AHDB Food & Farming
496 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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158: Pork: Managing heat stress in pigs – are you ready for summer?
May 29, 2020 05:55 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about heat stress in pigs. From what this actually means, to how it can affect pigs and what you can do to minimise the impact. We hear from Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist, and Andrew Palmer, Knowledge Exchange Manager for the East of England. More information You can find a variety of useful resources related to heat stress in livestock on our website: https://ahdb.org.uk/drought-reducing-heat-stress EU PiG project – high-pressure fogging: http...
158: Managing heat stress in pigs – are you ready for summer?
May 29, 2020 05:55 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about heat stress in pigs. From what this actually means, to how it can affect pigs and what you can do to minimise the impact. We hear from Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist, and Andrew Palmer, Knowledge Exchange Manager for the East of England. More information You can find a variety of useful resources related to heat stress in livestock on our website: https://ahdb.org.uk/drought-reducing-heat-stress EU PiG project – high-pressure fogging: http...
157: Maintaining consistency in youngstock
May 22, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBDuring this challenging time it is still vitally important to maintain consistent protocols and growth rates in your youngstock to ensure the enterprise stays on track. In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Bryan Nicholson talks to Andy Dodd from the Farm Consultancy Group about the importance of correctly managing youngstock and how the upbringing of a calf affects production in later life. You can find more information on the topics discussed today in our Calf management guide. ...
156: Regenerative Agriculture: lessons from the USA
May 19, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBRegenerative Agriculture comprises principles and practices aiming to: improve soil health, increase biodiversity and nurture resilient crops in an environmentally sustainable way. A growing number of farmers around the UK are enthusiastically embracing regenerative agriculture and overhauling their farming systems. One such farmer is East Anglian cereals and oilseeds grower Russell McKenzie. He recently went to the USA to attend an event run by No Till on the Plains, a charity dedicated ...
155: Herbicides season 2020 – what is the best practice?
May 08, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode we will discuss which herbicides have shown good results during SPot Farm trials, after linuron was banned in 2017. We will speak with representatives of FMC and Bayer about best practice when applying Shark or Emerger. Speakers: Joe Martin – AHDB Crop Protection Senior Scientist - Weeds Jeff Fieldsend – Agronomy Manager FMC Edward Hagues – Campaign Manager – Potatoes and Industrial Crops Useful links: Learn more about Emerger (including the tank mix sheet): https:/...
154: Covid-19 Special: Coronavirus update for beef & lamb markets plus a new £1.2m advertising campaign
May 06, 2020 15:08 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this podcast we hear from Duncan Wyatt, one of our lead analysts in the market intelligence team. He speaks with colleagues Rebecca Wright who is also a market analyst, and Rebecca Gladman who is our retail insight manager here at AHDB. Together, they provide an update on the effects they are seeing in the data and the impact this is having on markets and prices. We also hear from AHDB's Senior Marketing Manager, Gareth Renowden, who tells us a bit about the new £1.2m investment given to ...
153: Multimillion-pound campaigns to reignite demand for pork, beef and dairy
May 06, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThings have changed, for the short term at least and today’s podcast will share a peek into the multimillion-pound marketing campaigns the agriculture industry has spent to boost sales and demand for these products nationally and globally. John Bates asks Christine Watts, our Chief Communications and Market Development Officer, what is the state of play in pork and is it only that sector which is facing challenges? But most importantly, what are we doing right now to make sure our UK farme...
152: Worm control in lambs
May 01, 2020 08:37 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this edition Nerys Wright, knowledge exchange manager for the South East and Eastern regions, talks to farmer, Chris Elkington, our 2019 Strategic Farmer and Hefin Rowlands, a farm animal SQP from Techion about worm control with a particular emphasis on lambs. For more information: SCOPS website Nematodirus forecast Worm control in sheep for Better Returns Parasite control guide
151: Covid-19 Special: The impact of Coronavirus on the dairy industry
April 29, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAfter several years of stability, dairy markets have seen rapid shifts over the last few weeks driven by the outbreak of Coronavirus. A changing consumer landscape has hit demand and the knock-on effect is being felt by processors and farmers alike. In this episode Alistair McLaren spoke with Chris Gooderham, AHDB’s Head of Market Specialists, to understand how the industry is being affected under the cloud of Coronavirus. For information, guidance and support around Coronavirus, vi...
