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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246: #ColostrumIsGold - optimising colostrum management in cattle (beef & dairy), sheep and pigs
February 02, 2021 18:06 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBThis episode focuses on the importance of good colostrum management, the effect it has on the new born animal's health and shares practical advice to help you to optimise your management protocol. Receiving good quality colostrum, quickly enough and in the right quantity, could eliminate illnesses such as Watery Mouth in lambs, halve cases of pneumonia in calves, improve the survival rate in new-born pigs up to weaning age and beyond. It also supports the responsible use of antibiotics. Bu...
245: Agri Market Outlook for Crops | 01.02.2021
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThis podcast introduces AHDB’s analysis of the prospects for the UK’s farming industry over the coming months. Covering crops (potatoes, cereals and oilseeds), it explores production, trade and consumption for the year ahead. John Bates invites Vikki Campbell (Senior Market Specialist Manager for Arable) and Sarah Baker (Senior Market Intelligence Manager). What is the Agri-Market Outlook? Our Agri-Market Outlook is produced every six months and is based on the most up-to-date informatio...
244: Agri Market Outlook for Livestock | 29.02.2021
January 29, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBThis podcast introduces AHDB’s analysis of the prospects for the UK’s 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. John Bates invites Richard King from Andersons Consulting, David Swales (Head of Strategic Insight), Patty Clayton (Lead Analyst Dairy) and Duncan Wyatt (Lead Analyst for Livestock). What is the Agri-Market Outlook? Our Agri-Market Outlook is produced every six mo...
243: Pork: Everything you need to know about environmental permitting regulations (EPR)
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week’s guests: Zanita Markham, AHDB Knowledge Transfer Manager Mella Waitt, Environment Agency Alison Frogley, Environment Agency Since 2007, the Environment Agency has regulated large intensive farming installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), formerly referred to as IPPC, and today (January 2021), there are 225 pig farms permitted in England. In 2017, a new Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF) was released which included a series of Best...
242: Growing bright futures
January 25, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MBGrowing bright futures: an interview with three successful AHDB crops PhD students about their different PhDs experiences, careers and future plans Education, education, education! Our latest podcast discusses the importance of AHDB-funded studentships for the crop industry and to future students. John Bates and Rachel McGauley our Crop Protection Scientist invite three special external guests, who share life after their AHDB–funded PhD, opening them to multiple opportunities to support th...
241: Improving dairy herd mobility
January 22, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBLameness is one of the most important and costly diseases on dairy farms. In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Jamie McCoy talks to Owen Atkinson from Dairy Veterinary Consultancy about tackling mobility issues, why it’s something the industry needs to focus on now and what help there is available. You can find more information to help you manage lameness on our dedicated lameness webpages. Use our Lameness Cost Calculator to calculate the impact of lameness on your farm. ...
240: SmartHort: Lean management in practice
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Gracie Emeny, Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager for SmartHORT, chats to Neil Fedden (Fedden-USP), Darryl Beck (Kernock Park Plants) and Virginia Aurora Colquhoun-Gonzalez (Allensmore Nurseries) about the delivery of Lean management training on the AHDB SmartHort programme, their experiences of Lean management and how the training can help business operations. The AHDB website provides more information about our SmartHORT programme, as well as the principles of Lean and Lean...
239: AHDB Beef & Lamb: the work that goes on behind the scenes
January 18, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB#WeEatBalanced is an exciting new TV campaign we hope you have all seen representing facts not fear on red meat and dairy, but have you ever wondered what goes into making sure campaigns like this work, and how we can all pull together to support our reputation and get ready for the post Brexit era? In this podcast Rebecca Miah, AHDB Beef & Lamb Sector Strategy Director, talks to Jon Foot, Head of Environment and Sarah Baker, Senior Strategic Insight Manager about how their work informs AHD...
239: Beef & Lamb: the work that goes on behind the scenes
January 18, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB#WeEatBalanced is an exciting new TV campaign we hope you have all seen representing facts not fear on red meat and dairy, but have you ever wondered what goes into making sure campaigns like this work, and how we can all pull together to support our reputation and get ready for the post Brexit era? In this podcast Rebecca Miah, AHDB Beef & Lamb Sector Strategy Director, talks to Jon Foot, Head of Environment and Sarah Baker, Senior Strategic Insight Manager about how their work informs AH...
