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With bluetongue cases continuing to rise this season, The AG Show team's focus is on South West England, one of the hardest-hit parts of the country, to find out what it's really like on the ground.
We catch up with a Cornish beef, sheep and arable farmer whose livestock have been affected, and hear from a Devon-based vet about just how busy things have been, plus the latest on vaccination efforts.
The message is clear: don't wait until bluetongue is on your doorstep before taking action. Support and advice are available through the AHDB Bluetongue Virus Hotline on 024 7771 0386.
Plus, we look at how this summer's heatwaves have added to the challenges facing UK dairy farmers and what it could mean for the months ahead.
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB
Bluetongue virus update - 5 August 2026 | AHDB Webinar
How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production? | AHDB
Hot weather and heat extremes | AHDB
Dry weather and drought | AHDB
Support for farmers | AHDB
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This week on The AG Show, we're catching up with a first-generation dairy farmer to hear how a programme built to support ambitious entrepreneurs helped them secure a farm tenancy in Dorset and take the next step in their farming journey.
We'll also get the inside track on a brand-new tool set to help cereal growers tackle Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus, plus the latest on the bluetongue situation (which is a good opportunity to plug AHDB's bluetongue virus hotline: 024 7771 0386).
And that's not all. We catch up with AHDB's new Beef and Lamb Director, Prys Morgan, and round things off by digging into the world of lamb grading and why it matters.
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
Dairy Entrepreneurs | RABDF Training Programme
Cereal growers asked to help develop a new BYDV management tool | AHDB
Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & Welfare
Support for farmers | AHDB
Prys Morgan appointed as new Beef & Lamb Sector Director | AHDB
Understanding lambs and carcases | AHDB
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The AG Show is going all-in on #Farm24 - the 24-hour online celebration of British farming. We’ve even shifted our release date so we can be part of the action!
In this episode, we catch up with organisers Farmers Guardian, campaign ambassador Rebecca Wilson and sponsor RABI FarmersAid to find out what’s planned, why it matters and how you can get involved.
Plus, the hotly contested debate over what to call AG Show listeners shows no sign of ending any time soon...
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
Farmers Guardian | Farming News | Farm24 | 24 Hours In Farming
Wilson and Ashley - YouTube
RABI - the Farmers Charity
EU restrictions on Brazilian beef exports: what could it mean for the UK market? | AHDB
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This week on The AG Show, farmer Jim Chapman joins the team to share his powerful story of losing an arm in a PTO shaft accident, and how that life-changing moment continues to shape his day-to-day life. With agriculture still one of the UK's most dangerous industries, we're proudly backing Farm Safety Week and helping shine a light on the risks farmers face every day.
We'll also be hearing from a former farmer turned firefighter about the real fire risks that come with the recent spell of hot, dry weather, and what farmers can do to stay safe during harvest and beyond.
Plus, we take a look at Open Your Gate, a joint campaign from AHDB and LEAF that's encouraging farmers to welcome more young people onto farms, with an ambitious goal of delivering one million on-farm experiences by 2031.
It's a packed episode full of honest conversations, practical advice and plenty of reasons to get involved.
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
The Impact – safety in numbers - YellowWellies.org
Support for farmers | AHDB
Dry weather and drought – fire prevention | AHDB
How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production? | AHDB
RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club | AHDB
AHDB and LEAF launch drive to inspire the next generation through on-farm experiences | AHDB
Home Page | LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming)
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It's a packed episode of The AG Show this week. We're giving a shout-out to GB Calf Week, the industry-wide campaign shining a spotlight on the latest thinking and fresh ideas in youngstock care.
We'll also be tackling one of farming's biggest talking points right now - bovine TB. It's back in the spotlight following the latest series of Clarkson's Farm, so we'll dig into what's being said and what it means for the industry.
Elsewhere, we explore why sustainability sits at the heart of the newly launched Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap and hear why rehydrating grain before it leaves the farm might not be the best move.
And finally, we catch up with young farmer Will Sercombe, fresh from the incredible challenge of running the length of the UK in less than three weeks.
Plenty to get stuck into, so what are you waiting for? Go and press play....
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
GB Calf Week | AHDB
The Beef and Lamb Environmental Roadmap | AHDB
Length of the UK run
Bovine tuberculosis | AHDB
Support for farmers | AHDB
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