Dozens of Nuffield farming scholars, who have been studying a wide range of agricultural topics, recently presented their findings at a 'super conference' sponsored by AHDB.  Alice Perry, from our media relations team, went along to catch up with some of them.  Useful links AHDB sponsors Nuffield Farming ‘Super Conference’ in Devon | AHDB AgriLeader | AHDB 2023 Nuffield Farming Conference - YouTube  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

Dozens of Nuffield farming scholars, who have been studying a wide range of agricultural topics, recently presented their findings at a 'super conference' sponsored by AHDB. Alice Perry, from our media relations team, went along to catch up with some of them. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/ahdb-sponsors-nuffield-farming-super-conference-in-devon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB sponsors Nuffield Farming ‘Super Conference’ in Devon | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/agrileader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgriLeader | AHDB</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkRZIQNz8E1I2tsDCdUKWcGARLOHo6iw4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2023 Nuffield Farming Conference - YouTube</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

422: Meet the Nuffield farming scholars

Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, talks about systems approaches, measurement of soil and plant health, and nutrition.   Ana Reynolds (Cereals &amp; Oilseeds) and Laura Awdry (Dairy) caught up with Joel during a recent series of AHDB events that took place across England and Scotland.   Useful links GREATsoils | AHDB Soil structure | AHDB Farm events and agricultural shows | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, talks about systems approaches, measurement of soil and plant health, and nutrition. Ana Reynolds (Cereals &amp; Oilseeds) and Laura Awdry (Dairy) caught up with Joel during a recent series of AHDB events that took place across England and Scotland. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/greatsoils" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GREATsoils | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/soil-structure" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soil structure | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farm events and agricultural shows | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

421: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part one)

It is all about affordable alternatives to the traditional Christmas dinner as AHDB's Denise Spencer-Walker draws inspiration from the numerous delicious recipes she has created for our marketing campaigns.  Useful links AHDB launches brand new Let’s Eat Balanced campaign | AHDB Feed your family for less with British pork | AHDB Marketing | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

It is all about affordable alternatives to the traditional Christmas dinner as AHDB's Denise Spencer-Walker draws inspiration from the numerous delicious recipes she has created for our marketing campaigns. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/ahdb-launches-brand-new-let-s-eat-balanced-campaign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB launches brand new Let’s Eat Balanced campaign | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/feedyourfamilyforless2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feed your family for less with British pork | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/marketing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marketing | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

420: Festive recipe ideas

We visited Jack Houghton, a farm manager near Wolverhampton, as he officially joined the AHDB Monitor Farm programme.  Our reporter Carolyn Smith went along to the launch event to meet all those involved, including Knowledge Exchange Manager Alex Ansell.   Useful links Content related to the topic: monitor-farms | AHDB The soil health scorecard | AHDB Cereals &amp; Oilseeds | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

We visited Jack Houghton, a farm manager near Wolverhampton, as he officially joined the AHDB Monitor Farm programme. Our reporter Carolyn Smith went along to the launch event to meet all those involved, including Knowledge Exchange Manager Alex Ansell. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/topic/farm-excellence/monitor-farms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Content related to the topic: monitor-farms | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/the-soil-health-scorecard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The soil health scorecard | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cereals &amp; Oilseeds | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

419: AHDB Cereals: Becoming a monitor farm

Hear what Cereals &amp; Oilseeds sector chair Tom Clarke had to say at AHDB's Funding Your Future live event in November.  Useful links Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals &amp; Oilseeds | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Beef &amp; Lamb | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Dairy | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Pork | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

Hear what Cereals &amp; Oilseeds sector chair Tom Clarke had to say at AHDB's Funding Your Future live event in November. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-cereals-oilseeds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals &amp; Oilseeds | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-beef-lamb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Beef &amp; Lamb | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-dairy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Dairy | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-pork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Pork | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

418: AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds: Funding Your Future Q&A

