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AHDB's Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer examine the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. As agri-food markets become more uncertain, driven by changing weather, geopolitics, energy costs and changing consumer demands, the team are joined by colleagues to track the latest trends and explain what it all means for our levy payer businesses. And what impact it has on consumers. Each week the trio throw the spotlight on at least one sector, with the focus shared between arable, dairy, pork, beef and lamb as well as the wider farming industry. These sectors are ruled by the forces of economics and supply and demand which is why this podcast combines AGriculture and ecONOMICS. Given commodity markets, their multi-annual cycles and key inputs continue to evolve, the hosts draw on their extensive expertise to offer insight to help farmers and supply chains alike navigate the volatility and capitalise on opportunities. If you have a question, or a suggestion for a future episode, please email the team at: mailto:agonomics@ahdb.org.uk Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre (https://preferencecentre.ahdb.org.uk) so that you can: * Easily update your preferences and contact information * Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more * Receive important updates such as disease alerts

  1. 3 HR AGO

    Could harvesting rainwater on farm be a game changer? Plus AHDB engagement and plant-based food labelling

    From roof to resource - The AG Show is teaming up with a project across nine farms in Cumbria that’s helping farmers kit out their buildings to collect and reuse rainwater. AHDB’s Beef and Lamb Engagement Manager for the North West, Karl Pendlebury, pops by to chat about what it’s all about. Good job Karl’s on hand too, because Hannah’s attempts to join live from her parents’ calving shed are… well, let’s just say temperamental! Karl also talks about his role working directly with farmers - something our Chair, Emily Norton, recently dug into on the Meet the Farmers - The Big Debate podcast. And Charlotte’s got the latest from the EU, where plant‑based foods might soon be banned from using labels like "fillet" or "bacon". SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Protecting the water supply for your crops | AHDB West Cumbria Rivers Trust - Caring For West Cumbrian Rivers & Lakes Farmers React to the Iran Conflict. And Does the AHDB Provide Value for Money? Big Debate ep10 Plant-based brands brace for ‘chaos’ after EU rule change | The Grocer GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    39 min

  2. 18 MAR

    Spring calving update, fungicide resistance explained and a pork pie without pastry?!

    Beef and arable farmer Mark Jelly drops into The AG Show direct from the calving shed as he shares his experiences this spring. He talks us through the tech that’s helping him keep calf survival rates impressively high - all while trying not to get overshadowed by one particularly attention-seeking cow. We’re also diving into fungicide resistance with AHDB senior crop protection scientist Catherine Harries, who breaks it down for us using insights from Niab’s long-term monitoring. And finally… who’s been messing with the sacred pork pie? Someone’s swapped the pastry for bread - and we need to talk about it. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Maternal Matters: breeding, calving and managing heifers | AHDB Feeding suckler cows and calves | AHDB Research | Niab GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    37 min

  3. 11 MAR

    Bluetongue lambing and calving risks, Middle East uncertainty and meat shopper journey

    With lambing and spring calving now in full swing, the AG Show team checks in with a vet to get the lowdown on what the Bluetongue virus could mean for the newest arrivals in your flock or herd. We also dig into how the conflict in the Middle East might shake up nitrogen supplies and impact other farm costs. And with shoppers feeling the pinch from rising food prices, we hear about a new study looking into what really influences their choices when they’re picking up red meat in-store. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & Welfare BTV-3_Factsheet_A4_260224.indd Bluetongue virus webinars | AHDB Middle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs | AHDB Consumer insights: Meat shopper journey | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    35 min

  4. 4 MAR

    Mobile farm café in a horse trailer, plus UK dairy and red meat exports record high

    The AG Show is hanging out with Suffolk pork farmer Molly-Anne Gimson to hear how she transformed an old horse trailer into a super-cute mobile café. She’s a young entrepreneur with a seriously inspiring story - and she’s using her platform to help more people understand where their food actually comes from. We’re also diving into why 2025 was a standout year for UK dairy and red meat exports, with global demand smashing records at £4 billion. AHDB’s International Trade Development Director, Jonathan Eckley, joins us to break down what drove that success and where the next big growth opportunities might be. Oh, and don’t miss our update on what’s happening in the lamb market, too. ** Please note this episode was recorded before the recent events in Iran and the Middle East ** SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) About | Pigs In... Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDB Lamb market outlook | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    38 min

