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Climate resilience on-farm action planner

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:12:00 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner

Sioe Deithiol Llinell Sylfaen yr Amgylchedd 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:41:00 GMT

Sioe Deithiol Llinell Sylfaen yr Amgylchedd 2026

A leaner market: GLP-1 weight loss drugs and the future of red meat demand

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:55:06 GMT

A leaner market: GLP-1 weight loss drugs and the future of red meat demand

Red meat retail performance – 19 April 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:13:54 GMT

Red meat retail performance – 19 April 2026

Red meat foodservice performance – 22 March 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:57:39 GMT

Red meat foodservice performance – 22 March 2026

Talking Leaders: The outsider’s advantage – Rethinking leadership in farming and growing

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:37:44 GMT

John Walgate is the Chief Executive of the British Growers Association. Representing the voice of UK horticulture, he'll share insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector – from labour and policy to productivity and long-term sustainability.

Expect an honest, strategic perspective on what it takes to lead and represent a critical part of UK food production.

Submit questions on the day or send them through in advance to: mark.campbell@ahdb.org.uk

John Walgate

John is a qualified accountant by profession, with the majority of his career in senior leadership positions within the pet food manufacturing industry, supplying both branded and private label produce and all the major grocery retailers.

He was also a director for over ten years and past chairman of the UK pet food manufacturers trade body, UK Pet Food, and represented the UK on the European body.

As CEO of the British Growers Association (BGA) John leads a team of 18 employees providing professional services to most of the UK horticultural crop associations and a number of horticulture related organisations.

The BGA is a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation that has been in operation for over 50 years. It also represents the horticultural sector with various stakeholders, including government.

Through its’ network of crop associations, the BGA has links to over 1,000 growers in the UK, with a remit that is solely focused on the success of British horticulture.

As a keen ‘amateur’ allotment holder, he is proud to be an advocate for the professional growers feeding the nation.

John has also recently joined the Fresh Produce Board of Red Tractor.

Find out more about our AgriLeader activities and other Talking Leaders broadcasts

AHDB recruitment privacy notice

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:34:08 GMT

AHDB recruitment privacy notice

A strong Q1 for UK pig meat production: Pork market update

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:25:37 GMT

A strong Q1 for UK pig meat production: Pork market update

Environment Baselining Roadshow 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Environment Baselining Roadshow 2026

Environment Baselining Roadshow: East Anglia

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:18:09 GMT

Join AHDB and host farmer Rob Gemmill for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in East Anglia.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

Whether you’re wanting to understand what the project means for you, or simply curious about soil carbon, emissions, trees, hedges and the wider environmental picture, you’ll find something useful and relevant to you.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to Sayers Farm
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

Environment Baselining Roadshow: Midlands

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:13 GMT

Join AHDB and host farmers Cheryl and Rob Higgins for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in the Midlands.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to Bentley Ford
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

Bentley Ford Farm is also part of the Dairy Carbon Network farm (UK DCN), a farmer-led, UK-wide initiative working with more than 50 dairy farms to trial and demonstrate practical ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions on farm.

UK DCN focuses on testing realistic, farm-ready solutions that support both environmental sustainability and the day-to-day running of dairy businesses.

The project is led by the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and funded by Defra, with support from a UK-wide partnership of research and industry organisations.

Cheryl and Rob Higgins have been part of the UK DCN project from the outset. Their on-farm focus areas include enhanced nutrient management planning, breeding approaches to reduce methane emissions and improving animal health and welfare through transition cow management.

Environment Baselining Roadshow: North West

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:53:40 GMT

Join AHDB and host farmer Ian Holiday for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in North West.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to Dobcross Hall
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

Environment Baselining Roadshow: Central Scotland

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:48:38 GMT

Join AHDB and host farmer Sam Parsons for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in Central Scotland.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to the Farm
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

Balcaskie is a modern working estate at the heart of the east Neuk of Fife. The estate covers 2,000Ha from the coastline at St Monans to Kellie Law and into the hills behind, with a mixture of let farms and in-hand farming operations.

Around 1400ha of the farm is dedicated to livestock production, farmed organically: a conversion process which started in 2016. The farm typically carries a mixture of native breed suckler cows and sheep whose grazing is integrated with crop production to help develop healthy soils. Mixed grazing allows grass to be managed at different lengths and improves grassland species diversity. Winter cover crops protect soil, capture water and feed soil biology.

Environment Baselining Roadshow: North Scotland

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:38:18 GMT

Join AHDB and host farmer William Willis for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in North Scotland.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to Glasgoforest
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

The Pork Environmental Roadmap

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:01:05 GMT

The Pork Environmental Roadmap

AHDB events privacy notice

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:29:00 GMT

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Environmental Roadmap sets a clear path for sustainable pork production

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:10:26 GMT

Environmental Roadmap sets a clear path for sustainable pork production

Environment Baselining Roadshow: South West

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:44:04 GMT

Join AHDB and host farmers Jonathan and Judith Chapman for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in Devon.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to Hele Barton
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

Hele Barton Farm comprises 240 ha of owned land and a further 110 ha rented near Bude, Cornwall, and is owned and run by Jonathan Chapman and his wife Judith.

The farm is home to a forward-thinking, forage-based commercial beef system comprising of 210 pedigree Aberdeen Angus cows plus 450 followers.

The land is managed with a strong emphasis on soil health and grassland productivity, supporting both grazing and silage production. The business continues to evolve, exploring new markets, bringing in new genetics and adopting advanced technologies.

Environment Baselining Roadshow: Wales

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:34:17 GMT

Join AHDB, HCC and host farmers Mike and Pete Smith for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in Wales.

The EBP is assessing the environmental impact of agriculture using real data to measure the environmental position of 178 farms across the country.

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

The event includes:

Latest activity and results from the project
Introduction to Pelcomb Farm
Keynote presentation on the EBP
Three interactive field station talks
Refreshments and catering

Find out more about the EBP and what you will learn from this event

Third-generation dairy farmers Mike and Pete Smith run Pelcomb Farm, which covers 1,000 acres with 430 autumn calving dairy cows, plus followers and beef. The farm also has a weather station and a wind turbine meeting all farm requirements.

Proof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB’s Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:56:49 GMT

Proof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB’s Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry