episode kicks off the first of our two‑parter on the sometimes‑messy, always‑important world of succession planning.And finally… tissues at the ready. As we say goodbye to presenter Tom, we send him off with a proper brain‑bender: cattle genetics. Naturally, he's calling in the F.I.E.L.D. Agents for backup — because let's be honest, even the acronyms need decoding.SOME USEFUL BITSLet's Eat Balanced marks five years of success supporting British farming | AHDBSuccession planning | AHDBEBVs and indexes for suckler herds | AHDBEnviroBeef | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Farm data – what's the deal? Who's using it, and can you really trust the folks looking after it? This week on The AG Show, we dive into the topic that's becoming a big deal for farming.We'll take a quick look back at how our red meats stacked up over Christmas, and then look ahead to what's on the NSA's Lambing List.Oh, and guess what? F.I.E.L.D. Agents are back – fighting rural crimes against plain English (because jargon is so last season).SOME USEFUL BITSFarm Data Exchange (FDE) | AHDBChristmas 2025: Lamb wins big, turkey tumbles and convenience is king | AHDBLambing List | National Sheep AssociationGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Kicking off the New Year, this episode takes a close look at the current milk market. Ben Eagle, Chris Walkland and podcast producer Becki Reay discuss the latest trends in farmgate prices and milk volumes, and whether the sector is beginning to turn a corner. The discussion touches on the disruption caused by a plant breakdown over the Christmas period, which resulted in milk not being collected, before examining what the latest AHDB figures showing milk volumes down year on year could mean for supply. The focus then turns to more positive signals, including a recent rise in the GDT index and growing optimism around dairy prices heading into January, supported by milk price announcements for January and February from processors. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been prepared for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice. The information must not be relied upon for any purpose and no representation or warranty is given as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Any reference to other organisations, businesses or products during the podcast are not endorsements or recommendations of Dairy Consulting Ltd or its affiliated companies. The views of the presenter are personal and may not be the views of Dairy Consulting Ltd. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of Dairy Consulting Ltd.

As we roll into the new year, The AG Show is diving into the latest trends shaping how health‑conscious consumers are eating. From the rise of high‑protein and high‑fibre everything, to the buzz around weight‑loss jabs and supplements, AHDB's consumer guru Vanessa Adamson and nutrition and health top bod Kate Arthur help us make sense of it all. They join Charlotte, Hannah and Tom to unpack what these shifts could mean for our plates -and our farmers.Plus, Farmer Tom is back! He's giving us an update on his Farmer Time charity and how it's reconnecting kids with the fields and farms where their food begins.SOME USEFUL BITSThe new consumer health revolution | AHDB2026 consumer health predictions | AHDBFarmer Time | Connecting Classrooms & FarmsGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show is wrapping up 2025 with a bang – and by bang, we mean a big, juicy quiz!This time, Producer Martin flips the script and takes over as quizmaster, putting presenters Charlotte, Hannah and Tom in the hot seat.The questions? A mix of all things food and farming in 2025 plus a sprinkle of festive Christmas fun. But that's not all – the final round, Barnyard Banter, is pure chaos. The gang has to guess farming-related things based on clues from kids. Yep, kids.So… who's going to nail it and who's going to crash and burn? Have a listen to find out!GET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Farmers are tough, no doubt about it - but the festive season can pile on extra stress and worries. That's why The AG Show sat down with We Are Farming Minds, a brilliant charity working to smash the stigma around mental health in farming.Plus, Tom's back from the Gira Meat Club conference in Geneva and he's spilling the beans on what he learned with the team.And if you've ever wondered just how chaotic things get behind the mic, producer Martin's got you covered with a peek at the outtakes and bloopers. Spoiler: it's not exactly professional…SOME USEFUL BITSSupport for farmers | AHDBTackling mental health in the farming community of HerefordshireStrategic expertise in the meat & livestock industryGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

We've got a jam-packed livestock episode on The AG Show!First up, we're diving deeper into the drop in milk prices and what it means for our dairy farmers, with insights from AHDB's Lead Analyst, Susie Stannard.We're also talking about African swine fever popping up in wild boar in Spain - and how that could shake up global trade.Jennifer Morgan's here with the latest on Bluetongue virus, plus we'll explore how farmers and vets can get involved in the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap.SOME USEFUL BITSDairy markets | AHDBSpain's ASF outbreak: Implications for EU pig meat movements and global trade | AHDBBluetongue virus latest news | AHDBUK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship RoadmapGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

The AG Show team are hanging out with some of their AHDB colleagues in this episode, starting with environment guru Rachael Madeley-Davies, fresh back from COP30 in Brazil. Rachael's big message? Farmers aren't just part of the conversation on climate change - they're absolutely key to it.Then things get a little techy as Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke strap on VR headsets to take a virtual walk through a pig abattoir. Yep, you read that right - VR meets farming!And finally, we catch up with Zanita Markham to find out what earned her the prestigious Chris Brant Award at the National Pig Awards. Spoiler: it's because she's ace (though we are biased)!Some useful bits from the episode:Blog: Why COP30 showed farmers' views matter | AHDBZanita Markham wins Chris Brant Award | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