  5. 25 FEB

    Padel in a potato store? Hear how a farmer's embraced the sporting craze, plus spring drilling tips

    The AG Show is stepping onto the court - literally - as one inventive farmer has transformed his potato store into a set of padel courts to cash in on the fitness craze everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. Turns out the old barn is exactly the right height for anyone hoping to hit the perfect lob! With spring drilling creeping up fast, we also check in with AHDB’s agronomy guru Bek Hirstman, who’s got some seriously handy tips for tackling those soggy fields. Oh, and there’s also a royal visit to an auction mart - so plenty to talk about this week! SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Padel: What is it and why is the racquet sport so popular? - BBC Sport Padel Farm York | Play Padel in York Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    37 min

  6. 18 FEB

    Woollen ropes, British pork campaign and beef market outlook

    Ever wondered what happens to a sheep’s fleece after shearing? Turns out, it’s not just for jumpers. The AG Show team caught up with a farmer who’s breaking new ground by turning wool into ropes on a commercial scale - and get this, they’re apparently brilliant for harvesting seaweed. Who knew? They also dive into the latest push from AHDB to champion British pork. So don’t be surprised if you spot a new ad popping up during the break of the latest Ant & Dec show - we’re really going for it. And to top it off, there’s a rundown of the newly released beef market outlook, in case you want the inside line on what’s happening in the sector. SOME USEFUL BITS Choose Sustainable Rope: 100% NATURAL BRITISH WOOL PRODUCTS Pork marketing campaign returns bigger than ever | AHDB Beef market outlook | AHDB Tackling mental health in the farming community of Herefordshire GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    39 min

  7. 11 FEB

    Dairy sector climate resilience, GLP-1 drugs, pork market outlook and mental health

    With the weather getting more unpredictable by the year, The AG Show welcomes back Nuffield Scholar Hattie McFadzean to chat through practical ways our dairy farms can toughen up and stay climate‑resilient. We’re also digging into how the boom in GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs could open up some big opportunities - and a few challenges - for the industry. Plus, we get the latest on what’s happening in the pork market. And with Yellow Wellies’ Mind Your Head campaign in full swing, we’re taking a moment to talk about mental health too. SOME USEFUL BITS Climate resilience | AHDB Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDB Hattie McFadzean | Nuffield Farming Scholarships Cutting through the fat: How GLP-1 drugs are affecting the dairy market | AHDB Pork market outlook | AHDB Mind Your Head - YellowWellies.org GET IN TOUCH Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    37 min

  8. 4 FEB

    Berkshire Farm Girl, American Great Plains harvest and Nuffield Farming Scholarships

    The AG Show is going global this week, kicking things off with an absolutely wild story from a 2,000‑mile harvest adventure across the U.S. Eleanor Gilbert - you might know her as Berkshire Farm Girl - jumps on the mic with Hannah and Charlotte to share what it was really like travelling the Great Plains for six months. We’re talking eight states, 1,000 hours in a combine and helping to bring in a massive 130,000 acres of crops. And guess what? She’s already got her sights set on Australia next. We’re also hearing from Hattie McFadzean, an AHDB‑backed Nuffield Scholar, about her whirlwind study tour through five different countries… plus plenty more along the way. SOME USEFUL BITS Berkshire Farm Girl – Follow Me on my Journey educating the world on diverse farming practices Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDB Agri Market Outlook | AHDB Dairy market outlook | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk. Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

    39 min
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AHDB's Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer examine the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. As agri-food markets become more uncertain, driven by changing weather, geopolitics, energy costs and changing consumer demands, the team are joined by colleagues to track the latest trends and explain what it all means for our levy payer businesses. And what impact it has on consumers. Each week the trio throw the spotlight on at least one sector, with the focus shared between arable, dairy, pork, beef and lamb as well as the wider farming industry. These sectors are ruled by the forces of economics and supply and demand which is why this podcast combines AGriculture and ecONOMICS. Given commodity markets, their multi-annual cycles and key inputs continue to evolve, the hosts draw on their extensive expertise to offer insight to help farmers and supply chains alike navigate the volatility and capitalise on opportunities. If you have a question, or a suggestion for a future episode, please email the team at: mailto:agonomics@ahdb.org.uk Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre (https://preferencecentre.ahdb.org.uk) so that you can: * Easily update your preferences and contact information * Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more * Receive important updates such as disease alerts

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  • Creator
    AHDB
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 AHDB
  • Show Website
    Agonomics

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