Agonomics

The AG Show team catch up with filmmaker James Dawson and one of the two farmers at the heart of his new film, Derek vs Derek. The documentary looks at what happens when two very different approaches to managing land meet - quite literally - on opposite sides of a Devon lane.
James asks a simple but provocative question: What’s it like living next door to Britain’s most notorious rewilder? We hear from Derek Banbury, a dairy and beef farmer who’s had a front‑row seat to watching his neighbour, former sheep farmer Derek Gow, drastically change how his land is used by reintroducing endangered species as part of a major conservation project.
The team also get into the Pork Environmental Roadmap, breaking down what it means and how it sets out a shared, evidence‑based plan to help drive environmental progress across the pork industry.
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Derek vs Derek | What's it like to live nextdoor to Britain's most notorious rewilder?
The Pork Environmental Roadmap | AHDB
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The AG Show links up with Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog, for a chat about Great British Beef Week. We catch up with head butcher Charlotte Kingham, who shares her top tips for picking the perfect steak – plus a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip about what life’s really like at the pub when the cameras aren’t on.
Elsewhere in the episode, AHDB might just be tackling one of farming’s biggest headaches: entering the same data over and over again. Input once, use many times is the aim of the Farm Data Exchange, and project lead Adam Short joins us to explain how the proof-of-concept pilot has been going.
And with spring marathon season in full swing, we’ve also got a bit of running chat.
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Great British Beef Week | AHDB
The Farmer's Dog - Jeremy Clarkson’s proper British pub
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Proof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB’s Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry | AHDB
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The AG Show team dives into the world of red meat and dairy exports, finding out how AHDB helps open doors to new markets and keep vital trade routes moving. With the Iran war in the spotlight, we also hear how business across the Middle East is being affected.
There’s a shout-out to cereal and oilseed rape growers across the UK to take part in the annual Planting and Variety Survey, helping build an early picture of what this year’s harvest could look like.
Plus, find out who’s been granted permission to drive a flock of sheep across a bridge in London.
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Exports | AHDB
Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion | AHDB
Middle East | Latest News & Updates | BBC News
AHDB Planting Survey
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It’s back to the classroom for The AG Show team as we dive into regional grass growth and how the industry is helping kids better understand where their food actually comes from.
We kick things off with Forage for Knowledge, a handy tool supporting farmers with grassland management - and with the help of a brand new F.I.E.L.D. Agent, we find out exactly what it brings to the table.
We also catch up with LEAF to hear how they’re teaming up with AHDB to make sure students get the full picture when it comes to sustainable, responsible farming.
Oh - and we discover who’s planning to swap wellies for cowboy spurs with a horse‑riding honeymoon on the cards.
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Forage for Knowledge | AHDB
Education – AHDB Catalogue
Home | Countryside Classroom
Sustainability in Agriculture | Countryside Classroom
Homepage - Open Farm Sunday
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The AG Show is going full continental this week! We’re joined by a couple of our dairy farmers who’ve just landed back from an AHDB study tour in Denmark. They’ve come home buzzing with fresh ideas from one of the most forward‑thinking dairy industries out there… although it seems someone completely missed the memo about bringing back Danish pastries.
We’re also digging into how farmers and broadcasters are leaning on AHDB to make sense of how the conflict in the Middle East is hitting agriculture and food production. There’s even a brand‑new weekly fertiliser price tracker to help keep everyone in the loop.
And finally, did Hannah get grilled by her parents for daring to step into the kitchen wearing her wellies while farm‑sitting? You’ll have to listen in to find out…
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Dairy | AHDB
SEGES Innovation
Middle East conflict: Impacts and implications for UK farmers | AHDB
GB fertiliser prices | AHDB
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