AHDB Food & Farming
492 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur 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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67: Barley innovation at 60 degrees North #Shetland
June 25, 2019 06:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBShetland farmers Kirsty and Aimee Budge of Bigton Farm; Jamie Leslie, Scholland Farm; and Monitor Farm facilitator Graham Fraser, talk to AHDB's Sarah Hunter-Argyle about their work to improve barley yields, as part of the AHDB and QMS Monitor Farm project. Find out more about: Scottish Monitor Farm project: https://www.monitorfarms.co.uk/ Barley varieties on the AHDB Recommended Lists: https://ahdb.org.uk/rl The three-year Scottish Monitor Farm project, which is funded by £1.25 millio...
66: How marketing campaigns help your farm business
June 18, 2019 12:47 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBJohn Bates talks to AHDB’s pork, beef and lamb marketing manager Liam Byrne on how levy-funded marketing campaigns are helping to promote UK farming produce to consumers. The episode includes a sneak preview of a new radio advert on lamb. For more information visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/retail-and-consumer-insight and https://ahdb.org.uk/marketing
65: Making the most of the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists
June 18, 2019 08:51 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this edition of our dairy podcast we look at the latest Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) which aims to help farmers make informed decisions about the varieties that perform well for their system. Siwan Howatson, AHDB Dairy Scientist travelled to the Royal Welsh Grassland event in Pembrokeshire and spoke with NIAB's Ellie Sweatman, Elaine Jewelled from BGS, farmer Joey Malone, Germinal's Helen Mathias and Danny from UCD. The 2019/2020 edition of the RGCL sees eight new var...
64: Who are the first three horticulture Strategic SmartHort Centres?
June 12, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWelcome to the next edition of the AHDB Horticulture podcast. In this next edition, we will be announcing the launch of three Strategic SmartHort Centres across the UK. These farmers and growers will be part of a fantastic opportunity to help growers face the challenges around labour shortages and rising input costs. We’ll be hearing from Grace Emeny, AHDBs Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager who will be providing us with an insight into what the Strategic SmartHort Centres all about. Neil F...
63: #MuckFreeTruck
June 07, 2019 08:22 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this edition of the AHDB podcast, we hear about the new #MuckFreeTruck campaign which is urging pig producers, processors and hauliers to ensure livestock lorries are properly cleaned. Launched by ourselves and the National Pig Association (NPA), in conjunction with other key stakeholders, the campaign is a response to the thread posed by African swine fever, which is causing hug problems in Asia and eastern Europe. African swine fever and the MuckFreeTruck campaign Read more about th...
63: Pork: #MuckFreeTruck
June 07, 2019 08:22 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this edition of the AHDB podcast, we hear about the new #MuckFreeTruck campaign which is urging pig producers, processors and hauliers to ensure livestock lorries are properly cleaned. Launched by ourselves and the National Pig Association (NPA), in conjunction with other key stakeholders, the campaign is a response to the threat posed by African swine fever (ASF), which is causing hug problems in Asia and eastern Europe. African swine fever and the MuckFreeTruck campaign Read more ab...
62: Potatoes: Storage Network launch
June 04, 2019 16:12 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBTo book a free consultation, levy payers are advised to call the AHDB Storage Network booking desk on 01406 359419. Alternatively you can call the AHDB Storage Advice line for the over-the-phone advice on 0800 02 82 111. For all the latest storage advice please go to - https://ahdb.org.uk/Search?q=storage+hub
61: Promoting lamb to the consumer: An overview of AHDB's lamb campaign
May 31, 2019 10:27 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThis episode Gareth Renowden, Senior Marketing Manager for AHDB Beef & Lamb and Stasha Napior-Kowska, Senior Account Manager in the market development team talk about the up coming lamb campaign and what AHDB is doing to get both consumers and the industry excited about lamb. We will also be running the annual Love Lamb Week that takes place 1- 7 September. For more information about all of AHDB's marketing activity visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/marketing
60: Helping your staff and your business (and a market update)
May 28, 2019 06:25 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBHow did improving farm staff management skills make James Orr’s job easier and more enjoyable? In this episode, James talks to AHDB Skills Manager Amie Burke about what he learnt from some staff management workshops and the benefits it brought to his farm in Fife. Amie also tells us about her work with farmers across the country on business skills development, as well as her involvement in the new Agrespect organisation. To finish up, Peter Collier has a very quick update on our grain and ...
