Best AHDB Podcasts (2025)

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Graham Wilkinson: AHDB's role in British agriculture 40:01

5h ago40:01

40:01

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. Useful links Open let…

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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – Ben Hirst “Lifting Business to New Heights” 1:00:21

8d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In the May episode of Talking Leaders …

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Land use framework 27:38

4d ago27:38

27:38

The Land Use Framework presents an approach to inform and improve decision-making on how land is best used and managed to achieve Defra’s land use vision. In this episode David's joined by Lead Environment Specialist, Saskia van Dongen, to go through the five points AHDB raised for consideration during a recent consultation period. Plus, is buying …

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335 - The Green Dragon 43:46

1d ago43:46

43:46

On this week’s episode Andrew is joined by special guests, James Pickard, Rob Pickard and Bob Bullock. Andrew starts by asking each of them about how they first got into the brewing industry. They discuss how some of the Green Dragons favourite beers came to be. James talks about his time working as a computer programmer in Canada and explains how …

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What next for the Sustainable Farming Incentive? Impact of US-UK trade deal on farming, small abattoirs, & silage trailer safety 46:01

7d ago46:01

46:01

In this episode we look at the future of the Sustainable Farming Incentive agri-environment scheme. Natural England head of agriculture Peter Craven tells us the scheme will return – and be better for farming and the environment, albeit with a likely smaller budget. We assess the impact of the UK-US trade deal on the beef and arable sectors – and a…

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Natural capital and the markets 26:06

11d ago26:06

26:06

David delves into the world of natural capital to understand the potential ways farmers could get a financial return on their stock of natural resources such as trees, water, biodiversity, and soils. AHDB analyst Hannah Clarke is also on hand to run through the latest trends in some of the markets. Plus, find out who is a fan of The Cure. More on n…

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334 - Thanks to Our Local Host 8:23

9d ago8:23

8:23

In this week’s bite size episode Andrew talks about the recent Podcast Walk. The Podcast Walk was hosted by the new chairman of NFU Sugar, Kit Papworth. All attendees got the chance to go on a crop tour around Lower Farm. Andrew mentions how there was a clear difference in height and health for the crops which had been irrigated against the crops w…

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Hottest May Day – crops swelter as temperatures soar, ground-breaking farm tenancies, Rothamsted redundancies, & food security – could rationing return? 46:55

11d ago46:55

46:55

Record-breaking temperatures see crops sweltering in the spring sunshine. A worry or just another challenge for arable growers? UK former home secretary James Cleverly and Save British Farming campaigners say the government must take food security more seriously. As the UK commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the end of World …

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Farmers Weekly Question Time: Tenant Farmers Conference 2025 - Farmers Weekly Question Time 59:40

12d ago59:40

59:40

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Question Time Podcast examines a ground-breaking new farm tenancy agreement. Developed by the Crown Estate and the Tenant Farmers Association, the agreements are called Environmental Farm Business Tenancies (eFBTs). EFBTs are 15-year-long tenancy agreements which encourage tenant farmers to diversify in a way whic…

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UK pork industry post-Brexit 23:17

18d ago23:17

23:17

When exploring the impact of Brexit on the UK pork industry, it's important to understand that there have been multiple compounding factors at play. AHDB analysts Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke, and Tom Spencer take the reins in order to go through the finer details. Plus, what were you doing five years ago? The Agonomics team reveal how the …

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333 - Tender Love 34:36

19d ago34:36

34:36

In this week’s episode Andrew and Webby catch up on what has happened in the markets while Andrew has been away in the US. They talk about the recent tenders on the futures from registered stores. Andrew discusses how crops are looking for the upcoming harvest. The duo talk about what the American people’s sentiment is towards Trump. Andrew talks a…

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Will your children sink the family farm? Inheritance tax and succession planning, dairy farms dump milk after processing breakdown, & why climate-friendly farmers are turned off by Net Zero 47:50

18d ago47:50

47:50

In this episode, one in three farmers fear their children will sink the farm business when it's handed on to the next generation. Why farming families are walking a tightrope between succession and inheritance tax. Dairy producers are forced to dump thousands of litres of milk after a breakdown at a key processing plant in Lancashire. We've all the…

