Explore every episode of the podcast Agonomics
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| Input cost review | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:28:20 | |
Feed and raw materials, sustainable soy, straw prices and gas market anxiety are all covered, plus more besides, as David and Jack take a forensic look at how input costs are currently affecting UK farmers. And if there was ever to be an animal orchestra, David admits he's not so sure a pig would play the trombone. Back to the serious stuff: Natural gas prices are rising again: Analyst Insight | 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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| Macroeconomics and UK agri-food | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:27:35 | |
David and Jack look at the bigger issues to understand how the likes of global GDP growth, currency and energy affect UK farmers. Should we be sweating the big stuff? Plus find out if the pair were among the many who took to panic buying toilet roll during the Covid pandemic. Useful stuff: Trade and policy: food, farming and agriculture | AHDB Food security and the externalities of food consumption | AHDB Exploring the EU: Understanding consumer needs | 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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| Top performers | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:22:44 | |
The characteristics of the top-performing farms are scrutinised by David and Jack as they're joined by Sarah Baker, AHDB's head of economics (analysis). The results of this year's report are intended to help farmers raise the performance of their farm business, regardless of current profitability. Also up for discussion are the Muppets, Iain Dowie and a ham sandwich. And can you guess the mystery words or phrases that have been shoehorned into the episode? Links to the important stuff: Characteristics of top-performing farms 2024 | AHDB Characteristics of top and bottom performing beef and sheep farms | AHDB Characteristics of top and bottom performing cereals and oilseeds farms | AHDB Characteristics of top and bottom performing dairy farms | 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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| Inflation and consumer trends | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:24:27 | |
With the latest inflation figure out, David and Jack look at how it's affecting shopping behaviours. They're joined by members of AHDB's Retail and Consumer Insight Team to help identify other factors that are causing trends at the tills. Plus there's more barbecue talk and another suggestion for what fans of the show should be called. Back to consumer trends - here are some useful links: Retail and consumer trends: Meat and dairy | AHDB Retail and consumer insight | AHDB Consumers turning to flexitarian meals due to cost concerns | 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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| Lamb market outlook | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:19:24 | |
David and Jack are joined by red meat analyst Isabelle Shohet to go through the latest lamb market outlook which suggests total sheep meat production is expected to fall this year. The trio also discuss the lamb Down Under as volume in Australia grows. And there's a nod to barbecues, crocheting, Taylor Swift and building sheep sheds. All bases covered then! Important lamb stuff from the AHDB website: 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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| Pork stability and the grain market rollercoaster | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:18:06 | |
David and Jack begin with a look at why pork market prices have been stable so far this calendar year and what an extended run for Gareth Southgate's squad at Euro 2024 could do for demand. And while it's all quiet on the pig front, the same can't be said for the grain markets as we enter a critical and volatile time of the year with the harvests across Europe. So, all eyes on Germany... and Russia and Ukraine this summer! Plus, David reveals which former Loose Women panellist is already a fan of the show. And find out why a Katie Perry song holds fond memories for Jack. Anyway, back to the important stuff: Q1 2024 Pork cost of production | AHDB Pig to feed wheat price ratio | AHDB Warmest May on record benefited UK crop growth: Grain market daily | 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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| Agonomics is coming! | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:01:25 | |
Agonomics with David & Jack is a new series from AHDB exploring the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. The podcast will see two of our top economists David Eudall and Jack Watts throw a weekly spotlight on the markets as well as mulling over wide-ranging issues that could impact profitability. For more on the work AHDB does for levy payers visit: Home | AHDB | |||
| Harvest progress | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:27:13 | |
David and Jack are joined by Helen Plant, AHDB's senior analyst for cereals and oilseeds, to discuss how this year's harvest is progressing, with a nod to the impact of ergot. Plus, find out who managed to get sun and chemical burnt knees over the recent bank holiday. Useful links: How much wheat can we expect from harvest 24? Grain market daily | AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) harvest results | AHDB An introduction to ergot and its management in cereals | 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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| Grass and milk | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:27:43 | |
Grass growth and milk markets are in the spotlight as David and Jack use AHDB's Forage For Knowledge data to understand how this year's wet weather has affected grass quality before looking at market trends to see how it's impacted dairy production. The pair are joined by colleagues Katie Evans and Susie Stannard to run through the figures. Plus find out which farmers Jack follows on social media. Links to some important stuff: 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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| Agri benchmark | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:23:17 | |
