Agonomics

Beef and arable farmer Mark Jelly drops into The AG Show direct from the calving shed as he shares his experiences this spring. He talks us through the tech that’s helping him keep calf survival rates impressively high - all while trying not to get overshadowed by one particularly attention-seeking cow.
We’re also diving into fungicide resistance with AHDB senior crop protection scientist Catherine Harries, who breaks it down for us using insights from Niab’s long-term monitoring.
And finally… who’s been messing with the sacred pork pie? Someone’s swapped the pastry for bread - and we need to talk about it.
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Maternal Matters: breeding, calving and managing heifers | AHDB
Feeding suckler cows and calves | AHDB
Research | Niab
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With lambing and spring calving now in full swing, the AG Show team checks in with a vet to get the lowdown on what the Bluetongue virus could mean for the newest arrivals in your flock or herd.
We also dig into how the conflict in the Middle East might shake up nitrogen supplies and impact other farm costs.
And with shoppers feeling the pinch from rising food prices, we hear about a new study looking into what really influences their choices when they’re picking up red meat in-store.
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Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & Welfare
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Bluetongue virus webinars | AHDB
Middle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs | AHDB
Consumer insights: Meat shopper journey | AHDB
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The AG Show is hanging out with Suffolk pork farmer Molly-Anne Gimson to hear how she transformed an old horse trailer into a super-cute mobile café. She’s a young entrepreneur with a seriously inspiring story - and she’s using her platform to help more people understand where their food actually comes from.
We’re also diving into why 2025 was a standout year for UK dairy and red meat exports, with global demand smashing records at £4 billion. AHDB’s International Trade Development Director, Jonathan Eckley, joins us to break down what drove that success and where the next big growth opportunities might be.
Oh, and don’t miss our update on what’s happening in the lamb market, too.
** Please note this episode was recorded before the recent events in Iran and the Middle East **
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About | Pigs In...
Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDB
Lamb market outlook | AHDB
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The AG Show is stepping onto the court - literally - as one inventive farmer has transformed his potato store into a set of padel courts to cash in on the fitness craze everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. Turns out the old barn is exactly the right height for anyone hoping to hit the perfect lob!
With spring drilling creeping up fast, we also check in with AHDB’s agronomy guru Bek Hirstman, who’s got some seriously handy tips for tackling those soggy fields.
Oh, and there’s also a royal visit to an auction mart - so plenty to talk about this week!
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Padel: What is it and why is the racquet sport so popular? - BBC Sport
Padel Farm York | Play Padel in York
Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) | AHDB
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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.
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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
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