In this episode, Nicola Shadbolt of Massey University, New Zealand joins our Knowledge Transfer manager Kate McKenzie to discuss how farmers in New Zealand and others internationally have adapted to be more resilient and strategic –in other words, how can we put the buzz words into practice?  

In the latest podcast, Sarah Pick, talks to Johnny Haimes, our Strategic farmer in Plymouth about being part of the Strategic Farm network and the recent suckler cow nutrition event, which was held at West Sherford Farm.

With Christmas round the corner, AHDB has released a new podcast looking at what consumers will be looking out for in the shops this year and what  farmers are doing to prepare for the change to come in the New Year.

Listen to John Bates discuss the gamut of hot topics in food and farming with AHDB Market Intelligence’s Phil Bicknell and David Swales.

Find about how this year’s challenging weather has affected key products on the Christmas dinner plate, which retailers are this year’s likely winners and how Brexit could influence next year’s festive feasts – including what AHDB, farmers and supply chains are doing to prepare.

Find out more about AHDB's market intelligence work

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Join AHDB's Amanda Bennett and Jason Pole, soil scientist extraordinaire Elizabeth Stockdale and farmer Edward Reynolds as they discuss some of the latest practical research on soil health.

To find out more, visit https://ahdb.org.uk/GREATsoils 

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In this episode, AHDB Market Specialists Manager Vikki Campbell explores the key messages from AHDB's 2018 Grain Market Outlook Conference. Speakers include Phil Bicknell, Seth Meyer, Charles Clack and Christof Walter.

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Joseph Keating, chats to our Strategic Finisher farmer, Phil Kent following his launch meeting about why he wanted to join the project and the improvements he’s been making to his finishing system.

Liz Genever, chats to Phil Creighton from Teagasc, about planning winter feed options and how to set up grazing rotations for the spring

In the latest podcast we’re looking at antimicrobial resistance and the use of antibiotics on farm. This is one of the biggest challenges facing human and animal health professionals to try and ensure the resistance doesn’t build up in humans for the critically important antibiotics.

The episode features a EuroDairy French exchange visit to a GB pilot farm and the finale meeting of the Farmer Action group: reducing reliance on antimicrobials.

In the latest AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds podcast we’re looking at business skills for farmers; taking us away from the roots and shoots to look at focus on some other topics that can have a huge impact on your business.

The episode features Sian Bushell and her recent workshops on succession planning; an interview with farmer Alex Baines on professional development; and Taunton Monitor Farm host Richard Payne.

Find out more:

AHDB skills training 

Succession webinar, 25 October 2018

AHDB Monitor Farm programme