David and Jack delve into the world of agri benchmark, a global non-profit network of agricultural economists, advisors, producers and specialists, to understand how it helps farmers. How does the UK compare and what lessons can we learn from other countries? The pair also offer themselves up as agony uncles. And find out who always makes the cups of tea in Jack's house... More on agri benchmark: Who are the UK’s key competitors? | AHDB Prospects for UK agri-food exports | 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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| The cost of pig production | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:24:33 | |
With cost the hot topic on many people's lips, both producers and consumers, David and Jack are joined by AHDB analyst Jess Corsair to discuss the cost of pig production. They talk markets, margins and look ahead to upcoming COP (cost of production) work. To find out more, visit: Pork: Cost of production and performance | AHDB Pig production costs calculators | AHDB Pork Cost of Production and Net Margins | AHDB Q2 2024 Pork cost of production | 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 market outlook – July 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:25:47 | |
The beef market outlook is AHDB’s forecast for the next 12 months, and potentially longer. David and Jack are joined by Hannah Clarke to discuss the most recent update. Looking at supply, demand and trade, they discuss prime cattle slaughter figures, UK beef production, expected imports and exports, and the reduction of dairy and suckler herds. To read the beef market outlook: Beef market outlook 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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| Sustainable Farming Incentive | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:25:22 | |
As applications for the expanded offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) open, David and Jack take a look at what it could mean for your farm business. The pair have come up with five top tips to help when you're considering which SFI actions are most appropriate. You can also find out what Jack used to get paid to do on his dad's farm and discover why employees of one particular supermarket are talking about this show. Some useful bits on SFI: Sustainable Farming Incentive | AHDB Stacking options for SFI | AHDB Agroforestry in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) | 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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| Farmbench | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:28:40 | |
Farmbench, an online benchmarking tool that allows you to compare your farm to similar businesses, is put under the spotlight as David and Jack take their usual chat beyond just market analysis. The hosts are joined by AHDB's lead Farmbench manager, Julie Clark, to understand what's involved. Plus there's talk of Pig World, karaoke and Ikea furniture. More on Farmbench and other AHDB projects: Farmbench - a farm business comparison 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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| Planting and variety survey | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:24:27 | |
The wet weather means we've seen a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape this year - down to their lowest levels for over two decades in fact, according to the latest Planting and Variety Survey. David and Jack are joined by C&O analyst Matt Darragh to go through the report. Plus find out how Jack's been setting a new trend in footwear at AHDB's HQ. More on the important survey: Planting and Variety Survey | AHDB Lowest cereals and OSR area in GB for over two decades: Grain market daily | 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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| Bluetongue and cattle | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:28:24 | |
David and Jack are joined by AHDB's Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Mandy Nevel, to discuss the impact the bluetongue virus is having on cattle and sheep, with some premises in England under restrictions. There's also a look at recent movements in the beef market. Plus Jack tries to convince David to ditch all conspiracy theories about this year's harvest. More information on the really important issue that is bluetongue: Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB Bluetongue virus webinars | 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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| Harvest round up | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:22:22 | |
David and Jack are joined by AHDB Senior Analyst Olivia Bonser to go over the final harvest. They cover wheat, oats and barley, how crops have faired against this year’s weather, and the current situation compared with earlier predictions. Plus, testing each other’s – and your – knowledge of the Gen Z vocabulary. More analysis and information on the harvest: Harvest progress across Great Britain, reports and interactive tool | AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds markets | AHDB Market analysis - cereals and oilseeds | 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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| Goodbye Jack | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:28:58 | |
Jack bows out by joining David on a tour of the AHDB sectors to see how the markets and their dynamics have changed since the podcast began back in June. The pair also lift the curtain to reveal how the shows are cobbled together. Some useful links: Cereals and Oilseeds markets | 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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| Retail and consumer insights conference | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:26:01 | |
How is the consumer landscape changing and what are the key trends impacting farmers, processors, retailers and the wider supply chain? Ahead of AHDB's Retail and Consumer Insights Conference in Solihull on 17 October, David also finds out if farming is deemed a trustworthy profession by the general public. Plus, is it okay to eat your children's Easter eggs? Some key links: Retail and Consumer Insight Conference – October 2024 | AHDB Retail and consumer insight | AHDB Consumer reputational landscape | 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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| Pork market outlook | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:21:22 | |
David's joined by senior livestock analyst Freya Shuttleworth to run through the pork market outlook. The pair cover off topics like price stability and expectations for breeding herds, as well as touching on imports, exports and a trip to the Philippines. Plus who is Marc Pugh? And what's he ever done for AHDB? More on our important pork work: Recipes and Information to Inspire the Nation | LovePork 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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| Geopolitical influences | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
AHDB's Head of Economics, Sarah Baker, joins David to explore the influence of geopolitics on our farming markets to help levy payers understand and mitigate their impact. Among the areas of concern up for discussion are Ukraine, the China-EU dispute, and the latest on fuel costs. And would the character of B.A. Baracus from the A-Team make a good US president? Anyway, back in the real world: The impact of a UK-New Zealand free trade agreement on UK agriculture | 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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| Cost of production (beef and lamb) | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:25:09 | |
David's joined by AHDB colleagues Zoe Kingham and Izzy Shohet to take a granular look at the cost of production for both beef and lamb. Together, they cover efficiency and how our Farmbench tool can help, as well as discussing ways in which the markets could pan out. And David drops the C-bomb, not once, but at least three times! Useful links for farmers and producers: Beef: Cost of production and performance | AHDB Lamb: Cost of production and performance | AHDB Farmbench - Agonomics with David Eudall 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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| Farm inheritance tax | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:29:05 | |
With the help of his AHDB colleagues, David looks at the complexities surrounding the changes to the farm inheritance tax announced in the Autumn Budget. There's discussion about the future of delinked payments and more on the Sustainable Farming Incentive too. Plus, good luck spotting this week's mystery music act. Further reading material: AHDB response to Budget 2024 | AHDB Total farm support eroded by underspend and inflation | AHDB Stacking options for SFI | 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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| GMO & SFI | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:15:40 | |
In this episode, recorded at AHDB's Grain Market Outlook briefing in Birmingham, David talks to colleagues to discuss what's driving cereals and oilseeds markets both domestically and abroad. Plus further analysis is made of the Sustainable Farming Incentive. And there's also a nod to foxes and tractor boys. Some more on GMO and SFI: Cereals and Oilseeds markets | AHDB Could the US election impact global oilseed markets? Grain market daily | AHDB Sustainable Farming Incentive | 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 & lamb 2030 | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:19:29 | |
With the help of expert colleague Hannah Clarke, David walks us through some new AHDB research indicating a drop in beef and sheep meat production by the year 2030. They address concerns around this and explain why and how we’ve done the project. Plus, good luck spotting this week's mystery music act. Further reading material: Beef & lamb 2030 series | 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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| Halal meat sector | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:25:48 | |
Halal meat accounts for 30% of lamb sales, according to AHDB's recent consumer insight work. Joining David Eudall to look at whether farmers could benefit from finding out more about the sector and its requirements are Senior Halal Sector Manager, Awal Fuseini, and Retail & Consumer Insight Manager Vanessa Adamson. Plus, would you be happy if someone bought you a ladder? Anyway, back to the important stuff: Consumer insight: Halal retail and consumption trends 2024 | AHDB What’s most important to consumers of halal meat? | 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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| Dairy market trends | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:22:42 | |
Find out what's been happening in the dairy markets, why it's been record breaking, what's driving prices, and how it's impacting the farmgate coffers as David's joined by AHDB Lead Analyst for Dairy, Susie Stannard. The pair also look at milk production and demand. And will the humble Yorkshire Pudding have a place in your Christmas Dinner? Back to all things dairy: UK farmgate milk prices | 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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| Christmas food trends predictions | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
As we head into the festive season, find out what consumers are planning to eat given positivity among shoppers is pointing to a better Christmas than last year. Joined by AHDB colleagues Emma Wantling and Becky Smith, David also throws the spotlight on red meat prices and how they compare against costs. And is it the year of the air fryer? Or dehumidifier? More from the consumer insight team: Environment and buying sustainably drives consumer focus | AHDB Halal meat accounts for 30% of UK lamb sales | 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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| Succession | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:17:51 | |
Given the farming inheritance tax changes and the fact that Christmas is a time when families get together, this episode explores the topic of succession and how to approach those tricky conversations with loved ones. AHDB Senior Engagement Manager Amy Hughes chats to Lyn Sykes, globally renown succession expert, to cover some of the basics. Could the way we deliver sex education have any influence? More information on succession: Business changes and succession: talking things through | AHDB Support for farmers - mental health | AHDB AHDB Food & Farming / Succession: Time to talk about the future 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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| C&O planting and outlook for 2025 | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:30:59 | |
The final Defra production figures for cereals and oilseeds are discussed as David's joined by AHDB Senior Analyst Olivia Bonser. The pair also look at what it means for this season's balance sheet and offer early predictions for 2025. Plus, find out which animal made a surprise appearance at a recent Nativity. Back to the farming stuff: Analyst Insight: Final UK harvest 2024 estimates | AHDB Regional variation in 2025 UK area forecasts: Grain market daily | AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds markets | 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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| 2025 look ahead | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:25:58 | |
