Explore every episode of the podcast Agonomics
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| From soil to space: Using data to improve farm performance | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:41:31 | |
Ever wondered what your soil might be trying to tell you? This week on The AG Show, we're digging into the world beneath our feet and finding out how better soil data can help farmers make smarter decisions on farm. We hear from Soil Benchmark co-founder Tom Scrope, who explains how his work caught the attention of the European Space Agency, bringing together insights gathered from what lies below the surface and satellites far above. We also catch up with an Oxfordshire mixed farmer to hear what he's learned from taking a closer look at his own soils, and how that knowledge is helping shape decisions back on the farm. Plus, Charlotte and Phil round up a few of the stories that have caught their eye this week, from SFI to large record-breaking vegetables. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) About Soil Benchmark | Smarter Farm Software for UK Farms SFI26 Window 2: an update – Farming Sustainable Farming Incentive | AHDB Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) | AHDB Giant veg Guinness World Records broken at Malvern Autumn Show - BBC News GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| 'One of those horror movies' - the impact of bluetongue | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:40:18 | |
With bluetongue cases firmly into four digits this season, on this week's AG Show we're hearing first-hand what that can mean for farmers. Devon beef and sheep farmer Richard Stanbury joins us to share his experience after some of his livestock became infected. Speaking candidly from his farm on the edge of Exmoor, Richard talks about losing sheep, the mental toll of the outbreak and why he's determined to help other farmers understand the reality of the disease and cut through some of the misinformation around it. Plus, we've got the latest drought update, we explore whether hybrid meat products could take off at the supermarket and we hear about an extraordinary toy tractor collection that's heading to auction. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB Bluetongue: latest situation - GOV.UK Bluetongue virus webinars | AHDB Lidl launches 'first-of-its-kind' hybrid meat range | The Grocer John Deere enthusiast puts prized 500-model collection up for sale - FarmingUK News GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Farming minister special: Stephen Morgan on British farming's future | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:41:55 | |
Farming minister, Stephen Morgan, joins The AG Show to share his vision for the future of British farming. In a wide-ranging chat, he talks profitability, investment, food security and how government can help create the conditions for a thriving agricultural sector. We also look ahead to the second SFI application window of the year, breaking down what's changed and how AHDB's cost-benefit tool can help you work out whether an application is the right fit for your business. Plus, cottage-cheese bread is back on the agenda. What started as a passing mention has become something of an obsession on the show. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) SFI cost benefit tool | AHDB Tools SFI26: scheme rules and guidance - GOV.UK Stacking options for SFI | AHDB Recovering grassland and setting autumn priorities | AHDB Tesco bans 114 ingredients as it launches UPF clampdown | The Grocer GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| What does Gen Z really think about British farming? | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:42:00 | |
The AG Show dives into what Gen Z really thinks about British farming. Are younger consumers switching off from agriculture, or is it simply not showing up on their radar? New AHDB research suggests trust in British farmers is still strong, but there's a gap when it comes to understanding modern farming. So what can the industry do to better connect with the next generation? Plus, we head back to Cumbria for an update on a rainwater harvesting project across nine farms. The systems are now installed and, after one of the driest summers in recent memory, we find out how they're bedding in and what's next for the project. And what self-respecting podcast would be complete without talk of home-made bread, damson gin, hornets and biscuits?!? SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Bringing British farming closer to Gen Z | AHDB Protecting the water supply for your crops | AHDB West Cumbria Rivers Trust - Caring For West Cumbrian Rivers & Lakes Fewer than half of British consumers trust food labels, survey finds | The Grocer Thatchers begins earliest apple harvest in its 122-year history | Wales Online GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Love Lamb Week: Bake Off star Mike Wilkins on farming, TV and British lamb | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:39:39 | |
Autumn's arrived, and to mark Love Lamb Week we're catching up with a familiar face from The Great British Bake Off who's flying the flag for British lamb. Mike Wilkins is a sheep farmer with first-hand experience of what TV can do for farming's image. He explains why shows like Bake Off can help tell farming's story to a much wider audience, and why he's backing the long-running Make It Lamb campaign. He also lets us in on a behind-the-scenes Bake Off secret, revealing who he couldn't resist sharing details of his TV appearances with while filming. And let's just say, it wasn't limited to the immediate family. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Search Resources Only - Food A Fact Of Life GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| 'A hot coal burning inside my hip' - arthritis and farming | 26 août 2026 | 00:41:37 | |