AHDB's knowledge exchange manager for dairy, Daisy Green, has been to Buitelaar’s Long Lane Development Farm in Somerset to find out if their high health units can help tackle calf pneumonia.   Useful links Helping you and your calves breathe easy this winter | AHDB Pneumonia in calves | AHDB Dairy calf management | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

AHDB's knowledge exchange manager for dairy, Daisy Green, has been to Buitelaar’s Long Lane Development Farm in Somerset to find out if their high health units can help tackle calf pneumonia. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/helping-you-and-your-calves-breathe-easy-this-winter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helping you and your calves breathe easy this winter | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/pneumonia-in-calves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pneumonia in calves | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/dairy-calf-management" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dairy calf management | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

417: AHDB Dairy: Tackling calf pneumonia

AHDB's new Roots to Resilience programme aims to equip farmers with the learning they need to take their businesses to the next level.   Our senior knowledge exchange manager for beef and lamb, Amy Hughes, caught up with Dallas Mount who will be leading the workshops.  Useful links Roots to Resilience | AHDB Roots to Resilience - YouTube Beef &amp; Lamb sector plan 2022–2027 | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

AHDB's new Roots to Resilience programme aims to equip farmers with the learning they need to take their businesses to the next level. Our senior knowledge exchange manager for beef and lamb, Amy Hughes, caught up with Dallas Mount who will be leading the workshops. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/roots-to-resilience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roots to Resilience | AHDB</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VWzGwv6EUw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roots to Resilience - YouTube</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/sector-plans/beef-lamb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beef &amp; Lamb sector plan 2022–2027 | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

416: AHDB Beef and Lamb: Roots to Resilience

AHDB Chief Executive Officer Tim Rycroft, who's stepping down from his position at the end of the year, has been talking to presenter John Bates about the changes to the levy board during his time in charge.  Useful links Tim Rycroft to step down as CEO of AHDB at end of year | AHDB Four sector councils publish levy increase proposals | AHDB Sector plans | AHDB AHDB appoints Tim Rycroft as CEO | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

AHDB Chief Executive Officer Tim Rycroft, who's stepping down from his position at the end of the year, has been talking to presenter John Bates about the changes to the levy board during his time in charge. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/tim-rycroft-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-ahdb-at-end-of-year" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Rycroft to step down as CEO of AHDB at end of year | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/four-sector-councils-publish-levy-increase-proposals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four sector councils publish levy increase proposals | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/sector-plans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sector plans | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/ahdb-appoints-tim-rycroft-as-ceo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB appoints Tim Rycroft as CEO | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

415: Tim Rycroft: Departing CEO reflects on his time at AHDB

British red meat and dairy exporters have been showcasing their products at Anuga in Cologne, this year’s biggest agri-food trade show.  Our reporter Dami Oyinlola went along to bolster AHDB's efforts in Germany, as well as getting a flavour of the event.  Useful links AHDB and UK Government support UK red meat and dairy exports at Anuga | AHDB Beyond Borders: working together for your export success | AHDB Exports | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

British red meat and dairy exporters have been showcasing their products at Anuga in Cologne, this year’s biggest agri-food trade show. Our reporter Dami Oyinlola went along to bolster AHDB's efforts in Germany, as well as getting a flavour of the event. Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/news/ahdb-and-uk-government-support-uk-red-meat-and-dairy-exports-at-anuga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB and UK Government support UK red meat and dairy exports at Anuga | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/exports/beyond-borders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Borders: working together for your export success | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/topic/supply-chain/exports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exports | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

414: Anuga 2023: Helping exporters find new markets

Our sector councils are proposing to increase levy rates from the 2024/25 financial year.  Joining guest host Rebecca Wilson to discuss the reasons behind this and why it will benefit you and our industry are sector chairs Mike Sheldon (Pork), Colin Bateman (Beef &amp; Lamb), Tom Clarke (Cereals &amp; Oilseeds), and Lyndon Edwards (Dairy).  Useful links Funding Your Future 2023 | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Beef &amp; Lamb | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Pork | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Dairy | AHDB Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals &amp; Oilseeds | AHDB  Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk

Our sector councils are proposing to increase levy rates from the 2024/25 financial year. Joining guest host Rebecca Wilson to discuss the reasons behind this and why it will benefit you and our industry are sector chairs Mike Sheldon (Pork), Colin Bateman (Beef &amp; Lamb), Tom Clarke (Cereals &amp; Oilseeds), and Lyndon Edwards (Dairy). Useful links <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-beef-lamb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Beef &amp; Lamb | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-pork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Pork | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-dairy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Dairy | AHDB</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/funding-your-future-2023-cereals-oilseeds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals &amp; Oilseeds | AHDB</a> Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis, or email us with your thoughts, comments and suggestions: <a href="mailto:foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk">foodandfarming@ahdb.org.uk</a>

413: AHDB: Funding Your Future

Our Food &amp; 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.You’ll hear from farmers, special guests and AHDB specialists sharing their experiences and opinions. Join our conversations about technical information, data, market intelligence, exports and updates on our multimillion consumer marketing campaigns and of course, the latest news on farming issues that impact your business.The AHDB Food &amp; Farming podcast – worth a listen.

Our Food &amp; 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. You’ll hear from farmers, special guests and AHDB specialists sharing their experiences and opinions. Join our conversations about technical information, data, market intelligence, exports and updates on our multimillion consumer marketing campaigns and of course, the latest news on farming issues that impact your business. The AHDB Food &amp; Farming podcast – worth a listen.

AHDB Food & Farming

In part one of this episode, independent sheep consultant Liz Genever talks to two of AHDB’s Challenge Sheep farmers, Sam Jones and Rob Hawke, about their approach to sourcing replacements this year, given the restrictions associated with coronavirus. There is also mixed forage supply following a dry spring, so she explores whether this is influencing their decision to retain more animals or opt to buy in replacements. Liz also covers health precautions and things to consider when buying in replacement stock.     In the second part of this episode, Liz is joined by Ted Ogden who is the Farmstock Sales Manager &amp; Auctioneer at CCM Auctions in Skipton, North Yorkshire. As a member of the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA), Ted gives an update on the availability of sheep sales this autumn within livestock markets and provides reassurance on the changes we can expect to see given the current coronavirus restrictions. There is also the option of sourcing replacements online, such as Signet Breeding Services who are offering the ability to buy pedigree ewes and rams from their website this year.   Further information Challenge Sheep Sam Jones and Rob Hawke are part of AHDB’s Challenge Sheep research project. The aim of the project is to understand the influence of the rearing phase of ewe lambs and shearlings, and how it affects their lifetime performance and productivity. Sam Jones runs a third-generation sheep farm in Worcestershire. He has 1,050 breeding ewes and he buys in and breeds his own replacements. Rob Hawke farms with his wife Anna near Salisbury in Wiltshire. They are first-generation farmers and they have been farming for 12 years. They run 1,000 performance recorded Romney ewes and they breed and keep their own replacements. Both farmers discuss their key findings from the project so far. Visit https://ahdb.org.uk/challenge-sheep to find out more about the project.    Signet Breeding Services Signet Breeding Services are offering the ability to buy pedigree ewes and rams from their website this year with their new sheep for sale page.  They also have a flock finder page to identify the nearest recorded flock to you. Visit https://www.signetdata.com/ to find out more.  Livestock markets The advice from the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA) is for farmers around the country to continue to support their local livestock markets and engage with them as they try and come out the other side of the pandemic. Vendors are now allowed back in the ring but with only one vendor representing their stock. Buyers need to contact the market to pre-book a place within the sale ring. Social distancing must be observed, and a face covering must be worn. Expect there to be clear perspex screens around the ring. It is a different buying experience, but farmers can still go and sell or buy their livestock. Visit https://www.laa.co.uk/ for more guidance.      If you would like further advice on sourcing the right replacements for your flock, please speak to your regional Knowledge Exchange Manager who can be found at the bottom of our Beef &amp; Lamb homepage https://ahdb.org.uk/beef-lamb