What can farmers and levy payers expect across the year? David's joined by AHDB analysts from the beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy, and pork sectors to discuss the next 12 months. Plus, find out who is the non-golfer amongst them. Some useful webpages to bookmark for reference: Cereals and Oilseeds markets | 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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| Livestock population | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:22:37 | |
David's joined by AHDB's Lead Red Meat Analyst, Hannah Clarke, to go through the results from Defra's most recent UK livestock population survey. Released in December, the figures show cattle and sheep numbers on farm were at historic lows in June 2024. And find out what guitarist The Edge thinks about one Midlands football team. More on livestock data: Beef & lamb 2030 series | AHDB Lamb outlook: Production update | 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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| Gen Z health and social media | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:30:04 | |
The focus is very much on the dinner plate rather than the farmgate as David learns more about young consumers - Gen Z - to understand their attitudes towards health and how red meat and dairy fit into their meal choices. Joining him is colleague Charlotte Forkes-Rees, a retail and consumer insight analyst. Plus find out what social media David uses. Or not! More on our insight work: Shopping baskets with red meat are more likely to contain fruits and vegetables | AHDB Consumer attitudes show health is all about balance | AHDB Using marketing to build relationships with consumers | 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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| Supply chain fairness | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:27:35 | |
David takes a deep dive into what's meant by ‘fairness’ - a subjective concept and one that's often confused with ‘support’. Joining him to talk about how AHDB offers an independent and unbiased view about what's fair in a capitalist market economy are his colleagues Sarah Baker and Jess Corsair. Plus, should health kicks only start in January? Some useful market details: 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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| Farm inheritance tax impact | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:25:54 | |
Over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 hectares or more in size will be affected by the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), according to new independent analysis from AHDB. Joining David to explain how this has been calculated is analyst Tom Spencer. And find out what rural tax expert Luke Cochrane has to say about the next steps for farming businesses. More on IHT and other resources: Farm inheritance tax - Agonomics with David Eudall 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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| C&O January balance sheets | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:22:20 | |
The UK supply and demand estimates for cereals and oilseeds are up for discussion as David's joined by AHDB senior analyst Olivia Bonser. As usual, our one-stop shop for all things farming and finances includes the latest market update from one of AHDB's sectors. Plus, who's been tinkering with David's pipes? More on C&O: Market analysis - cereals and oilseeds | AHDB UK cereals supply and demand estimates | 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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| Market outlooks (pork, cereals & oilseeds) | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
David goes over the recently published Pork and Cereals & Oilseeds outlooks, with the help of analysts Freya Shuttleworth and Millie Askew. They give their expert thoughts on production, costs, and what the future holds for these sectors over the next year. And find out why David's voicing his concerns about the state of British baking. If you’d like to read the outlooks in full or find out more about AHDB generally, here are some useful links: Market outlooks (dairy, beef & lamb) - Agonomics with David Eudall 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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| Environment, retail markets, and imports | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:25:32 | |
David explores the link between retailers and the environment to find out how much of a bearing it has on imports, specifically beef and lamb. It follows on from work AHDB did last year comparing beef and lamb farm assurance schemes around the world, with David focussing on schemes that include environmental standards in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. Plus, there's an update on David's kitchen renovation. But we know you care more about the farming stuff, so here are some useful links: Farm standards review – Beef & Lamb | AHDB AHDB welcomes independent Farm Assurance Review report | 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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| Market outlooks (dairy, beef & lamb) | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:29:24 | |
It's AHDB’s agri-market outlook season and David's joined by his colleagues to do some future gazing in both the dairy and the beef and lamb sectors. Could there be positive news for farmers working in these fields in 2025? Plus find out who's trying their best to distract David and his guests this week? Back to the outlooks: 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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| Arable business groups | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:23:58 | |
David hears first hand from farmers Gary Willoughby and Elaine Booth about the benefits of being involved with AHDB’s Arable Business Groups and Farmbench tool. It’s all about peer-to-peer learning with the aim of improving efficiency and increasing profits. Plus there’s an update on David’s kitchen renovation. More on the ABG and Farmbench tool: https://ahdb.org.uk/arable-business-groups https://ahdb.org.uk/farmbench-guide-2024 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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| Food security | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:19:27 | |