Angela's 43 and farms beef, dairy and arable crops, but years of physical graft are already taking their toll. Living with arthritis, she says she's feeling "pretty worn and torn" and worries about what the future might hold. The AG Show catches up with her to hear how she manages the day-to-day realities of farming with the condition. It comes as researchers at the University of Worcester look into the impact arthritis is having across the farming industry. Their study hopes to build a clearer picture of the challenges farmers face and identify practical ways to help, from lifestyle and diet changes to simple adaptations on farm. Also on this week's show, we bring you the latest on bluetongue, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and a newly launched BYDV tool designed to help growers manage risk. And away from the day job, find out which member of the team has taken a plunge into open water swimming, and who's set themselves the challenge of eating their way around Britain's bakeries. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB Heatwaves, drought and dairy resilience: How farmers are coping in 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26): scheme information - GOV.UK SFI cost benefit tool | AHDB Tools GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Heatwaves, drought and dairy resilience: How farmers are coping in 2026 | 19 août 2026 | 00:41:16 | |
This summer’s definitely been one to remember, with heatwaves rolling through and barely a drop of rain in sight for some. On this week’s AG Show, we catch up with Norfolk pig farmer Rob McGregor to hear how he’s been keeping his animals cool and reducing heat stress during some seriously hot conditions. We also hear from a dairy, beef and arable farmer who believes drought-resistant crops and smarter water management will be key if farms are going to cope with more summers like this in the future. And we check back in with our friends at Drumgoon Dairy in the US to find out how farmers reacted to their five non-negotiables for building a resilient dairy business during a recent UK roadshow. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Avoiding heat stress in pigs | AHDB Hot weather and heat extremes | AHDB Dry weather and drought | AHDB US dairy farmers bring practical resilience roadshow to Britain | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| From first-generation dairy farmer to Dorset tenant, plus BYDV and bluetongue | 05 août 2026 | 00:42:53 | |
This week on The AG Show, we're catching up with a first-generation dairy farmer to hear how a programme built to support ambitious entrepreneurs helped them secure a farm tenancy in Dorset and take the next step in their farming journey. We'll also get the inside track on a brand-new tool set to help cereal growers tackle Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus, plus the latest on the bluetongue situation (which is a good opportunity to plug AHDB's bluetongue virus hotline: 024 7771 0386). And that's not all. We catch up with AHDB's new Beef and Lamb Director, Prys Morgan, and round things off by digging into the world of lamb grading and why it matters. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Dairy Entrepreneurs | RABDF Training Programme Cereal growers asked to help develop a new BYDV management tool | AHDB Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & Welfare Prys Morgan appointed as new Beef & Lamb Sector Director | AHDB Understanding lambs and carcases | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Farm24 special: 24 hours in farming and the real stories behind British agriculture | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:41:53 | |
The AG Show is going all-in on #Farm24 - the 24-hour online celebration of British farming. We’ve even shifted our release date so we can be part of the action! In this episode, we catch up with organisers Farmers Guardian, campaign ambassador Rebecca Wilson and sponsor RABI FarmersAid to find out what’s planned, why it matters and how you can get involved. Plus, the hotly contested debate over what to call AG Show listeners shows no sign of ending any time soon... SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Farmers Guardian | Farming News | Farm24 | 24 Hours In Farming EU restrictions on Brazilian beef exports: what could it mean for the UK market? | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| 'I landed on the floor minus my left arm' - Farm Safety Week | 22 juil. 2026 | 00:43:33 | |
This week on The AG Show, farmer Jim Chapman joins the team to share his powerful story of losing an arm in a PTO shaft accident, and how that life-changing moment continues to shape his day-to-day life. With agriculture still one of the UK's most dangerous industries, we're proudly backing Farm Safety Week and helping shine a light on the risks farmers face every day. We'll also be hearing from a former farmer turned firefighter about the real fire risks that come with the recent spell of hot, dry weather, and what farmers can do to stay safe during harvest and beyond. Plus, we take a look at Open Your Gate, a joint campaign from AHDB and LEAF that's encouraging farmers to welcome more young people onto farms, with an ambitious goal of delivering one million on-farm experiences by 2031. It's a packed episode full of honest conversations, practical advice and plenty of reasons to get involved. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) The Impact – safety in numbers - YellowWellies.org Dry weather and drought – fire prevention | AHDB How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production? | AHDB RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club | AHDB AHDB and LEAF launch drive to inspire the next generation through on-farm experiences | AHDB Home Page | LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| GB Calf Week, bovine TB and the farmer who ran the length of the UK | 15 juil. 2026 | 00:44:58 | |
It's a packed episode of The AG Show this week. We're giving a shout-out to GB Calf Week, the industry-wide campaign shining a spotlight on the latest thinking and fresh ideas in youngstock care. We'll also be tackling one of farming's biggest talking points right now - bovine TB. It's back in the spotlight following the latest series of Clarkson's Farm, so we'll dig into what's being said and what it means for the industry. Elsewhere, we explore why sustainability sits at the heart of the newly launched Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap and hear why rehydrating grain before it leaves the farm might not be the best move. And finally, we catch up with young farmer Will Sercombe, fresh from the incredible challenge of running the length of the UK in less than three weeks. Plenty to get stuck into, so what are you waiting for? Go and press play.... SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) The Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Groundswell 2026: What's Next for Farming? | 08 juil. 2026 | 00:35:31 | |