In part one of this episode, independent sheep consultant Liz Genever talks to two of AHDB’s Challenge Sheep farmers, Sam Jones and Rob Hawke, about their approach to sourcing replacements this year, given the restrictions associated with coronavirus. There is also mixed forage supply following a dry spring, so she explores whether this is influencing their decision to retain more animals or opt to buy in replacements. Liz also covers health precautions and things to consider when buying in replacement stock.  In the second part of this episode, Liz is joined by Ted Ogden who is the Farmstock Sales Manager &amp; Auctioneer at CCM Auctions in Skipton, North Yorkshire. As a member of the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA), Ted gives an update on the availability of sheep sales this autumn within livestock markets and provides reassurance on the changes we can expect to see given the current coronavirus restrictions. There is also the option of sourcing replacements online, such as Signet Breeding Services who are offering the ability to buy pedigree ewes and rams from their website this year.  Further information Challenge Sheep Sam Jones and Rob Hawke are part of AHDB’s Challenge Sheep research project. The aim of the project is to understand the influence of the rearing phase of ewe lambs and shearlings, and how it affects their lifetime performance and productivity. Sam Jones runs a third-generation sheep farm in Worcestershire. He has 1,050 breeding ewes and he buys in and breeds his own replacements. Rob Hawke farms with his wife Anna near Salisbury in Wiltshire. They are first-generation farmers and they have been farming for 12 years. They run 1,000 performance recorded Romney ewes and they breed and keep their own replacements. Both farmers discuss their key findings from the project so far. Visit <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/challenge-sheep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/challenge-sheep</a> to find out more about the project.   Signet Breeding Services Signet Breeding Services are offering the ability to buy pedigree ewes and rams from their website this year with their new sheep for sale page.  They also have a flock finder page to identify the nearest recorded flock to you. Visit <a href="https://www.signetdata.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.signetdata.com/</a> to find out more. Livestock markets The advice from the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA) is for farmers around the country to continue to support their local livestock markets and engage with them as they try and come out the other side of the pandemic. Vendors are now allowed back in the ring but with only one vendor representing their stock. Buyers need to contact the market to pre-book a place within the sale ring. Social distancing must be observed, and a face covering must be worn. Expect there to be clear perspex screens around the ring. It is a different buying experience, but farmers can still go and sell or buy their livestock. Visit <a href="https://www.laa.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.laa.co.uk/</a> for more guidance.   If you would like further advice on sourcing the right replacements for your flock, please speak to your regional Knowledge Exchange Manager who can be found at the bottom of our Beef &amp; Lamb homepage <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/beef-lamb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/beef-lamb</a>

185: Beef & Lamb: Sourcing replacements, forage supply and what to expect at livestock markets

In this edition Nerys Wright, knowledge exchange manager for the South East and Eastern regions, talks to farmer, Chris Elkington, our 2019 Strategic Farmer and Hefin Rowlands, a farm animal SQP from Techion about worm control with a particular emphasis on lambs.  For more information:  SCOPS website  Nematodirus forecast  Worm control in sheep for Better Returns  Parasite control guide

In this edition Nerys Wright, knowledge exchange manager for the South East and Eastern regions, talks to farmer, Chris Elkington, our 2019 Strategic Farmer and Hefin Rowlands, a farm animal SQP from Techion about worm control with a particular emphasis on lambs. For more information: <a href="https://www.scops.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SCOPS website</a> <a href="https://www.scops.org.uk/forecasts/nematodirus-forecast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nematodirus forecast</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/worm-control-in-sheep-for-better-returns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worm control in sheep for Better Returns</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/parasite-control-guide-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parasite control guide</a>

