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The AG Show
The AG Show is AHDB’s go-to weekly podcast for anyone involved with farming in the UK.Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for lively conversations, debate and fun as they welcome farmers, industry insiders and experts to break down everything from livestock and crops to tech, trade and sustainability. No jargon overload - just honest chats, smart insights and stories that reflect what it’s really like working in agriculture today. Think of it as your farming fix, keeping you up to date with the latest trends and challenges, whether you're tuning in from the tra...
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Episodes
Farm data, Oxford Farming Conference, Christmas results and learning to lamb 14.01.2026 40:32
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...
Consumer health trends, the impact of GLP-1 drugs and connecting classrooms with farmers 07.01.2026 38:44
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 food and farming quiz 2025 31.12.2025 40:20
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...
How do farmers talk about mental health? 24.12.2025 38:32
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...
Milk price slump, African swine fever hits Spain, ruminant antibiotic use and bluetongue update 17.12.2025 39:40
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...
COP30, climate change and farmers, virtual-reality pig abattoir and Chris Brant Award 10.12.2025 32:40
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...
Autumn Budget reaction, Christmas dinner predictions and festive tractor runs 03.12.2025 36:59
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...
Farmer Tom, resilience and innovation in farming and value versus convenience 26.11.2025 39:47
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’v...
Milk prices drop, gap years and farming abroad 19.11.2025 39:12
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...
Trust in farmers, selling direct to consumers and social media success 12.11.2025 37:59
In this first episode of The AG Show, Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer 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...
The AG Show - your new farming podcast 30.10.2025 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-minute break. Charlotte, Hannah and Tom are very keen...
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