150: How to avoid clamp silage slippage this season
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode AHDB’s Grass and Forage Scientist Siwan Howatson talks to silage expert and researcher Dr. Dave Davies about the results of a recent AHDB funded project investigating clamp silage slippage and how to avoid silage slippage this season. You can learn more about the findings from the study by watching our webinar. For the latest research and advice on grass, forage and soil management to help improve grassland productivity on livestock farms, visit our Grass webpage. ...
149: Covid-19 special: How is coronavirus affecting the pork market?
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 7.45 MBIn this episode, we hear from two of our market analysts about the impact of coronavirus on pork markets, both in the UK and around the world. Demand Pork demand has fared better than some of the other proteins, with an uplift in supermarket sales compensating in some way for the loss in the foodservice market. However, fresh pork sales have dropped in more recent weeks and we are beginning to see a build-up in stocks of shoulder and belly, much of which would usually go into foodservice....
148: Where are we with aphid control?
April 24, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWe caught up with Professor Rosemary Collier of the Warwick Crop Centre and discussed the work being done at Wellesbourne through live projects to advance current aphid control methods.
147: Social Distancing - How farmers & growers are making it work within their businesses
April 23, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFarmers and growers are used to managing changing situations, weather, pests and crop diseases. But how to manage the human health implications of the Coronavirus pandemic is a whole different matter. Or is it? Protecting people’s health alongside the need to keep the tractor wheels turning and the pickers working has taken some dynamic management. Suffolk-based, Velcourt Farm manager Ben Martin and Berkshire-based, Valley Produce grower Chris Daking talk to AHDB's John Bates about the pr...
146: Cereals & Oilseeds market update 23.4.20
April 23, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome to another short episode of the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds podcast on markets Following this week’s news about the unprecedented drop in the price of oil, AHDB’s arable market specialists discuss what this means for the cereals and oilseeds sector. The team discuss both the domestic and global trends, as well as the latest on how coronavirus continues to affect markets. For more information on cereals and oilseeds markets visit ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets. For support duri...
145: Life after lockdown in China (with Special Guest Holly Chen)
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe so-called farm to fork journey is sometimes brief and straight forward, when food is sold via local farm shops or butchers but some markets are thousands of miles away. In this podcast John Bates talks to a special guest, live from Beijing who work with us to put British produce on tables, in front of families, in China. Holly Chen, our China representative based in Beijing, shares her personal experience during this epidemic and the impact it's caused the country economically and her...
144: Covid-19 Special: Maximising cashflow when milk price is low
April 22, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThe closure of restaurants and cafes during the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on dairy farmers supplying milk to the food service. In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Steve West talks to business consultant Neil Wilson (SAB Advisory Ltd.) about how to reduce input costs and manage cashflow during periods of low milk price. You can hear more from Neil along with Veterinary expert Owen Atkinson (Dairy Veterinary Consultancy) and Nutritionist Hefin Richards (Rumenatio...
143: Effects of coronavirus on current retail trends in Beef & Lamb and what AHDB are doing to help
April 15, 2020 17:20 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to the second podcast in our series which focuses purely on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the beef and lamb sector. In this episode we hear from AHDB’s Retail Insight Manager, Rebecca Gladman, who provides an update on current retail trends and meat category performance in-store, as well as our Senior Consumer Insight Manager, Steven Evans, who discusses the effect in which the lockdown has had on our eating habits in the home and the future impact this may have over the c...
143: Covid-19 Special: Effects of coronavirus on current retail trends in Beef & Lamb and what AHDB are doing to help
April 15, 2020 17:20 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to the second podcast in our series which focuses purely on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the beef and lamb sector. In this episode we hear from AHDB’s Retail Insight Manager, Rebecca Gladman, who provides an update on current retail trends and meat category performance in-store, as well as our Senior Consumer Insight Manager, Steven Evans, who discusses the effect in which the lockdown has had on our eating habits in the home and the future impact this may have over the ...
142: How Coronavirus has changed the potato market and the way we support you
April 14, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode you will hear from Sophie Churchill, chair of Potato board, who will offer an overview of the work that underway to support the potato industry. Then we talk to our MI and marketing team for a fresh update on the markets and the campaigns we have been running. At the end of the podcast we will talk about how our monitoring systems and SPot farm trails have been affected by this crisis. In this episode we will speak with: Sophie Churchill – Chair, AHDB Potato Board Aidan...
141: How are cereals and oilseed markets reacting to coronavirus?
April 09, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThe coronavirus crisis means things are moving quickly, having a big impact on markets. This episode features David Eudall, head of our Arable Market Intelligence team, discussing the latest trends. David is joined by analysts Anthony Speight and Alex Cook. For the latest information on cereals and oilseeds markets from AHDB visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets For information on how AHDB can support you through the coronavirus outbreak visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus
140: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme - What does this mean for levy payers?
