Agonomics

Tom's joined by AHDB Senior Analyst Becky Smith to discuss the trends of cattle slaughter ages in GB, with dairy-beef generally finishing later than suckler-bred animals.

Charlotte runs through her review of Easter looking, in part, at how beef and lamb fared.

And Hannah's question about how many Olympic-sized swimming pools of milk we produced last year is answered. Let's just say it's quite a few!

Some useful info:

Beef market update: BCMS data shows recent uptick in average slaughter ages for prime cattle | AHDB

Easter 2025 review: Beef vs Lamb | AHDB

Dairy markets | AHDB

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When it comes to dairy products, just how well are the organic and protein-rich markets faring? Hannah, Charlotte and Tom find out as they're joined by AHDB analyst Annabel Twinberrow.

Following the recent spending review the team recap what we know so far before looking at the importance of seasonal demand for our farmers.

Plus, find out what's been in producer Martin's lunchbox recently...

Important links:

Consumers demand natural, high protein dairy products | AHDB

Spring Spending Review explained | AHDB

Easter 2025 review: Beef vs Lamb | AHDB

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The results from this year's Planting and Variety Survey are revealed as Charlotte, Hannah and Tom are joined by AHDB Senior Analyst Helen Plant to discuss them in more detail.

We also hear what happened when 28 buyers from across the globe took part in our biggest ever inward mission for the red meat sector.

And as 10 top tips for managing cabbage stem flea beetle are announced, find out which member of the team once shared a caravan with the pests!

Some useful links:

Planting and Variety Survey | AHDB

Biggest red meat inward trade mission highlights global appetite for British produce | AHDB

Reboot for cabbage stem flea beetle management in OSR | AHDB

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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

Home | 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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