Best AHDB Podcasts (2025)

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The AG Show - your new farming podcast 1:25

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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-minu…

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AHDB's Emily Norton on why she is determined to show Westminster what farmers can do 17:58

6d ago17:58

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This week we meet Emily Norton, the new chair of AHDB. Emily discusses her career to date and how she intends to use her time at the levy board to rebuild farmer confidence. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series - Founder of TwoCan Mentor: Helen Wyman. 57:11

9d ago57:11

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We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In the October episode of Talking Lead…

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The AG Show - your new farming podcast 1:25

3d ago1:25

1:25

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-minu…

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The AG Show - your new farming podcast 1:25

3d ago1:25

1:25

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-minu…

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Strategies for Resilient Farming 20:00

6d ago20:00

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Today we’re talking about the challenges facing farm businesses after two very difficult years of crop establishment and a dry summer that has left many under significant financial pressure. That’s the picture here in the UK, but globally we’re seeing record harvests - and it’s not just arable enterprises under strain. Livestock producers have been…

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A Ripping Yarn - The future fortunes of the British wool industry 21:10

13d ago21:10

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This week, to mark Wool Month, FG's Alex Black and Katie Fallon discuss the future fortunes of the British wool industry We also have a short chat with Alice Lennox from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Party conferences: What was in discussion about farming? 25:18

20d ago25:18

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Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the Labour, Lib Dem, Conservative and Reform UK party conferences, what was being discussed about agriculture and farmers' messages to Sir Keir Starmer. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Feeding the Roots: Phosphorus for Profitable Crops 20:00

27d ago20:00

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Being Amanda Owen: "I grew up with farming on a pedestal; farmers were guardians of the landscape" 47:15

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Monitor Farm 03: Alnham Farm 17:45

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AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t. In the final episode of a three-part series, we catch up with Harry Sordy in Northumberland to find out what changes he made during the four years. Useful links Beef & Lamb Fa…

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Monitor Farm 02: Glovers Farm 19:03

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AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t. In the second episode of a three-part series, we catch up with David Cross in Norfolk to find out what changes he made during the four years. Useful links Beef & Lamb Farm Exc…

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Monitor Farm 01: Scadghill Farm 16:52

1M ago16:52

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AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t. In the first episode of a three-part series, we catch up with Rob and Liz Priest in Devon to find out what changes they made during their four years. Useful links Beef & Lamb …

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Inspirational diversification projects and a look at the opportunities in renewables 31:33

1M ago31:33

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Farmers Guardian’s news and business team discuss the best diversification projects they have reported on, a look at the current landscape for new farm enterprises and Bidwells’ Chris Thyer discusses the opportunities and challenges for solar and wind on-farm Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Regen farming - driven by farmers or by business? 36:36

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This week the FG team discuss the pros and cons of regenerative farming and whether it can boost the bottom line. We also chat to Kayleigh Robb a first gen farmer who has taken on a 10-year regen tenancy. Message us

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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – NEW Chair of AHDB: Emily Norton on Leading Change & Shaping the Future of UK Farming. 51:37

1M ago51:37

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We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In the September episode of Talking Le…

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TELUS x Agrii: The Digital Backbone of Modern Farming 20:00

2M ago20:00

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Today we ask, can a farmer have too much data? As on-farm challenges grow, how can data become vital to farm businesses and what new tools are available? To help us explore these questions, we are joined by Ben Hatton from TELUS, and Sam Fordham from RHIZA Digital. Data Overload or Opportunity? The episode explores whether farmers can have too much…

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New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds and Reform UK conference: What does it mean for farming? 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Following the reshuffle which saw Emma Reynolds take the reins at Defra, Farmers Guardian's news team discuss the new team, what it means for farming and what we learned from the Reform UK conference. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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The Clarkson effect: Is it real and what has he really done for farming? 41:17

2M ago41:17

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In this Clarkson's Farm special, the FG team discuss what Jeremy Clarkson has really done for agriculture. Many applaud him for his ability to communicate the truth, and after another successful series of Clarkson's Farm, are people listening to him? Message us

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Farmbench, EnviroBeef tool and goodbye Agonomics 34:53

