AHDB podcasts

Listen to farmers, special guests and AHDB specialists share their experiences and opinions, technical information, data, market intelligence, updates on exports, and the latest issues that impact your business. Agonomics explores stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. 

Agonomics

Organic and protein-rich dairy, spending review and seasonal demand

When it comes to dairy products, just how well are the organic and protein-rich markets faring? Hannah, Charlotte and Tom find out as they're joined by AHDB analyst Annabel Twinberrow,

Following the recent spending review the team recap what we know so far before looking at the importance of seasonal demand for our farmers.

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Consumers demand natural, high-protein dairy products

Spring Spending Review explained


Cross sector

Graham Wilkinson: AHDB's role in British agriculture

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.

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Open letter from CEO Graham Wilkinson

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Pork

British Pig & Poultry Fair round up

We bring you some of the highlights from the British Pig & Poultry Fair that took place at the NEC in May, where contingency planning for African swine fever (ASF) was among the topics of AHDB's theatre sessions.

Reporter Martin Winch catches up with our Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Mandy Nevel, to talk more about ASF, as well as getting word from recently appointed Pork Sector Council Chair Glen Nimmo, and Head of Education, Roz Reynolds.

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Contingency planning in the face of African swine fever

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Cereals & Oilseeds

The Recommended Lists turn 80

We mark 80 years of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) which has been delivering trusted, independent variety information since 1944.

Join presenter Carolyn Smith for a potted history, with contributions from some of those who have helped shape the RL, and others who have relied on the guide.

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Find out more about Recommended Lists

A brief history of Recommended Lists


Beef & Lamb

Battle bluetongue and cost calculator

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.

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BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep)

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef)


Dairy

Battle bluetongue and cost calculator

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.

Useful links

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep)

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef)

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