The AG Show heads to Groundswell as the regenerative farming festival marks its 10th birthday, to find out what's getting farmers talking. First, we catch up with Groundswell co-founder John Cherry to look back at how the event has grown over the past decade and hear what he's learned from a mob grazing project he's been involved in. If you're a wheat grower looking to boost margins, don't miss our chat with a farmer who's transformed his business by turning his grain into flour and selling direct to bakeries. Plus, Charlotte puts her emergency first aid skills to the test in a farm accident scenario, and we get some practical tips on how to better understand what's going on beneath your feet by taking a closer look at your soil. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Agrileader Circle at Groundswell Milling at Bruern – Bruern Farms The soil health scorecard | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Can your farm handle the heat? Climate resilience guide | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:41:14 | |
After that record-breaking June heatwave, The AG Show is diving into what it really means for farming. We’re joined by Tom from the Met Office to break down what’s going on with our weather - and why extreme events are becoming more of the norm. We also catch up with AHDB’s climate resilience lead, Alice, to talk through how you can actually protect your farm, using the Climate Resilience Action Planner. Plus, there's details of the Farming Roadmap 2050, we hear how one farmer’s giving his hedgerows some extra attention and Stasha’s back with more Dad jokes… brace yourselves. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Climate resilience on-farm action planner | AHDB Weather and climate change - Met Office Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future (accessible version) - GOV.UK GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Breeding low-methane sheep - can it be done without compromising performance? | 24 juin 2026 | 00:42:14 | |
On this episode of The AG Show, we’re getting stuck into low‑carbon lamb - where big science meets real‑world farming. It’s all off the back of the three‑year Breed For CH4nge project, and now it’s wrapped up, we’re hearing straight from the people involved and asking the big question: will this actually work on UK sheep farms? We’re also catching up with a CEVAS‑trained dairy farmer who’s been opening the farm gates to school visits – and why it’s not just the kids who get something out of it. And with the football World Cup in full swing, we’ll take a lighter look at what might be fuelling the teams on the pitch. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Sheep Breeding UK | Low Carbon Lamb | Low Methane Sheep Innovis Sheep - Leading UK Sheep Breeding Services & Sales Signet Breeding Services | Signet Breeding Lancashire Farm Education Centre – Home Farm – Croston Access To Farms Home Page | Access To Farms GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Five non-negotiables for dairy resilience | 17 juin 2026 | 00:43:38 | |
US dairy couple Rodney and Dorothy Elliott jump on The AG Show to break down the five non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business - with their UK roadshow just around the corner. Originally from Northern Ireland, the pair headed stateside in 2006 and started out with a 1,400-cow setup. Fast forward 20 years, and Drumgoon Dairy is now a multi-barn operation milking around 6,500 cows - so they’ve definitely learned a thing or two along the way. We also take a look behind the scenes at how AHDB works with retailers to get red meat and dairy on the supermarket shelves. Plus, we’ve got the latest from the Planting and Variety Survey, and an update on our environmental baselining pilot - which suggests we could be seriously underestimating just how much carbon is actually stored in soils. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Drumgoon Dairy: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business | AHDB GB barley area hits 16-year low as growers rethink cropping strategies | AHDB Consumer Insights: Improving shopper engagement with the meat aisle | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| SFI made simple? Inside AHDB’s new cost/benefit tool for farmers | 10 juin 2026 | 00:39:34 | |
The AG Show might’ve just stumbled on something genuinely handy for farmers ahead of the next round of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. We’re joined by one of the brains at AHDB behind a new tool that helps you see what different SFI actions could actually mean for your own farm - so you can make smarter calls. Plus, we hear from a farmer who’s already put it to the test. We’ll also be chatting to the head of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers as AIMS hits a big milestone - 25 years. And we’ll get into herbal leys too, catching up with organisers from a recent event focused on growing and managing multi-species swards. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) SFI cost benefit tool | AHDB Tools Sustainable Farming Incentive | AHDB The Garlic Farm Isle of Wight | Farm Shop | Restaurant | Café Association of Independent Meat Suppliers FarmED - FarmED - Farm & Food Education England GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Why grow cover crops? Plus, falling cattle price and menu trends for red meat and dairy | 03 juin 2026 | 00:43:00 | |