April 08, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, we chat to industry experts about the creation of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and what the £330 million endeavour means for levy payers up and down the country. To find out more, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses. During this uncertain time for farm businesses, we also discuss the importance of AHDB's Farm Excellence program. For more information, visit ...
139: Can liver fluke survive in silage?
April 07, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this edition Chloe Mckee, Knowledge Exchange Officer talks to Bethan John from Liverpool University about her PhD research on liver fluke in silage and how through good fermentation you can prevent the risk the livestock. She also gives practical tips on how best to ensile to prevent liver fluke contamination. For more information Making grass silage for Better Returns manual for more info on silage making SCOPS website - liver fluke
139: Liver Fluke in silage
April 07, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this edition Chloe Mckee, Knowledge Exchange Officer talks to Bethan John from Liverpool University about her PhD research on liver fluke in silage and how through good fermentation you can prevent the risk the livestock. She also gives practical tips on how best to ensile to prevent liver fluke contamination. For more information Making grass silage for Better Returns manual (https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/making-grass-silage-for-better-returns) for more info on silage making S...
138: Special episode: Covid-19 impact on the Potato sector
April 02, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBIn this special issue of the Potatoes Podcast we will discuss the impact of Coronavirus on the Potato Markets. A fresh update on how Covid-19 has resulted in an increased demand on the retail market, while the chipping market has suffered the hardest hit. The uncertainty of the current situation will force businesses to seek alternative markets, listen to this episode find out what are the tools and resources available. We will speak with: • Alice Bailey, AHDB Senior Marketing ...
137: How COVID-19 has impacted on the ornamentals sub-sector – from the perspective of three ornamental businesses
April 02, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode we discover how our participants are dealing with the effects of COVD-19. Our guests discuss recent production issues, the fluctuation of sales, duty of care to staff and how operations have been adapted to suit the current climate. For information, guidance and support around Coronavirus, visit our dedicated web page: https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus.
136: Covid-19 Special: What’s happened to dairy markets and consumption?
April 01, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBLife largely carries on as normal for most of Britain’s dairy farmers during the current Covid-19 outbreak, however there’s certainly been upheaval beyond the farmgate with a seismic shift in the normal patterns of behaviour. Alistair McLaren spoke with AHDB’s Lead Dairy Analyst Patty Clayton and Susie Stannard, Consumer Insight Manager for an update on how the current situation is affecting dairy markets and patterns of consumption. For information, guidance and support around Co...
135: Covid-19 Special: How Beef & Lamb markets have been affected by coronavirus
March 31, 2020 08:25 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode we focus purely on the effects of Covid-19 on the beef and lamb market place, prices and exports. We hear from Duncan Wyatt who is our lead analyst for red meat in our Market Intelligence team. Duncan talks about the impact which the coronavirus outbreak has had so far on the beef and lamb markets, both domestically and globally. We also hear about the change in demand, market requirements and what affect this is all having on our exports. For more information: https://ah...
135: How Covid-19 has affected the Beef & Lamb market place, prices and exports
March 31, 2020 08:25 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode we focus purely on the effects of Covid-19 on the beef and lamb market place, prices and exports. We hear from Duncan Wyatt who is our lead analyst for red meat in our Market Intelligence team. Duncan talks about the impact which the coronavirus outbreak has had so far on the beef and lamb markets, both domestically and globally. We also hear about the change in demand, market requirements and what affect this is all having on our exports. For more information: https://ahdb....
134: What's happening in cereals and oilseeds markets?
March 27, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOur Arable Market Intelligence team take a look at what's happening in cereals and oilseeds markets. They discuss the impact of coronavirus in the short and long term, both domestically and globally. As well as grains, the team discuss the outlook for oilseeds markets – including oilseed rape. With a rise in spring cropping this year, we hear what to watch out for in the months ahead. For lots more information on cereals and oilseeds markets visit https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-marke...
133: Coronavirus | Supporting our industry
March 26, 2020 10:30 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBAs the world wrestles with Coronavirus and the scientists seek a COVID-19 vaccine the farming and food industries, for a host of reasons have come into sharp focus – not least as they deal with the consequences of the changes imposed by Government on people’s day to day lives. In this episode, our guest, Jane King the Chief Executive of AHDB, will talk about the new normal, the information and support which is available to help farmers, growers and the supply chain cope with the increasing ...
132: Good Morning Vietnam!
