Farm data, Oxford Farming Conference, Christmas results and learning to lamb

Ever wondered what really happens when you start handing over the family farm to the next generation? That’s exactly what Lisa Edwards is navigating on her cereals and potato farm up in Lancashire - and she’s spilling all in this episode of The AG Show as we dive back into the world of succession planning.Fancy making your own trainers? Yep, actual trainers. We meet the Wiltshire farmer turning cow hides into a hands-on sneaker‑making workshop.And have you ever been to the British Cattle Breeding Club Conference? No worries if not - Hannah’s got you covered with the inside scoop on what went down and what headwear was spotted.Oh, and Charlotte's got a new sofa don't you know?!SOME USEFUL BITSSuccession planning | AHDBAndy Rummings Beef | Grass fed beefBritish Cattle Breeders ClubUK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship RoadmapGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

The AG Show dives into how red meat and dairy are being pushed in the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign - and we take a closer look at whether all that marketing magic could actually give milk prices a boost.We’re also asking one of farming’s biggest questions: how on earth do you pass a farm on to the next generation? This episode kicks off the first of our two‑parter on the sometimes‑messy, always‑important world of succession planning.And finally… tissues at the ready. As we say goodbye to presenter Tom, we send him off with a proper brain‑bender: cattle genetics. Naturally, he’s calling in the F.I.E.L.D. Agents for backup — because let’s be honest, even the acronyms need decoding.SOME USEFUL BITSLet’s Eat Balanced marks five years of success supporting British farming | AHDBSuccession planning | AHDBEBVs and indexes for suckler herds | AHDBEnviroBeef | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

Farm data – what’s the deal? Who’s using it, and can you really trust the folks looking after it? This week on The AG Show, we dive into the topic that’s becoming a big deal for farming.We’ll take a quick look back at how our red meats stacked up over Christmas, and then look ahead to what’s on the NSA’s Lambing List.Oh, and guess what? F.I.E.L.D. Agents are back – fighting rural crimes against plain English (because jargon is so last season).SOME USEFUL BITSFarm Data Exchange (FDE) | AHDBChristmas 2025: Lamb wins big, turkey tumbles and convenience is king | AHDBLambing List | National Sheep AssociationGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

As we roll into the new year, The AG Show is diving into the latest trends shaping how health‑conscious consumers are eating. From the rise of high‑protein and high‑fibre everything, to the buzz around weight‑loss jabs and supplements, AHDB’s consumer guru Vanessa Adamson and nutrition and health top bod Kate Arthur help us make sense of it all. They join Charlotte, Hannah and Tom to unpack what these shifts could mean for our plates -and our farmers.Plus, Farmer Tom is back! He’s giving us an update on his Farmer Time charity and how it’s reconnecting kids with the fields and farms where their food begins.SOME USEFUL BITSThe new consumer health revolution | AHDB2026 consumer health predictions | AHDBFarmer Time | Connecting Classrooms & FarmsGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

The AG Show is wrapping up 2025 with a bang – and by bang, we mean a big, juicy quiz!This time, Producer Martin flips the script and takes over as quizmaster, putting presenters Charlotte, Hannah and Tom in the hot seat.The questions? A mix of all things food and farming in 2025 plus a sprinkle of festive Christmas fun. But that’s not all – the final round, Barnyard Banter, is pure chaos. The gang has to guess farming-related things based on clues from kids. Yep, kids.So… who’s going to nail it and who’s going to crash and burn? Have a listen to find out!GET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

Farmers are tough, no doubt about it - but the festive season can pile on extra stress and worries. That’s why The AG Show sat down with We Are Farming Minds, a brilliant charity working to smash the stigma around mental health in farming.Plus, Tom’s back from the Gira Meat Club conference in Geneva and he’s spilling the beans on what he learned with the team.And if you’ve ever wondered just how chaotic things get behind the mic, producer Martin’s got you covered with a peek at the outtakes and bloopers. Spoiler: it’s not exactly professional…SOME USEFUL BITSSupport for farmers | AHDBTackling mental health in the farming community of HerefordshireStrategic expertise in the meat & livestock industryGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

We’ve got a jam-packed livestock episode on The AG Show!First up, we’re diving deeper into the drop in milk prices and what it means for our dairy farmers, with insights from AHDB’s Lead Analyst, Susie Stannard.We’re also talking about African swine fever popping up in wild boar in Spain - and how that could shake up global trade.Jennifer Morgan’s here with the latest on Bluetongue virus, plus we’ll explore how farmers and vets can get involved in the UK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship Roadmap.SOME USEFUL BITSDairy markets | AHDBSpain’s ASF outbreak: Implications for EU pig meat movements and global trade | AHDBBluetongue virus latest news | AHDBUK Ruminant Antibiotic Stewardship RoadmapGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

The AG Show team are hanging out with some of their AHDB colleagues in this episode, starting with environment guru Rachael Madeley-Davies, fresh back from COP30 in Brazil. Rachael’s big message? Farmers aren’t just part of the conversation on climate change - they’re absolutely key to it.Then things get a little techy as Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke strap on VR headsets to take a virtual walk through a pig abattoir. Yep, you read that right - VR meets farming!And finally, we catch up with Zanita Markham to find out what earned her the prestigious Chris Brant Award at the National Pig Awards. Spoiler: it’s because she's ace (though we are biased)!Some useful bits from the episode:Blog: Why COP30 showed farmers’ views matter | AHDBZanita Markham wins Chris Brant Award | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

This week on The AG Show, we’re diving into what the Autumn Budget could mean for farmers. Hannah Clarke and Charlotte Forkes-Rees are joined by AHDB’s Lead Economist, Jess Corsair, to break it all down.Charlotte’s also sharing her hot takes on what’s going to land on your Christmas dinner plate this year - spoiler: it’s not just turkey talk! And if you’ve ever wondered what goes into organising an award-winning festive tractor run, we’ve got the inside scoop.Plus, our F.I.E.L.D. agents are back decoding more of the weird and wonderful words from the farming world. You’ll never look at agri-lingo the same way again!Some useful bits from the episode:Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture | AHDBSheepy Ploughing AssociationGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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

Farmer Tom (AKA Tom Martin) joins The AG Show's Tom Spencer before taking the stage at AHDB’s Big Scottish Crops Conference. They’re chatting all things soil health, mental health and the AI tools Tom’s using to level up his farm game.Meanwhile, Charlotte Forkes-Rees and Hannah Clarke dive into red meat and dairy, asking the big question: what wins with shoppers - value or convenience?Plus, we’ve got the latest farming headlines and another head-scratching term decoded in F.I.E.L.D. agents.Some useful bits from this episode:The Big Scottish Crops Conference | AHDBPremium products boost demand for cheese and yogurt | AHDBGET IN TOUCHCharlotte, Hannah, and Tom would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at [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