Best AHDB Podcasts (2025)

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Autumn Budget reaction, Christmas dinner predictions and festive tractor runs 36:04

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This week on The AG Show, we’re diving into what the Autumn Budget could mean for farmers. Hannah Clarke and Charlotte Forkes-Rees are joined by AHDB’s Lead Economist, Jess Corsair, to break it all down. Charlotte’s also sharing her hot takes on what’s going to land on your Christmas dinner plate this year - spoiler: it’s not just turkey talk! And …

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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series – Adam Bedford, Collaborative Projects Director at Fera Science. 59:05

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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 November episode of Talking Lea…

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What 'Dairy Data Warehouse' has learned from the last 12 years working with dairy data 18:32

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A one-off special episode brought to you by the Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW) explores how data, technology, and collaboration are reshaping the future of dairy farming. Fernando Mazeris, Managing Director of Dairy Data Warehouse, joins us to unpack what 12 years of working with one of the world’s largest dairy datasets has revealed. We discuss how co…

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Autumn Budget reaction, Christmas dinner predictions and festive tractor runs 35:39

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This week on The AG Show, we’re diving into what the Autumn Budget could mean for farmers. Hannah Clarke and Charlotte Forkes-Rees are joined by AHDB’s Lead Economist, Jess Corsair, to break it all down. Charlotte’s also sharing her hot takes on what’s going to land on your Christmas dinner plate this year - spoiler: it’s not just turkey talk! And …

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Autumn Budget reaction, Christmas dinner predictions and festive tractor runs 36:04

8h ago36:04

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This week on The AG Show, we’re diving into what the Autumn Budget could mean for farmers. Hannah Clarke and Charlotte Forkes-Rees are joined by AHDB’s Lead Economist, Jess Corsair, to break it all down. Charlotte’s also sharing her hot takes on what’s going to land on your Christmas dinner plate this year - spoiler: it’s not just turkey talk! And …

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Autumn Budget: What farmers need to know 24:20

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Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget last week, Jane Thynne and Alex Black discuss what the change to spousal allowances means, speak to one of the farmers arrested at the Budget day protest and look at what happens next on Inheritance Tax Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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LIVE SPECIAL: Tractors blockade London and farmers arrested at Budget day protests 18:46

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Olivia Midgley and Jane Thynne report live from London as farmers descended on the capital in tractors despite an eleventh hour announcement from the Metropolitan Police that vehicles including tractors would not be allowed. But, with the Chancellor only making a small concession on Inheritance Tax changes in the Autumn Budget, what is next for the…

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Farmer Tom, resilience and innovation in farming and value versus convenience 38:52

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Farmer Tom (AKA Tom Martin) joins The AG Show's Tom Spencer before taking the stage at AHDB’s Big Scottish Crops Conference. They’re chatting all things soil health, mental health and the AI tools Tom’s using to level up his farm game. Meanwhile, Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke dive into red meat and dairy, asking the big question: what win…

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Farmer Tom, resilience and innovation in farming and value versus convenience 38:53

8d ago38:53

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Farmer Tom (AKA Tom Martin) joins The AG Show's Tom Spencer before taking the stage at AHDB’s Big Scottish Crops Conference. They’re chatting all things soil health, mental health and the AI tools Tom’s using to level up his farm game. Meanwhile, Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke dive into red meat and dairy, asking the big question: what win…

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Farmer Tom, resilience and innovation in farming and value versus convenience 36:10

8d ago36:10

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Farmer Tom (AKA Tom Martin) joins The AG Show's Tom Spencer before taking the stage at AHDB’s Big Scottish Crops Conference. They’re chatting all things soil health, mental health and the AI tools Tom’s using to level up his farm game. Meanwhile, Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke dive into red meat and dairy, asking the big question: what win…

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Students urge University of Nottingham to rethink agriculture courses suspension 20:14

8h ago20:14

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Following news that the University of Nottingham has suspended its agriculture courses, alongside a number of other degrees, Alex Black and Jane Thynne speak to students Herbert Pickford and Daisy Barrington-Phillips about what this means for students, the University and farming as a whole. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/save-agri…

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Milk prices drop, gap years and farming abroad 34:44

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Kaleb Cooper’s been checking out how farming works Down Under, and it’s got Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom thinking – could a gap year be a game-changer? They catch up with Charlie Beaty, who swapped UK fields for New Zealand pastures, and Kiwi farmer Ethan Loveridge, who’s done the reverse. Plus, dairy farmer Sophie Gregory joins in – she’s keen for h…

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Milk prices drop, gap years and farming abroad 34:44

15d ago34:44

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Kaleb Cooper’s been checking out how farming works Down Under, and it’s got Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom thinking – could a gap year be a game-changer? They catch up with Charlie Beaty, who swapped UK fields for New Zealand pastures, and Kiwi farmer Ethan Loveridge, who’s done the reverse. Plus, dairy farmer Sophie Gregory joins in – she’s keen for h…

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Milk prices drop, gap years and farming abroad 34:19

15d ago34:19

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Kaleb Cooper’s been checking out how farming works Down Under, and it’s got Charlotte, Hannah, and Tom thinking – could a gap year be a game-changer? They catch up with Charlie Beaty, who swapped UK fields for New Zealand pastures, and Kiwi farmer Ethan Loveridge, who’s done the reverse. Plus, dairy farmer Sophie Gregory joins in – she’s keen for h…