It’s a Cover Crops 101 special on The AG Show - and we’ve got a couple of proper experts on hand to help. Clive Wood from Frontier and AHDB’s Bek Hirstman join us to break it all down, getting you up to speed on the basics of cover crops (yes, all those non-harvested plants that can provide benefits to a rotation). We dig into what they actually do, the different types out there and - crucially - how to choose the right ones without causing yourself headaches further down the line. We're also asking what’s going on with finished cattle prices - why are they dropping and is there more to come? And we check in on how red meat and dairy are performing on foodservice menus right now. Plus, who could have been part of the farmers choir that won Britain's Got Talent? SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) An introduction to cover crops | AHDB Why are finished cattle prices falling and will this continue? Beef market update | AHDB Red meat in foodservice: The trends shaping today’s menus | AHDB Dairy in foodservice: The trends shaping today’s menus | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Can understanding body condition optimise sheep flock performance? Plus, rewilding with Derek Gow | 27 mai 2026 | 00:45:17 | |
This week’s AG Show is absolutely stacked. We’re diving into a huge project that’s been seven years in the making - Challenge Sheep - and hearing what farmers Ian and Anna Wilson have actually taken from it. It’s all about body condition, breeding ewes younger, and what that really means for lifetime performance. Then… it gets interesting. Never mind the bullocks, here comes the rewilder. Derek Gow joins us to explain why he ditched conventional farming to hand his land back to nature. But will any of that thinking rub off on his neighbour, Devon farmer and previous AG Show guest Derek Banbury? Perfect timing, too - because both Dereks are about to hit the big screen in a brand new film: Derek vs Derek. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) www.derekvsderek.com/screenings GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Is there much demand for pork in Dubai? Plus, why farmers need to tell their story | 20 mai 2026 | 00:33:28 | |
The AG Show hit the ground running at the Pig & Poultry Fair, catching up with some of the UK’s pig meat exporters and hearing how producer Fergus Howie got his start trading overseas in Dubai. AHDB trade butcher Martin Eccles also breaks down why offal is such a big deal in certain global markets – and how its value can really stack up. Plus, Irish pig producer Shane McAuliffe shares some top tips on owning your farm’s story, whether that’s making the most of social media or getting stuck into your local community. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) The British Pig & Poultry Fair Pig Farming in Ireland - McAuliffe Pig Farms GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Milk championed by student athletes, Let's Eat Balanced continues and the 200-acre gamble | 13 mai 2026 | 00:39:34 | |
The AG Show is hitting its half-year mark, and we’re kicking things off with the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championships - where student athletes are getting a proper look at why dairy still earns its place on the team sheet. Turns out, milk’s doing a lot more than just filling your tea mug. We also break down what an Advertising Standards Authority ruling means for AHDB’s Let’s Eat Balanced campaign - and why it’s sticking around. And we’re back with part two of our chat with Cornish beef and sheep farmer Will Whiting, as he shares what it’s really been like taking on the 200-acre farm next door. Missed the first half? Go and catch up in the revious episode - trust us, it’s worth it. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) BUCS British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Would you buy the farm next door? Plus, African swine fever contingency and sweet potato imports | 06 mai 2026 | 00:39:57 | |
It’s a 200‑acre leap of faith for one of our guests on this episode of The AG Show, after they took the plunge and snapped up the neighbouring land and buildings. Cornish sheep and beef farmer Will Whiting joins us to talk about what tipped him over the edge - and how a friendly wager with fellow YouTuber Cammy Wilson is spurring him on. We also dig into how pig producers, vets, processors and everyone in between can get the most out of AHDB’s Workshop in a Box – a handy digital toolkit designed to help build a solid African swine fever contingency plan. Plus, why does the UK look so tempting to sweet potato growers over in North Carolina, USA? And is there anything British exporters could nick from their playbook? SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) ASF contingency planning: Workshop in a box for pig farms and vets | AHDB North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission | Home GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Farming and rewilding - a tale of two ecosystems! Plus, the Pork Environmental Roadmap | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:37:45 | |
The AG Show team catch up with filmmaker James Dawson and one of the two farmers at the heart of his new film, Derek vs Derek. The documentary looks at what happens when two very different approaches to managing land meet - quite literally - on opposite sides of a Devon lane. James asks a simple but provocative question: What’s it like living next door to Britain’s most notorious rewilder? We hear from Derek Banbury, a dairy and beef farmer who’s had a front‑row seat to watching his neighbour, former sheep farmer Derek Gow, drastically change how his land is used by reintroducing endangered species as part of a major conservation project. The team also get into the Pork Environmental Roadmap, breaking down what it means and how it sets out a shared, evidence‑based plan to help drive environmental progress across the pork industry. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Derek vs Derek | What's it like to live nextdoor to Britain's most notorious rewilder? The Pork Environmental Roadmap | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Great British Beef Week at The Farmer's Dog pub and a farm data time saver | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:41:50 | |