59: How to write your farm business plan
May 23, 2019 09:22 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBOur host for this episode, John Bates, takes us through how to write your own farm business plan with AHDB’s Tess Howe and Oliver McEntyre of Barclays. To finish up, Amandeep Kaur Purewal talks about an updated tool to help your farm business. Find out more about AHDB Business Planning tools: https://ahdb.org.uk/business-planning
58: Breeding and genetics for dairy herds
May 17, 2019 14:36 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this edition, we hear from strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie, on his herd breeding strategy, as well as AHDB genetics experts Marco Winter and Fern Pearston, who take us through the genetics indexes and AHDB tools for supporting breeding decisions, such as our herd genetics reports. We’ll also hear more about the benefits of genomic testing, and how farmers can use those results to better inform their breeding strategy. Useful links: AHDB herd genetic reports AHDB genetics and bre...
57: Pick pork for a midweek meal in minutes
May 14, 2019 10:45 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this edition of the AHDB podcast, we hear from Liam Byrne, head of meat marketing at AHDB. Liam talks about the midweek meal campaign, which is a three-year campaign aiming to inspire more people to cook with pork or to cook with pork more often. We also hear from a processor and two producers, who tell us their views on the success of the campaign to date. We finish up with a quick market update from Tom Forshaw, one of our analysts, who considers why European pig prices might be rising...
56: New beginnings for horticulture
May 10, 2019 11:38 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWelcome to the next edition of the horticulture podcast. Today we have a special guest, Vivian Powell, Crop Protection Senior Scientist from AHDB who has served the horticulture industry for 40 years of her life and 18 years working for AHDB delivering some fantastic work. She has helped many growers and businesses save resources, money and time. Bolette Nave, Crop Protection Scientist from AHDB will be interviewing Vivian Powell. She will be sharing some of her key moments in the industry...
55: AHDB Strategic Potato Farm network 2019 preview
May 09, 2019 10:29 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBFor all of the information in this podcast, please visit the AHDB Strategic Potato Farm pages for all event listings please go to AHDB Events For anything else or suggestions for upcoming podcasts, please contact [email protected]
54: DIY Artificial Insemination and Synchronisation in the suckler herd
May 03, 2019 13:14 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this edition Amy Hughes, Knowledge Exchange Manager, has a chat with farmer Eddie Rooke about how he is using synchronisation and Artificial Insemination on his suckler herd. We’re offering 50 % funding towards a number of DIY AI courses for suckler farmers. Courses are being held across the country with various training providers. Check the AHDB Beef & Lamb website for dates and locations. beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns/diy-ai-course/
53: What's driving UK grain and oilseed markets?
April 30, 2019 06:30 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBAHDB market specialists David Eudall, James Webster, Peter Collier, Alice Bailey and Alex Cook discuss the drivers of UK domestic grain and oilseed markets. Get the latest market information
52: Weather-savvy farming
April 23, 2019 16:19 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAHDB’s John Bates speaks to Lincolnshire farmer and grower David Hoyles, to learn what conditions are like and what he’s doing differently this year to get the most from the water he has on farm. Our Market Intelligence Director, Phil Bicknell shares insight from the markets on the impact of the weather and tools which livestock farmers can use to manage. And, Water Resources expert, Nicola Dunn updates us on the current water situation across the country, with options for farmers and grower...
51: The essentials of a successful dairy business
April 19, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode Steve West from the AHDB chats to Lloyd Holterman, a dairy farmer from Wisconsin USA. Lloyd and his wife Daphne are recognised on the global stage as exceptional dairy producers who consistently achieve excellences within both their business performance and dairy cow management. Much of this success can be attributed to their over-arching business ethos: Great People – Great Cows – Great Returns. If you attended the recent workshops with Lloyd and Dapne, or have listened ...
50: SmartHort Part 4: What are the next steps for horticulture growers to invest in robotics and AI?
April 16, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the fourth SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Calum Murray from Innovate UK. He provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other factors which growers need to consider before investing, including grants. Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture. Listen now Ja...