152: Worm control in lambs

After several years of stability, dairy markets have seen rapid shifts over the last few weeks driven by the outbreak of Coronavirus. A changing consumer landscape has hit demand and the knock-on effect is being felt by processors and farmers alike.    In this episode Alistair McLaren spoke with Chris Gooderham, AHDB’s Head of Market Specialists, to understand how the industry is being affected under the cloud of Coronavirus.   For information, guidance and support around Coronavirus, visit our dedicated web page: https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus    Check the latest on dairy markets and sign up to the newsletter here: https://ahdb.org.uk/dairy-markets  Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis

After several years of stability, dairy markets have seen rapid shifts over the last few weeks driven by the outbreak of Coronavirus. A changing consumer landscape has hit demand and the knock-on effect is being felt by processors and farmers alike.    In this episode Alistair McLaren spoke with Chris Gooderham, AHDB’s Head of Market Specialists, to understand how the industry is being affected under the cloud of Coronavirus.   For information, guidance and support around Coronavirus, visit our dedicated web page: <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus</a>   Check the latest on dairy markets and sign up to the newsletter here: <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/dairy-markets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/dairy-markets</a> Feedback survey: We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-UsoT09RkOV7_8Tyl3UfSY0mE5-VsRLr3CrMaFf9dtUNUZHSERTT0VUVDNRMzhVNk9HQk02U1pPRy4u%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short questionnaire</a>, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis

151: Covid-19 Special: The impact of Coronavirus on the dairy industry

In this edition Chloe Mckee, Knowledge Exchange Officer talks to Bethan John from Liverpool University about her PhD research on liver fluke in silage and how through good fermentation you can prevent the risk the livestock. She also gives practical tips on how best to ensile to prevent liver fluke contamination.  For more information  Making grass silage for Better Returns manual for more info on silage making     SCOPS website - liver fluke

In this edition Chloe Mckee, Knowledge Exchange Officer talks to Bethan John from Liverpool University about her PhD research on liver fluke in silage and how through good fermentation you can prevent the risk the livestock. She also gives practical tips on how best to ensile to prevent liver fluke contamination. For more information <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/making-grass-silage-for-better-returns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making grass silage for Better Returns manual</a> for more info on silage making    <a href="https://www.scops.org.uk/internal-parasites/liver-fluke/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SCOPS website - liver fluke</a>

139: Can liver fluke survive in silage?

In this episode we focus purely on the effects of Covid-19 on the beef and lamb market place, prices and exports. We hear from Duncan Wyatt who is our lead analyst for red meat in our Market Intelligence team. Duncan talks about the impact which the coronavirus outbreak has had so far on the beef and lamb markets, both domestically and globally. We also hear about the change in demand, market requirements and what affect this is all having on our exports.   For more information:   https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus  https://ahdb.org.uk/markets-and-prices

In this episode we focus purely on the effects of Covid-19 on the beef and lamb market place, prices and exports. We hear from Duncan Wyatt who is our lead analyst for red meat in our Market Intelligence team. Duncan talks about the impact which the coronavirus outbreak has had so far on the beef and lamb markets, both domestically and globally. We also hear about the change in demand, market requirements and what affect this is all having on our exports.  For more information:  <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus</a> <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/markets-and-prices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/markets-and-prices</a>

135: Covid-19 Special: How Beef & Lamb markets have been affected by coronavirus

As the world wrestles with Coronavirus and the scientists seek a COVID-19 vaccine the farming and food industries, for a host of reasons have come into sharp focus – not least as they deal with the consequences of the changes imposed by Government on people’s day to day lives.   In this episode, our guest, Jane King the Chief Executive of AHDB, will talk about the new normal, the information and support which is available to help farmers, growers and the supply chain cope with the increasing pressures and inevitable angst this new threat brings to societies health.   For further support and guidance, visit our dedicated page on Coronavirus.   If you have a question you'd like answered, please email: coronavirus.helpdesk@ahdb.org.uk or call our help desk: 024 7601 9361