2M ago34:53

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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 m…

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Water focus: Challenges and opportunities for farmers amidst extreme weather 21:35

2M ago21:35

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In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast, the FG news and business team talk all things water. From the impact of extreme weather on farmers' mental health to 2025's dry weather so far and a look at the challenges and opportunities that water brings for farms. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Beef price elasticity, Graham Wilkinson and milk market indicators 37:05

2M ago37:05

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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 …

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Roots to Resilience 04 18:34

2M ago18:34

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Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience. In the last episode of this short series, Amy finds out why Alan Robinson, who farms over 550 acres across two sites on the Yorkshire/Cumbria border, got involved and what impact it's had on the way he works. Useful…

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Roots to Resilience 03 19:24

2M ago19:24

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Amy Hughes continues to catch up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience. In this third episode of our four-part series, Amy finds out why Emma Graves, a beef farmer from Northamtonshire, got involved and asks if she's made any changes as a result. Useful links Roots to Resilie…

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Roots to Resilience 02 26:04

2M ago26:04

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In this four-part series, Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience. Amy's joined by Angus, Duncan and Joe Nelless, who run their family farm in Northumberland, to find why they got involved and any changes they've made as a result. Useful links Roots to Res…

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Roots to Resilience 01 18:11

2M ago18:11

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In this four-part series, Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience. Amy finds out why Richard Stanbury, a fourth-generation beef and sheep farmer on the edge of Exmoor, got involved and any changes he's made as a result. Useful links Roots to Resilience wor…

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Future-Proofing Forage Against Weather Extremes 20:00

2M ago20:00

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This episode focuses on the challenges farmers are facing with forage this year. After a wet winter and a dry summer, concerns are growing around forage shortages for livestock. We are joined by Ben Lowe, Agrii’s National Forage Product Manager, and Amy Hardwick, Sustainability and Environmental Services Manager, to discuss the current situation, t…

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A look at the pig sector and how a new scheme is providing an opportunity for farmers looking to diversify into finishing pigs 26:22

2M ago26:22

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The pig industry has faced some considerable challenges over the last few years due to market volatility and rising costs of production, but as Heidi Dekker-Woljung and Mark Jagger, of integrated supply chain specialist Pilgrim’s Europe, point out there is now good reason to be optimistic about the sector. The industry is now showing good opportuni…

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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – Global Leadership, Local Impact: Visionary Voices Shaping the Future of Agribusiness with Ingo & Nina Plöger. 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In the August episode of Talking Leade…

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UK agri-food exports, trade with the EU and abattoir numbers 34:11

2M ago34:11

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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 proces…

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Harvest wins and woes and arable sector outlook 33:10

3M ago33:10

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Join Ash Ellwood, head of arable, and machinery reporter James Huyton to discuss all things harvest. From weather woes to new plant genetics, we explore the challenges and offerings of this year's harvest. We also speak with mixed arable and poultry farmer Will Oliver, who farms just over 800 hectares in Leicestershire, to hear about his harvest an…

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Pork outlook, demand and trust in farmers 27:26

3M ago27:26

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Pork is the focus in this episode as the Agonomics team are joined by AHDB colleagues Freya Shuttleworth and Vanessa Adamson to discuss the outlook for the market alongside current demand. They also look at public trust in farmers and what it means for buying British. Plus, find out who has never set foot in in a Greggs bakery. Some useful links: P…

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24 Hours in Farming: A beef and arable farmer's view | #farm24 51:50

3M ago51:50

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In this #farm24 special, ambassador Amy Wilkinson hosts this 24 Hours in Farming episode and talks about Inheritance Tax and the possible outcome, and how on her farm at home the beef business is going well, but it is quite the opposite on the arable side. But how does all of this impact consumers and do they understand? Message us…

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Beef outlook, demand and predictions 28:48

3M ago28:48

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In an (almost) all-female episode, AHDB Senior Analyst Becky Smith and Retail and Consumer Insight Manager Emma Wantling are in to take us through the current outlook for the beef market, along with demand, predictions and how things are going in retail and food service. CEO news, dodgy puns and teasers for future guests are also on the cards. Usef…