47: SmartHort Part 1: University of Essex and Tiptree on developing a robotic strawberry harvester
April 16, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to the first of a four-part SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Andrey Ivanov from Tiptree and Dr Vishuu Mohan from the University of Essex and will discuss in detail about their collaboration to develop a robotic strawberry harvester. Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture. You can also listen to the following spec...
49: SmartHort Part 3: G's Growers share business challenges and opportunities when investing in robotics
April 16, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWelcome to the third SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Jacob Kirwan from G’s Growers. We look at the challenges that G’s Growers have faced and how they have overcome this through some of their current projects on robotics and automation. You can also listen to the following special SmartHort podcasts: Calum Murray from Innovate UK provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other f...
48: SmartHort Part 2: KTN specialist explains how to invest your money in innovative projects
April 16, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWelcome to the second SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Chris Danks from KTN explains how they can help growers invest money in innovative projects. He shares a range of advice, support and knowledge about helping your business step into the robotic world. You can also listen to the following special SmartHort podcasts: Calum Murray from Innovate UK provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the ...
46: Environmental permitting for pig farmers: what does it mean for you?
April 12, 2019 08:08 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWe hear from Emma Slater (AHDB) and Mella Waitt and Alison Frogley from the Environment Agency. We finish up with a quick update on the outlook for pig prices and feed costs from Bethan Wilkins, one of our analysts. Useful links Environment Agency supporting information Information on permitted agriculture (EPR/IPPC) Model application templates Government guidance on environmental permitting Webinar: Important changes to environmental permitting Pork Talk market update videos AHD...
46: Pork: Environmental permitting for pig farmers: what does it mean for you?
April 12, 2019 08:08 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWe hear from Emma Slater (AHDB) and Mella Waitt and Alison Frogley from the Environment Agency. We finish up with a quick update on the outlook for pig prices and feed costs from Bethan Wilkins, one of our analysts. Useful links Environment Agency supporting information Information on permitted agriculture (EPR/IPPC) Model application templates Government guidance on environmental permitting Webinar: Important changes to environmental permitting Pork Talk market update videos AHD...
45: AHDB Potatoes: Fight Against Blight update
April 09, 2019 15:23 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBListen to this update on the changes to AHDB Potatoes Fight Against Blight campaign. Hear an overview of the 2018 season, with information on A_36 and A_37. See the FRAG guidelines on fungicide resistance on potato late blight here if you have any questions then please feel free to contact us via Twitter @AHDB_potatoes
44: GrasscheckGB: How to manage your grassland
April 08, 2019 16:24 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this edition Lis King, AHDB’s Senior Research Scientist, talks to Debbie McConnell, Dairy grassland researcher at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Northern Ireland about GrassCheckGB. The project is aiming to improve animal performance and farm profitability in pasture based systems by understanding the potential and variation in grass growth across 50 farms in Great Britain.
43: Do you really need that tractor? Using data to make decisions on your farm
April 02, 2019 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJoin AHDB's machinery guru Harry Henderson and Monitor Farm hosts Richard Orr and Tom Rees to hear all about how you can use a machinery and labour review on your farm, to help you make more informed decisions. Do your own machinery review Read more about Tom Rees, Pembrokeshire Monitor Farm host Find out about Richard Orr, Downpatrick Monitor Farm host
42: Brexit: what now for UK farming
March 26, 2019 15:50 - 26 minutes - 24 MBAHDB’s John Bates discusses the unfolding Brexit situation with a panel of experts at home and in Brussels. With Phil Bicknell and Sarah Baker at Stoneleigh along with Kathy Roussel and Tania Gesto-Casas from AHDB’s office at the heart of the EU, the panel discusses the key issues and impacts of Brexit on the UK’s agricultural and horticultural sectors and what the latest policy indications mean for UK food and farming. Find out what Brexit means to individual farm profitability and what s...
41: Resource Efficiency: Maximising the use of home-grown forage
March 22, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFeed forage is one of the biggest cost for British farmers, accounting for 33% of total cost of production. Maximising home-grown forage and reducing the cost remains to be the biggest driver for farm profitability. AHDB's Siwan Howaston brings us this final EuroDairy podcast, focusing on resource efficiency and asking the question; how farmers can maximise their use of home-grown forage? Although the EuroDairy network has now come to an end, you can still make use of the valuable researc...
