Ahdb Cereals & Oilseeds

In this episode we discover how our participants are dealing with the effects of COVD-19. Our guests discuss recent production issues, the fluctuation of sales, duty of care to staff and how operations have been adapted to suit the current climate.  For information, guidance and support around Coronavirus, visit our dedicated web page: https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus. 

Life largely carries on as normal for most of Britain’s dairy farmers during the current Covid-19 outbreak, however there’s certainly been upheaval beyond the farmgate with a seismic shift in the normal patterns of behaviour.    Alistair McLaren spoke with AHDB’s Lead Dairy Analyst Patty Clayton and Susie Stannard, Consumer Insight Manager for an update on how the current situation is affecting dairy markets and patterns of consumption.     For information, guidance and support around Coronavirus, visit our dedicated web page: https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus   Check the latest on dairy markets here: https://ahdb.org.uk/dairy-markets Feedback survey: 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.

In this episode we focus purely on the effects of Covid-19 on the beef and lamb market place, prices and exports. We hear from Duncan Wyatt who is our lead analyst for red meat in our Market Intelligence team. Duncan talks about the impact which the coronavirus outbreak has had so far on the beef and lamb markets, both domestically and globally. We also hear about the change in demand, market requirements and what affect this is all having on our exports.  For more information:  https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus https://ahdb.org.uk/markets-and-prices

Our Arable Market Intelligence team take a look at what's happening in cereals and oilseeds markets. They discuss the impact of coronavirus in the short and long term, both domestically and globally. As well as grains, the team discuss the outlook for oilseeds markets – including oilseed rape. With a rise in spring cropping this year, we hear what to watch out for in the months ahead. For lots more information on cereals and oilseeds markets visit https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets For the latest information on how AHDB is supporting the industry through the coronavirus crisis visit https://ahdb.org.uk/coronavirus. Here you can view the latest updates, advice and resources. 

As the world wrestles with Coronavirus and the scientists seek a COVID-19 vaccine the farming and food industries, for a host of reasons have come into sharp focus – not least as they deal with the consequences of the changes imposed by Government on people’s day to day lives. In this episode, our guest, Jane King the Chief Executive of AHDB, will talk about the new normal, the information and support which is available to help farmers, growers and the supply chain cope with the increasing pressures and inevitable angst this new threat brings to societies health. For further support and guidance, visit our dedicated page on Coronavirus. If you have a question you'd like answered, please email: coronavirus.helpdesk@ahdb.org.uk or call our help desk: 024 7601 9361

As if anyone needed reminding an important element of the economy is the multi-million-pound exports trade Britain has with the rest of the world. Vietnam is an emerging market and in this podcast John Bates speaks to AHDB experts about key markets and the efforts made throughout the year to gain access to countries and grow trade, so that farmers goods from here at home can be sold to almost every corner of the globe.  We hear how AHDB identifies opportunities, analyses diet and meal trends as well as shoppers buying behaviours and works with exporters to attend trade shows to do deals that matter.  In this podcast you will hear from: Jonathan Eckley (AHDB's Head of Asia Pacific Exports) , Steve Evans (AHDB's Senior Consumer Insight Manager) and Zoe Avison (AHDB's Retail Insight Analyst). Interested in what we discussed? Get involved with our Export team Find out further information from Market Insights team Read our full news article and access our latest Country Focus reports for Vietnam and Ca

We caught up with three of our keynote speakers, who agreed to provide an overview of their areas of speciality.  Mike Hutchison of Hutchison Scientific provides an update on the microbiological organisms of most concern in edible crop production, including how to manage listeria. Jim Monaghan of Harper Adams University discusses irrigation water quality, application methods and risk management. Ana Allende of CEBAS-CSIC briefs us on the latest EU microbial regulations and the European approach to thwarting contamination risks during crop production through good hygiene practice. To discover more about microbials and how to keep your produce protected, visit https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/microbials-keeping-fresh-produce-free-of-pathogens.

In the summer of 2019 there was an increased number of reports of issues related to Potato Virus Y, in this episode we look at the industry response and the two main test methods for seed potato virus. In this episode we will speak with: Alex Godfrey, chair of NFU’s potato forum and potato grower in North Lincolnshire Rob Clayton, AHDB Strategy Director for Potatoes Sue Cowgill, Senior Pest Scientist at AHDB   Adrian Fox, Senior Plant Virologist at Fera.  Find out more about potato viruses here: https://ahdb.org.uk/aphid-forecasts https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/aphmon/ Other links: https://ahdb.org.uk/potatoes 

In this episode, we hear about swine dysentery from Lauren Dimmack, one of our Health and Welfare Scientists. We also find out how coronavirus is impacting pork markets. In 2019 we saw a spike in cases of swine dysentery and we have seen a couple more this year as well. A new challenge we’re facing is that recent cases haven’t shown the typical clinical signs i.e. bloody diarrhoea, so it’s more difficult for producers to identify and it’s not always being picked up as early as it may have been previously. We encourage producers to be extra vigilant and if they see any kind of unusual diarrhoea, particularly if it’s twinned with wasting, to call their vet and get it checked out. If you do have an outbreak, make sure you restrict all visitors and movement while undergoing treatment; this applies to shows and events as well. Sign up to the significant diseases charter Sign up to the Charter through the Producer or Corporate section of your Pig Hub account at www.pighub.org.uk or find out more here. If yo

In this episode Samantha Charlton, AHDB Beef & Lamb regional manager, speaks to Challenge Sheep farmer, James Drummond, who farms at Lemmington Hill Head in Northumberland about his lambing system and how he collects his data.  For more information:  Lambing ewe lambs https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/lambing-ewe-lambs  Challenge Sheep project http://beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns/project-farms/challenge-sheep/

In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Emily Collins talks to dairy farmer Keith Davis about how he adapted his grazing and silage practices and the impact this had on his yield from forage. With feed prices on the rise, increasing the yield from home-grown forage becomes ever more important. For the latest research and advice on grass, forage and soil management to help improve grassland productivity on livestock farms, visit our Grass webpage. Get the latest grass growth measurements straight from farms to your inbox by signing up to our Forage For Knowledge weekly updates. Feedback survey: 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.