238: Millions of children have learned that potatoes don't grow on trees
January 15, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOver the last 16 years your levy has made it possible to deliver positive messages about potatoes, to more than five million primary school children in the UK, via AHDB’s Grow Your Own Potatoes programme. This programme teaches young pupils all about potatoes: where they come from, how they grow and their health benefits. Despite the coronavirus pandemic GYOP continued throughout 2020, and Sue Lawton, AHDB Education Manager, has got big plans for the 2021 growing season. Host: John Bate...
237: Ringing in the change: evidence-based decisions
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this podcast, AHBD Farm Economics Knowledge Exchange Manager Tabitha Allen chats to fellow Knowledge Exchange Manager Julie Clark about how AHDB's Farmbench can help you make changes on farm. They also chat to two farmers, David Fuller-Shapcott and John Billington, about the changes they have made on their farms as a result of using Farmbench. For more information about Farmbench, please visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/farmbench
234: What does AHDB do for you? Cereals & Oilseeds special
January 11, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBPembrokeshire Monitor Farm host Tom Rees interviews AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds board member David Bell. They discuss how the AHDB board works; the importance of farm assurance; Monitor Farms and more. Find out more about the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds board: https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-board
236: EU exit: are you prepared for the changes that lie ahead?
January 08, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis week’s guests Sarah Baker, Senior Strategic Insight Manager Phil Bicknell, Market Intelligence Director David Eudall, Head of Market Specialists (Arable) If you are an arable or livestock farmer this podcast is for you. The guests in this episode of the AHDB podcast share their insight to help you make informed decisions about your business now we have left the EU and move towards the uncertainties created by the arrival of ELMS payments. Later this month, we'll also be looking a...
235: How does exports bring value to your levy?
January 04, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this podcast John Bates speaks to AHDB exports staff across a number of sectors to see what exports activities your levy is spent on. We also discover how the team is working with international markets to create demand for our products during 2020 and going forwards in 2021. For more information visit: AHDB exports website Book your place on the British dairy opportunities in Vietnam webinar Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your ...
232: Rearing animals to high welfare standards
January 01, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAnimal health and welfare is at top of agenda matter for livestock farmers and for all the right reasons. As the Brexit transition period closes at the end of 2020, Britain thereafter will be trading and operating differently than for the last few decades. Unions and others have been lobbying Government to prevent cheap and poorly produced food from flooding into the UK. In this episode John Bates talks to Mandy Nevel, vet and Head of Animal Health & Welfare at AHDB, Amy Jackson, Communi...
231: What's on the cards for Farm Excellence in 2021?
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBAHDB is here to support levy payers’ businesses with key services, tools and benchmarking to improve productivity and shape environmental solutions. On-farm performance and sustainability are areas of focus as well as marketing, exports and research partnerships; all intended to drive excellence and growth. John Bates speaks to Rebecca Geraghty, chief technical officer at AHDB about the organisation's ambitions to further develop the current Farm Excellence programme which cascades good pra...
233: Potatoes: What do I get for my levy?
December 21, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode we speak to three levy payers about areas of AHDB’s most important and valuable work: marketing, storage and SPot farms. The growers ask questions and challenge the work being done by AHDB. Speakers: First part - Marketing Alison Levett – AHDB Potatoes Interim Chair Nicola Dodd – Senior Marketing Manager for Diary and Crops Michael Welham - Farm Manager for Fairfields Farming Company Second part - Storage Adrian Cunnington – Head of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Res...
230: We Eat Balanced | Promoting dairy and red meat’s reputation
December 16, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBOur world feels out of balance. The decisions we make about food are often loaded with implications, for our health or the environment. On 4 January 2021, we'll be launching a £1.5 million TV led marketing campaign, to protect meat and dairy’s reputation in a healthy balanced diet aired across terrestrial and digital channels. With numerous fad diets swimming around social media, we’re finally taking a stance to represent an authentic, positive and healthy image of pork, dairy, beef and la...
229: Could mixing livestock and arable help your business become more sustainable?
December 14, 2020 18:20 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this podcast we explore the potential benefits of introducing beef systems into arable rotations. An AHDB research project which investigates just that, is now five years in and the farmers involved with the study have seen noticeable improvements. With the new Environmental Land Management (ELMS) scheme coming into effect, set to incentivise sustainable farming practices, it begs the question 'would your business benefit economically and environmentally from bringing livestock and arable...
225: Programme for change | 2021-2026 Strategy
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBNicholas Saphir, AHDB Chair: "We have listened carefully to our levy payers, and we will now embark on major change at AHDB. Our new change and strategy programme puts farmers and growers at the heart of what we do, and we want to hear from you. Together we can make the most of the opportunities which lie ahead for British food and farming" Find out more and have your say by visiting ahdb.org.uk/strategy Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to g...