As the world wrestles with <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coronavirus</a> and the scientists seek a COVID-19 vaccine the farming and food industries, for a host of reasons have come into sharp focus – not least as they deal with the consequences of the changes imposed by Government on people’s day to day lives. In this episode, our guest, Jane King the Chief Executive of AHDB, will talk about the new normal, the information and support which is available to help farmers, growers and the supply chain cope with the increasing pressures and inevitable angst this new threat brings to societies health. For further support and guidance, visit our dedicated page on <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coronavirus</a>. If you have a question you'd like answered, please email: <a>coronavirus.helpdesk@ahdb.org.uk</a> or call our help desk: 024 7601 9361

133: Coronavirus | Supporting our industry

In this short podcast, Rebecca Small, AHDB Beef Scientist, is in Shropshire with Robert Wilkinson from Harper Adams University, who led on the Protein and Mixed Forage Research project. She talks to him about preliminary findings of the project and how this can be applied on farm. She also chats to Andrew Schofield who looked at Mineral audits in finishing cattle.

104: A look at home-grown forage production and the importance of mineral supplementation in cattle

In this episode, Danny Fanning, a Masters student from University College Dublin spent a two month placement at AHDB looking at Herbal Leys. During this time he spoke to Ian Wilkinson of Costwolds seeds about his farming practices and how he manages his herbal lays.   * Please note this episode was filmed outside, so in parts it can be quite windy!  Further information on the extensive opportunities for including livestock within the arable rotation, including the grazing of arable land, growing crops for silage or hay and arranging muck-for-straw deals, can be accessed from the AHDB ‘Livestock and the arable rotation’ guide – cereals.ahdb.org.uk/livestock

In this episode, Danny Fanning, a Masters student from University College Dublin spent a two month placement at AHDB looking at Herbal Leys. During this time he spoke to Ian Wilkinson of Costwolds seeds about his farming practices and how he manages his herbal lays. * Please note this episode was filmed outside, so in parts it can be quite windy! Further information on the extensive opportunities for including livestock within the arable rotation, including the grazing of arable land, growing crops for silage or hay and arranging muck-for-straw deals, can be accessed from the AHDB ‘Livestock and the arable rotation’ guide – <a href="https://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/livestock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cereals.ahdb.org.uk/livestock</a>

94: Maximising the value of herbal leys

With the vast majority of spring barley now safely in storage, this episode we're looking at opportunities and challenges for growing malting barley in the UK. How can you get the most out of your crop? Where might you be able to get a commercial advantage? What new varieties are coming up?  We hear from:  Mark McCallum, Black Isle barley grower and chair of Highland Grain Bob King, Crisp Malt Rick Davies, Northampton Monitor Farm host who grows barley for Budweiser Julian South, MAGB Steve Hoad, SRUC David Eudall, AHDB market analyst   Find out more:  AHDB barley growth guide AHDB Cereals &amp; Oilseeds market intelligence AHDB Recommended Lists   Always drink responsibly. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

With the vast majority of spring barley now safely in storage, this episode we're looking at opportunities and challenges for growing malting barley in the UK. How can you get the most out of your crop? Where might you be able to get a commercial advantage? What new varieties are coming up? We hear from: <ul> <li>Mark McCallum, Black Isle barley grower and chair of Highland Grain</li> <li>Bob King, Crisp Malt</li> <li>Rick Davies, <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/northampton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northampton Monitor Farm</a> host who grows barley for Budweiser</li> <li>Julian South, MAGB</li> <li>Steve Hoad, SRUC</li> <li>David Eudall, AHDB market analyst</li> </ul> Find out more: <ul> <li><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/barleygg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB barley growth guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB Cereals &amp; Oilseeds market intelligence</a></li> <li><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/rl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB Recommended Lists</a></li> </ul> Always drink responsibly. <a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/</a>

