AHDB Food & Farming

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...

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 t...

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 g...

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 ho...

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...

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 virt...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 Farm Excellence | AHDB Alnham Farm | AHDB Feedba...

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 Excellence | AHDB Glovers Farm | AHDB Feedback We...

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 Farm Excellence | AHDB Kingsford Farm | AHDB F...

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 links Roots to Resilience workshop | AHDB Tak...

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 Resilience workshop | AHDB Take control of your farm’...

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 Resilience workshop | AHDB Take control of your f...

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 workshop | AHDB Take control of your farm’s futur...

New AHDB Chair, Emily Norton, joins the Agonomics team to discuss her appointment as well as her aspirations for the organisation and farming in general. Emily says she's not here to fight for a "single version of any particular future" of agriculture and intends to make sure AHDB continues to serve all levy payers. Plus, find out how the recruitment process is going in the search for a new CEO. U...

Chief Executive Graham Wilkinson talks about his time at AHDB and what he believes the organisation can achieve for British agriculture. With sheep and arable farmer Rebecca Wilson taking the reins of the show, Graham also answers a number of questions submitted by levy payers ranging from assurance schemes to the levy itself. Useful links Open letter from our CEO Graham Wilkinson | AHDB Graham Wi...

In this simulcast with our Agonomics podcast, David Eudall 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. Bluetongue resources: Bluetongue...

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. In this simulcast with our Agonomics with David Eudall podcast, David is joined by analyst Tom Spencer to explain how this has been calculated. And find out what rural tax expert Luke Cochrane has to say about...

Mastering milk replacer, weaning, and maximising growth are discussed as AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager (Dairy) Laura Awdry concludes her two-part series looking at calf potential. Laura's joined by Ginny Sherwin, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Useful links Calf milk replacer energy calculator | AHDB Calf management | AH...

In the first of two episodes about rearing calves, AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Laura Awdry is joined by award-winning Dorset dairy farmer Lauren Fincham. The focus of their discussion is youngstock rearing, including colostrum and feeding management to get the best out of heifers and beef calves later in life. Useful links Calf management | AHDB Colostrum management for dairy calves | AHDB Sem...

How important are food labels in the supermarket? And do consumers pay any attention to signs and layout in the aisles? Beatrice Waters is joined by Grace Randall, AHDB’s Lead Retail Insight Manager, Vicky Lee, National Account Manager at Dovecote Park and Fiona Clayton from AHDB’s Marketing team to dive into research on optimising red meat labelling and improving shopper engagement with the meat...

Succession is a subject that is applicable to all farming business, but do you know how to approach your family to begin talking about it? AHDB Senior Engagement Manager Amy Hughes chats to Lyn Sykes, globally renown succession expert, covering the basics of starting difficult conversations, what it means to be good at communication, seeing things from both sides and how to talk about and address...