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
397: GrassCheckGB: Making your grass go further
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, AHDB National Specialist for Grass Forage and Soil Katie Evans is joined by Dr Kathryn Huson from Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute, to discuss the Gra…
00:32:53 |
Wed 10 May 2023
396: Putting learning into practice: reflections from the AgriLeader Forum
In this episode, AHDB’s John Bates talks to three farmers about their experiences of the AgriLeader Forum – an annual conference for farmers looking to improve the way they manage themselves, their p…
00:28:39 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
395: Unleashing UK agri-food exports in the global market
Exports drive economic growth, and every year, the UK exports around £1.5 billion worth of red meat around the globe. In 2021, more than 550,000 tonnes of sheep meat, beef, and pork were shipped (acc…
00:31:22 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
394: AHDB Dairy: Using nutrition and genetics to drive feed efficiency
Sustainable feed ingredients and feed efficiency is an area that can have a big impact on a farm's carbon footprint and can actually lower feed costs. This is achieved by not only the make up of the …
00:10:43 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
393: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Tackling parasites in sheep with SCOPS
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, AHDB’s Dr Nerys Wright is joined by independent sheep consultant and SCOPS representative Lesley Stubbings. They discuss the Nematodirus forecasting map…
00:36:43 |
Mon 03 Apr 2023
392: AHDB Dairy: Achieving a successful second calving
Rearing heifers is a substantial cost to your business with the return on investment not being recouped until they reach their 2nd lactation. Yet, on average, 17% of milking heifers exit the herd bef…
00:15:42 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
391: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Producing profitable suckler cows - thoughts from Canada
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, AHDB’s Senior Knowledge Manager Amy Hughes is joined by Canadian suckler cow producer, Arron Nerbas, to discuss what makes a suckler system profitable i…
00:57:44 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
390: Removing zinc oxide from pig diets – what are the options?
Zinc oxide has been used for many years in the pig industry to reduce diarrhoea in post-weaned pigs. However, as a result of potential risks to the environment and in line with regulations set by the…
00:24:35 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
389: AHDB Dairy: Giving calves the best start with colostrum
For the best possible start in life, dairy calves need quality colostrum as their first feed. This early management can affect how that calf will perform health wise, its time to first service, and f…
00:20:24 |
Mon 20 Feb 2023
388: Agri Market Outlook - Arable
The latest Cereals and Oilseeds Agri Market Outlook takes stock of the current situation and looks forward to what we might expect in the coming months for supply availability, trade and demand.
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00:24:30 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
387: Agri Market Outlook - Livestock
2022 saw some historic highs for livestock, dairy and cereals. However, as we enter a new year, the position of the world has shifted. Concerns over demand as the global economy battles inflation has…
00:21:13 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
386: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Focusing on footrot and preparing for lambing
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager Emma Steele joins Dr Liz Nabb. They discuss the management and control of lameness in sheep, focusing on footrot vacci…
00:32:01 |
Mon 06 Feb 2023
385: Mind the gap!
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast we discuss the gap between food production on farm and the end consumer, often referred to as ‘Farm to Fork’. There are a multitude of ways in which we c…
00:42:21 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
384: AHDB Dairy: Can sedation help reduce stress at disbudding?
Poorly planned disbudding can be stressful for calves and stressful for the people undertaking the task. It’s often undervalued on farm, and it’s important therefore that we give focus to this task.
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00:23:53 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
383: All about AHDB's Mix up Midweek with Pork marketing campaign
Levy payers work hard to produce great food for the nation to eat and there are lots of steps between the farm gate and the shop shelf. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss part of these steps …
00:18:34 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
382: AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds: Recommended Lists (RL)
The first phase of a major review of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) is taking place this winter.
In this food and farming podcast, AHDB’s Jason Pole talks to Jenna Watts, who l…
In this food and farming podcast, AHDB’s Jason Pole talks to Jenna Watts, who l…
00:09:38 |
Wed 18 Jan 2023
381: AHDB Beef & Lamb: How cow temperament impacts calf performance
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, our Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Sarah Pick is joined by Simon Turner, a scientist working at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) with a particular in…
00:23:39 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
380: Pork: Introducing lean management techniques to pig farmers, the journey so far
In this episode, we discuss our current pork Monitor Farm Programme, which has been running for the last year. As we enter the final months of work, we share how the Pork Knowledge Exchange team has …
00:21:58 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
379: AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds: Cost inputs and planning for 2023
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, we are reviewing the last year and looking ahead to 2023’s input costs and future rotations. Knowledge Exchange Managers Izzy Eames (North East), Hannah…
00:16:46 |
Fri 16 Dec 2022
378: AHDB Beef & Lamb: Planning next year's grazing strategy
In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, we are looking ahead and planning for 2023 with a focus on grazing, using herbal leys and the benefits of outwintering on fodder beet. Our grass special…
00:18:53 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
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