AHDB Food & Farming
495 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -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 impact your business.
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292: Agri Market Outlook for Arable| 02.08.21
August 02, 2021 10:06 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis podcast introduces AHDB’s analysis of the prospects for the UK’s arable farming industry over the coming months. It explores production, trade and consumption for the year ahead. Phil Maiden asks Vikki Campbell (AHDB's Senior Market Specialist in Arable) about why the market outlook is so important for arable farmers and discuss the current situation and they look to what we might expect in the coming months, for supply availability, trade and demand. Phil then speaks to Jon Foot ...
291: Agri Market Outlook for Livestock | 30.07.21
July 30, 2021 09:47 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis podcast introduces AHDB’s analysis of the prospects for the UK’s livestock farming industry over the coming months. Covering red meat (pork, beef and lamb) and dairy, it explores production, trade and consumption for the year ahead. Phil Maiden asks Duncan Wyatt (AHDB's Lead Analyst for Livestock) and Patty Clayton (AHDB's Lead Analyst Dairy) about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on supply chains as well as the knock-on effects of leaving the EU. Phil then speaks to Jon Foot (...
290: AHDB Beef & Lamb: A look towards autumn grazing
July 23, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, Nic Renison talks to Colina Humphrey, sheep farmer and self-confessed grass addict! They talk about about Colina’s passion for farming with a focus on rotational grazing and all things grass. Colina also stresses the importance of planning grazing for the autumn in the summer time and how she’s met some influential people who have really helped her along the way with her grass journey. For more information on all things grass visit our AHDB Gr...
289: Partnership is key to an education in food & farming
July 21, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to AHDBs Food & Farming podcast. No one would argue a good education provides young people with a great start in life and as the years tick by it’s not unusual for people to fondly remember those teachers who provided knowledge and even acted as a role models, shaping the course for the future. For those charged with the responsibility to get our children ready for the world, they must remain on top of current affairs and a shifting agenda, as a society and the world changes. One ...
288: Training and development: cost or asset?
July 19, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week’s guest is Richard Longthorp. Richard is a cereals and pig farmer from Yorkshire and employees 20 people across his business. In this episode, we delve into the topic of training and development within farming businesses – why it is important, it’s value and how to go about it. Richard is a strong believer that providing learning and development opportunities for staff is a vital investment that all businesses, farming or otherwise, need to make. The 7 Habits of Highly ...
287: Pork: Pig sector launches new welfare training platform
July 16, 2021 05:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week’s guests Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health & Welfare, AHDB Jen Waters, Head of Knowledge Exchange (Pork), AHDB Georgina Crayford, Technical Manager for Pigs, Red Tractor Zoe Davies, Chief Executive, NPA In this episode we focus on welfare training for the pig sector. Our guests explain and discuss a new training platform that we’ve developed with the wider pig industry, and which will be launched later this month. The first module will cover moving and handling of pigs and w...
287: Pig sector launches new welfare training platform
July 16, 2021 05:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week’s guests Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health & Welfare, AHDB Jen Waters, Head of Knowledge Exchange (Pork), AHDB Georgina Crayford, Technical Manager for Pigs, Red Tractor Zoe Davies, Chief Executive, NPA In this episode we focus on welfare training for the pig sector. Our guests explain and discuss a new training platform that we’ve developed with the wider pig industry, and which will be launched later this month. The first module will cover moving and handling of pigs and w...
286: Creating the perfect environment for dairy calves
July 09, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Hannah Lilburn is joined by Jamie Robertson from the University of Aberdeen to discuss how to create the perfect environment for calves to get them off to the best start in life. Find out more about dairy calf management. Feedback survey: We'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. This episode was pro...
285: Potatoes: Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research – what next?
July 07, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBIn this AHDB Food & Farming episode, Jimmy Phillips interviews Rob Clayton, our Sector Strategy Director for Potatoes, to discuss how the planned wind down and transition of AHDB Potatoes activities will impact potato storage research. While Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research has built an international reputation for the quality of its work, the voting outcome of the ballot on the statutory levy in potatoes means that research activity at the centre will stop this autumn. For further inf...
284: Fire up for summer
July 05, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this AHDB Food & Farming episode, catch up with John Bates as he talks about our new summertime BBQ campaign, Fire up for summer. We're encouraging Brits to elevate their barbecues with an array of inspiring recipes featuring a range of cuts – from BBQ classics like sausages and burgers to beef, pork and lamb steaks. Led by our talented apprentices, Chris Gravett and Haydon Davis - they've done a fantastic job of creating a digital campaign to inspire consumers to use premium cuts, showi...