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Trade, tariffs and Trump 30:40

25d ago30:40

30:40

David's joined by AHDB's Head of Economic Analysis, Sarah Baker, to help farmers understand the impact recent tariffs US President Donald Trump introduced could have on UK and global agricultural markets. The pair strip it down to the basics of supply and demand to help make sense of the current uncertainty. Plus, did you spot a mystery Easter bunn…

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332 - Risk Management 25:04

24d ago25:04

25:04

On this week’s episode, Webby and Josh have George Youngs on as their special guest to discuss diversification. George talks about how Tom and himself first started taking on the running of the farm. He mentions how they have used social media to try and spread awareness for the different diversified parts of their business. Even catching the eye o…

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Endangered hedges, bonanza beef vision, grant fund to ADOPT innovation, foot-and-mouth meat and dairy import ban, & sweary singing farmers 47:08

26d ago47:08

47:08

In this episode, we get to grips government grants to fund on-farm innovation and technology to improve productivity. With British Beef Week around the corner (23-30 April), we run the rule over the NFU's 10-year vision for the UK's beef industry. We look at why farm hedges could be the latest victim of the government's decision to close the Sustai…

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Beanstalk Global /AHDB Talking Leaders Series: Russ McKenzie – The Innovator Cultivating Change 59:48

27d ago59:48

59:48

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In April's episode of Talking Leaders …

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Consumer cooking and food trends 24:06

1M ago24:06

24:06

It’s all about food trends as David's joined by analyst Hannah McLoughlin to look at how meat and dairy outperformed alternatives at the start of the year as well as discovering why healthy and convenient meals are on the rise. Apparently, sandwiches reign supreme at lunch although we do like to eat Italian food, pies and pasties whatever the hour.…

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331 - Mounting the Bull 23:25

1M ago23:25

23:25

This week’s episode is hosted by Webby, Josh and Harry. They start off by addressing what everyone is up to over the easter holidays. The boys ask Harry how farm trading has been going recently and the effect the recent market gains have had on the amount of grain being sold. Josh mentions how he feels forward selling is at some of the lowest level…

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Minette's farm profitability review, should farmers really diversify? Resistant wheat shows signs of yellow rust, local food plan report, & auctioneer's giant red fibre glass cow goes missing 55:01

1M ago55:01

55:01

In this episode, the government appoints former NFU president Minette Batters to lead a Defra review to solve farming's 'profitability problem'. Her appointment – by Defra secretary Steve Reed – aims to help growers and livestock producers increase their profit and financial resilience. We ask three experts what Baroness Batters should really be lo…

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Battle bluetongue and cost calculator 22:27

1M ago22:27

22:27

In this simulcast with our Agonomics podcast, 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 defen…

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Planting and variety survey opens 24:17

1M ago24:17

24:17

As the annual Planting and Variety Survey opens, David's joined by his AHDB colleague Helen Plant to understand how UK farmers can get involved to help produce an early estimate for crop areas. The pair also look at a recent report on crop conditions. Plus, find out if David's use of sun cream improved since last summer. More on the Planting and Va…

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330 - SFI: Sabotaging Farmers Incomes 35:03

1M ago35:03

35:03

In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Joe, Ben and Webby. To start they talk about the recent closure of new applications for the Defra Sustainable Farming Incentive. The team goes on to discuss Trumps tariffs and what they think is going to be the fallout from them. Next, they talk about the current market conditions. Andrew comments that exp…

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Bread strike & hot cross buns, Trump & tariffs, animal disease & border controls, AHDB levy board future, & Sustainable Farming Incentive latest 52:24

1M ago52:24

52:24

In this episode, livestock industry leaders warn of a devastating animal disease outbreak unless the government tightens border controls. MPs quiz. Defra minister Daniel Zeichner as cereal growers 'go on strike' in protest at government policies affecting UK farming. Will there really be no hot cross buns at Easter? We've the latest on the Sustaina…

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Battle bluetongue and cost calculator 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

David 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. Plus, there's a discussion around (…

