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Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience.In the last episode of this short series, Amy finds out why Alan Robinson, who farms over 550 acres across two sites on the Yorkshire/Cumbria border, got involved and what impact it's had on the way he works.Useful linksRoots to Resilience workshop | AHDBTake control of your farm’s future with Roots to Resilience |AHDBFeedbackWe'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: [email protected] 

Amy Hughes continues to catch up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience.In this third episode of our four-part series, Amy finds out why Emma Graves, a beef farmer from Northamtonshire, got involved and asks if she's made any changes as a result.Useful linksRoots to Resilience workshop | AHDBTake control of your farm’s future with Roots to Resilience |AHDBFeedbackWe'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: [email protected] 

In this four-part series, Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience.Amy's joined by Angus, Duncan and Joe Nelless, who run their family farm in Northumberland, to find why they got involved and any changes they've made as a result.Useful linksRoots to Resilience workshop | AHDBTake control of your farm’s future with Roots to Resilience |AHDBLeader in the limelight: Angus Nelless | AHDBFeedbackWe'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: [email protected] 

In this four-part series, Amy Hughes catches up with farmers who've taken part in AHDB Beef & Lamb's flagship knowledge exchange programme, Roots to Resilience.Amy finds out why Richard Stanbury, a fourth-generation beef and sheep farmer on the edge of Exmoor, got involved and any changes he's made as a result.Useful linksRoots to Resilience workshop | AHDBTake control of your farm’s future with Roots to Resilience | AHDBHow This 4th Gen Farmer Is Future-Proofing His Farm Business | Roots to ResilienceFeedbackWe'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: [email protected] 

New AHDB Chair, Emily Norton, joins the Agonomics team to discuss her appointment as well as her aspirations for the organisation and farming in general. Emily says she's not here to fight for a "single version of any particular future" of agriculture and intends to make sure AHDB continues to serve all levy payers.Plus, find out how the recruitment process is going in the search for a new CEO.Useful links:New Chair of AHDB appointed by Defra Ministers | AHDBGraham Wilkinson to step down as AHDB CEO | AHDBHome | AHDB

Chief Executive Graham Wilkinson talks about his time at AHDB and what he believes the organisation can achieve for British agriculture.With sheep and arable farmer Rebecca Wilson taking the reins of the show, Graham also answers a number of questions submitted by levy payers ranging from assurance schemes to the levy itself.Useful linksOpen letter from our CEO Graham Wilkinson | AHDBGraham Wilkinson | AHDBSign in or register | AHDB Preference CentreFeedbackWe'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: [email protected]

In this simulcast with our Agonomics podcast, David Eudall turns his attention to the bluetongue virus which poses a big threat to the beef, lamb and dairy sectors. He's joined by AHDB colleagues to learn more about the Battle Bluetongue campaign as well as a vaccine finance calculator that can help farmers work out what they'll spend or save defending their stock.Bluetongue resources:Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDBBTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep) | AHDBBTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef) | AHDBIf you want to get in touch with the Agonomics team, please email: [email protected] up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:Easily update your preferences and contact informationGet information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and moreReceive important updates such as disease alerts

Over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 hectares or more in size will be affected by the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), according to new independent analysis from AHDB. In this simulcast with our Agonomics with David Eudall podcast, David is joined by analyst Tom Spencer to explain how this has been calculated.And find out what rural tax expert Luke Cochrane has to say about the next steps for farming businesses.Useful linksInheritance tax changes to affect more than 75% of English and Scottish farms of 50 hectares in size or more | AHDBFarm inheritance tax - Agonomics with David EudallLand Family Business

Mastering milk replacer, weaning, and maximising growth are discussed as AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager (Dairy) Laura Awdry concludes her two-part series looking at calf potential. Laura's joined by Ginny Sherwin, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Useful links Calf milk replacer energy calculator | AHDB Calf management | AHDB Youngstock housing | 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: [email protected] 

In the first of two episodes about rearing calves, AHDB Knowledge Exchange Manager Laura Awdry is joined by award-winning Dorset dairy farmer Lauren Fincham. The focus of their discussion is youngstock rearing, including colostrum and feeding management to get the best out of heifers and beef calves later in life. Useful links Calf management | AHDB Colostrum management for dairy calves | AHDB Semen usage calculator | 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: [email protected]