Content related to the topic: monitor-farms

20 May 2026

Monitor Farm and Strategic Cereal Farm events

Monitor Farm and Strategic Cereal Farm events are led by your regional knowledge exchange (KE) manager. They cover a wide range of topics, facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning and connect you with the best information and expertise.

12 June 2024

Natural capital debates a hit at Newbury Monitor Farm

We outline some of the main topics covered over the farm’s tenure and pick out the ones that resonated most with farmers.

5 July 2024

On-farm research opportunities pitched to arable farmers

Learn about an initiative that matches farmers with on-farm research opportunities.

19 October 2023

Lean thinking saves Monitor Farm money

Learn how Lean management principles were applied at Diss Monitor Farm to make small changes that add up.

4 April 2023

National pig club: SmartPork Monitor Farm programme results

Watch this video to learn how our monitor farmers implemented Lean management techniques on their farms and the resulting cost savings.

22 March 2023

SmartPork Monitor Farm: the results are in

Results for our SmartPork Monitor Farm programme which introduced Lean management techniques to improve how people work on farm, encourage business improvements, eliminate waste and make cost savings, are in.

11 October 2022

Bringing lean management to life with pig farmers

Andrew Palmer, Pork Knowledge Exchange Relationship Manager, shares how lean management techniques are benefiting the Monitor Farms he's working with.

29 September 2022

Blog: Getting to know Andrew Palmer

Andrew Palmer is the Knowledge Exchange Relationship Manager for the Pork Sector. Here he gives a glimpse into his background and what his role entails.

19 July 2022

Case study: the hidden cost of old, worn-out ad-lib feeders

Pig producer, David Childerhouse, is one of AHDB’s monitor farmers who is introducing the use of lean management principles, as he is committed to continuous improvement.

25 July 2022

Kaizen workshops identify significant projected cost savings

The Monitor Farms participating in AHDB’s SmartPork programme, which introduces lean management techniques to improve how people work on farm, encourage business improvements, and increase cost savings, are now starting their main projects.

31 May 2022

AHDB Monitor Farmer identifies new ways to reduce costs and build farm resilience

Harry Sordy, who farms in partnership with his family, is looking to implement a new worming protocol based on the latest scientific research for his flock of over 4,500 lambs, which could prove to give big savings.

7 February 2022

Devon and Cornwall farm joins AHDB Farm Excellence project

A farming business situated on the North Cornwall-Devon border has been successful in applying to be a new AHDB Monitor Farm.