This week on The AG Show, we're diving into what the Autumn Budget could mean for farmers. Hannah Clarke and Charlotte Forkes-Rees are joined by AHDB's Lead Economist, Jess Corsair, to break it all down.Charlotte's also sharing her hot takes on what's going to land on your Christmas dinner plate this year - spoiler: it's not just turkey talk! And if you've ever wondered what goes into organising an award-winning festive tractor run, we've got the inside scoop.Plus, our F.I.E.L.D. agents are back decoding more of the weird and wonderful words from the farming world. You'll never look at agri-lingo the same way again!Some useful bits from the episode:Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture | AHDBSheepy Ploughing AssociationGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Farmer Tom (AKA Tom Martin) joins The AG Show's Tom Spencer before taking the stage at AHDB's Big Scottish Crops Conference. They're chatting all things soil health, mental health and the AI tools Tom's using to level up his farm game.Meanwhile, Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke dive into red meat and dairy, asking the big question: what wins with shoppers - value or convenience?Plus, we've got the latest farming headlines and another head-scratching term decoded in F.I.E.L.D. agents.Some useful bits from this episode:The Big Scottish Crops Conference | AHDBPremium products boost demand for cheese and yogurt | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Chloe Whiteside, ICL's technical area sales manager covering Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire – has spoken on the HortWeek podcast about the highs and lows of the 2025 spring bedding season and what the strong start and weaker finish mean for the 2026 bedding plant season.She talks about what bedding growers should be doing in the lead-up to the spring season and gives advice about watering, nutrition and storage regimes for peat-reduced and peat-free growing media.On nutrition, she talks about using controlled release fertiliser and water solubles, as well as which biocontrol, biopesticide and biostimulant products are at the grower's disposal and, as a BASIS qualified adviser, what she recommends.Before joining ICL, Whiteside spent 10 years in horticultural research at ADAS, delivering research projects on a wide range of ornamental and edible crops. She managed the AHDB funded Bedding and Pot Plant Centre trials, as well as the AHDB, Defra and industry-funded project on Transition to Responsibly Sourced Growing Media Use in UK Horticulture. The project ran for five years and covered all sectors of horticulture, from bedding propagation right through to container grown trees and soft fruit production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaleb Cooper's been checking out how farming works Down Under, and it's got Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom thinking – could a gap year be a game-changer?They catch up with Charlie Beaty, who swapped UK fields for New Zealand pastures, and Kiwi farmer Ethan Loveridge, who's done the reverse. Plus, dairy farmer Sophie Gregory joins in – she's keen for her eldest to see the world before settling down on the farm.Sophie also opens up on The AG Show about how much impact the current milk price slump has had on her business, with AHDB's Lead Dairy Analyst Susie Stannard digging into the numbers.And yep, another farming acronym gets busted by one of our F.I.E.L.D. agents.Some useful bits from this episode:Commodity prices slump further amidst no let-up in milk surge | AHDBDairy markets | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Join Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer as they take a deep dive into a recent AHDB report that found British consumer trust in farmers has reached a record high.The trio also catch up with Lancashire farmer Eden Hill, who understands the importance of that trust and combined with the power of social media is successfully selling her meat boxes.And our F.I.E.L.D. agents begin their quest to jargon bust. No acronym is safe (even ours).Some useful bits from the episode:Consumer trust in British agriculture and farmers reaches record high | AHDBLancashire Lamb Boxes | Our Story — Lancashire Lamb BoxesCharlotte, Hannah and Tom are very keen to hear your feedback, comments, stories and suggestions for future topics to discuss in the show. You get can in touch with the team by emailing agshow@ahdb.org.uk.Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn't.In the first episode of a three-part series, we catch up with Rob and Liz Priest in Devon to find out what changes they made during their four years.Useful linksBeef & Lamb Farm Excellence | AHDBKingsford Farm | AHDBFeedbackWe'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you'd like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn't.In the second episode of a three-part series, we catch up with David Cross in Norfolk to find out what changes he made during the four years.Useful linksBeef & Lamb Farm Excellence | AHDBGlovers Farm | AHDBFeedbackWe'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you'd like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn't.In the final episode of a three-part series, we catch up with Harry Sordy in Northumberland to find out what changes he made during the four years.Useful linksBeef & Lamb Farm Excellence | AHDBAlnham Farm | AHDBFeedbackWe'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you'd like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

Today we welcome Helen Brookes onto the R2Kast!

The UK has once more missed its tree planting targets - provisional figures for last year show that overall the number of trees planted fell in comparison with the year before, from 20 and a half thousand hectares to just over 15 and a half thousand hectares. The Government aims for 30,000 every year. New figures from the farming industry body the AHDB show that 190 dairy farmers left the industry last year. There are now 7,040 dairy producers in England, Wales and Scotland. That's a 2.6 per cent fall from the year before. But, despite that, there has been an increase in the amount of milk produced. We ask a dairy farmer why so many are leaving.English olive oil is now a reality, after a Cornish olive grower pressed his first oil last winter. Nik Butcher claims to be the first person to bottle English olive oil commercially since the Roman times. So could English olive oil one day prove as successful as English sparkling wine? All this week we've been hearing from those about to embark on farming related careers. For many students the exams are now over and they're just waiting for the results. For others, the wait is over, and we hear from three graduates from CAFRE, Northern Ireland's College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.