224: Future-proofing your dairy farm for the next generation
December 04, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Shirley Macmillan talks to Strategic Dairy Farmer Dan Burdett and Andersons’ Business consultant Tony Evans about the modern pressures of dairy farming, and how to set up and manage your dairy farm around a sound business structure. You can find more information on our dedicated Business change and succession webpage. Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our s...
223: You ask the questions: What does the AHDB Board do for you?
December 01, 2020 07:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBNorthern Ireland's AHDB Monitor Farm host Richard Orr interviews new Cereals & Oilseeds Board member David Walston. They talk about what the Board does for levy payers, market intelligence, communications and more. They start off talking about the year they've both had at their farms. Board members: ahdb.org.uk/cereals-board Markets and prices: ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets Register for AHDB communications
223: You ask the questions: Richard Orr and David Walston
December 01, 2020 07:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBNorthern Ireland's AHDB Monitor Farm host Richard Orr interviews new Cereals & Oilseeds Board member David Walston. They talk about what the Board does for levy payers, market intelligence, communications and more. They start off talking about the year they've both had at their farms. ahdb.org.uk/cereals-board (https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-board)
223: Red Tractor | Traceable, Safe and Farmed with Care
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDid you know almost 70% of consumers say the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme, positively influences their shopping? Jim Mosely, the Red Tractor Assurance CEO, states 73% of consumers trust the Red Tractor Scheme and that’s just the beginning. It’s safe to say, the little red tractor is a key player in the farming industry and its journey to our consumer's dinner table. John Bates talks to the CEO of one of the largest farming assurance schemes, Red Tractor – about the nitty-gritty details an...
223: New non-red poinsettia varieties: AHDB's trials and research
November 25, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBFor this week's horticulture podcast we are looking at poinsettias and AHDB's trials and research work into new varieties of non-red poinsettias. In this episode, Wayne Brough, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager for Ornamentals , leads the conversation and chats to poinsettia growers Andrew Fuller, Graeme Edwards and James Lisher for their thoughts on the findings from these AHDB trials. For more information on these trials and this research, please visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/PoinsettiaVarieties
222: New non-red poinsettia varieties: AHDB's trials and research
November 25, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBFor this week's horticulture podcast we are looking at poinsettias and AHDB's trials and research work into new varieties of non-red poinsettias. In this episode, Wayne Brough, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager for Ornamentals , leads the conversation and chats to poinsettia growers Andrew Fuller, Graeme Edwards and James Lisher for their thoughts on the findings from these AHDB trials. For more information on these trials and this research, please visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/PoinsettiaVarie...
222: Agricultural research at Strategic Cereal Farms
November 20, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIt’s Strategic Farm Week at AHDB! In this special edition of the podcast, we’ll discuss the research taking place at our host farms across the UK. Strategic Cereal Farm East host Brian Barker hosts a panel of researchers responsible for overseeing the harvest 2021 trials. Tune in to listen to: Emily Pope, Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager (Cereals & Oilseeds) at AHDB, providing an overview of the Strategic Cereal Farm programme (06.46 – 10.16 and 38.10 – 40.16) David Clarke, Soils and Farm...
221: Agricultural research at Strategic Cereal Farms
November 20, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIt’s Strategic Farm Week at AHDB! In this special edition of the podcast, we’ll discuss the research taking place at our host farms across the UK. Strategic Cereal Farm East host Brian Barker hosts a panel of researchers responsible for overseeing the harvest 2021 trials. Tune in to listen to: Emily Pope, Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager (Cereals & Oilseeds) at AHDB, providing an overview of the Strategic Cereal Farm programme (06.46 – 10.16 and 38.10 – 40.16) David Clarke, Soils and Far...
221: Is the future of potato growing organic?
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Brendon Rockey, who will be the key note speaker at the Potato Industry Conference Day, which will be held online on 24th of November. He will speak about the way he farms and what made him choose a non-chemical way of farming. In the second part of this episode we speak to Claire Hodge, Senior Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager for Scotland. Claire will speak about the morning session at the Potato Conference as well as offering a preview of the SPot Winter Resul...
220: Is the future of potato growing organic?
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Brendon Rockey, who will be the key note speaker at the Potato Industry Conference Day, which will be held online on 24th of November. He will speak about the way he farms and what made him choose a non-chemical way of farming. In the second part of this episode we speak to Claire Hodge, Senior Arable Knowledge Exchange Manager for Scotland. Claire will speak about the morning session at the Potato Conference as well as offering a preview of the SPot Winter Resu...
