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Agonomics

Agonomics

By: AHDB
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AHDB's Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer examine the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. As agri-food markets become more uncertain, driven by changing weather, geopolitics, energy costs and changing consumer demands, the team are joined by colleagues to track the latest trends and explain what it all means for our levy payer businesses. And what impact it has on consumers. Each week the trio throw the spotlight on at least one sector, with the focus shared between arable, dairy, pork, beef and lamb as well as the wider farming industry. These sectors are ruled by the forces of economics and supply and demand which is why this podcast combines AGriculture and ecONOMICS. Given commodity markets, their multi-annual cycles and key inputs continue to evolve, the hosts draw on their extensive expertise to offer insight to help farmers and supply chains alike navigate the volatility and capitalise on opportunities. If you have a question, or a suggestion for a future episode, please email the team at: mailto:agonomics@ahdb.org.uk Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre (https://preferencecentre.ahdb.org.uk) so that you can: * Easily update your preferences and contact information * Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more * Receive important updates such as disease alertsCopyright 2026 AHDB Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Groundswell 2026: What's Next for Farming?
    Jul 8 2026

    The AG Show heads to Groundswell as the regenerative farming festival marks its 10th birthday, to find out what's getting farmers talking.

    First, we catch up with Groundswell co-founder John Cherry to look back at how the event has grown over the past decade and hear what he's learned from a mob grazing project he's been involved in.

    If you're a wheat grower looking to boost margins, don't miss our chat with a farmer who's transformed his business by turning his grain into flour and selling direct to bakeries.

    Plus, Charlotte puts her emergency first aid skills to the test in a farm accident scenario, and we get some practical tips on how to better understand what's going on beneath your feet by taking a closer look at your soil.

    SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)

    Groundswell Festival 2027

    Agrileader Circle at Groundswell

    Milling at Bruern – Bruern Farms

    Farmers Aid – from RABI

    The soil health scorecard | AHDB

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    Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.

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    35 mins
  • Can your farm handle the heat? Climate resilience guide
    Jul 1 2026

    After that record-breaking June heatwave, The AG Show is diving into what it really means for farming. We’re joined by Tom from the Met Office to break down what’s going on with our weather - and why extreme events are becoming more of the norm.

    We also catch up with AHDB’s climate resilience lead, Alice, to talk through how you can actually protect your farm, using the Climate Resilience Action Planner.

    Plus, there's details of the Farming Roadmap 2050, we hear how one farmer’s giving his hedgerows some extra attention and Stasha’s back with more Dad jokes… brace yourselves.

    SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)

    Climate resilience on-farm action planner | AHDB

    Weather and climate change - Met Office

    Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England’s Future (accessible version) - GOV.UK

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    Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.

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    41 mins
  • Breeding low-methane sheep - can it be done without compromising performance?
    Jun 24 2026

    On this episode of The AG Show, we’re getting stuck into low‑carbon lamb - where big science meets real‑world farming. It’s all off the back of the three‑year Breed For CH4nge project, and now it’s wrapped up, we’re hearing straight from the people involved and asking the big question: will this actually work on UK sheep farms?

    We’re also catching up with a CEVAS‑trained dairy farmer who’s been opening the farm gates to school visits – and why it’s not just the kids who get something out of it.

    And with the football World Cup in full swing, we’ll take a lighter look at what might be fuelling the teams on the pitch.

    SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)

    Sheep Breeding UK | Low Carbon Lamb | Low Methane Sheep

    Innovis Sheep - Leading UK Sheep Breeding Services & Sales

    Signet Breeding Services | Signet Breeding

    Lancashire Farm Education Centre – Home Farm – Croston

    Access To Farms Home Page | Access To Farms

    GET IN TOUCH

    Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.

    Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:

    • Easily update your preferences and contact information
    • Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more
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    42 mins
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