AHDB Food & Farming

In the first season without CIPC we are looking at alternative sprout suppressant solutions.

In this episode we will discuss more about Maleic Hydrazide, including Sutton Bridge trials, instructions on how this chemical should be applied as well as costs of application. 

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Useful links:

https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/maleic-hydrazide-as-a-potato-sprout-suppressant

https://ahdb.org.uk/storage-hub

In this podcast edition Nicola Renison, AHDB Beef & Lamb’s regional manager, from the North West, talks to livestock farmer and consultant, Tom Chapman, all about mob grazing, including how he’s found it to benefit his own farm business.

To find out more about the Plum Demonstration Centre project, visit ahdb.org.uk/the-plum-demonstration-centre.

To discover more horticulture-specific podcasts, as well as a stream of our cross-sector efforts, visit ahdb.org.uk/the-plum-demonstration-centre.

America represents a massive opportunity for Exports of British produced food. American shoppers love many of the things British farmers are proud of – the way animals are reared and cared for and how other foods such as cheese are produced.

In this podcast, John Bates flips the coin and looks at the story of food from Britain being imported into the USA to see if that ‘special relationship’ could be putting money into British producers’ wallets.

Dr Phil Hadley (AHDB's International Market Development Director) and Susana Morris (AHDB’s senior export manager for the Americas), give us an insight into how we work with some fascinating people across the world, to deliver British produce and increase demand. 

Listen to our special guests from the USA, John Wilkes, our AHDB Adviser on US Agriculture policy and associated matters in Washington DC - He joins to share the story behind exporting British red meat, to the USA and why the Americans love our product! 

Would you like to be part of the discussion and understand more about our exporting relationship between the UK and USA - then attend our webinar, 

"Export Update: View from North America" and get involved!

In this edition of the Cereals and Oilseeds podcast, we invite breeders to share their tips on selecting varieties for this autumn. 

Hear KWS UK Ltd, RAGT Seeds UK, Senova Ltd, Elsoms Seeds Ltd, Syngenta, Limagrain UK and DSV UK give tips on selecting winter wheat varieties and what things you should be considering.

 

We also hear from AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager Michelle Nuttall on our upcoming Recommended List Ultimate Guide webinars comprising AHDB’s Arable Connections programme this summer.

 

Learn about the new Recommended List app from AHDB Communications Manager Jason Pole, allowing you to get the latest varieties data straight to you digital device.

 

With thanks to:

For more information on our Recommended List Ultimate Guide webinars, including how to book, visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/ac2020

To learn how you can download the new Recommended List app visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/rlapp

Brexit and the transition arrangements are a huge challenge for the British Government.

In this episode, John Bates, AHDB Senior Media & PR Manager, speaks to Tania Gesto-Casas, an AHDB policy manager based in Brussels, and Sarah Baker, AHDB Strategic Insight Manager.

In light of the negotiations advancing, we have reviewed the previous scenarios prepared for farm business managers and updated analysis of how a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will impact UK farmers, reflecting the recently-announced UK Global Tariffs (UKGT). This is available on our Brexit web page: ahdb.org.uk/brexit 

For levy payers, the outcomes of discussions with the top players, including on the European Commission’s side, chief negotiator, Michel Barnier and Britain’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, are critical, as these will form the foundations of trading relationships for markets not only in Europe, but perhaps elsewhere in the world.   

Brexit Scenarios: an impact assessment

Characteristics of top performing farms

Brexit impact calculator

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Soil health underlies crop productivity. Understanding whole soil health can aid decisions which can benefit both productivity and animal health.

In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Sarah Hurford talks to Strategic Dairy Farmer David Cotton from Bridge Farm and Mark Tripney from ISoils about the importance of good soil management and how to get the best from your land.

 

Follow Bridge Farm’s journey on their Farm Excellence page and learn more about soil management on our Grass & forage management page.

 

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In this podcast edition Emma Steele, AHDB Beef & Lamb’s regional manager talks to Strategic Farmer, Neil Brown, about what has happened on farm since his last discussion meeting in February and what his top tips are for a successful farming enterprise.

How to start direct selling with Strategic Farms Dupath Farm and Chestnut Farm – Thursday 18 June – 7:30pm

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In this episode we talk to Richard Laverick, who is the Chief Officer for Livestock Information. He updates us on the progress of the Livestock Information Programme (LIP) and the plans for the foreseeable future. 

The Livestock Information Programme (LIP) will deliver a new multi-species livestock information, identification and tracking service known as the Livestock Information Service (LIS). It is being developed through an industry-government partnership and will bring world-leading livestock traceability to the UK.

For more information, please visit https://ahdb.org.uk/LIP

AHDB's KE manager for protected edibles and mushrooms Nathalie Key managed to catch up with Adrian Fox of Fera Science to discuss all things tomato brown rugose fruit virus. 

Access our tomato brown rugose fruit virus hub by visiting https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/tomato-brown-rugose-fruit-virus. There, you can find a range of information including common symptoms, the background of the virus, downloadable resources , videos and best practice guides. 

For more of our horticulture-based podcasts, as well as our cross-sector efforts, visit https://ahdb.org.uk/podcast.