The AG Show links up with Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog, for a chat about Great British Beef Week. We catch up with head butcher Charlotte Kingham, who shares her top tips for picking the perfect steak – plus a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip about what life’s really like at the pub when the cameras aren’t on. Elsewhere in the episode, AHDB might just be tackling one of farming’s biggest headaches: entering the same data over and over again. Input once, use many times is the aim of the Farm Data Exchange, and project lead Adam Short joins us to explain how the proof-of-concept pilot has been going. And with spring marathon season in full swing, we’ve also got a bit of running chat. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Great British Beef Week | AHDB The Farmer's Dog - Jeremy Clarkson’s proper British pub GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Red meat and dairy exports - how is the Iran war impacting trade? Plus, what farmers are planting | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:40:09 | |
The AG Show team dives into the world of red meat and dairy exports, finding out how AHDB helps open doors to new markets and keep vital trade routes moving. With the Iran war in the spotlight, we also hear how business across the Middle East is being affected. There’s a shout-out to cereal and oilseed rape growers across the UK to take part in the annual Planting and Variety Survey, helping build an early picture of what this year’s harvest could look like. Plus, find out who’s been granted permission to drive a flock of sheep across a bridge in London. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDB Middle East | Latest News & Updates | BBC News GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Forage for knowledge of grass growth and educating school children about farming | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:37:50 | |
It’s back to the classroom for The AG Show team as we dive into regional grass growth and how the industry is helping kids better understand where their food actually comes from. We kick things off with Forage for Knowledge, a handy tool supporting farmers with grassland management - and with the help of a brand new F.I.E.L.D. Agent, we find out exactly what it brings to the table. We also catch up with LEAF to hear how they’re teaming up with AHDB to make sure students get the full picture when it comes to sustainable, responsible farming. Oh - and we discover who’s planning to swap wellies for cowboy spurs with a horse‑riding honeymoon on the cards. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Sustainability in Agriculture | Countryside Classroom GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Learning from Danish dairy farmers and tracking weekly fertiliser prices | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:40:06 | |
The AG Show is going full continental this week! We’re joined by a couple of our dairy farmers who’ve just landed back from an AHDB study tour in Denmark. They’ve come home buzzing with fresh ideas from one of the most forward‑thinking dairy industries out there… although it seems someone completely missed the memo about bringing back Danish pastries. We’re also digging into how farmers and broadcasters are leaning on AHDB to make sense of how the conflict in the Middle East is hitting agriculture and food production. There’s even a brand‑new weekly fertiliser price tracker to help keep everyone in the loop. And finally, did Hannah get grilled by her parents for daring to step into the kitchen wearing her wellies while farm‑sitting? You’ll have to listen in to find out… SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Could harvesting rainwater on farm be a game changer? Plus AHDB engagement and plant-based food labelling | 25 mars 2026 | 00:40:11 | |
From roof to resource - The AG Show is teaming up with a project across nine farms in Cumbria that’s helping farmers kit out their buildings to collect and reuse rainwater. AHDB’s Beef and Lamb Engagement Manager for the North West, Karl Pendlebury, pops by to chat about what it’s all about. Good job Karl’s on hand too, because Hannah’s attempts to join live from her parents’ calving shed are… well, let’s just say temperamental! Karl also talks about his role working directly with farmers - something our Chair, Emily Norton, recently dug into on the Meet the Farmers - The Big Debate podcast. And Charlotte’s got the latest from the EU, where plant‑based foods might soon be banned from using labels like "fillet" or "bacon". SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Protecting the water supply for your crops | AHDB West Cumbria Rivers Trust - Caring For West Cumbrian Rivers & Lakes Farmers React to the Iran Conflict. And Does the AHDB Provide Value for Money? Big Debate ep10 Plant-based brands brace for ‘chaos’ after EU rule change | The Grocer GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Spring calving update, fungicide resistance explained and a pork pie without pastry?! | 18 mars 2026 | 00:37:41 | |
Beef and arable farmer Mark Jelly drops into The AG Show direct from the calving shed as he shares his experiences this spring. He talks us through the tech that’s helping him keep calf survival rates impressively high - all while trying not to get overshadowed by one particularly attention-seeking cow. We’re also diving into fungicide resistance with AHDB senior crop protection scientist Catherine Harries, who breaks it down for us using insights from Niab’s long-term monitoring. And finally… who’s been messing with the sacred pork pie? Someone’s swapped the pastry for bread - and we need to talk about it. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Maternal Matters: breeding, calving and managing heifers | AHDB Feeding suckler cows and calves | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Bluetongue lambing and calving risks, Middle East uncertainty and meat shopper journey | 11 mars 2026 | 00:35:37 | |
With lambing and spring calving now in full swing, the AG Show team checks in with a vet to get the lowdown on what the Bluetongue virus could mean for the newest arrivals in your flock or herd. We also dig into how the conflict in the Middle East might shake up nitrogen supplies and impact other farm costs. And with shoppers feeling the pinch from rising food prices, we hear about a new study looking into what really influences their choices when they’re picking up red meat in-store. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & Welfare BTV-3_Factsheet_A4_260224.indd Bluetongue virus webinars | AHDB Middle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs | AHDB Consumer insights: Meat shopper journey | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Mobile farm café in a horse trailer, plus UK dairy and red meat exports record high | 04 mars 2026 | 00:38:34 | |
