AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
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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.
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..
AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
3w ago
Lifting the lid on the world of dairy genomics is AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Alan McFadzean.
Alan's joined by strategic dairy farmer John Bailey and veterinary surgeon Dr Neil Eastham to find out what they have achieved by embracing tools like the Profitable Lifetime Index (PLI).
Useful links
Dairy breeding and genetics | AHDB
Breeding indexes and traits | AHDB
Profitable Lifetime Index £PLI | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
1M ago
Using genetics, rather than selecting animals purely on their visual characteristics, is likely to lead to a more productive and profitable suckler herd. So why do so few beef farmers use them?
AHDB's Beef and Lamb team caught up with our Lead Animal Genetics Expert, Harriet Bunning, and suckler farmer James Dixon to discuss what factors should be considered when choosing your best breeding animals.
Useful links
Maternal Matters: Using EBVs and Indexes for selection in the suckler herd | AHDB
Choosing bulls for Better Returns | AHDB
National beef evaluations | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
1M ago
Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England.
Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr Carrie Batten from The Pirbright Institute, and AHDB's Head of Animal Health and Welfare, Dr Mandy Nevel, join host John Bates to discuss how much progress has been made.
Useful links
Bluetongue virus | AHDB
Bluetongue virus technical webinars | AHDB
The Pirbright Institute | Preventing and controlling viral diseases
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
2M ago
It's one thing to talk about improving ecosystems while maintaining productivity on farm, but how can you actually achieve it?
As part of AHDB's Roots to Resilience programme, our Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager for Beef and Lamb, Amy Hughes, caught up with three farmers who have already put the theory into practice.
Useful links
Ian's journey: https://youtu.be/FD4MNYt29-YSilas' journey: https://youtu.be/KN3KFGPE1Dg
Emily's journey: https://youtu.be/nQHCY_Xd6Rk
AHDB Food & Farming / Food production and the ecosystem (audioboom.com)
Roots to Resilience | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
2M ago
Graham Wilkinson has taken up the reins at AHDB. But who is the new CEO? And what does it mean for levy payers and those in the wider supply chain?
Our Head of Engagement for Beef and Lamb, Sam Charlton, caught up with Graham to find out the answers and discover more about his ambitions for AHDB.
Useful links
Graham Wilkinson to join AHDB as new CEO | AHDB
Funding and structure | AHDB
News | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
2M ago
Strong winter grass growth followed by a wet start to the year has made it tricky to get dairy herds out for grazing.
AHDB Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager Jamie McCoy explores ways to make the most of the conditions by heading to a farm in Wales as well as catching up with pasture to profit consultant Piers Badnell.
Useful links
Benefits of on/off grazing cows in autumn | AHDB
Forage for Knowledge end of year review – 2023 | AHDB
Content related to the topic: grassland-management | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
3M ago
Mental and physical wellbeing, as well as sexism in the workplace, are on the agenda as AHDB reporter Alice Perry chats with Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald, a chartered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist.
The pair met at the recent Agrileader Forum in Manchester, where Stephanie was invited to speak about the key mental health issues of today.
Useful linksSupport for farmers - mental health | AHDB
AgriLeader | AHDB
Talking Leaders | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
3M ago
As part of AHDB's Roots To Resilience programme, our national specialist for grass forage and soil, Katie Evans, is joined by Jason Rowntree to discuss how we could improve ecosystems while maintaining productivity on farm.
Jason is a professor of animal science at Michigan State University and director of MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
Useful links
Roots to Resilience | AHDB
Roots to Resilience - YouTube
Beef & Lamb sector plan 2022–2027 | AHDB
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
3M ago
We discuss the water regulation guidelines, the Cab cards developed by the Environment Agency and how outdoor pig producers can minimise the risks of pollution.
Our Knowledge Exchange Relationship Manager, Andrew Palmer is joined on Microsoft Teams by the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) Advisor, Helen Blower and Farming Rules for Water lead, Jackie Vale.
Useful links
Water regulations for farmers | AHDB
Environmental Permitting Regulations | AHDB
Water Regs UK Limited - Water Regulations Guide
Check for Drinking Water Safeguard Zones and NVZs (data.gov.uk)
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AHDB Food & Farming Podcast
4M ago
We examine the role of the EFRA Committee and how AHDB can feed into its scrutiny of topics such as the UK's agri-food trade policy.
John Bates is joined by the select committee's chair, Sir Robert Goodwill MP, and our International Trade Development Director, Dr Phil Hadley.
Useful links
Market access prioritisation report 2023 | AHDB
Beyond Borders: working together for your export success | AHDB
Exports | AHDB
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