283: Biopesticide research for cabbage stem flea beetle control
July 02, 2021 13:57 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this month's Cereals & Oilseeds podcast, Teresa Meadows, AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager for East Anglia, talks to Claire Hoarau, who is carrying out a PhD at Harper Adams University on biopesticide options for CSFB. Hear about the existing work in this area, the research to date and planned experiments for the season ahead in this innovative area – might this be the future of CSFB control? To subscribe to the AHDB podcast, please click here.
282: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Finding the balance between productivity and the environment
June 25, 2021 09:54 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager Nicola Renison speaks to Tom Vickers, a hill and upland sheep and suckler beef farmer from County Durham about finding a balance between production and the environment. Tom is 26 years old and has been farming in partnership with his mother for five years since studying Agriculture with Environmental Management at Harper Adams University. The farm itself has been involved in agri-environment schemes since 1989 and Tom is keen to continue the...
281: The value of making time for self-development
June 18, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week’s guest was Dan Burdett, follow him on Twitter: @farmerdanb Managers and leaders need to be fit for the future to lead themselves, their teams, and their businesses. In this episode, we hear from organic dairy farmer Dan Burdett about how being part of a leadership and management group has helped him in his role. He talks about his experiences and the benefits of investing in himself and others. AgriLeader Our AgriLeader programme challenges individuals from leading farms...
280: Getting to grips with vine weevil
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThis podcast outlines the issue of vine weevil in container-grown hardy nursery stock and the available control methods. The outputs from AHDB funded project HNS 195 ‘Improving vine weevil control in HNS’ (a 5 year trial) are currently being applied on a commercial nursery and will culminate in a demonstration event in September 2021, the podcast also covers this project and the topics examined – pest monitoring and crop risk assessments, control measures (cultural, biological and chemical) ...
279: Getting the most from your carbon audit
June 11, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager Doreen Anderson is joined by Wallace and James Hendrie, dairy farmers at Millands Farm in Ayrshire, and Colin MacPhail and Ian Cairns, independent consultants from 5 Agri. Millands Farm is a strategic dairy farm and recently had a carbon audit and agribusiness appraisal carried out. In this episode James and Wallace will discuss the results and explore what this means to them from a practical approach on farm, and what plans they will pu...
278: How to reduce energy consumption when drying your grain
June 04, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this month's podcast, Michelle Nuttall, AHDB Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager for the North West and Northern Ireland, hosts a discussion with Ed Shuldham and Jon Swain of NFU Energy. This episode discusses a recently completed review looking at grain drying and storage from an energy perspective, covering what we know, what we don’t know and how the information and guidance available could be improved to increase efficiency. Speakers: Jon Swain – Technical Director (NFU Energy) Ed Sh...
276: Maleic hydrazide – getting ready for the next potato storage season
May 31, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBMaleic hydrazide is a growth regulator that has been on the market for many years. The true value of it is now becoming apparent, with the demise of chlorpropham (CIPC). Previously it was used mainly for volunteer control. Nowadays it is especially important in storage. Here it can provide sprout control as a standalone product, or as a cost-saving foundation for other, post-harvest treatments. Maleic hydrazide is a foliar treatment that needs to be translocated to the tubers. Successful tre...
277: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Worm control in livestock
May 28, 2021 09:07 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB*Please note this podcast was recorded in the vets practice, so there may some background noise In this podcast Tabitha Allen, talks to our North East Strategic Farmer, Steven Lawson, on how he manages worms and other parasites in his livestock. They are also joined by Steven’s vet, Lee-Anne Oliver, from The Fold Farm Vets who gives advice on what to look out for at this time of year and the importance of developing a parasite plan. Resources · Worm control in sheep for better ...
275: Spotted wing drosophila: Research and development up-date
May 17, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBSince it first arrived in the UK in 2012, AHDB has spent more than £1.6 million to improve our knowledge, management and control of spotted wing drosophila (SWD). Join Scott Raffle in this podcast to learn more about the pest, its impact on the UK fruit industry and the work that AHDB continues to fund to develop improved management strategies. Our panel: Harriet Duncalfe: Soft fruit grower and chair of the industry SWD Working Group Marion Regan: Kent fruit grower and owner of Hugh Lowe ...
275: Grazing a high yielding dairy herd
May 14, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBGrazing dairy cows is nothing new so you might wonder why there is so much focus on it in the dairy sector. The influence of the New Zealand style system over recent years can’t be denied – however, grass can also form a vital part of our system if you are calving AYR or managing a herd of high yielding cows. In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Becky Miles is joined by Robert Mallett, a dairy farmer from Wiltshire, to talk about his experience of grazing a high yielding herd and ...