March 24, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBAs if anyone needed reminding an important element of the economy is the multi-million-pound exports trade Britain has with the rest of the world. Vietnam is an emerging market and in this podcast John Bates speaks to AHDB experts about key markets and the efforts made throughout the year to gain access to countries and grow trade, so that farmers goods from here at home can be sold to almost every corner of the globe. We hear how AHDB identifies opportunities, analyses diet and meal tren...
131: How to keep your produce clean - a guide to microbials
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWe caught up with three of our keynote speakers, who agreed to provide an overview of their areas of speciality. Mike Hutchison of Hutchison Scientific provides an update on the microbiological organisms of most concern in edible crop production, including how to manage listeria. Jim Monaghan of Harper Adams University discusses irrigation water quality, application methods and risk management. Ana Allende of CEBAS-CSIC briefs us on the latest EU microbial regulations and the European ap...
130: Potato Virus Y: Protecting the reputation of British seed potatoes
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn the summer of 2019 there was an increased number of reports of issues related to Potato Virus Y, in this episode we look at the industry response and the two main test methods for seed potato virus. In this episode we will speak with: Alex Godfrey, chair of NFU’s potato forum and potato grower in North Lincolnshire Rob Clayton, AHDB Strategy Director for Potatoes Sue Cowgill, Senior Pest Scientist at AHDB Adrian Fox, Senior Plant Virologist at Fera. Find out more about potato vir...
129: Pork: Why is swine dysentery becoming more of a concern?
March 13, 2020 06:59 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we hear about swine dysentery from Lauren Dimmack, one of our Health and Welfare Scientists. We also find out how coronavirus is impacting pork markets. In 2019 we saw a spike in cases of swine dysentery and we have seen a couple more this year as well. A new challenge we’re facing is that recent cases haven’t shown the typical clinical signs i.e. bloody diarrhoea, so it’s more difficult for producers to identify and it’s not always being picked up as early as it may have b...
129: Why is swine dysentery becoming more of a concern?
March 13, 2020 06:59 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we hear about swine dysentery from Lauren Dimmack, one of our Health and Welfare Scientists. We also find out how coronavirus is impacting pork markets. In 2019 we saw a spike in cases of swine dysentery and we have seen a couple more this year as well. A new challenge we’re facing is that recent cases haven’t shown the typical clinical signs i.e. bloody diarrhoea, so it’s more difficult for producers to identify and it’s not always being picked up as early as it may have b...
128: Lambing in the North
March 10, 2020 14:37 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode Samantha Charlton, AHDB Beef & Lamb regional manager, speaks to Challenge Sheep farmer, James Drummond, who farms at Lemmington Hill Head in Northumberland about his lambing system and how he collects his data. For more information: Lambing ewe lambs https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/lambing-ewe-lambs Challenge Sheep project http://beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns/project-farms/challenge-sheep/
127: Gaining more milk from forage
March 06, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Emily Collins talks to dairy farmer Keith Davis about how he adapted his grazing and silage practices and the impact this had on his yield from forage. With feed prices on the rise, increasing the yield from home-grown forage becomes ever more important. For the latest research and advice on grass, forage and soil management to help improve grassland productivity on livestock farms, visit our Grass webpage. Get the latest grass growth measurements...
126: Careers in agriculture: there's more than meets the eye
March 03, 2020 09:10 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIt's Careers Week, so we've been speaking to industry expert Richard Longthorp about recruitment and retention challenges. We also chat to AHDB Skills Manager Amie Burke about the work AHDB is doing to provide training and development opportunities, with two farmers giving their thoughts on a recent leadership and management training course. For more information on the work of the AHDB Skills team, please visit www.ahdb.org.uk/skills AHDB also runs a variety of skills-related workshops. Yo...
125: Why celebrity chefs love potatoes?
February 28, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this podcast we hear from high profile chefs about the versatility and varieties which make potatoes great to work with. At the Lensbury Hotel in Middlesex guests enjoy a special dinner including the #MonsterFries speciality and John Bates speaks to the great chefs who have got together to prepare an eight-course dinner. The key ingredient at every course is the once humble potato, as a part of the canapes, the starter, main course and even the dessert. The purpose of the event is to ...
124: RB209 nutrient management: new Phosphorus guidance
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBRB209 helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental. The latest edition of RB209, published this month, contains some of most significant changes to Phosphorus – or P – use in over 30 years. In this episode we hear from: Sajjad Awan, AHDB on the updated guidance Professor Roger Slyvester-Bradley on the 10 year research programme behind the new Phosphorus guidance Former AHDB Cereals and Oils...
