Charlotte, Hannah and Tom take over the reins as David looks at the economics of agriculture for one last time. Among the topics discussed are flexitarian diets, Donald Trump's tariffs and why AHDB reports on pricing.

Plus, who makes the lousiest cup of coffee?

More on the important stuff:

Video – What does future red meat consumption look like? | AHDB

Impact of UK-US deal on UK agriculture | AHDB

Markets and prices | AHDB

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AHDB chair Nicholas Saphir joins David to talk about his life in farming as he comes to the end of his five years in the role. Nicholas offers insight into British agriculture, how it compares to the rest of the world, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Plus, find out how David's getting on growing his own vegetables.

More on the chair of AHDB:

Nicholas Saphir to stand down as AHDB chair in spring 2025 | AHDB

New Chair of AHDB appointed by Defra Ministers | AHDB

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There’s been a lot of talk about trade deals of late with new agreements in place with the US, India and most recently the EU. David's joined by his AHDB colleagues Sarah Baker and Amandeep Purewal to discuss the impact these arrangements could have on our farmers and levy payers.

Plus, welcome to the world baby Evie.

More on global trade:

UK–EU trade summit presents opportunity for agri-food exports | AHDB

What will the new UK-India Trade Deal mean for red meat and dairy? | AHDB

Analyst Insight: What does the UK-US deal mean for the domestic grain market? | AHDB

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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 a horse excessive?

More on the framework:

AHDB submits consultation response on Land Use Framework | AHDB

Blog: Why a robust evidence base is essential to a successful Land Use Framework | AHDB

Our responses to consultations | AHDB

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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 natural capital:

Natural capital checklist for farmers | AHDB

Natural capital: Leveraging environmental assets on farm roadshow | AHDB

Additional income streams – what natural capital and government schemes are available to you? | AHDB

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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 Covid lockdown affected them.

More on the pork industry:

The UK pork industry post-Brexit: A five-year overview | AHDB

UK-US pork trade and Trump's tariffs | AHDB

China pork market: offal imports continue to grow despite changing consumption | AHDB

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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 bunny running about Ipswich over the bank holiday? David has all the details...

More on Tariffs:

The US imposes 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US | AHDB

Trade and policy: food, farming and agriculture | AHDB

UK-US pork trade and Trumps tariffs | AHDB

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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.

Plus, find out who gatecrashes this week's recording (drum roll please).

More on the consumer food trends:

Meat and dairy outperform alternatives this Veganuary | AHDB

Consumer cooking trends: Healthy and convenient meals on the rise | AHDB

Retail and consumer insight | AHDB

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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 Variety Survey:

AHDB Planting and Variety Survey | AHDB

Planting and Variety Survey FAQs | AHDB

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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 (man) flu remedies.

Bluetongue resources:

Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep) | AHDB

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef) | AHDB

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