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The AG Show

The AG Show

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The AG Show is AHDB’s go-to weekly podcast for anyone involved with farming in the UK. Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for lively conversations, debate and fun as they welcome farmers, industry insiders and experts to break down everything from livestock and crops to tech, trade and sustainability. No jargon overload - just honest chats, smart insights and stories that reflect what it’s really like working in agriculture today. Think of it as your farming fix, keeping you up to date with the latest trends and challenges, whether you're tuning in from the tractor, your pickup or grabbing a 30-minute break. New episodes drop Wednesdays at midday.Copyright 2026 AHDB Earth Sciences Politics & Government Science
Episodes
  • Woollen ropes, British pork campaign and beef market outlook
    Feb 18 2026

    Ever wondered what happens to a sheep’s fleece after shearing? Turns out, it’s not just for jumpers. The AG Show team caught up with a farmer who’s breaking new ground by turning wool into ropes on a commercial scale - and get this, they’re apparently brilliant for harvesting seaweed. Who knew?

    They also dive into the latest push from AHDB to champion British pork. So don’t be surprised if you spot a new ad popping up during the break of the latest Ant & Dec show - we’re really going for it.

    And to top it off, there’s a rundown of the newly released beef market outlook, in case you want the inside line on what’s happening in the sector.

    SOME USEFUL BITS

    Choose Sustainable Rope: 100% NATURAL BRITISH WOOL PRODUCTS

    Pork marketing campaign returns bigger than ever | AHDB

    Beef market outlook | AHDB

    Tackling mental health in the farming community of Herefordshire

    GET IN TOUCH

    Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.

    Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:

    1. Easily update your preferences and contact information
    2. Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more
    3. Receive important updates such as disease alerts

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    39 mins
  • Dairy sector climate resilience, GLP-1 drugs, pork market outlook and mental health
    Feb 11 2026

    With the weather getting more unpredictable by the year, The AG Show welcomes back Nuffield Scholar Hattie McFadzean to chat through practical ways our dairy farms can toughen up and stay climate‑resilient.

    We’re also digging into how the boom in GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs could open up some big opportunities - and a few challenges - for the industry.

    Plus, we get the latest on what’s happening in the pork market. And with Yellow Wellies’ Mind Your Head campaign in full swing, we’re taking a moment to talk about mental health too.

    SOME USEFUL BITS

    Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDB

    Hattie McFadzean | Nuffield Farming Scholarships

    Cutting through the fat: How GLP-1 drugs are affecting the dairy market | AHDB

    Pork market outlook | AHDB

    Mind Your Head - YellowWellies.org

    GET IN TOUCH

    Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.

    Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:

    1. Easily update your preferences and contact information
    2. Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more
    3. Receive important updates such as disease alerts

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    37 mins
  • Berkshire Farm Girl, American Great Plains harvest and Nuffield Farming Scholarships
    Feb 4 2026

    The AG Show is going global this week, kicking things off with an absolutely wild story from a 2,000‑mile harvest adventure across the U.S.

    Eleanor Gilbert - you might know her as Berkshire Farm Girl - jumps on the mic with Hannah and Charlotte to share what it was really like travelling the Great Plains for six months. We’re talking eight states, 1,000 hours in a combine and helping to bring in a massive 130,000 acres of crops. And guess what? She’s already got her sights set on Australia next.

    We’re also hearing from Hattie McFadzean, an AHDB‑backed Nuffield Scholar, about her whirlwind study tour through five different countries… plus plenty more along the way.

    SOME USEFUL BITS

    Berkshire Farm Girl – Follow Me on my Journey educating the world on diverse farming practices

    Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust | AHDB

    Agri Market Outlook | AHDB

    Dairy market outlook | AHDB

    GET IN TOUCH

    Charlotte and Hannah would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk.

    Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can:

    1. Easily update your preferences and contact information
    2. Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more
    3. Receive important updates such as disease alerts

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    38 mins
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