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AHDB Food & Farming

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AHDB Food & Farming episodes

  • 54: DIY Artificial Insemination and Synchronisation in the suckler herd
    In this edition Amy Hughes, Knowledge Exchange Manager, has a chat with farmer Eddie Rooke about how he is using synchronisation and Artificial Insemination on his suckler herd.
    We’re offering 50 % funding towards a number of DIY AI courses for suckler farmers. Courses are being held across the country with various training providers. Check the AHDB Beef & Lamb website for dates and locations. beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns/diy-ai-course/
    24 min
  • 52: Weather-savvy farming
    AHDB’s John Bates speaks to Lincolnshire farmer and grower David Hoyles, to learn what conditions are like and what he’s doing differently this year to get the most from the water he has on farm. Our Market Intelligence Director, Phil Bicknell shares insight from the markets on the impact of the weather and tools which livestock farmers can use to manage. And, Water Resources expert, Nicola Dunn updates us on the current water situation across the country, with options for farmers and growers to consider to prepare for a summer with little rainfall. 
    [Find out more](https://ahdb.org.uk/weather)
    21 min
  • 51: The essentials of a successful dairy business
    In this episode Steve West from the AHDB chats to Lloyd Holterman, a dairy farmer from Wisconsin USA.
    Lloyd and his wife Daphne are recognised on the global stage as exceptional dairy producers who consistently achieve excellences within both their business performance and dairy cow management. Much of this success can be attributed to their over-arching business ethos: Great People – Great Cows – Great Returns.
    19 min
  • 50: SmartHort Part 4: What are the next steps for horticulture growers to invest in robotics and AI?
    Welcome to the fourth SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Calum Murray from Innovate UK. He provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other factors which growers need to consider before investing, including grants.


    • Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture. Listen now

    • Jacob Kirwan from G’s Growers discusses the challenges that G’s Growers have faced and how they have overcome this through some of their current projects on robotics and automation. Listen now

    • Chris Danks from KTN explains how they can help growers invest money in innovative projects. He shares a range of advice, support and knowledge about helping your business step into the robotic world. Listen now

    For further information please visit: ahdb.org.uk/smarthort 
    16 min
  • 49: SmartHort Part 3: G's Growers share business challenges and opportunities when investing in robotics
    Welcome to the third SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Jacob Kirwan from G’s Growers. We look at the challenges that G’s Growers have faced and how they have overcome this through some of their current projects on robotics and automation.

    You can also listen to the following special SmartHort podcasts: 
     
    • Calum Murray from Innovate UK provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other factors which growers nee d to consider before investing, including grants. Listen now

    • Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture. Listen now

    • Chris Danks from KTN explains how they can help growers invest money in innovative projects. He shares a range of advice, support and knowledge about helping your business step into the robotic world. Listen now

    For further information please visit: ahdb.org.uk/smarthort 
    19 min
  • 48: SmartHort Part 2: KTN specialist explains how to invest your money in innovative projects
    Welcome to the second SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Chris Danks from KTN explains how they can help growers invest money in innovative projects. He shares a range of advice, support and knowledge about helping your business step into the robotic world. 

    You can also listen to the following special SmartHort podcasts: 
     
    • Calum Murray from Innovate UK provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other factors which growers nee d to consider before investing, including grants. Listen now

    • Jacob Kirwan from G’s Growers looks at the challenges that G’s Growers have faced and how they have overcome this through some of their current projects on robotics and automation. Listen now

    • Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture.  Listen now

    For further information please visit: ahdb.org.uk/smarthort 
    19 min
  • 47: SmartHort Part 1: University of Essex and Tiptree on developing a robotic strawberry harvester
    Welcome to the first of a four-part SmartHort podcast. In this episode Sarah Hunter-Argyle will be interviewing Andrey Ivanov from Tiptree and Dr Vishuu Mohan from the University of Essex and will discuss in detail about their collaboration to develop a robotic strawberry harvester. 
     
    Andrey provides a real insight into how he got involved with the University of Essex and Dr Vishuu Mohan answers whether robotics is the future of horticulture.   

     You can also listen to the following special SmartHort podcasts: 
     
    • Chris Danks from KTN: Chris Danks from KTN explains how they can help growers invest money in innovative projects. He shares a range of advice, support and knowledge about helping your business step into the robotic world. Listen now
     
    • Calum Murray from Innovate UK: Calum provides a better understanding of what growers should consider when applying for funding, the process and other factors which growers nee d to consider before investing, including grants. Listen now
     
    • Jacob Kirwan from G’s Growers: We look at the challenges that G’s Growers have faced and how they have overcome this through some of their current projects on robotics and automation. Listen now
    For further information please visit: ahdb.org.uk/smarthort 

    Also, don’t forget to catch our next AHDB podcast with Lloyd Holterman from Rosy Lane Holsteins in Winsconsin, USA. Lloyd shares his thoughts on managing the modern dairy cow, including the use of genetics, biosecurity and disease control and the importance of measuring performanc e and good record keeping.
    24 min
  • 45: AHDB Potatoes: Fight Against Blight update
    Listen to this update on the changes to AHDB Potatoes Fight Against Blight campaign. Hear an overview of the 2018 season, with information on A_36 and A_37.

    See the FRAG guidelines on fungicide resistance on potato late blight here
    if you have any questions then please feel free to contact us via Twitter @AHDB_potatoes
    9 min

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