The AG Show is hanging out with Suffolk pork farmer Molly-Anne Gimson to hear how she transformed an old horse trailer into a super-cute mobile café. She’s a young entrepreneur with a seriously inspiring story - and she’s using her platform to help more people understand where their food actually comes from. We’re also diving into why 2025 was a standout year for UK dairy and red meat exports, with global demand smashing records at £4 billion. AHDB’s International Trade Development Director, Jonathan Eckley, joins us to break down what drove that success and where the next big growth opportunities might be. Oh, and don’t miss our update on what’s happening in the lamb market, too. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the recent events in Iran and the Middle East ** SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Padel in a potato store? Hear how a farmer's embraced the sporting craze, plus spring drilling tips | 25 févr. 2026 | 00:38:01 | |
The AG Show is stepping onto the court - literally - as one inventive farmer has transformed his potato store into a set of padel courts to cash in on the fitness craze everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. Turns out the old barn is exactly the right height for anyone hoping to hit the perfect lob! With spring drilling creeping up fast, we also check in with AHDB’s agronomy guru Bek Hirstman, who’s got some seriously handy tips for tackling those soggy fields. Oh, and there’s also a royal visit to an auction mart - so plenty to talk about this week! SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Padel: What is it and why is the racquet sport so popular? - BBC Sport Padel Farm York | Play Padel in York Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Woollen ropes, British pork campaign and beef market outlook | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:40:03 | |
Ever wondered what happens to a sheep’s fleece after shearing? Turns out, it’s not just for jumpers. The AG Show team caught up with a farmer who’s breaking new ground by turning wool into ropes on a commercial scale - and get this, they’re apparently brilliant for harvesting seaweed. Who knew? They also dive into the latest push from AHDB to champion British pork. So don’t be surprised if you spot a new ad popping up during the break of the latest Ant & Dec show - we’re really going for it. And to top it off, there’s a rundown of the newly released beef market outlook, in case you want the inside line on what’s happening in the sector. SOME USEFUL BITS Choose Sustainable Rope: 100% NATURAL BRITISH WOOL PRODUCTS Pork marketing campaign returns bigger than ever | AHDB Tackling mental health in the farming community of Herefordshire GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Dairy sector climate resilience, GLP-1 drugs, pork market outlook and mental health | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:38:18 | |
With the weather getting more unpredictable by the year, The AG Show welcomes back Nuffield Scholar Hattie McFadzean to chat through practical ways our dairy farms can toughen up and stay climate‑resilient. We’re also digging into how the boom in GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs could open up some big opportunities - and a few challenges - for the industry. Plus, we get the latest on what’s happening in the pork market. And with Yellow Wellies’ Mind Your Head campaign in full swing, we’re taking a moment to talk about mental health too. SOME USEFUL BITS Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDB Hattie McFadzean | Nuffield Farming Scholarships Cutting through the fat: How GLP-1 drugs are affecting the dairy market | AHDB Mind Your Head - YellowWellies.org GET IN TOUCH Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Berkshire Farm Girl, American Great Plains harvest and Nuffield Farming Scholarships | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:38:38 | |
The AG Show is going global this week, kicking things off with an absolutely wild story from a 2,000‑mile harvest adventure across the U.S. Eleanor Gilbert - you might know her as Berkshire Farm Girl - jumps on the mic with Hannah and Charlotte to share what it was really like travelling the Great Plains for six months. We’re talking eight states, 1,000 hours in a combine and helping to bring in a massive 130,000 acres of crops. And guess what? She’s already got her sights set on Australia next. We’re also hearing from Hattie McFadzean, an AHDB‑backed Nuffield Scholar, about her whirlwind study tour through five different countries… plus plenty more along the way. SOME USEFUL BITS Berkshire Farm Girl – Follow Me on my Journey educating the world on diverse farming practices Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Farm succession, making sneakers from animal hides, British Cattle Breeding Club and a cowboy hat | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:40:26 | |
Ever wondered what really happens when you start handing over the family farm to the next generation? That’s exactly what Lisa Edwards is navigating on her cereals and potato farm up in Lancashire - and she’s spilling all in this episode of The AG Show as we dive back into the world of succession planning. Fancy making your own trainers? Yep, actual trainers. We meet the Wiltshire farmer turning cow hides into a hands-on sneaker‑making workshop. And have you ever been to the British Cattle Breeding Club Conference? No worries if not - Hannah’s got you covered with the inside scoop on what went down and what headwear was spotted. Oh, and Charlotte's got a new sofa don't you know?! SOME USEFUL BITS Andy Rummings Beef | Grass fed beef UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap GET IN TOUCH Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Let's Eat Balanced, promoting milk, succession planning and cattle genetics | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:37:37 | |
