Ahdb Cereals & Oilseeds

Do you use pigs in your arable rotation? Or perhaps your pigs form part of someone else’s rotation? In this episode, we hear how producers and landlords can work together to benefit not only each other, but the environment as well. Useful links and information Livestock and the arable rotation Targeted at managers of arable-based systems who are thinking about livestock opportunities for the first time, this guide includes sections on leys, cover crops, forage crops, maize, outdoor pig production and manures. Cover crops A cover crop is a non-cash crop grown primarily for the purpose of ‘protecting or improving’ between periods of regular crop production. Take a look at our resources and farmer case studies. Presentations from the meeting: https://ahdb.org.uk/events/pigs-in-the-rotation-swaffham-norfolk Get in touch Order a free cab sticker with a reminder of how far away from water courses muck heaps need to be situated. Andrew Palmer, AHDB: andrew.palmer@ahdb.org.uk Email: comms@ahdb.org.uk

Monitor Farmer, Martin Williams speaks to AHDB's Market Intelligence Analyst, Peter Collier in an open discussion about his role at the AHDB, his thoughts on exports and the global market. For more detailed information please go to  https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets

In this edition Nerys Wright, Knowledge Exchange Manager talks to Challenge Sheep farmer, Matt Blyth from Didling farms about how he Body Condition Scores his flock and, along with tips and tricks for other sheep farmers. For more information read our BRP Manual: Managing ewes for Better Returns

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a hot topic, but it's not a new idea. In this episode we find out who's doing what, and why, along the road towards integrated pest management. We hear from Warwickshire arable farmer Rob Fox, AHDB's Jon Knight, Emma Hamer from the NFU and Alison Stewart, all the way from New Zealand's Foundation for Arable Research. View AHDB resources on IPM The AHDB Agronomists' Conference 2019 will focus on ways to achieve integrated pest management. Image: Natural enemy Asilidae Diotctria rufipes, by Ian Andrews. The larvae predate the larvae of other insects and the adults predate other insects on the wing. Find out more in the Encyclopaedia of pests and natural enemies

In this episode, we find out whether you can, or should, believe all that is written and claimed by those who position the future as a place away from meat in the diet. Useful links and information AHDB news Levy bodies’ £2m campaign boosts positive messaging on meat Millions more people across Great Britain are being exposed to positive messaging on meat as a result of a joint project from the levy bodies in England, Scotland and Wales, now entering its second year. Share the facts about red meat and health To help you share that message, we've put together a number of fact-based tools with the Meat Advisory Panel (MAP) which help highlight the positive health benefits of eating red meat. Meat Advisory Panel (MAP)  MAP is a group of healthcare professionals, scientists and researchers who provide independent and objective information about red meat and its role as part of a healthy, balanced diet. NHS Eatwell guide  The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each fo

Steve West from our Knowledge Exchange team talks to dairy farmer Andrew Gilman about his breeding policies and goals, and how his herd has evolved over recent years. This episode is part of AHDB's #Breed4Better campaign and covers fertility, the role of genetics, heat detection and the use of sexed semen. Useful tools and resources: Semen usage calculator Herd Genetic Reports Webinar: Practical use of sexed semen for block calvers

In this episode we’ll be hearing from Doreen Anderson, AHDB’s Knowledge Exchange Manager for Farmbench and will share with us the key highlights from the Arable Scotland Study Tour. Doreen will explain why ‘change’ is key and the important of mind-set when farmers are exploring new business opportunities.   We will hear from Richard and Anna Black, Arable farmers who carry multiple new and exciting enterprises as well as running their main business in arable farming. Find out how Richard and Anna began their journey as well as the change in mind-set required to take on the new venture. Richard Orr, also an arable farmer and Northern Ireland Monitor Farmer will be on this episode to share the new opportunities he has taken. Richard farms with his father at Meadow Farm in Downpatrick. Stay tuned to find out more. For further information please contact Doreen Anderson or visit ahdb.org.uk.  Don't forget to listen to our next dairy focused episode. Alistair will focus on their new dairy campaign, #Breed4

In this episode, Zanita Markham talks to the Environment Agency about farming rules for water and the measures you can take to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching, building on the good practice already in operation. Find out more on the rules for farmers and land managers to prevent water pollution AHDB guidance to help with farming rules for water Request a cab sticker Environment Agency national customer contact centre Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk Telephone: 03708 506 506 Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental. African swine fever  Find out more about African swine fever (AHDB) Defra information on African swine fever  Market information Pork Talk market update videos AHDB Brexit hub Get in touch Get in touch: comms@ahdb.org.uk  Sign up to receive the latest information fr

In this episode we provide an overview of AHDB's Education team. We find out what is going on across all sectors with a look at the Education Strategy with a specific look at the Grow Your Own Potatoes scheme. The information given in this podcast can be found on the following: www.ahdb.org.uk/education www.growyourownpotatoes.org.uk www.foodafactoflife.org.uk For any further information, please email Sue Lawton - sue.lawton@ahdb.org.uk

In this edition Chloe McKee, Knowledge Transfer Officer talks to beef and sheep farmer, Paul Renison, on how he has gone from set stocking to rotational grazing on Cannerheugh farm in Cumbria.