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329 - AHDB Keeping Above Board 31:00

1M ago31:00

31:00

In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Ben to talk about the AHDB. They start by going over the positives such as the AHDB recommended list and the AHDB app. They then move on to discuss the increased levy and whether it provides value for money. They talk about the things that the AHDB could do to streamline and improve themselves. Ben makes a…

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Red Tractor pledges smarter farm audits, action plan to reduce pesticide usage, & vigilance needed after bird flu confirmed in sheep 52:46

2M ago52:46

52:46

In this episode, the Red Tractor assurance scheme responds to criticism by pledging to make farm audits easier for farmers. We speak to the Red Tractor interim chairman Alistair Mackintosh and operations director Philippa Wiltshire. Also in this episode – the government unveils long awaited plans to reduce pesticide usage by 10% within five years. …

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Beanstalk Global /AHDB Talking Leaders Series: From Paddocks to Policy – Catherine Marriott’s Journey of Leadership and ESG Advocacy 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

We know how important it is to be inspired by both big businesses and individuals, which is why we are excited to present Talking Leaders, a monthly initiative from the AHDB which will see a series of inspirational speakers share their life experiences and deliver impactful stories to the AgriLeader community. In this episode of Talking Leaders we …

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Milk forecasting forum 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

David's back in the company of AHDB's lead dairy analyst, Susie Stannard, to talk about the recent Milk Forecasting Forum and pick out some of the main points of conversation. From herd size and milk yields to the availability of replacement heifers, there’s plenty for the pair to look at. Plus find out who's been doing some upcycling. More from th…

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328 - Middle East Peace Talks 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

In this week’s episode the Dewing Grain podcast goes international! Andrew headed to Dubai to meet this weeks legend series special guest, Julian Godfrey. Julian begins by explaining the different roles he has worked in since he first joined the grain trade. Julian talks about how he ended up working from Dubai. They talk about how they made friend…

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How to rescue the Sustainable Farming Incentive, farmers ramp up food production, pressure on spring seed and fertiliser, red diesel rumours, & why big business wants to invest in your farm 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

In this episode, farmers ramp up food production following the closure of the government's flagship environmental scheme. Arable growers who were preparing Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications are now drilling spring crops instead – with strong demand for spring seed and fertiliser. Natural England former head of agriculture Geoff Sanso…

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Farm inputs 14:21

2M ago14:21

14:21

David is joined by analyst and podcast newcomer George Craddock to discuss inputs this week. They cover hay, straw and fertiliser to name a few. Plus, listen out for a very special guest presenter. More on farm inputs: Farm Inputs Overview | AHDB Cost of production | AHDB If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: agonomics@…

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327 - Money for a Good Cause 46:42

2M ago46:42

46:42

This week’s special guest is James Thurlow of Thurlow Nunn. Thurlow Nunn is currently celebrating 150 years in business. To celebrate this, they are fund raising money for Dementia UK on their JustGiving page linked below. James starts by explaining the early days of Thurlow Nunn all the way up to how the business is doing today. They discuss the b…

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Options for farmers locked out of Sustainable Farming Incentive, food security report, & is there a future for lab-grown meat? 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

Just why did the government close its flagship agri-environment scheme without warning? We examine the options for farmers unable to join Defra's Sustainable Farming Incentive. A new study says the government must take food security and sustainable farming much more seriously. Published by the Food, Farming & Countryside Commission, the report is c…

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Food security 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

The subject of food security and what the term actually means comes under the spotlight as David's joined by colleague Jess Corsair. They look at what external factors can have an impact, what’s important to farmers, and what AHDB's doing in this area. Plus does David really look like an Olympic champion sprinter when he's out running? More on food…

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Emergency Podcast: Defra pulls plug on Sustainable Farming Incentive 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

In this emergency episode, we examine the implications of Defra's decision to stop accepting applications for its flagship agri-environment scheme. The shock announcement to draw a line under the Sustainable Farming Incentive was announced at 6pm Tuesday, 11 March. Defra gave farmers no notice of the decision, which came into effect with immediate …

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326 - Cultivating Education 1:00:41