The AG Show dives into how red meat and dairy are being pushed in the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign - and we take a closer look at whether all that marketing magic could actually give milk prices a boost. We’re also asking one of farming’s biggest questions: how on earth do you pass a farm on to the next generation? This episode kicks off the first of our two‑parter on the sometimes‑messy, always‑important world of succession planning. And finally… tissues at the ready. As we say goodbye to presenter Tom, we send him off with a proper brain‑bender: cattle genetics. Naturally, he’s calling in the F.I.E.L.D. Agents for backup - because let’s be honest, even the acronyms need decoding. SOME USEFUL BITS Let’s Eat Balanced marks five years of success supporting British farming | AHDB EBVs and indexes for suckler herds | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Farm data, Oxford Farming Conference, Christmas results and learning to lamb | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:41:00 | |
Farm data – what’s the deal? Who’s using it, and can you really trust the folks looking after it? This week on The AG Show, we dive into the topic that’s becoming a big deal for farming. We’ll take a quick look back at how our red meats stacked up over Christmas, and then look ahead to what’s on the NSA’s Lambing List. Oh, and guess what? F.I.E.L.D. Agents are back – fighting rural crimes against plain English (because jargon is so last season). SOME USEFUL BITS Farm Data Exchange (FDE) | AHDB Christmas 2025: Lamb wins big, turkey tumbles and convenience is king | AHDB Lambing List | National Sheep Association GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Consumer health trends, the impact of GLP-1 drugs and connecting classrooms with farmers | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:39:12 | |
As we roll into the new year, The AG Show is diving into the latest trends shaping how health‑conscious consumers are eating. From the rise of high‑protein and high‑fibre everything, to the buzz around weight‑loss jabs and supplements, AHDB’s consumer guru Vanessa Adamson and nutrition and health top bod Kate Arthur help us make sense of it all. They join Charlotte, Hannah and Tom to unpack what these shifts could mean for our plates -and our farmers. Plus, Farmer Tom is back! He’s giving us an update on his Farmer Time charity and how it’s reconnecting kids with the fields and farms where their food begins. SOME USEFUL BITS The new consumer health revolution | AHDB 2026 consumer health predictions | AHDB Farmer Time | Connecting Classrooms & Farms GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| The AG Show food and farming quiz 2025 | 31 déc. 2025 | 00:39:38 | |
The AG Show is wrapping up 2025 with a bang – and by bang, we mean a big, juicy quiz! This time, Producer Martin flips the script and takes over as quizmaster, putting presenters Charlotte, Hannah and Tom in the hot seat. The questions? A mix of all things food and farming in 2025 plus a sprinkle of festive Christmas fun. But that’s not all – the final round, Barnyard Banter, is pure chaos. The gang has to guess farming-related things based on clues from kids. Yep, kids. So… who’s going to nail it and who’s going to crash and burn? Have a listen to find out! GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| How do farmers talk about mental health? | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:37:50 | |
Farmers are tough, no doubt about it - but the festive season can pile on extra stress and worries. That’s why The AG Show sat down with We Are Farming Minds, a brilliant charity working to smash the stigma around mental health in farming. Plus, Tom’s back from the Gira Meat Club conference in Geneva and he’s spilling the beans on what he learned with the team. And if you’ve ever wondered just how chaotic things get behind the mic, producer Martin’s got you covered with a peek at the outtakes and bloopers. Spoiler: it’s not exactly professional… SOME USEFUL BITS Tackling mental health in the farming community of Herefordshire Strategic expertise in the meat & livestock industry GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Milk price slump, African swine fever hits Spain, ruminant antibiotic use and bluetongue update | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:40:07 | |
We’ve got a jam-packed livestock episode on The AG Show! First up, we’re diving deeper into the drop in milk prices and what it means for our dairy farmers, with insights from AHDB’s Lead Analyst, Susie Stannard. We’re also talking about African swine fever popping up in wild boar in Spain - and how that could shake up global trade. Jennifer Morgan’s here with the latest on Bluetongue virus, plus we’ll explore how farmers and vets can get involved in the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap. SOME USEFUL BITS Spain’s ASF outbreak: Implications for EU pig meat movements and global trade | AHDB Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| COP30, climate change and farmers, virtual-reality pig abattoir and Chris Brant Award | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:31:58 | |
The AG Show team are hanging out with some of their AHDB colleagues in this episode, starting with environment guru Rachael Madeley-Davies, fresh back from COP30 in Brazil. Rachael’s big message? Farmers aren’t just part of the conversation on climate change - they’re absolutely key to it. Then things get a little techy as Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke strap on VR headsets to take a virtual walk through a pig abattoir. Yep, you read that right - VR meets farming! And finally, we catch up with Zanita Markham to find out what earned her the prestigious Chris Brant Award at the National Pig Awards. Spoiler: it’s because she's ace (though we are biased)! Some useful bits from the episode: Blog: Why COP30 showed farmers’ views matter | AHDB Zanita Markham wins Chris Brant Award | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Autumn Budget reaction, Christmas dinner predictions and festive tractor runs | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:37:27 | |