218: Principles of pig production, abattoir closures and market news
November 16, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week’s guests Emily Boyce, Knowledge Exchange Manager Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist Charlie Reeve, Market Analyst Principles of pig production Our principles of pig production webinar series is aimed at anyone looking to upskill or refresh their knowledge on pig production, both small-scale producers and stockpeople alike. Register for the next webinar on 24 November AHDB event archive: https://ahdb.org.uk/pork-events-archive Threat of abattoir closures H...
218: Pork: Principles of pig production, abattoir closures and market news
November 16, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week’s guests Emily Boyce, Knowledge Exchange Manager Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist Charlie Reeve, Market Analyst Principles of pig production Our principles of pig production webinar series is aimed at anyone looking to upskill or refresh their knowledge on pig production, both small-scale producers and stockpeople alike. Register for the next webinar on 24 November AHDB event archive: https://ahdb.org.uk/pork-events-archive Threat of abattoir closures H...
219: Principles of pig production, abattoir closures and market news
November 16, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week’s guests Emily Boyce, Knowledge Exchange Manager Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist Charlie Reeve, Market Analyst Principles of pig production Our principles of pig production webinar series is aimed at anyone looking to upskill or refresh their knowledge on pig production, both small-scale producers and stockpeople alike. Register for the next webinar on 24 November (https://ahdb.org.uk/events/principles-of-pig-production-series-growing-and-finishing) AHDB event arc...
220: Farm business succession planning
November 13, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn this episode Leah Shanks, Knowledge Exchange Manager for the South West, talks to a number of farmers about the sometimes controversial topic of succession planning and asks about their experiences, as well as sourcing some key advice. For more information visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/business-planning/changing-your-business/talking-things-through
219: Farm business succession planning
November 13, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn this episode Leah Shanks, Knowledge Exchange Manager for the South West, talks to a number of farmers about the sometimes controversial topic of succession planning and asks about their experiences, as well as sourcing some key advice. For more information visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/business-planning/changing-your-business/talking-things-through
212: From basil downy mildew to flavoursome herbs: AHDB's crop protection, IPM and flavour research in herbs
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFor our protected edibles and mushrooms showcase week, this special edition podcast is hosted by Grace Choto, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager for Field Vegetables (Leafy salads, herbs and speciality veg) and looks at our recent and current work with herbs. In particular, this episode looks at where levy payers' money has been invested and the benefits of both research and knowledge exchange work in this area. Grace is joined by Simon Budge (Head of Research for Agronomy and Crop Protection...
211: Brexit | Impact of leaving the EU on livestock markets 09.11.2020
November 09, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAs the UK prepares for Brexit and the end of the transition in January 2021, we bring you an insight of upcoming changes that farmers and growers need to prepare for - ensuring agriculture is fit for the future. In this podcast, John Bates welcomes special guests, Sarah Baker and Duncan Wyatt to provide an insight into what the impact of leaving EU will be on livestock markets. With the latest news discussing EU trade talks – it's vital to understand what will this mean for dairy and re...
210: Milk Your Moments marketing campaign delivers for dairy
November 06, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBEarlier this year some dairy farmers took an unexpected hit when the Coronavirus pandemic closed big parts of the economy and quickly vast quantities of milk, around 2m litres a day usually destined for coffee shops, pubs and cafes, didn’t have a home. In this podcast John Bates takes a look at how the industry got together and a £1m marketing campaign was whipped up in quick time. The first national TV adverts appeared in 20 years and £100k was raised to support mental health work. Th...
209: Brexit | Impact of leaving the EU on crop markets
November 04, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBAs the UK prepares for Brexit and the end of the transition in January 2021, we bring you an insight of upcoming changes that farmers and growers need to prepare for - ensuring agriculture is fit for the future. In this podcast, John Bates welcomes special guests, David Swales and David Eudall to provide an insight into what the impact of leaving EU will be on crop markets. With the latest news discussing EU trade talks – it's vital to understand what will this mean for the crops sector. Tu...
209: Brexit | Impact of leaving the EU on crop markets 04.11.2020
November 04, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBAs the UK prepares for Brexit and the end of the transition in January 2021, we bring you an insight of upcoming changes that farmers and growers need to prepare for - ensuring agriculture is fit for the future. In this podcast, John Bates welcomes special guests, David Swales and David Eudall to provide an insight into what the impact of leaving EU will be on crop markets. With the latest news discussing EU trade talks – it's vital to understand what will this mean for the crops sector. T...
