Agonomics

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?
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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.
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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.
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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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Ever wondered what your soil might be trying to tell you?
This week on The AG Show, we're digging into the world beneath our feet and finding out how better soil data can help farmers make smarter decisions on farm. We hear from Soil Benchmark co-founder Tom Scrope, who explains how his work caught the attention of the European Space Agency, bringing together insights gathered from what lies below the surface and satellites far above.
We also catch up with an Oxfordshire mixed farmer to hear what he's learned from taking a closer look at his own soils, and how that knowledge is helping shape decisions back on the farm.
Plus, Charlotte and Phil round up a few of the stories that have caught their eye this week, from SFI to large record-breaking vegetables.
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About Soil Benchmark | Smarter Farm Software for UK Farms
SFI26 Window 2: an update – Farming
Sustainable Farming Incentive | AHDB
Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) | AHDB
Giant veg Guinness World Records broken at Malvern Autumn Show - BBC News
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With bluetongue cases firmly into four digits this season, on this week's AG Show we're hearing first-hand what that can mean for farmers. Devon beef and sheep farmer Richard Stanbury joins us to share his experience after some of his livestock became infected.
Speaking candidly from his farm on the edge of Exmoor, Richard talks about losing sheep, the mental toll of the outbreak and why he's determined to help other farmers understand the reality of the disease and cut through some of the misinformation around it.
Plus, we've got the latest drought update, we explore whether hybrid meat products could take off at the supermarket and we hear about an extraordinary toy tractor collection that's heading to auction.
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Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB
Bluetongue: latest situation - GOV.UK
Bluetongue virus webinars | AHDB
Lidl launches 'first-of-its-kind' hybrid meat range | The Grocer
John Deere enthusiast puts prized 500-model collection up for sale - FarmingUK News
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