The AG Show is AHDB’s go-to weekly podcast for anyone involved with farming in the UK.
Join presenters Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer for lively conversations, debate and fun as they welcome farmers, industry insiders and experts to break down everything from livestock and crops to tech, trade and sustainability.
No jargon overload - just honest chats, smart insights and stories that reflect what it’s really like working in agriculture today. Think of it as your farming fix, keeping you up to date with the latest trends and challenges, whether you're tuning in from the tractor, your pickup or grabbing a 30-minute break.
New episodes drop Wednesdays at midday.
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 (https://ahdb.org.uk/your-life-your-call-farming-family-and-future-workshops)
GRIP Workshop for Farmers | England November 2026 | EmpowerAg (https://empowerag.co.uk/grip-workshop)
Agri Market Outlook | AHDB (https://ahdb.org.uk/agri-market-outlook)
Derek vs Derek Cinema Listings | UK Screenings & Tickets — Derek vs Derek (https://www.derekvsderek.com/cinemalistings)
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Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:agshow@ahdb.org.uk).
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7 Oct 2026
How do you get into farming without a farming background?
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 (https://ahdb.org.uk/suckler-beef-stronger-herds-for-stronger-returns)
Agriculture : Study With Us , Aberystwyth University (https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-with-us/subjects/agriculture/)
Food and Farming Careers - Our Plan for Change | McDonald's UK (https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/our-plan-for-change/planet/farm-forward/food-and-farming-careers.html)
GET IN TOUCH
Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:agshow@ahdb.org.uk).
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30 Sept 2026
From soil to space: Using data to improve farm performance
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.
SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)
About Soil Benchmark | Smarter Farm Software for UK Farms (https://www.soilbenchmark.com/about)
SFI26 Window 2: an update – Farming (https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/09/23/sfi26-window-2-an-update/)
Sustainable Farming Incentive | AHDB (https://ahdb.org.uk/trade-and-policy/elms/sfi)
Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) | AHDB (https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/recommended-grass-and-clover-lists-rgcl)
Giant veg Guinness World Records broken at Malvern Autumn Show - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5wyzm42zgd2o)
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Charlotte, Hannah, Phil and producers Jess and Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:agshow@ahdb.org.uk).
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