Agonomics

Could farming be missing a trick by not bringing more former Armed Forces personnel into the industry? On this episode of The AG Show, we meet Becca Brown, who swapped life in the Royal Navy for a Scottish dairy farm, and hasn’t looked back.
We also unpack what the latest Budget could mean for farming, plus the key things to watch out for following the discovery of the Shamonda virus on UK farms.
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Navy to dairy - Becca's journey from the armed forces to managing a dairy farm
Digitalising Dairy: A Future Skills Needs Assessment for Productivity and Sustainability - Digital Dairy Chain
UK Budget 2026: What you need to know | AHDB
Shamonda virus detected in Great Britain and Europe | AHDB
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Young shepherdess Zoe Prest joins The AG Show to tell us how she found her way into farming and where her love of sheep began. Coming into agriculture as an outsider, Zoe shares what’s kept her hooked and what the industry can do to inspire, train and keep the next generation.
We’re also heading back to SIAL in Paris, catching up with more of the people who were there as AHDB helped put British red meat and dairy firmly on the international menu.
Plus, we uncover a slightly embarrassing secret... which presenter can’t ride a bike?
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
Training your team for business success | AHDB
Stapledon Memorial Trust – Providing awards to both individuals and organisations on all aspects of grassland use
AHDB helps British red meat take pride of place in shopwindow to the world | AHDB
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This week on The AG Show, we're getting a flavour of one of the biggest food and drink events in the world. We hear what went down at SIAL in Paris, where British red meat was front and centre as we showcased the fantastic work being done by levy payers on the international stage.
With Bonfire Night just around the corner, we also catch up with RSPCA Assured for some practical tips on helping keep livestock calm and comfortable when the fireworks start popping.
Plus, there's a new push to get more active students enjoying the benefits of dairy, and we find out what's behind the campaign.
And perhaps most importantly... just what have Phil's wife and Charlotte been chatting about?
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
AHDB helps British red meat take pride of place in shopwindow to the world | AHDB
Tips to protect farmed animals during fireworks season
Milk Every Moment | AHDB
Halt decline of local UK abattoirs, government urged | News | The Grocer
How has the structure of the beef and lamb processing sector changed over time? | AHDB
Cattle could be screened for bovine TB using new AI eye technology - FarmingUK News
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There’s no handbook for tackling some of farming’s biggest conversations. Whether it’s succession, family dynamics or making plans for the future, knowing where to start can be half the battle.
This week, Amy Hughes joins us to chat about how farming families can create the time and space for those important discussions. From communicating better to making big decisions together, Amy shares practical tips to help get everyone around the same table and moving in the same direction.
Plus, we revisit our brilliant conversation with Derek Banbury and Derek Gow as the documentary Derek vs Derek arrives on the big screen and sparks fresh debate around rewilding and life in the countryside.
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
Your life, your call – farming, family and future workshops | AHDB
GRIP Workshop for Farmers | England November 2026 | EmpowerAg
Agri Market Outlook | AHDB
Derek vs Derek Cinema Listings | UK Screenings & Tickets — Derek vs Derek
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A conversation with an old school friend and a week of work experience were enough to set Tanner Breeze on the path into agriculture. Now studying at Aberystwyth University, he’s gaining valuable industry experience through the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmers programme and developing a real appreciation for the role suckler beef plays in the UK farming sector.
Elsewhere, the AG Show team compare notes on their own placement years, looking back at the opportunities, challenges and memorable moments that helped shape their careers in agriculture.
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
Suckler beef: Stronger herds for stronger returns | AHDB
Agriculture : Study With Us , Aberystwyth University
Food and Farming Careers - Our Plan for Change | McDonald's UK
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