208: Potatoes: GB planted area by region, sector and variety + Harvest update
October 30, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode our Market Intelligence (MI) team discusses their latest reports. Graham Bannister offers an update on how lifting is progressing in the North West and East of England. Finally, Andy Shaw, potato grower in Cheshire, shares with us the struggle growers are facing at the moment due to Coronavirus and the low price for potatoes. Presenter: John Bates Guest speakers: David Eudall - Head of Market Specialists (Arable) Alice Bailey - Senior Analyst (Potatoes) Alex Cook - MI ...
206: From spotted wing drosophila to mildew: AHDB's fruit crop protection research
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this special edition podcast for our fruit showcase week, Scott Raffle, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager for Fruit, leads a discussion about our research into fruit crop protection research. Scott is joined by AHDB's Research Manager for fruit crops, Rachel McGauley, agronomist, tree fruit grower and former tree fruit panel Chairman Nigel Kitney and Harriet Duncalfe, a long-established soft fruit grower and former soft fruit panel Chairman. The discussion in this episode focuses on the r...
207: Beef & Lamb: How do I start up a direct selling business?
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Amy Hughes, Knowledge Exchange Manager, finds out more about direct selling. She chats to beef farmer, Andy Rumming, who shares experiences of direct selling from his own business and gives advice on how to get into it. She also talks to AHDB’s Senior Manager of Quality Schemes, Karl Pendlebury, who talks about his work with butchers and the supply chain as well as giving advice on AHDB trade resources. For more information about direct selling Visit the trade area f...
205: Pork: Behind-the-scenes of our 'Mix Up Midweek with Perfect Pulled Pork' campaign
October 23, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBDid you know, we invest over £19m in marketing and export development every year? According to YouGov, typically in the UK, marketing budgets currently account for 9.3% of overall company revenue. Today we speak about the latest campaign, 'Mix Up Midweek with Perfect Pulled Pork', designed to increase pork consumption and overall sales, in the UK. Pig producers, have you ever wondered how much of your levy is invested in marketing and simply why? We know marketing is important, as it ...
205: Behind-the-scenes of our 'Mix Up Midweek with Perfect Pulled Pork' campaign
October 23, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBDid you know, we invest over £19m in marketing and export development every year? According to YouGov, typically in the UK, marketing budgets currently account for 9.3% of overall company revenue. Today we speak about the latest campaign, 'Mix Up Midweek with Perfect Pulled Pork', designed to increase pork consumption and overall sales, in the UK. Pig producers, have you ever wondered how much of your levy is invested in marketing and simply why? We know marketing is important, as it ...
204: Grain markets around the world
October 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn this special edition of the Cereals and Oilseeds podcast the head of AHDB’s Arable Market Specialists David Eudall talks to grain market experts from around the globe. David’s guests include: Robert Johansson (01.25 – 23.48), Chief Economist at the US Department of Agriculture. Robert explains how the US is using data to improve market awareness and the big global drivers. Ben Buckner (23.55 – 33.57), Analyst at AgResource, discusses the details of the US maize and soybean markets, inc...
203: Consumer behaviour- What are its current biggest influencers?
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBJohn Bates recently caught up with Kim Malley (Senior Analyst within AHDB's Consumer Insight team) and Sarah Baker (Economist for AHDB). They discussed the latest changes in consumer behaviour and how views have shifted throughout the year. Key issues such as COVID-19 and Brexit were on the agenda, with both our experts providing updates on the role they've played in recent times in affecting consumer behaviour. Webinars Tuesday 20 October 2020 - A changing market landscape in the dai...
202: Tackling calf pneumonia in the autumn
October 13, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Steve West talks to Jamie Robertson from the University of Aberdeen about how to tackle calf pneumonia during the changing autumn weather. For more information please visit our Calf Pneumonia webpage or you can access calf resources on our Knowledge Library. 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...
201: Your health is your wealth
October 09, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIf I told you 84% of farmers under the age 40 are battling with poor mental health what would you say. You’d be shocked, right? Your health is your wealth, so the saying goes, and the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly tested many individuals and families due to the restrictions and changes in everyday life. In this episode, John Bates discusses the importance of mental health with those with first-hand experiences within the farming community and a charity anxious to raise awarenes...
200: Decisions, decisions, decisions
October 02, 2020 08:04 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBExiting the EU, the pandemic and economic uncertainty at home and abroad, should farmers and growers plan for the worst and hope for the best? Also, the weather during the last growing season will not be forgotten anytime soon with farmers and growers now coping with the results of a poor harvest, reduced cash flow and the availability of feed for livestock. Can AHDB help mitigate the challenges of mother nature and assist you to make decisions to help your business in the future weather...