It's Careers Week, so we've been speaking to industry expert Richard Longthorp about recruitment and retention challenges. We also chat to AHDB Skills Manager Amie Burke about the work AHDB is doing to provide training and development opportunities, with two farmers giving their thoughts on a recent leadership and management training course. For more information on the work of the AHDB Skills team, please visit www.ahdb.org.uk/skills AHDB also runs a variety of skills-related workshops. You can find out more about these events, and other meetings, at www.ahdb.org.uk/events

In this podcast we hear from high profile chefs about the versatility and varieties which make potatoes great to work with. At the Lensbury Hotel in Middlesex guests enjoy a special dinner including the #MonsterFries speciality and John Bates speaks to the great chefs who have got together to prepare an eight-course dinner. The key ingredient at every course is the once humble potato, as a part of the canapes, the starter, main course and even the dessert.  The purpose of the event is to showcase the great flavour and flexibility of potatoes, they will be a main ingredient, at the heart of each course.   Top chefs taking part in the event included: Rob Kennedy – Gold Medallist at the International Culinary Olympics, broadcaster and executive head chef of The Lensbury Hotel and chef for the Royal family, on numerous occasions   Adam Lestrelle – Head chef at the Roehampton Club and stars in the film for the #MonsterFries innovation   Louisa Ellis – A private chef and MasterChef professional finalis

RB209 helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental.  The latest edition of RB209, published this month, contains some of most significant changes to Phosphorus – or P – use in over 30 years.  In this episode we hear from: Sajjad Awan, AHDB on the updated guidance  Professor Roger Slyvester-Bradley on the 10 year research programme behind the new Phosphorus guidance Former AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds board member and farmer James Price on his Phosphorus strategy  Find out more about the updated RB209: ahdb.org.uk/rb209

Wayne Brough, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager for Ornamentals, talks to Neil Bragg of Substrate Associates, Chloe Whiteside of ADAS and Steve Carter of Tristram Plants about the transition to responsibly sourced growing media.  They chart the history of the move to peat-free growing media, the development of current projects, the ramifications alternative growing media has for manufacturers and growers and its future as we begin a new decade.  If you’re considering moving to peat-reduced or peat-free growing media, check our our top tips for making the transition a success -https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/10-top-tips-for-going-peat-free. To access a summary of the project, annual progress reports and the aims and objectives of the mission to transition to responsibly sourced growing media use within UK Horticulture - https://ahdb.org.uk/cp-138-transition-to-responsibly-sourced-growing-media-use-within-uk-horticulture.

A report highlighting how a massive step change in productivity growth is key to unlocking a successful future for UK agriculture was published yesterday by the Food & Drink Sector Council (FDSC). In this episode we hear from Sir Peter Kendall, Chairman of both AHDB and  the FDSC’s Agricultural Productivity Working Group, about his views on farming in the future as well as some of the findings within the report.   You can read the full report here or read the shortened executive summary here. Feedback survey: 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. Update Description

In this episode, we speak to independent sheep consultant, Lesley Stubbings, and Leicestershire sheep farmer, Gareth Owen. The topic being discussed is best practice worm control leading up to lambing, which includes conversation on faecal egg counts, wormer resistance, testing for and treating liver fluke and the prevalence of sheep scab.  Useful links: https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/worm-control-in-sheep-for-better-returns https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/parasite-control-guide-2020

In this episode Knowledge Exchange Manager Steve West talks to Chris Hudson from the University of Nottingham about how farmers can assess whether there is a problem with transition in their cows, and some of the areas that are important to focus on.   We're running Success in Transition meetings throughout February and March. To find a workshop near you please visit our website. Learn more about the InCalf process of assessing your own herd situation in our guide. Feedback survey: 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.

In this episode, we hear about some of the marketing activity we’re involved with to promote pork to consumers, butchers and chefs from Carrie McDermid (senior marketing manager) and Karl Pendlebury (quality schemes manager). Below, you’ll find links to all the websites and resources mentioned in the podcast. Love Pork Website: https://www.lovepork.co.uk/ Assets for you to download: https://www.lovepork.co.uk/assets/ TV advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1hQF6WUyxY Pork is healthy animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixYUvyQlUyk& Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovepork.UK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_pork/ Off the block Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QSMBeefandLamb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_offtheblock/ Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/EBLEXTrade/videos Pork Henry: https://ahdb.org.uk/pork-henry-whole Meat trade tools Everything you need to make the most of Quality Standard Mark meat. Here you will find useful calculator tools to help improve y

Ordinary food is good enough We are constantly informed by media on how to consume food, regardless of the negative mental and health impact it may cause us or our loved ones. In light of these challenges we face daily, the ‘Ordinary Food is Good Enough’ campaign is aiming to fight back these negative and unregulated fed diets which encourage an unbalanced diet.  In this podcast, Christine Watts, Chief Communications & Market Development Officer shares the ideas behind the #OrdinaryFood campaign, along with AHDB’s Senior Nutrition Manager, Maureen Strong explains the importance of a balanced diet.  Show your support by using #OrdinaryFood or visit our website https://ordinaryfood.co.uk/  You can also speak to our Marketing lead, Nicola Dodd who has worked hard in producing a campaign to share some of the challenges we face as an industry.