AHDB Food & Farming
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.
The AHDB Food & Farming podcast – worth a listen.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 476
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
437: Environmental baselining pilot launched
We have launched a multi-million-pound project to address the intense pressure faced by farmers to deliver on environmental targets by showcasing the importance of on-farm environmental baselining.
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00:17:51 |
Fri 17 May 2024
436: AHDB Dairy: Understanding Johne's disease
Johne's disease is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the intestinal tract of cattle and other ruminants and is most commonly acquired in young animals.
In this episode knowledge exchange…
In this episode knowledge exchange…
00:43:47 |
Mon 13 May 2024
435: Using genomics to improve dairy herds
Lifting the lid on the world of dairy genomics is AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Alan McFadzean.
Alan's joined by strategic dairy farmer John Bailey and veterinary surgeon Dr Neil Eastham to find o…
Alan's joined by strategic dairy farmer John Bailey and veterinary surgeon Dr Neil Eastham to find o…
00:25:26 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
434: Genetics: The suckler industry's missed opportunity
Using genetics, rather than selecting animals purely on their visual characteristics, is likely to lead to a more productive and profitable suckler herd. So why do so few beef farmers use them?
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00:34:22 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
433: Clover and emissions: Learnings from the organic sector
Using clover can give your farm an environmental boost, but where do you start?
AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Stephen West, has been to see dairy farmer Wil Armitage who uses clover as …
AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Stephen West, has been to see dairy farmer Wil Armitage who uses clover as …
00:32:53 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found?
Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England.
Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr Carrie Batten fro…
Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr Carrie Batten fro…
00:28:44 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
431: Agroecology: Getting the balance right
It's one thing to talk about improving ecosystems while maintaining productivity on farm, but how can you actually achieve it?
As part of AHDB's Roots to Resilience programme, our Senior Knowledge E…
As part of AHDB's Roots to Resilience programme, our Senior Knowledge E…
00:54:19 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
430: Graham Wilkinson: Getting to know AHDB's new CEO
Graham Wilkinson has taken up the reins at AHDB. But who is the new CEO? And what does it mean for levy payers and those in the wider supply chain?
Our Head of Engagement for Beef and Lamb, Sam Char…
Our Head of Engagement for Beef and Lamb, Sam Char…
00:33:42 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
429: AHDB Dairy: Managing an early turnout in a wet spring
Strong winter grass growth followed by a wet start to the year has made it tricky to get dairy herds out for grazing.
AHDB Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager Jamie McCoy explores ways to make the mos…
AHDB Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager Jamie McCoy explores ways to make the mos…
00:32:09 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
428: Tackling mental health and sexism
Mental and physical wellbeing, as well as sexism in the workplace, are on the agenda as AHDB reporter Alice Perry chats with Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald, a chartered clinical psychologist and neuropsycho…
00:15:28 |
Sun 11 Feb 2024
427: Food production and the ecosystem
As part of AHDB's Roots To Resilience programme, our national specialist for grass forage and soil, Katie Evans, is joined by Jason Rowntree to discuss how we could improve ecosystems while maintaini…
00:55:12 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
426: Water regulations for outdoor pig production
We discuss the water regulation guidelines, the cab cards developed by the Environment Agency, and how outdoor pig producers can minimise the risk of pollution.
AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Relationshi…
AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Relationshi…
00:29:40 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
425: AHDB and the EFRA Committee
We examine the role of the EFRA Committee and how AHDB can feed into its scrutiny of topics such as the UK's agri-food trade policy.
John Bates is joined by the select committee's chair, Sir Robert …
John Bates is joined by the select committee's chair, Sir Robert …
00:27:16 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
424: Let's Eat Balanced
Let's Eat Balanced is AHDB's latest marketing campaign with three brand new TV adverts showcasing British beef, lamb and dairy.
Our reporter Dami Oyinlola has been finding out more about this, that,…
Our reporter Dami Oyinlola has been finding out more about this, that,…
00:10:04 |
Mon 01 Jan 2024
423: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part two)
Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, talks about diversity, productivity versus profitability, as well as suggesting future research areas for AHDB in the seco…
00:52:07 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
422: Meet the Nuffield farming scholars
Dozens of Nuffield farming scholars, who have been studying a wide range of agricultural topics, recently presented their findings at a 'super conference' sponsored by AHDB.
Alice Perry, from our me…
Alice Perry, from our me…
00:26:37 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
421: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part one)
Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, talks about systems approaches, measurement of soil and plant health, and nutrition.
Ana Reynolds (Cereals & Oilseeds) a…
Ana Reynolds (Cereals & Oilseeds) a…
00:47:51 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
420: Festive recipe ideas
It is all about affordable alternatives to the traditional Christmas dinner as AHDB's Denise Spencer-Walker draws inspiration from the numerous delicious recipes she has created for our marketing cam…
00:11:31 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
419: AHDB Cereals: Becoming a monitor farm
We visited Jack Houghton, a farm manager near Wolverhampton, as he officially joined the AHDB Monitor Farm programme.
Our reporter Carolyn Smith went along to the launch event to meet all those invo…
Our reporter Carolyn Smith went along to the launch event to meet all those invo…
00:16:37 |
Thu 23 Nov 2023
418: AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds: Funding Your Future Q&A
Hear what Cereals & Oilseeds sector chair Tom Clarke had to say at AHDB's Funding Your Future live event in November.
Useful links
Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals & Oilseeds | AHDB
Funding Your F…
Useful links
Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals & Oilseeds | AHDB
Funding Your F…
00:58:22 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
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