The subject of food security and what the term actually means comes under the spotlight as David's joined by colleague Jess Corsair. They look at what external factors can have an impact, what’s important to farmers, and what AHDB's doing in this area. Plus does David really look like an Olympic champion sprinter when he's out running? More on food security: Food security in the UK – three years on | AHDB Food security or self-sufficiency? | AHDB Food security in the UK | 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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| Milk forecasting forum | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:23:42 | |
David's back in the company of AHDB's lead dairy analyst, Susie Stannard, to talk about the recent Milk Forecasting Forum and pick out some of the main points of conversation. From herd size and milk yields to the availability of replacement heifers, there’s plenty for the pair to look at. Plus find out who's been doing some upcycling. More from the world of dairy: Milk Forecasting Forum discuss the challenges facing farmers in the 2025/26 season | AHDB Battle Bluetongue campaign - Ruminant Health & Welfare 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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| Farm inputs | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:13:15 | |
David is joined by analyst and podcast newcomer George Craddock to discuss inputs this week. They cover hay, straw and fertiliser to name a few. Plus, listen out for a very special guest presenter. More on farm inputs: 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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| Battle bluetongue and cost calculator | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:22:36 | |
David turns his attention to the bluetongue virus which poses a big threat to the beef, lamb and dairy sectors. He's joined by AHDB colleagues to learn more about the Battle Bluetongue campaign as well as a vaccine finance calculator that can help farmers work out what they'll spend or save defending their stock. Plus, there's a discussion around (man) flu remedies. Bluetongue resources: Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep) | AHDB BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef) | 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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| Planting and variety survey opens | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:23:11 | |
As the annual Planting and Variety Survey opens, David's joined by his AHDB colleague Helen Plant to understand how UK farmers can get involved to help produce an early estimate for crop areas. The pair also look at a recent report on crop conditions. Plus, find out if David's use of sun cream improved since last summer. More on the Planting and Variety Survey: AHDB Planting and Variety Survey | AHDB Planting and Variety Survey FAQs | 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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| Consumer cooking and food trends | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:23:00 | |
It’s all about food trends as David's joined by analyst Hannah McLoughlin to look at how meat and dairy outperformed alternatives at the start of the year as well as discovering why healthy and convenient meals are on the rise. Apparently, sandwiches reign supreme at lunch although we do like to eat Italian food, pies and pasties whatever the hour. Plus, find out who gatecrashes this week's recording (drum roll please). More on the consumer food trends: Meat and dairy outperform alternatives this Veganuary | AHDB Consumer cooking trends: Healthy and convenient meals on the rise | AHDB Retail and consumer insight | 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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| Trade, tariffs and Trump | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:29:34 | |
David's joined by AHDB's Head of Economic Analysis, Sarah Baker, to help farmers understand the impact recent tariffs US President Donald Trump introduced could have on UK and global agricultural markets. The pair strip it down to the basics of supply and demand to help make sense of the current uncertainty. Plus, did you spot a mystery Easter bunny running about Ipswich over the bank holiday? David has all the details... More on Tariffs: The US imposes 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US | AHDB Trade and policy: food, farming and agriculture | AHDB UK-US pork trade and Trumps tariffs | 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 pork industry post-Brexit | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:22:11 | |
When exploring the impact of Brexit on the UK pork industry, it's important to understand that there have been multiple compounding factors at play. AHDB analysts Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke, and Tom Spencer take the reins in order to go through the finer details. Plus, what were you doing five years ago? The Agonomics team reveal how the Covid lockdown affected them. More on the pork industry: The UK pork industry post-Brexit: A five-year overview | AHDB UK-US pork trade and Trump's tariffs | AHDB China pork market: offal imports continue to grow despite changing consumption | 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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| Natural capital and the markets | 07 May 2025 | 00:25:01 | |
David delves into the world of natural capital to understand the potential ways farmers could get a financial return on their stock of natural resources such as trees, water, biodiversity, and soils. AHDB analyst Hannah Clarke is also on hand to run through the latest trends in some of the markets. Plus, find out who is a fan of The Cure. More on natural capital: Natural capital checklist for farmers | AHDB Natural capital: Leveraging environmental assets on farm roadshow | AHDB Additional income streams – what natural capital and government schemes are available to you? | 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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| US, India and EU deals | 21 May 2025 | 00:23:59 | |
There’s been a lot of talk about trade deals of late with new agreements in place with the US, India and most recently the EU. David's joined by his AHDB colleagues Sarah Baker and Amandeep Purewal to discuss the impact these arrangements could have on our farmers and levy payers. Plus, welcome to the world baby Evie. More on global trade: UK–EU trade summit presents opportunity for agri-food exports | AHDB What will the new UK-India Trade Deal mean for red meat and dairy? | AHDB Analyst Insight: What does the UK-US deal mean for the domestic grain market? | 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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