AHDB Food & Farming

By AHDB

Our Food & Farming podcast is for levy payers and those in the food supply chain – bringing together key players in the agriculture industry to talk about the things which really matter.

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How many episodes does AHDB Food & Farming have?

The podcast currently has 473 episodes available.

AHDB Food & Farming episodes:

May 16, 2025 Graham Wilkinson: AHDB's role in British agriculture
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 letter from our CEO Graham Wilkinson | AHDB
Graham Wilkinson | AHDB
Sign in or register | AHDB Preference Centre
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41min
April 09, 2025Battle bluetongue and cost calculator
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 defending their stock.
Bluetongue resources:
Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB
BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep) | AHDB
BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef) | AHDB
If you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: [email protected]
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23min
January 27, 2025 Farm inheritance tax impact
Over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 hectares or more in size will be affected by the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), according to new independent analysis from AHDB. In this simulcast with our Agonomics with David Eudall podcast, David is joined by analyst Tom Spencer to explain how this has been calculated.
And find out what rural tax expert Luke Cochrane has to say about the next steps for farming businesses.
Useful links
Inheritance tax changes to affect more than 75% of English and Scottish farms of 50 hectares in size or more | AHDB
Farm inheritance tax - Agonomics with David Eudall
Land Family Business
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26min
November 01, 2024 449: Heifer to bull: Maximising calf potential (part two)
Mastering milk replacer, weaning, and maximising growth are discussed as AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager (Dairy) Laura Awdry concludes her two-part series looking at calf potential.

Laura's joined by Ginny Sherwin, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science.

Useful links
Calf milk replacer energy calculator | AHDB
Calf management | AHDB
Youngstock housing | AHDB

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36min
October 28, 2024 448: Heifer to bull: Maximising calf potential (part one)
In the first of two episodes about rearing calves, AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Laura Awdry is joined by award-winning Dorset dairy farmer Lauren Fincham.

The focus of their discussion is youngstock rearing, including colostrum and feeding management to get the best out of heifers and beef calves later in life.

Useful links
Calf management | AHDB
Colostrum management for dairy calves | AHDB
Semen usage calculator | AHDB

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24min
October 15, 2024 447: Consumer insight: Meat labels and aisles
How important are food labels in the supermarket? And do consumers pay any attention to signs and layout in the aisles?

Beatrice Waters is joined by Grace Randall, AHDB’s Lead Retail Insight Manager, Vicky Lee, National Account Manager at Dovecote Park and Fiona Clayton from AHDB’s Marketing team to dive into research on optimising red meat labelling and improving shopper engagement with the meat aisle.

Useful links
Consumer insights: Optimising red meat labelling | AHDB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=DZqAG9Giuo0
Retail and consumer insight | AHDB

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20min
September 06, 2024 446: Succession: Time to talk about the future
Succession is a subject that is applicable to all farming business, but do you know how to approach your family to begin talking about it?

AHDB Senior Engagement Manager Amy Hughes chats to Lyn Sykes, globally renown succession expert, covering the basics of starting difficult conversations, what it means to be good at communication, seeing things from both sides and how to talk about and address ‘touchy’ situations early, so they don’t become difficult in the future.

** We are holding a number of Discuss the Undiscussabull™ workshops with Elaine Froese, a farm family coach, in October (see link below for more details) **

Useful links
Discuss the Undiscussabull™ | AHDB
Business changes and succession: talking things through | AHDB
AHDB Food & Farming / Skills and succession (audioboom.com)

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40min
September 03, 2024 445: AHDB Dairy: Working with retailers
Given maintaining a positive reputation of dairy is crucial to underpinning the future success of the industry, Knowledge Exchange Manager James Hague looks at how AHDB works with retailers to promote milk and its products in the aisles.

Joining James is Senior Account Manager (Domestic Marketing), Stasha Napior-Kowska, to discuss her role in campaigns such as Let's Eat Balanced and more besides.

Useful links
Let's Eat Balanced | AHDB
Dairy markets | AHDB
A sweet spot for ice cream sales | AHDB

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20min
July 26, 2024 444: Are you grazing in a 'green drought'?
Following a wet start to the grazing season, AHDB Dairy Knowledge Exchange Manager Daisy Green looks at the impact this has had on grass quality and milk production at the mid-point and how careful management is essential for a successful close to the round.

Joining Daisy is pasture-to-profit consultant Bess Jowsey and AHDB Forage for Knowledge farmer Richard Tucker to discuss what they’re seeing on farm, and how they're managing this so-called "green drought".

Useful links
Curious about clover? | AHDB
Forage for Knowledge | AHDB
Profit from your pasture | AHDB

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24min
July 08, 2024 443: Milk Every Moment
Milk Every Moment is a new milk-focused marketing campaign we've launched in collaboration with British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).

AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Jess White finds out more about the push to empower the next generation from some of those involved.

Useful links
Milk Every Moment | AHDB
Empowering the next generation with the Milk Every Moment campaign | AHDB
BUCS British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

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24min

FAQs about AHDB Food & Farming:

How many episodes does AHDB Food & Farming have?

The podcast currently has 473 episodes available.

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