40: What are the current labour challenges horticulture growers are facing?
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWelcome to the first horticulture podcast, I’m Aisha and in this episode Hayley Campbell-Gibbons, the horticulture Chair, will provide an insight into the labour challenges that growers are currently facing due to Brexit. For those who missed the SmartHort conference, Hayley touches on how successful the event was and the exciting projects AHDB have planned for horticulture growers. Tom Hind, our Chief Strategy Officer gives us an insight into the current issues around Brexit and what t...
39: A practical approach to delivering clean water to your pigs
March 15, 2019 11:45 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn the first AHDB Pork podcast we focus on water. We hear from Zanita Markham (AHDB) and Mark Jagger (Tulip) as we look at the importance and impact of cleaning water systems on pig performance, along with how water can be used to deliver medication. We also find out about some of the work we are doing on one of our strategic farms from Andrew Palmer, AHDB knowledge exchange manager. We finish up with a quick update on the outlook for pig prices and feed costs from Bethan Wilkins, one o...
39: Pork: A practical approach to delivering clean water to your pigs
March 15, 2019 11:45 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn the first AHDB Pork podcast we focus on water. We hear from Zanita Markham (AHDB) and Mark Jagger (Tulip) as we look at the importance and impact of cleaning water systems on pig performance, along with how water can be used to deliver medication. We also find out about some of the work we are doing on one of our strategic farms from Andrew Palmer, AHDB knowledge exchange manager. We finish up with a quick update on the outlook for pig prices and feed costs from Bethan Wilkins, one o...
37: The loss of CIPC and the future of sprout suppression
March 14, 2019 15:49 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBIn the episode; AHDB's Laura Bouvet and Adrian Cunnington of Sutton Bridge Crop Storage research discuss the impact of losing CIPC could have on the potato industry. You can find out more information on this by visiting our Storage Hub
36: Nematodirus: how best to prevent and treat the disease in new born lambs
March 11, 2019 10:57 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWe hear from Nerys Wright, Knowledge Exchange Manager for the East and South East regions. She speaks to Lesley Stubbings, Independent sheep consultant on the timely topic of Nematodirus and how best to prevent and treat the disease in new born lambs. For more information you can check out the Nemotodirus forecast that is available on the sustainable control of parasites group (SCOPS) website: www.scops.org.uk
35: Making spring cropping work for you
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWe hear all things spring cropping from a recent Cereals & Oilseeds Monitor Farm meeting in Duxford, featuring farmers Tom Mead and David Hurst, AHDB market analyst James Webster, as well as oat miller Brin Hughes and Peter Smith from Agrii. Find out more about the Duxford Monitor Farm Read the latest AHDB Market Information *Correction - We erroneously named the two farmers in the podcast as Tom Hurst and David Mead. This should have been Tom Mead and David Hurst.
34: What to do when your herd has been infected with TB
February 28, 2019 10:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBKatie Thorley, Senior Knowledge Transfer Manager asks farmer Catherine Bunting and vet Sarah Tomlinson from Westpoint vets about what you should do once your farm has been shut down due to TB. For more information please visit the TB hub
33: Fungicide futures: resistance, alternatives and a managed lower-input try-out
February 01, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis episode we look at the latest in fungicides, starting with Jason Pole and Paul Gosling on fungicide resistance, varietal disease resistance and the alternatives to chemical disease control. We also hear from Stowmarket farmer and AHDB Strategic Farm host Brian Barker on some managed lower inputs try-outs at his farm. https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/fungicide-futures
32: Ewe nutrition in mid to late pregnancy
January 28, 2019 15:47 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the first AHDB Beef & Lamb podcast of 2019, Lis King, sheep scientist, talks to sheep consultant, Kate Phillips, about nutrition in sheep in mid to late pregnancy.
31: Looking beyond headline yields, learning from organic, cover crops and sulphur rates guidance.
January 04, 2019 11:40 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBIn this episode, we look at results from AHDB's Look Ahead survey of the Recommended Lists; what our Sittingbourne Monitor Farm group discussed around learning from organic and some interim cover crop findings; and sulphur guidance updated in the AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209). cereals.ahdb.org.uk Soundtrack files were created by: sangtao, eltenjohn, edtijo, serylis, rutgermuller and 4barrelcarb via Freesound.
