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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 tractor, your pickup or grabbing a 30-minute break. New episodes drop Wednesdays at midday.

  1. 6D AGO

    Farming and rewilding - a tale of two ecosystems! Plus, the Pork Environmental Roadmap

    The AG Show team catch up with filmmaker James Dawson and one of the two farmers at the heart of his new film, Derek vs Derek. The documentary looks at what happens when two very different approaches to managing land meet - quite literally - on opposite sides of a Devon lane. James asks a simple but provocative question: What’s it like living next door to Britain’s most notorious rewilder? We hear from Derek Banbury, a dairy and beef farmer who’s had a front‑row seat to watching his neighbour, former sheep farmer Derek Gow, drastically change how his land is used by reintroducing endangered species as part of a major conservation project. The team also get into the Pork Environmental Roadmap, breaking down what it means and how it sets out a shared, evidence‑based plan to help drive environmental progress across the pork industry. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Derek vs Derek | What's it like to live nextdoor to Britain's most notorious rewilder? The Pork Environmental Roadmap | 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

  2. APR 22

    Great British Beef Week at The Farmer's Dog pub and a farm data time saver

    The AG Show links up with Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog, for a chat about Great British Beef Week. We catch up with head butcher Charlotte Kingham, who shares her top tips for picking the perfect steak – plus a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip about what life’s really like at the pub when the cameras aren’t on. Elsewhere in the episode, AHDB might just be tackling one of farming’s biggest headaches: entering the same data over and over again. Input once, use many times is the aim of the Farm Data Exchange, and project lead Adam Short joins us to explain how the proof-of-concept pilot has been going. And with spring marathon season in full swing, we’ve also got a bit of running chat. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Great British Beef Week | AHDB The Farmer's Dog - Jeremy Clarkson’s proper British pub – KNGM Sportswear Proof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB’s Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry | 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

    41 min

  3. APR 15

    Red meat and dairy exports - how is the Iran war impacting trade? Plus, what farmers are planting

    The AG Show team dives into the world of red meat and dairy exports, finding out how AHDB helps open doors to new markets and keep vital trade routes moving. With the Iran war in the spotlight, we also hear how business across the Middle East is being affected. There’s a shout-out to cereal and oilseed rape growers across the UK to take part in the annual Planting and Variety Survey, helping build an early picture of what this year’s harvest could look like. Plus, find out who’s been granted permission to drive a flock of sheep across a bridge in London. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Exports | AHDB Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDB Middle East | Latest News & Updates | BBC News AHDB Planting Survey 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

    40 min

  4. APR 8

    Forage for knowledge of grass growth and educating school children about farming

    It’s back to the classroom for The AG Show team as we dive into regional grass growth and how the industry is helping kids better understand where their food actually comes from. We kick things off with Forage for Knowledge, a handy tool supporting farmers with grassland management - and with the help of a brand new F.I.E.L.D. Agent, we find out exactly what it brings to the table. We also catch up with LEAF to hear how they’re teaming up with AHDB to make sure students get the full picture when it comes to sustainable, responsible farming. Oh - and we discover who’s planning to swap wellies for cowboy spurs with a horse‑riding honeymoon on the cards. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Forage for Knowledge | AHDB Education – AHDB Catalogue Home | Countryside Classroom Sustainability in Agriculture | Countryside Classroom Homepage - Open Farm Sunday 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

  5. APR 1

    Learning from Danish dairy farmers and tracking weekly fertiliser prices

    The AG Show is going full continental this week! We’re joined by a couple of our dairy farmers who’ve just landed back from an AHDB study tour in Denmark. They’ve come home buzzing with fresh ideas from one of the most forward‑thinking dairy industries out there… although it seems someone completely missed the memo about bringing back Danish pastries. We’re also digging into how farmers and broadcasters are leaning on AHDB to make sense of how the conflict in the Middle East is hitting agriculture and food production. There’s even a brand‑new weekly fertiliser price tracker to help keep everyone in the loop. And finally, did Hannah get grilled by her parents for daring to step into the kitchen wearing her wellies while farm‑sitting? You’ll have to listen in to find out… SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Dairy | AHDB SEGES Innovation Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers | AHDB GB fertiliser prices | 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

    40 min

  6. MAR 25

    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

    40 min

  7. MAR 18

    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

  8. MAR 11

    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

    39 min
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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 tractor, your pickup or grabbing a 30-minute break. New episodes drop Wednesdays at midday.

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  • Creator
    AHDB
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 AHDB
  • Show Website
    The AG Show

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