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    434: Genetics: The suckler industry's missed opportunity

    434: Genetics: The suckler industry's missed opportunity Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Using genetics, rather than selecting animals purely on their visual characteristics, is likely to lead to a more productive and profitable suckler herd. So why do so few beef...
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    433: Clover and emissions: Learnings from the organic sector

    433: Clover and emissions: Learnings from the organic sector Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Using clover can give your farm an environmental boost, but where do you start? AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Stephen West, has been to see dairy farmer Wil...
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    432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found?

    432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found? Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England. Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr...
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    431: Agroecology: Getting the balance right

    431: Agroecology: Getting the balance right Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board It's one thing to talk about improving ecosystems while maintaining productivity on farm, but how can you actually achieve it? As part of AHDB's Roots to Resilience programme, our Senior...
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    430: Graham Wilkinson: Getting to know AHDB's new CEO

    430: Graham Wilkinson: Getting to know AHDB's new CEO Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Graham Wilkinson has taken up the reins at AHDB. But who is the new CEO? And what does it mean for levy payers and those in the wider supply chain? Our Head of Engagement for Beef...
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    429: Grazing: Making the most of our grass

    429: Grazing: Making the most of our grass Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Strong winter grass growth followed by a wet start to the year has made it tricky to get dairy herds out for grazing. AHDB Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager Jamie McCoy explores ways to make...
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    428: Tackling mental health and sexism

    428: Tackling mental health and sexism Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Mental and physical wellbeing, as well as sexism in the workplace, are on the agenda as AHDB reporter Alice Perry chats with Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald, a chartered clinical psychologist and...
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    427: Food production and the ecosystem

    427: Food production and the ecosystem Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board As part of AHDB's Roots To Resilience programme, our national specialist for grass forage and soil, Katie Evans, is joined by Jason Rowntree to discuss how we could improve ecosystems while...
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    426: Water regulations for outdoor pig production

    426: Water regulations for outdoor pig production Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board We discuss the water regulation guidelines, the Cab cards developed by the Environment Agency and how outdoor pig producers can minimise the risks of pollution. Our Knowledge Exchange...
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    425: AHDB and the EFRA Committee

    425: AHDB and the EFRA Committee Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board We examine the role of the EFRA Committee and how AHDB can feed into its scrutiny of topics such as the UK's agri-food trade policy. John Bates is joined by the select committee's chair, Sir Robert...
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    424: Let's Eat Balanced

    424: Let's Eat Balanced Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Let's Eat Balanced is AHDB's latest marketing campaign with three brand new TV adverts showcasing British beef, lamb and dairy. Our reporter Dami Oyinlola has been finding out more about this, that, and comedian...
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    423: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part two)

    423: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part two) Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, talks about diversity, productivity versus profitability, as well as suggesting future research areas for AHDB...
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    422: Meet the Nuffield farming scholars

    422: Meet the Nuffield farming scholars Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Dozens of Nuffield farming scholars, who have been studying a wide range of agricultural topics, recently presented their findings at a 'super conference' sponsored by AHDB. Alice Perry, from our...
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    421: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part one)

    421: Soil secrets with Joel Williams (part one) Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Joel Williams, an independent plant and soil health educator and consultant, talks about systems approaches, measurement of soil and plant health, and nutrition. Ana Reynolds (Cereals &...
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    420: Festive recipe ideas

    420: Festive recipe ideas Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board It is all about affordable alternatives to the traditional Christmas dinner as AHDB's Denise Spencer-Walker draws inspiration from the numerous delicious recipes she has created for our marketing campaigns...
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    419: AHDB Cereals: Becoming a monitor farm

    419: AHDB Cereals: Becoming a monitor farm Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board We visited Jack Houghton, a farm manager near Wolverhampton, as he officially joined the AHDB Monitor Farm programme. Our reporter Carolyn Hughes went along to the launch event to meet all...
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    418: AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds: Funding Your Future Q&A

    418: AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds: Funding Your Future Q&A Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Hear what Cereals & Oilseeds sector chair Tom Clarke had to say at AHDB's Funding Your Future live event in November. Useful links Funding Your Future 2023 – Cereals & Oilseeds |...
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    417: AHDB Dairy: Tackling calf pneumonia

    417: AHDB Dairy: Tackling calf pneumonia Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board AHDB's knowledge exchange manager for dairy, Daisy Green, has been to Buitelaar’s Long Lane Development Farm in Somerset to find out if their high health units can help tackle calf pneumonia...
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    416: AHDB Beef and Lamb: Roots to Resilience

    416: AHDB Beef and Lamb: Roots to Resilience Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board AHDB's new Roots to Resilience programme aims to equip farmers with the learning they need to take their businesses to the next level. AHDB’s senior knowledge exchange manager for beef and...
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    415: Tim Rycroft: Departing CEO reflects on his time at AHDB

    415: Tim Rycroft: Departing CEO reflects on his time at AHDB Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board AHDB Chief Executive Officer Tim Rycroft, who's stepping down from his position at the end of the year, has been talking to presenter John Bates about the changes to the levy...
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