274: Pork: Choosing a sward mix for 'grazing' pigs
May 10, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week’s guests: Andrew Palmer, Knowledge Exchange Manager, AHDB Ed Bramham-Jones, Head of Farming and Water, Norfolk Rivers Trust Rob McGregor, Outdoor pig farmer Chris Gooderham, Head of Market Specialists (Dairy & Livestock), AHDB Over the last few years, AHDB has held several meetings to bring together pig producers, landlords, arable producers and other key stakeholders to look at ways they can work more closely together to benefit each other and the environment, with a specifi...
273: What do plants really need?
May 07, 2021 10:48 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this latest Cereals & Oilseeds podcast, AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Chris Leslie is joined by David Aglen (Strategic Farm Scotland host), David Cunningham (Dods of Haddington) and James Hopkinson (Arable Ventures) to discuss what it is that plants really need from a nutrition perspective to thrive. The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) provides useful information to assist with nutrition decisions on farm. For more information, please visit: ahdb.org.uk/nutrient-management-guide...
263: Potatoes: How to optimise irrigation to reduce soil erosion
May 04, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode Antonia Walker, AHDB Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager, speaks to Nigel Simpson of Catchment Sensitive Farming about how following a best practice when it comes to irrigation can reduce soil erosion and mitigate pollution risks. Host: Antonia Walker - AHDB Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager Guest: Nigel Simpson - Catchment Sensitive Farming Coordinator Producer & Feedback If you would like to share your feedback about this episode, or if you have any suggestions, please...
272: Meet Tim Rycroft, AHDB's New CEO
April 26, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBTim Rycroft has been appointed to lead the AHDB team and takes up the role of Chief Executive on Tuesday 31 August 2021. Tim joins us having recently stepped down from the Food and Drink Federation and in this ‘getting to know you’ interview, John Bates asks about his career and why he was attracted to lead the AHDB. Read the full news story here. Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionna...
271: The four pillars of pork production
April 23, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn a rapidly changing world, what do you think makes your business stand out? And most importantly how do you measure success? Key performance indicators can be mistaken to be complex but in fact, once adapted to your business model – the results are prolific! In this podcast, John Bates interviews Ben William AHDB’s Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager will introduce the four pillars of efficient pork production, why they’re important and how you can begin adapting the four KPIs to achieve t...
271: Pork: The four pillars of pork production
April 23, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn a rapidly changing world, what do you think makes your business stand out? And most importantly how do you measure success? Key performance indicators can be mistaken to be complex but in fact, once adapted to your business model – the results are prolific! In this podcast, John Bates interviews Ben William AHDB’s Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager will introduce the four pillars of efficient pork production, why they’re important and how you can begin adapting the four KPIs to achieve t...
270: Celebrating Great British Beef Week
April 21, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThis special podcast will focus on Great British Beef Week, which will place on Friday 23 until Friday 30 April. Now in its 11th year, the campaign aims to highlight and celebrate the sustainable practices of British beef farmers. GBBW is a Ladies in Beef initiative, working with industry partners. John Bates talks to co-founder of Ladies in Beef, Jilly Greed, as well as two beef farmers, Anna Blumfield and Paula Matthews who share their sustainable beef farming stories For more informat...
269: How using the Pest Bulletin helps to forecast, monitor and protect crops
April 19, 2021 11:06 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe AHDB Pest Bulletin, hosted by Syngenta, provides forecasts and up-to-date reports for most key field crop pests. This podcast looks at the Pest bulletin tool and new tools in development and how they fit within the wider IPM programme. Dawn Teverson and Rosemary Collier discuss the Pest Bulletin and latest trends in pests, while Bastiaan Brak looks at the latest tools that utilise data and how that might develop in the future, and Carolyn Coxe talks about grower concerns and what the...
268: Cattle handling: keep calm and keep moo-ving
April 16, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBCattle handling can be stressful for cows and farmers and the speakers on our recent series of webinars on this topic have given us a better understanding of how our cows see and think and what we can do to make handling them safer and less stressful for all concerned. In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Becky Miles talks to Joep Driessen from Cow Signals in the Netherlands to find out how he became a ‘cowmunicator’ and some tips on handling cattle. Watch our cattle handling ...
267: Fungicide Challenge 2021
April 09, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Philip Dolbear, AHDB's South West Knowledge Exchange Manager, talks about the Fungicide Challenge with Chloe Morgan and Jonathan Blake of ADAS, and AHDB Monitor Farm host Ashley Jones from Saltash, Cornwall. They explain the Fungicide Challenge in which groups of farmers across the country compete to achieve the best margin over fungicide programme costs in a local wheat crop. Last year was a question of 'less is more' but will that be the case for harvest 2021? Image copyr...