This week on The AG Show, we’re diving into what the Autumn Budget could mean for farmers. Hannah Clarke and Charlotte Forkes-Rees are joined by AHDB’s Lead Economist, Jess Corsair, to break it all down. Charlotte’s also sharing her hot takes on what’s going to land on your Christmas dinner plate this year - spoiler: it’s not just turkey talk! And if you’ve ever wondered what goes into organising an award-winning festive tractor run, we’ve got the inside scoop. Plus, our F.I.E.L.D. agents are back decoding more of the weird and wonderful words from the farming world. You’ll never look at agri-lingo the same way again! Some useful bits from the episode: Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Farmer Tom, resilience and innovation in farming and value versus convenience | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:40:15 | |
Farmer Tom (AKA Tom Martin) joins The AG Show's Tom Spencer before taking the stage at AHDB’s Big Scottish Crops Conference. They’re chatting all things soil health, mental health and the AI tools Tom’s using to level up his farm game. Meanwhile, Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke dive into red meat and dairy, asking the big question: what wins with shoppers - value or convenience? Plus, we’ve got the latest farming headlines and another head-scratching term decoded in F.I.E.L.D. agents. Some useful bits from this episode: The Big Scottish Crops Conference | AHDB Premium products boost demand for cheese and yogurt | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Milk prices drop, gap years and farming abroad | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:36:07 | |
Kaleb Cooper’s been checking out how farming works Down Under, and it’s got Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom thinking – could a gap year be a game-changer? They catch up with Charlie Beaty, who swapped UK fields for New Zealand pastures, and Kiwi farmer Ethan Loveridge, who’s done the reverse. Plus, dairy farmer Sophie Gregory joins in – she’s keen for her eldest to see the world before settling down on the farm. Sophie also opens up on The AG Show about how much impact the current milk price slump has had on her business, with AHDB’s Lead Dairy Analyst Susie Stannard digging into the numbers. And yep, another farming acronym gets busted by one of our F.I.E.L.D. agents. Some useful bits from this episode: Commodity prices slump further amidst no let-up in milk surge | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Trust in farmers, selling direct to consumers and social media success | 12 nov. 2025 | 00:38:27 | |
Join Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer as they take a deep dive into a recent AHDB report that found British consumer trust in farmers has reached a record high. The trio also catch up with Lancashire farmer Eden Hill, who understands the importance of that trust and combined with the power of social media is successfully selling her meat boxes. And our F.I.E.L.D. agents begin their quest to jargon bust. No farming acronym is safe (even ours). Some useful bits from the episode: Consumer trust in British agriculture and farmers reaches record high | AHDB Lancashire Lamb Boxes | Our Story — Lancashire Lamb Boxes GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| The AG Show - your new farming podcast | 30 oct. 2025 | 00:01:58 | |
Introducing The AG Show - agri chat that matters with farming news, views and voices you will want to hear. Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for your weekly farming fix, keeping you up to date with the latest trends and challenges, whether you're tuning in from the tractor, your pickup or grabbing a quick 30-minute break. Charlotte, Hannah and Tom are very keen to hear your feedback, comments, stories and suggestions for future topics to discuss in the show. You get can in touch with the team by emailing agshow@ahdb.org.uk. New episodes drop Wednesdays at midday from 12 November. | |||
| Farmbench, EnviroBeef tool and goodbye Agonomics | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:33:41 | |
The Farmbench team join Tom and Hannah to help call time on the podcast as they explain how they give farmers the ability to compare themselves to similar businesses. A new genetic tool called EnviroBeef that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of suckler beef is also discussed along with a report looking at the economic impact of the English red meat sector and the latest harvest updates. Plus, find out who's getting married and what's getting planted in the ground as a result? Some useful stuff from the world of AHDB: Farmbench - a farm business comparison tool | AHDB The economic impact of the English red meat sector | AHDB Harvest progress across the UK, reports and interactive tool | AHDB If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| Beef price elasticity, Graham Wilkinson and milk market indicators | 27 août 2025 | 00:35:53 | |
The Agonomics team welcome their boss David Swales to discuss beef price elasticity and what it means for consumers and processors. They also catch up with their even bigger former boss, departing CEO Graham Wilkinson, to chat about his time at AHDB. Plus, what do milk price indicators AMPE, MCVE and MMV mean? And find out who had a memorable (for all the wrong reasons) experience after landing in Chicago. Back to the useful stuff talked about on the show: Predicting beef demand as retail prices rise | AHDB Rising prices for beef in dining-out market forecast to impact consumer demand | AHDB AMPE and MCVE calculator | AHDB If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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| UK agri-food exports, trade with the EU and abattoir numbers | 20 août 2025 | 00:32:59 | |
Despite being able to negotiate free trade agreements, the EU remains the UK's most important trading partner. AHDB's Amandeep Kaur Purewal joins the Agonomics team to discuss what it means for exports of red meat and dairy. The spotlight also falls on abattoirs and cold storage facilities to understand how the structure of the beef and lamb processing sector in England has changed over time. Plus, find out which A-Level subject our presenters all have in common. Before we forget - some really interesting and useful bits from the website: Prospects for UK agri-food exports: Europe – EU 27 | AHDB Prospects for UK agri-food exports | AHDB How has the structure of the beef and lamb processing sector changed over time? | AHDB If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:
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