87: Top tip(ple)s: growing malting barley for beer and whisky

In this edition Nerys Wright, Knowledge Exchange Manager talks to Challenge Sheep farmer, Matt Blyth from Didling farms about how he Body Condition Scores his flock and, along with tips and tricks for other sheep farmers.  For more information read our BRP Manual: Managing ewes for Better Returns

In this edition Nerys Wright, Knowledge Exchange Manager talks to Challenge Sheep farmer, Matt Blyth from Didling farms about how he Body Condition Scores his flock and, along with tips and tricks for other sheep farmers. For more information read our BRP Manual: <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/managing-ewes-for-better-returns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Managing ewes for Better Returns</a>

76: How to Body Condition Score your flock

Paul Renison

In this edition Chloe McKee, Knowledge Transfer Officer talks to beef and sheep farmer, Paul Renison, on how he has gone from set stocking to rotational grazing on Cannerheugh farm in Cumbria.

68: Grazing strategies: a chat with Cumbrian beef and lamb farmer, Paul Renison

To book a free consultation, levy payers are advised to call the AHDB Storage Network booking desk on 01406 359419.  Alternatively you can call the AHDB Storage Advice line for the over-the-phone advice on 0800 02 82 111. For all the latest storage advice please go to - https://ahdb.org.uk/Search?q=storage+hub

To book a free consultation, levy payers are advised to call the AHDB Storage Network booking desk on 01406 359419.  Alternatively you can call the AHDB Storage Advice line for the over-the-phone advice on 0800 02 82 111. For all the latest storage advice please go to - <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Search?q=storage+hub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ahdb.org.uk/Search?q=storage+hub</a>

62: Potatoes: Storage Network launch

In this edition, we hear from strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie, on his herd breeding strategy, as well as AHDB genetics experts Marco Winter and Fern Pearston, who take us through the genetics indexes and AHDB tools for supporting breeding decisions, such as our herd genetics reports. We’ll also hear more about the benefits of genomic testing, and how farmers can use those results to better inform their breeding strategy. Useful links: AHDB herd genetic reports AHDB genetics and breeding pages AHDB strategic dairy farms Zoetis genomic testing

In this edition, we hear from strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie, on his herd breeding strategy, as well as AHDB genetics experts Marco Winter and Fern Pearston, who take us through the genetics indexes and AHDB tools for supporting breeding decisions, such as our herd genetics reports. We’ll also hear more about the benefits of genomic testing, and how farmers can use those results to better inform their breeding strategy. Useful links: <a href="https://dairy.ahdb.org.uk/technical-information/breeding-genetics/herd-genetic-reports/#.XN7GlehKhPZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB herd genetic reports</a> <a href="http://AHDB%20genetics%20and%20breeding%20pages" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB genetics and breeding pages</a> <a href="http://AHDB%20strategic%20dairy%20farms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AHDB strategic dairy farms</a> <a href="http://Zoetis%20genomic%20testing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoetis genomic testing</a>

58: Breeding and genetics for dairy herds

Welcome to the next edition of the horticulture podcast. Today we have a special guest, Vivian Powell, Crop Protection Senior Scientist from AHDB who has served the horticulture industry for 40 years of her life and 18 years working for AHDB delivering some fantastic work. She has helped many growers and businesses save resources, money and time.     Bolette Nave, Crop Protection Scientist from AHDB will be interviewing Vivian Powell. She will be sharing some of her key moments in the industry and what the future holds for the minor use programme project.     We will also hear an update from Joe Martin, our Crop Protection Senior Scientist at AHDB will share an interesting insight into SCEPTREplus and what growers should look forward to.     For further information on SCEPTREplus or Minor Use Programme visit: ahdb.org.uk  In the next episode, we’ll be finding out what the results from our latest Pork marketing campaign tell us, along with what plans there are for future activity. We’ll discover whether more people have been buying pork as a result of the campaign and what this means in financial terms.