266: Beef & Lamb: 'My Strategic Farm journey' with Ian Norbury
April 01, 2021 15:33 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode we hear from Beef & Lamb Strategic Farmer Ian Norbury as he reflects on the changes he has implemented and the lessons he has learnt during the past three years being a part of the project. Running a beef farm in Mobberley Cheshire, Ian now works full-time on the farm alongside his father to look after the 250 acres of land, located close to Runway 2 at Manchester Airport. Since beginning his journey as a Strategic Farmer with AHDB in 2017, Ian explains that one of the bigg...
265: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Sheep Horizon Report Podcast
March 29, 2021 11:23 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBAHDB has released the latest in a series of Horizon reports which scan the landscape ahead, and in this podcast we are going to look at the report, which takes a look at the key opportunities for the sheep sector over the next 10 years. There are around 33.5 million sheep in the UK, spread over 78,000 farm holdings. The average number of sheep and lambs on each holding is 430. About 10,400 holdings have fewer than 20 head of sheep, and 9,400 have more than 1000 head. In this podcast ...
264: Voting Report on AHDB Potato ballot now with Ministers
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBA ballot to decide the future of the AHDB Potato levy has concluded and the voting report has been passed to Ministers in London and the devolved administrations for a decision on what happens next. In this podcast, John Bates gets AHDB Chairman Nicholas Saphir's reaction to the voting outturn. The Independent company UK Engage was appointed to run the ballot and the outturn has been published on the AHDB website.
262: Improving cow flow in the dairy herd
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Managers Hannah Lilburn and Kate Harris talk to New Zealand vet Neil Chesterton about understanding cow behaviours, and how we can change our behaviour to make the cattle handling process less stressful on all of us. Read the summary article of the webinar with Neil Chesterton. Watch our cattle handling webinar with Temple Grandin. Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complet...
261: Spring Grain Market Outlook - where do we go from here?
March 12, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOn 9 March, our team of Cereals & Oilseeds Market Specialists presented on the key drivers for global and domestic markets, the path for fuel, fertiliser and interest rates and the future of farm policy. This podcast focuses on some of the key messages from that session.
260: Jacket potatoes marketing campaign: how we reach out to millions using social media
March 08, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBJohn Bates speaks to Louise Woodward from the AHDB marketing team behind the campaign and potato sector chair Alison Levett about why the humble jacket potato has taken centre stage in The new packed lunch AHDB campaign. The six week campaign (the campaign has now been extended until end of March 2021) talks about the versatility of baked potatoes in health conscious and delicious looking recipes with some great cooking tips all as part of the campaign. Host: John Bates Speakers: Lo...
259: Temple Grandin’s top tips for cattle handling
March 05, 2021 08:54 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this podcast Stephen West, AHDB knowledge exchange manager for AHDB Dairy talks to Dr. Temple Grandin, a globally respected animal behaviourist from Colorado State University, who changed the way the US handled cattle. He finds out Grandin’s top tips for handling both beef and dairy cattle. We also held a webinar in February, which can be viewed on YouTube Cattle handling with Temple Grandin. More information Improving cattle handling for better returns templegrandin.com About Temp...
258: Border Friction
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTwo months ago the transition period from Britain being a full-blown member of the European Union came to an end. Over several weeks since we have seen reports and comments about increased paperwork, delays and the slow resumption of normal levels of traffic, at the borders. In this podcast, John Bates interviews Sarah Baker, AHDB’s agricultural economist who explains the implications of new policies for farmers, growers and exporters since leaving the EU. Our special guest, Rizvan Khalid M...
257: Carbon Week 2021 – how farming is reducing its carbon footprint
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBBeing part of an industry, which is frequently criticised for not doing enough to reduce its impact on the environment, it can be tough to know what and who to listen to. The more we all understand about the carbon cycle, and where we as farmers fit into it, the sooner we can understand how we can make a difference. This year, AHDB has launched Carbon Week, which takes place the first week in March (1 – 5 March) with the aim of sharing factual and practical information about what farmers ca...
256: Growsave-ing carbon? Net zero and what it means for horticultural production
February 26, 2021 08:24 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBNathalie Key, AHDB Horticulture Knowledge Exchange Manager for Protected Edibles and Mushrooms is joined by Jonathan Swain, Technical Director at NFU Energy, leader of the Growsave project. Also joining is Eirinn Rusbridge, Project Manager at NFU Energy, Rebecca Fry, Development Manager at Neame Lea (an ornamentals growing business) and Georgia Whitehouse, a geography student at Leeds University specialising in carbon emissions and who has been working at Neame Lea. The group explore the...