123: The Transition to Responsibly Sourced Growing Media in UK Horticulture
February 21, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWayne Brough, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager for Ornamentals, talks to Neil Bragg of Substrate Associates, Chloe Whiteside of ADAS and Steve Carter of Tristram Plants about the transition to responsibly sourced growing media. They chart the history of the move to peat-free growing media, the development of current projects, the ramifications alternative growing media has for manufacturers and growers and its future as we begin a new decade. If you’re considering moving to peat-reduced...
122: The Future of Agriculture
February 18, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBA report highlighting how a massive step change in productivity growth is key to unlocking a successful future for UK agriculture was published yesterday by the Food & Drink Sector Council (FDSC). In this episode we hear from Sir Peter Kendall, Chairman of both AHDB and the FDSC’s Agricultural Productivity Working Group, about his views on farming in the future as well as some of the findings within the report. You can read the full report here or read the shortened executive summary h...
121: Best practice worm control in ewes pre-lambing
February 14, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to independent sheep consultant, Lesley Stubbings, and Leicestershire sheep farmer, Gareth Owen. The topic being discussed is best practice worm control leading up to lambing, which includes conversation on faecal egg counts, wormer resistance, testing for and treating liver fluke and the prevalence of sheep scab. Useful links: https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/worm-control-in-sheep-for-better-returns https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/parasite-control-g...
120: Success in Transition
February 07, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Steve West talks to Chris Hudson from the University of Nottingham about how farmers can assess whether there is a problem with transition in their cows, and some of the areas that are important to focus on. We're running Success in Transition meetings throughout February and March. To find a workshop near you please visit our website. Learn more about the InCalf process of assessing your own herd situation in our guide. Feedback survey: We'd ...
119: Find out how we’re promoting pork to consumers, butchers and chefs
February 07, 2020 06:55 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, we hear about some of the marketing activity we’re involved with to promote pork to consumers, butchers and chefs from Carrie McDermid (senior marketing manager) and Karl Pendlebury (quality schemes manager). Below, you’ll find links to all the websites and resources mentioned in the podcast. Love Pork Website: https://www.lovepork.co.uk/ Assets for you to download: https://www.lovepork.co.uk/assets/ TV advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1hQF6WUyxY Pork is heal...
118: Is ordinary food good enough?
February 04, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOrdinary food is good enough We are constantly informed by media on how to consume food, regardless of the negative mental and health impact it may cause us or our loved ones. In light of these challenges we face daily, the ‘Ordinary Food is Good Enough’ campaign is aiming to fight back these negative and unregulated fed diets which encourage an unbalanced diet. In this podcast, Christine Watts, Chief Communications & Market Development Officer shares the ideas behind the #OrdinaryFood c...
117: Pre-planting decisions for desiccation
January 31, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode we are focusing on the decisions you will have to make before you plant, to make sure you will be able to desiccate without diquat and store without CIPC. Sequence of discussions and speakers: Desiccation talk with Will Gagg (SPot Farm North host) Knowledge Exchange team’s view on desiccation – Bill Watts, David Wilson and Harry Henderson Advice on what you can do now to prepare for storing without CIPC – Adrian Cunnington (Sutton Bridge - Head of Crop Storage R...
116: How a positive mindset can help work-life balance
January 28, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBFor this month’s edition, Nicola Renison, Regional Manager for the North West, chats to Richard Carruthers, one of our Strategic Farmers in Cumbria about how having a positive mind set has helped with his farm business and his work-life balance. He farms just under 1,000 sheep and 60 sucklers. You can find out more about Richard's farm business here: https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/rawfoot
115: Mastitis turnaround yields growth
January 24, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBAustin Russell returned to his family dairy farm seven years ago and has since been working on improving mastitis control. Alistair McLaren spoke with him to understand the issues Austin was having, how using AHDB’s Mastitis Pattern Analysis Tool helped him put in place targeted control measures to reduce the rate of new mastitis infection cases on farm, and the benefits this has had to the bottom line. You can find more information on the Mastitis Pattern Analysis Tool on our website. ...
114: Recommended List updates plus new Variety Selection Tool
January 10, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome to the first AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds podcast of 2020! In this short episode AHDB Communications Manager Jason Pole explains the recent changes to the Recommended List (RL). Speaking to Paul Gosling, head of the Recommended List team, the two discuss the launch of the online Variety Selection tool and how it works. The new tool brings the features of the RL into a digital format and includes a new metric: ‘Agronomic Merit’ which combines a number of agronomic statistics into a single...