5 episodes
Agonomics with David & Jack AHDB
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AHDB economists David Eudall and Jack Watts 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, David and Jack 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 pair 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, Jack and David draw on their combined decades of 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
For more on the work AHDB does for levy payers visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/
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Top performers
The characteristics of the top-performing farms are scrutinised by David and Jack as they're joined by Sarah Baker, AHDB's head of economics (analysis). The results of this year's report are intended to help farmers raise the performance of their farm business, regardless of current profitability.
Also up for discussion are the Muppets, Iain Dowie and a ham sandwich. And can you guess the mystery words or phrases that have been shoehorned into the episode?
Links to the important stuff:
Characteristics of top-performing farms 2024 | AHDB
Characteristics of top and bottom performing beef and sheep farms | AHDB
Characteristics of top and bottom performing cereals and oilseeds farms | AHDB
Characteristics of top and bottom performing dairy farms | AHDB
If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk -
Inflation and consumer trends
With the latest inflation figure out, David and Jack look at how it's affecting shopping behaviours. They're joined by members of AHDB's Retail and Consumer Insight Team to help identify other factors that are causing trends at the tills.
Plus there's more barbecue talk and another suggestion for what fans of the show should be called.
Back to consumer trends - here are some useful links:
Retail and consumer trends: Meat and dairy | AHDB
Retail and consumer insight | AHDB
Consumers turning to flexitarian meals due to cost concerns | AHDB
If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk -
Lamb market outlook
David and Jack are joined by red meat analyst Isabelle Shohet to go through the latest lamb market outlook which suggests total sheep meat production is expected to fall this year. The trio also discuss the lamb Down Under as volume in Australia grows.
And there's a nod to barbecues, crocheting, Taylor Swift and building sheep sheds. All bases covered then!
Important lamb stuff from the AHDB website:
Lamb market outlook | AHDB
Lamb markets | AHDB
If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk -
Pork stability and the grain market rollercoaster
David and Jack begin with a look at why pork market prices have been stable so far this calendar year and what an extended run for Gareth Southgate's squad at Euro 2024 could do for demand. And while it's all quiet on the pig front, the same can't be said for the grain markets as we enter a critical and volatile time of the year with the harvests across Europe.
So, all eyes on Germany... and Russia and Ukraine this summer!
Plus, David reveals which former Loose Women panellist is already a fan of the show. And find out why a Katie Perry song holds fond memories for Jack.
Anyway, back to the important stuff:
Q1 2024 Pork cost of production | AHDB
Pig to feed wheat price ratio | AHDB
Warmest May on record benefited UK crop growth: Grain market daily | AHDB
If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@ahdb.org.uk -
Agonomics is coming!
Agonomics with David & Jack is a new series from AHDB exploring the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture.
The podcast will see two of our top economists David Eudall and Jack Watts throw a weekly spotlight on the markets as well as mulling over wide-ranging issues that could impact profitability.
For more on the work AHDB does for levy payers visit: Home | AHDB