254: The Red Tractor consultation on proposed new standards
February 22, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe evidence suggests shoppers are becoming increasingly curious about where their food comes from. Red Tractor says the logo is seen on around £14bn worth of food products sold each year, and many retailers incorporate the logo on their advertising as the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme famously covers from farm-to-fork. Behind the scenes, 46,000 farms are members and inspected by independent assessors and standards enforced by the Red Tractor team. Chief Executive Jim Mosely joins th...
255: Assessing land for future potato production
February 19, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Antonia Walker, AHDB Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager, talks to agronomist Andy Steven and Agri‑Business Consultant Philip Dunn, about the things potato growers should take in consideration when renting land. The conversation looks at aspects such as soil quality but also legal aspects regarding the contracts. Host: Antonia Walker - AHDB Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager Speakers: Andy Steven - Agronomist Philip Dunn - Agri‑Business Consultant Useful link: Learn...
253: Horticulture Ballot Results 2021
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.68 MBA ballot to decide the future of AHDB Horticulture has concluded and the outturn has been passed to Ministers for a decision on what happens next. In this podcast, John Bates interviews Nicholas Saphir, AHDB's Chair on the outcome of the horticulture ballot results. The voting information reported by UK Engage shows different sentiment across different crop sectors and size of business – it is really a very complex picture. Learn what the results are and the next steps for growers. Ballot ...
253: Horticulture Ballot Outturn
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.68 MBA ballot to decide the future of AHDB Horticulture has concluded and the outturn has been passed to Ministers for a decision on what happens next. In this podcast, John Bates interviews Nicholas Saphir, AHDB's Chair on the outcome of the horticulture ballot results. The voting information reported by UK Engage shows different sentiment across different crop sectors and size of business – it is really a very complex picture. Learn what the results are and the next steps for growers. Ballo...
252: Potatoes ballot: Start the vote!
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBPotato sector levy payers have a ballot and between the 17 February and 17 March 2021 AHDB want you to cast a vote. To help make a judgement about whether you vote Yes or No, as well as this podcast AHDB is running meetings, sending information to levy payers and answering questions to guide levy payers towards the necessary information about how and why to vote. In this podcast hear Alison Levett, potato sector board chair and Nicholas Saphir, AHDB chairman talk to John Bates about why i...
251: Pork: What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?
February 15, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week’s guests: Jen Waters, Head of Knowledge Exchange (Pork) Duncan Wyatt, Lead Analyst (Livestock) Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist Christine Walsh, Head of Transitional Support Felicity Rusk, Analyst (Dairy & Livestock) In this pork-focused episode, we discuss the standard pig price (SPP) with Duncan Wyatt and Jen waters. We talk about out what does and doesn’t contribute to it, the impact of heavy pigs, and whether the price rises as quickly as it falls. We ...
250: Improving fertility to reduce the calving block
February 12, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Shirley Macmillan talks to autumn block calver George Wade from Honeypot Farm about what changes he made to his mating programme following an online fertility workshop, and whether he still wants to achieve a six week calving block. We also hear from Dave Gilbert, consultant vet from Dairy Insight who worked with George, about what he found at Honeypot Farm and the benefits of reviewing fertility on farm. Find more information and resources to...
249: Potatoes Special: Keeping positive during challenging times
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode Claire Hodge, Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager (Scotland) speaks with her guests about mental health and tips for maintaining positivity. In the first part of this episode we speak to Jim Reid, our SPot Scotland host, who will talk about overcoming challenges in the potato sector, life on a family farm and taking on the mantle of SPot farm host. In the second part we speak to Mags Granger from RSABI who will talk about the isolation of farming and ways to overcome this issu...
248: Regenerative agriculture in the UK: what's the score?
February 08, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Harry Henderson focuses on regenerative agriculture. Harry chats to farmer David Miller, who has embraced regenerative agriculture on his farm, about his experiences of using it in the UK.
247: A focus on ornamentals
February 05, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBWayne Brough, AHDB Horticulture Knowledge Exchange Manager for Ornamentals is joined by Georgina Key, AHDB Research Manager, Alistair Hazel, Operations Manager at Darby Nurseries, and Gary Woodruffe, Growing Manager at Bordon Hill Nurseries. The group explore a wide range of subjects including everything vine weevil control to pansy mottle syndrome, weed control to regular deficit irrigation, bedding and pot plant centre and growing media. Georgina provides an overview of AHDB res...