Shetland farmers Kirsty and Aimee Budge of Bigton Farm; Jamie Leslie, Scholland Farm; and Monitor Farm facilitator Graham Fraser, talk to AHDB's Sarah Hunter-Argyle about their work to improve barley yields, as part of the AHDB and QMS Monitor Farm project. Find out more about: Scottish Monitor Farm project:  https://www.monitorfarms.co.uk/ Barley varieties on the AHDB Recommended Lists: https://ahdb.org.uk/rl  The three-year Scottish Monitor Farm project, which is funded by £1.25 million secured from the Scottish Government and European Union’s Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund, is being run jointly by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds. 

John Bates talks to AHDB’s pork, beef and lamb marketing manager Liam Byrne on how levy-funded marketing campaigns are helping to promote UK farming produce to consumers. The episode includes a sneak preview of a new radio advert on lamb.   For more information visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/retail-and-consumer-insight and https://ahdb.org.uk/marketing

In this edition of our dairy podcast we look at the latest Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) which aims to help farmers make informed decisions about the varieties that perform well for their system.   Siwan Howatson, AHDB Dairy Scientist travelled to the Royal Welsh Grassland event in Pembrokeshire and spoke with NIAB's Ellie Sweatman, Elaine Jewelled from BGS, farmer Joey Malone, Germinal's Helen Mathias and Danny from UCD.   The 2019/2020 edition of the RGCL sees eight new varieties of ryegrass and one red and one white clover alongside existing listings.    Only grasses and clovers that have undergone at least four years of independent testing are included in the lists. Varieties are rigorously tested for factors such as total and seasonal yield, feed quality, disease and persistence before making the RGCL.   In addition to providing information on the varieties, the RGCL also includes a range of technical information for farmers on how they can manage their reseed and maximise the productivity of

Welcome to the next edition of the AHDB Horticulture podcast. In this next edition, we will be announcing the launch of three Strategic SmartHort Centres across the UK. These farmers and growers will be part of a fantastic opportunity to help growers face the challenges around labour shortages and rising input costs.  We’ll be hearing from Grace Emeny, AHDBs Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager who will be providing us with an insight into what the Strategic SmartHort Centres all about. Neil Fedden from Fedden-USP will be leading the programme and will explain the methods behind LEAN and what growers should be expecting from the centre’s and finally, we will hear from one of the Strategic SmartHort Centres hosts who shares why they decided to become a Strategic SmartHort Centre.  Our first Strategic SmartHort Centres will be used as a live platform to improve labour efficiency and practice the methods of LEAN. This practical way of learning will implement the theory of LEAN to drive business benefit.  F

In this edition of the AHDB podcast, we hear about the new #MuckFreeTruck campaign which is urging pig producers, processors and hauliers to ensure livestock lorries are properly cleaned. Launched by ourselves and the National Pig Association (NPA), in conjunction with other key stakeholders, the campaign is a response to the threat posed by African swine fever (ASF), which is causing hug problems in Asia and eastern Europe. African swine fever and the MuckFreeTruck campaign Read more about the campaign (NPA)  Twitter  Find out more about African swine fever (AHDB) Defra information on African swine fever Cleaning and disinfection of vehicles Disinfectant check list Biosecurity factsheet Significant diseases charter   Market information Pork Talk market update videos AHDB Brexit hub Get in touch Get in touch: comms@ahdb.org.uk  Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

To book a free consultation, levy payers are advised to call the AHDB Storage Network booking desk on 01406 359419.  Alternatively you can call the AHDB Storage Advice line for the over-the-phone advice on 0800 02 82 111. For all the latest storage advice please go to - https://ahdb.org.uk/Search?q=storage+hub

This episode Gareth Renowden, Senior Marketing Manager for AHDB Beef & Lamb and Stasha Napior-Kowska, Senior Account Manager in the market development team talk about the up coming lamb campaign and what AHDB is doing to get both consumers and the industry excited about lamb. We will also be running the annual Love Lamb Week that takes place  1- 7 September. For more information about all of AHDB's marketing activity visit: https://ahdb.org.uk/marketing

How did improving farm staff management skills make James Orr’s job easier and more enjoyable? In this episode, James talks to AHDB Skills Manager Amie Burke about what he learnt from some staff management workshops and the benefits it brought to his farm in Fife. Amie also tells us about her work with farmers across the country on business skills development, as well as her involvement in the new Agrespect organisation. To finish up, Peter Collier has a very quick update on our grain and oilseeds markets. Find out more: AHDB skills programme AHDB cereals and oilseeds market information Agrespect (pictured: James Orr with modern apprentice Erica Taylor)

Our host for this episode, John Bates, takes us through how to write your own farm business plan with AHDB’s Tess Howe and Oliver McEntyre of Barclays. To finish up, Amandeep Kaur Purewal talks about an updated tool to help your farm business. Find out more about AHDB Business Planning tools: https://ahdb.org.uk/business-planning

In this edition, we hear from strategic dairy farmer Willie Baillie, on his herd breeding strategy, as well as AHDB genetics experts Marco Winter and Fern Pearston, who take us through the genetics indexes and AHDB tools for supporting breeding decisions, such as our herd genetics reports. We’ll also hear more about the benefits of genomic testing, and how farmers can use those results to better inform their breeding strategy. Useful links: AHDB herd genetic reports AHDB genetics and breeding pages AHDB strategic dairy farms Zoetis genomic testing