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EXCLUSIVE: British manufacturing stalwart Lord Bamford on JCB's future fuel ambitions 38:57

6d ago38:57

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In the global pantheon of industrial pioneers, few figures loom as large over British manufacturing as Lord Anthony Bamford. At 80, the chairman of JCB remains a titan of engineering ingenuity and a powerful advocate for British agriculture – particularly family farms. The Bamford story is one of relentless innovation and the family's investment in…

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Autumn Update: Building Crop Resilience to Protect Yield 30:00

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Today we are asking how can we build better crop resilience and rooting in forward crops to overcome the changes in variety, susceptibility, and changing weather patterns. To help us with those key questions, we have Agrii's Tim Horton, technical Manager for combinable crops, and Jodie Littleford, technical Manager for combinable crop trials. Summa…

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Trust in farmers, selling direct to consumers and social media success 37:04

22d ago37:04

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Join Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer as they take a deep dive into a recent AHDB report that found British consumer trust in farmers has reached a record high. The trio also catch up with Lancashire farmer Eden Hill, who understands the importance of that trust and combined with the power of social media is successfully selling…

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Trust in farmers, selling direct to consumers and social media success 36:39

22d ago36:39

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In this first episode of The AG Show, Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer take a deep dive into a recent AHDB report that found British consumer trust in farmers has reached a record high. The trio also catch up with Lancashire farmer Eden Hill, who understands the importance of that trust and combined with the power of social medi…

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Trust in farmers, selling direct to consumers and social media success 37:04

22d ago37:04

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Join Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer as they take a deep dive into a recent AHDB report that found British consumer trust in farmers has reached a record high. The trio also catch up with Lancashire farmer Eden Hill, who understands the importance of that trust and combined with the power of social media is successfully selling…

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Reflection on bluetongue season after legislation lifts 39:30

16d ago39:30

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This weeks podcast is supported by Virbac, discussing all things bluetongue. Following the lift of bluetongue rules this week, we reflect with industry experts on the disease prevalence and look ahead to next year and rule changes that livestock farmers are wanting. Kate Ingram from Virbac joins up to discuss the role the vaccine plays in protectin…

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One-year on: Where does the industry stand on IHT? 39:01

29d ago39:01

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Farmers Guardian's Alex Black and Jane Thynne are joined by farmer Ben Aveling to discuss the past 12 months, the impact of the reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property relief on farm businesses and whether there is any prospect of changes being made. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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The AG Show - your new farming podcast 1:58

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Introducing The AG Show - agri chat that matters with farming news, views and voices you will want to hear. Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for your weekly 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 quick 30-minu…

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The AG Show - your new farming podcast 1:58

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Introducing The AG Show - agri chat that matters with farming news, views and voices you will want to hear. Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for your weekly 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 quick 30-minu…

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The AG Show - your new farming podcast 1:25

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Introducing The AG Show - agri chat that matters with farming news, views and voices you will want to hear. Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for your weekly 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 quick 30-minu…

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Strategies for Resilient Farming 20:00

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Today we’re talking about the challenges facing farm businesses after two very difficult years of crop establishment and a dry summer that has left many under significant financial pressure. That’s the picture here in the UK, but globally we’re seeing record harvests - and it’s not just arable enterprises under strain. Livestock producers have been…

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AHDB's Emily Norton on why she is determined to show Westminster what farmers can do 17:58

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This week we meet Emily Norton, the new chair of AHDB. Emily discusses her career to date and how she intends to use her time at the levy board to rebuild farmer confidence. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Beanstalk Global / AHDB Talking Leaders Series - Founder of TwoCan Mentor: Helen Wyman. 57:11

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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 October episode of Talking Lead…

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A Ripping Yarn - The future fortunes of the British wool industry 21:10

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This week, to mark Wool Month, FG's Alex Black and Katie Fallon discuss the future fortunes of the British wool industry We also have a short chat with Alice Lennox from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Party conferences: What was in discussion about farming? 25:18

2M ago25:18

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Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the Labour, Lib Dem, Conservative and Reform UK party conferences, what was being discussed about agriculture and farmers' messages to Sir Keir Starmer. Message usBy Farmers Guardian

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Feeding the Roots: Phosphorus for Profitable Crops 20:00

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Being Amanda Owen: "I grew up with farming on a pedestal; farmers were guardians of the landscape" 47:15

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Monitor Farm 03: Alnham Farm 17:53

2M ago17:53

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AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t. In the final episode of a three-part series, we catch up with Harry Sordy in Northumberland to find out what changes he made during the four years. Useful links Beef & Lamb Fa…

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Monitor Farm 02: Glovers Farm 19:12

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AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t. In the second episode of a three-part series, we catch up with David Cross in Norfolk to find out what changes he made during the four years. Useful links Beef & Lamb Farm Exc…

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Monitor Farm 01: Scadghill Farm 17:01

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AHDB's Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t. In the first episode of a three-part series, we catch up with Rob and Liz Priest in Devon to find out what changes they made during their four years. Useful links Beef & Lamb …