Monitor Farms
4 April 2023
Watch this video to learn how our monitor farmers implemented Lean management techniques on their farms and the resulting cost savings.
22 March 2023
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
Andrew Palmer, Pork Knowledge Exchange Relationship Manager, shares how lean management techniques are benefiting the Monitor Farms he's working with.
29 September 2022
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
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
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
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
A farming business situated on the North Cornwall-Devon border has been successful in applying to be a new AHDB Monitor Farm.
1 February 2022
As part of our SmartPork programme we champion Lean business methods, because we believe their adoption can help improve productivity and reduce waste.
25 January 2022
Brigg Monitor Farm helped people open up their hearts and their minds.
5 January 2022
Find out how the simple hack of hanging a penknife from a bale trolley saved one farmer £90 per year.
22 February 2024
Here you’ll find real-life examples of how Lean techniques have improved profitability and performance across pig farms.