2M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

On this week’s episode, Andrews special guest is Frances Roberson who is the manager of the Food and Farming Discovery Trust. Frances grew up on a mixed beef and arable farm in North Norfolk. Frances talks Andrew through the wide variety of jobs she had after she left university. Andrews days as an international model get bought up. The Food and Fa…

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Rebel Labour MPs back farmers on inheritance tax, Pancake Day Rally, livestock mart hits out at 'keyboard warriors', climate change adaptation, & 'green' farmland market 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

In this episode, a growing number of 'rebel' Labour MPs are supporting farmers against the government on inheritance tax. We have an exclusive interview with Henry Tufnell, Labour MP for Mid- and South Pembrokeshire, who is calling for a government amnesty on the issue. A warm start to spring sees UK temperatures warmer than Madrid and Barcelona – …

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Arable business groups 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

David hears first hand from farmers Gary Willoughby and Elaine Booth about the benefits of being involved with AHDB’s Arable Business Groups and Farmbench tool. It’s all about peer-to-peer learning with the aim of improving efficiency and increasing profits. Plus there’s an update on David’s kitchen renovation. More on the ABG and Farmbench tool: h…

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325 - Dewing It Live 57:27

3M ago57:27

57:27

This week the Dewing Grain podcast was recorded live with all of the stars present! Andrew starts by thanking Oscar Smith and the rest of the Farming Community Network team for arranging this live event. Oscar explains how the FCN is there to help support farmers and talks about the different resources they have available for farmers. The first top…

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Defra's not-so-new farm policies, Pancake Day Rally against inheritance tax, NFU conference 2025 special, & how to succeed at succession planning 53:20

3M ago53:20

53:20

In this episode, we examine Defra's latest raft of new policies to boost farm profitability. Just exactly how new are they? We scrutinise the keynote speech delivered by Defra secretary Steve Reed at the NFU's annual conference in London. We preview the Pancake Day Rally against government plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth mo…

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Market outlooks (pork, cereals & oilseeds) 33:39

3M ago33:39

33:39

David goes over the recently published Pork and Cereals & Oilseeds outlooks, with the help of analysts Freya Shuttleworth and Millie Askew. They give their expert thoughts on production, costs, and what the future holds for these sectors over the next year. And find out why David's voicing his concerns about the state of British baking. If you’d li…

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324 - Education for the Nation 23:17

3M ago23:17

23:17

In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by award winning farmer, Olivia Shave. Olivia is lobbying the government to improve children’s education and basic understanding of where their food comes from and how agriculture works. Please follow this link to sign Olivia’s petition or alternatively the link can be found on her Instagram page @ecoewe. ht…

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Farmers Weekly Question Time: Plumpton College - Farmers Weekly Question Time 1:17:37

3M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time Event at Plumpton College in East Sussex Recorded in front of a live audience on Thursday, 20 February 2025, farmers and other conference delegates quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues. Our panel is: - James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat M…

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Environment, retail markets, and imports 26:38

3M ago26:38

26:38

David explores the link between retailers and the environment to find out how much of a bearing it has on imports, specifically beef and lamb. It follows on from work AHDB did last year comparing beef and lamb farm assurance schemes around the world, with David focussing on schemes that include environmental standards in Ireland, New Zealand and Au…

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323 - A Good Conference 23:22

3M ago23:22

23:22

In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Webby & Josh to catch up on what happened at the Norfolk Farming Conference. They start by talking about Daniel Zeichner and the unsympathetic tone of his speech. Next, they mention how impressed they were with Diana Overton Frontiers new managing director. They go on to talk about “The Empire” and for onc…

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Chink of light on inheritance tax, farming's 'pecking order', Scotland's new farm leader, oilseed rape challenges, & why farming is harder than rocket science 47:09

3M ago47:09

47:09

In this episode, we discuss the possible outcomes after government finally agrees to talks with farm leaders on inheritance tax. Have things gone too far? Were farming protestors right to force Keir Starmer to cut short a prime ministerial visit to Milton Keynes? And should farming be higher or lower on the government's pecking order? We speak to A…

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