Our Food & Farming podcast is for levy payers and those in the food supply chain – bringing together key players in the agriculture industry to talk about the things which really matter. You’ll hear from farmers, special guests and AHDB specialists sharing their experiences and opinions. Join our conversations about technical information, data, market intelligence, exports and updates on our multimillion consumer marketing campaigns and of course, the latest news on farming issues that impac ...
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Emily Norton: Welcome to the new AHDB chair
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37:43New AHDB Chair, Emily Norton, joins the Agonomics team to discuss her appointment as well as her aspirations for the organisation and farming in general. Emily says she's not here to fight for a "single version of any particular future" of agriculture and intends to make sure AHDB continues to serve all levy payers. Plus, find out how the recruitme…
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Graham Wilkinson: AHDB's role in British agriculture
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40:39Chief Executive Graham Wilkinson talks about his time at AHDB and what he believes the organisation can achieve for British agriculture. With sheep and arable farmer Rebecca Wilson taking the reins of the show, Graham also answers a number of questions submitted by levy payers ranging from assurance schemes to the levy itself. Useful links Open let…
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Battle bluetongue and cost calculator
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22:30In this simulcast with our Agonomics podcast, David Eudall turns his attention to the bluetongue virus which poses a big threat to the beef, lamb and dairy sectors. He's joined by AHDB colleagues to learn more about the Battle Bluetongue campaign as well as a vaccine finance calculator that can help farmers work out what they'll spend or save defen…
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Farm inheritance tax impact
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25:45Over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 hectares or more in size will be affected by the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), according to new independent analysis from AHDB. In this simulcast with our Agonomics with David Eudall podcast, David is joined by analyst Tom Spencer to explain how this has been calculated. And find out wh…
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449: Heifer to bull: Maximising calf potential (part two)
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35:52Mastering milk replacer, weaning, and maximising growth are discussed as AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager (Dairy) Laura Awdry concludes her two-part series looking at calf potential. Laura's joined by Ginny Sherwin, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Useful links Calf milk repl…
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448: Heifer to bull: Maximising calf potential (part one)
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23:01In the first of two episodes about rearing calves, AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Laura Awdry is joined by award-winning Dorset dairy farmer Lauren Fincham. The focus of their discussion is youngstock rearing, including colostrum and feeding management to get the best out of heifers and beef calves later in life. Useful links Calf management | AHD…
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447: Consumer insight: Meat labels and aisles
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19:16How important are food labels in the supermarket? And do consumers pay any attention to signs and layout in the aisles? Beatrice Waters is joined by Grace Randall, AHDB’s Lead Retail Insight Manager, Vicky Lee, National Account Manager at Dovecote Park and Fiona Clayton from AHDB’s Marketing team to dive into research on optimising red meat labelli…
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446: Succession: Time to talk about the future
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39:38Succession is a subject that is applicable to all farming business, but do you know how to approach your family to begin talking about it? AHDB Senior Engagement Manager Amy Hughes chats to Lyn Sykes, globally renown succession expert, covering the basics of starting difficult conversations, what it means to be good at communication, seeing things …
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445: AHDB Dairy: Working with retailers
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19:50Given maintaining a positive reputation of dairy is crucial to underpinning the future success of the industry, Knowledge Exchange Manager James Hague looks at how AHDB works with retailers to promote milk and its products in the aisles. Joining James is Senior Account Manager (Domestic Marketing), Stasha Napior-Kowska, to discuss her role in campa…
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444: Are you grazing in a 'green drought'?
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23:41Following a wet start to the grazing season, AHDB Dairy Knowledge Exchange Manager Daisy Green looks at the impact this has had on grass quality and milk production at the mid-point and how careful management is essential for a successful close to the round. Joining Daisy is pasture-to-profit consultant Bess Jowsey and AHDB Forage for Knowledge far…
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Milk Every Moment is a new milk-focused marketing campaign we've launched in collaboration with British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Jess White finds out more about the push to empower the next generation from some of those involved. Useful links Milk Every Moment | AHDB Empowering the next generation with…
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442: Connecting school children with farming
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28:29John Bates lifts the lid on what AHDB's doing to educate the next generation about the origins of their food. From school farm visits to getting ingredients into schools, John and our Head of Education, Roz Reynolds discuss these initiatives in detail with the help of teachers and a beef farmer who've been involved. Useful links Education | AHDB Sc…
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441: Resilient beef: Lucerne, herbal leys & mindset
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41:24Following a difficult winter, AHDB Beef and Lamb Engagement Manager Emma Steele looks at how sustainable forages like lucerne can help us adapt to changing weather patterns, balance soil health, improve livestock performance and increase profitability. Joining Emma is Monitor Farmer and Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year, Ian Farrant, and Paul …
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440: The Recommended Lists turn 80
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16:22We mark 80 years of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) which has been delivering trusted, independent variety information since 1944. Join presenter Carolyn Smith for a potted history, with contributions from some of those who have helped shape the RL, and others who have relied on the guide. Useful links Recommended Lists for cere…
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439: Agonomics with David & Jack
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20:37In this simulcast to promote AHDB's brand new podcast series, Agonomics with David & Jack, economists David Eudall and Jack Watts look at why pork market prices have been stable so far this calendar year. Could an extended run for Gareth Southgate's squad at Euro 2024 create a spike in demand? And while it's all quiet on the pig front, the same can…
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438: British Pig & Poultry Fair round up
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23:10We bring you some of the highlights from the British Pig & Poultry Fair that took place at the NEC, where contingency planning for African Swine Fever (ASF) was among the topics of AHDB's theatre sessions. Reporter Martin Winch catches up with our Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Mandy Nevel, to talk more about ASF, as well as getting word fro…
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437: Environmental baselining pilot launched
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18:02We have launched a multi-million-pound project to address the intense pressure faced by farmers to deliver on environmental targets by showcasing the importance of on-farm environmental baselining. Joining Lisa Bray to talk about pilot that will help demonstrate the real environmental impact of British agricultural products is AHDB's CEO, Graham Wi…
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