A monthly podcast from AHDB Cereals& Oilseeds, bringing you a round-up of our arable farming news from across the UK.Hear from staff, farmers we work with, and other agricultural experts on our levy-funded research, Monitor Farm projects, market intelligence and more.
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2024-04-19 | 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 th... |
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2024-03-28 | 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 ... |
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2024-03-22 | Using clover can give your farm an environmental boost, but where do you start? AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Stephen West, has been to see dairy farmer Wil Armitage who uses clover as part of his organic system at Keythorpe Lakes Farm in... |
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2024-03-19 | 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 ... |
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2024-03-08 | 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... |
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2024-03-01 | 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 a... |
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2024-02-23 | 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 ... |
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2024-02-11 | 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 ... |
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2024-01-26 | 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 an... |
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2024-01-24 | 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... |
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