Welcome to the next edition of the horticulture podcast. Today we have a special guest, Vivian Powell, Crop Protection Senior Scientist from AHDB who has served the horticulture industry for 40 years of her life and 18 years working for AHDB delivering some fantastic work. She has helped many growers and businesses save resources, money and time.  Bolette Nave, Crop Protection Scientist from AHDB will be interviewing Vivian Powell. She will be sharing some of her key moments in the industry and what the future holds for the minor use programme project.  We will also hear an update from Joe Martin, our Crop Protection Senior Scientist at AHDB will share an interesting insight into SCEPTREplus and what growers should look forward to.  For further information on SCEPTREplus or Minor Use Programme visit: <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ahdb.org.uk</a> In the next episode, we’ll be finding out what the results from our latest Pork marketing campaign tell us, along with what plans there are for future activity. We’ll discover whether more people have been buying pork as a result of the campaign and what this means in financial terms.

56: New beginnings for horticulture

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.   If you attended the recent workshops with Lloyd and Dapne, or have listened to the podcast and would like to find out more about the tools mentioned, you can find out more by clicking on the following links:   Herd genetics reports  Heifer rearing cost calculator  Semen usage calculator 

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.  If you attended the recent workshops with Lloyd and Dapne, or have listened to the podcast and would like to find out more about the tools mentioned, you can find out more by clicking on the following links: <ul> <li><a href="https://dairy.ahdb.org.uk/technical-information/breeding-genetics/herd-genetic-reports/#.XLXV3lxKiUk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herd genetics reports</a></li> <li> <a href="https://dairy.ahdb.org.uk/resources-library/technical-information/breeding-genetics/heifer-rearing-cost-calculator/#.XLXVvFxKiUn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heifer rearing cost calculator</a> </li> <li><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/semen-usage-calculator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Semen usage calculator</a></li> </ul>

51: The essentials of a successful dairy business

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

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

8: Planning winter feed for sheep 

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 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.

7: Antimicrobial resistance

Lis King, AHDB Sheep Scientist, talks to Bryan and Liz Griffiths about the challenges of sheep lameness on Southcott farm in Devon.

Lis King, AHDB Sheep Scientist, talks to Bryan and Liz Griffiths about the challenges of sheep lameness on Southcott farm in Devon.

2: Lameness, the Five Point Plan and top tips

Kate Mackenzie, AHDB Knowledge Transfer Manager, joins Andre Van Barneveld from Graise Consultancy at one of our Grow More, Graze More, Earn More on-farm events. We find out what measures farmers can take following the summer’s drought conditions. She also catches up with other local farmers to share their experiences and what the next steps are for the autumn and beyond. dairy.ahdb.org.uk

Kate Mackenzie, AHDB Knowledge Transfer Manager, joins Andre Van Barneveld from Graise Consultancy at one of our Grow More, Graze More, Earn More on-farm events. We find out what measures farmers can take following the summer’s drought conditions. She also catches up with other local farmers to share their experiences and what the next steps are for the autumn and beyond. <a href="http://dairy.ahdb.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dairy.ahdb.org.uk</a>

6: Drought and dairy

Liz Genever

Matt Blyth

Liz Genever, AHDB Senior Beef &amp; Lamb Scientist, talks to Matt Blyth, one of our Challenge Sheep farmers, at Didling farm in West Sussex. She finds out what decisions Matt has had to make as a result the hot weather and how using Farmax has helped him to better plan and analyse his farm enterprise. Find out more about AHDB's Challenge Sheep programme

Liz Genever, AHDB Senior Beef &amp; Lamb Scientist, talks to Matt Blyth, one of our Challenge Sheep farmers, at Didling farm in West Sussex. She finds out what decisions Matt has had to make as a result the hot weather and how using Farmax has helped him to better plan and analyse his farm enterprise. <a href="http://beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns/project-farms/challenge-sheep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more about AHDB's Challenge Sheep programme</a>

5: Drought, challenges and Farmax: Liz Genever talks to Challenge Sheep farmer Matt Blyth

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