13: Looking at suckler cow nutrition with Alex Corbishley
December 21, 2018 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn the last podcast of 2018, Sarah Pick, talks to Alex Corbishley from Edinburgh University about a study that investigated the effect of dry cow nutrition on colostrum quality and passive transfer to the calf, where our Strategic Farmers were involved in the project.
30: Don't waste a good crisis / resilience
December 07, 2018 08:44 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBChelmsford Monitor Farm hosts Christy and Hew Willett take over this episode of the podcast, coming to you from the AHDB Monitor Farm conference on 19 and 20 November 2018. They talk through what they learned on the theme of resilience during the conference. cereals.ahdb.org.uk/monitorfarms
12: Resilience in dairy farm businesses – bounce without breaking
December 05, 2018 16:18 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode, Nicola Shadbolt of Massey University, New Zealand joins our Knowledge Transfer manager Kate McKenzie to discuss how farmers in New Zealand and others internationally have adapted to be more resilient and strategic –in other words, how can we put the buzz words into practice?
11: Suckler cow nutrition, rotational grazing and being part of the Strategic Farm network
November 29, 2018 16:11 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn the latest podcast, Sarah Pick, talks to Johnny Haimes, our Strategic farmer in Plymouth about being part of the Strategic Farm network and the recent suckler cow nutrition event, which was held at West Sherford Farm.
10: Festive food and farming 2018
November 29, 2018 14:42 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBWith Christmas round the corner, AHDB has released a new podcast looking at what consumers will be looking out for in the shops this year and what farmers are doing to prepare for the change to come in the New Year. Listen to John Bates discuss the gamut of hot topics in food and farming with AHDB Market Intelligence’s Phil Bicknell and David Swales. Find about how this year’s challenging weather has affected key products on the Christmas dinner plate, which retailers are this year’s like...
29: Soil health special
November 16, 2018 12:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBJoin AHDB's Amanda Bennett and Jason Pole, soil scientist extraordinaire Elizabeth Stockdale and farmer Edward Reynolds as they discuss some of the latest practical research on soil health. To find out more, visit https://ahdb.org.uk/GREATsoils Soundtrack files were created by: edtijo, sangtao, leossom, walter-odington, Serylis, Rutgermuller and Barrelcarb via Freesound.
28: Grain Market Outlook 2018
November 02, 2018 08:29 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, AHDB Market Specialists Manager Vikki Campbell explores the key messages from AHDB's 2018 Grain Market Outlook Conference. Speakers include Phil Bicknell, Seth Meyer, Charles Clack and Christof Walter. cereals.ahdb.org.uk/markets Soundtrack files were created by: mf13z, qubodup, edtijo, gaffacan and solis2, via Freesound.
9: How being part of the Strategic Farm project has helped me to improve my finishing system
November 01, 2018 15:51 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBJoseph Keating, chats to our Strategic Finisher farmer, Phil Kent following his launch meeting about why he wanted to join the project and the improvements he’s been making to his finishing system.
8: Planning winter feed for sheep
October 25, 2018 16:29 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBLiz Genever, chats to Phil Creighton from Teagasc, about planning winter feed options and how to set up grazing rotations for the spring
7: Antimicrobial resistance
October 25, 2018 09:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn the latest podcast we’re looking at antimicrobial resistance and the use of antibiotics on farm. This is one of the biggest challenges facing human and animal health professionals to try and ensure the resistance doesn’t build up in humans for the critically important antibiotics. The episode features a EuroDairy French exchange visit to a GB pilot farm and the finale meeting of the Farmer Action group: reducing reliance on antimicrobials.
28: Skills and succession
October 05, 2018 08:30 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn the latest AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds podcast we’re looking at business skills for farmers; taking us away from the roots and shoots to look at focus on some other topics that can have a huge impact on your business. The episode features Sian Bushell and her recent workshops on succession planning; an interview with farmer Alex Baines on professional development; and Taunton Monitor Farm host Richard Payne. Find out more: AHDB skills training Succession webinar, 25 October 2018 AHDB Mo...