Content related to the topic: research-and-innovation

2 September 2025

The 5 Principles of Lean management

When the 5 Lean principles are combined into a company's processes and culture, they create Lean production, manufacturing, and operating systems. On this page, we dive into each of these in a bit more detail.

2 March 2021

EUPiG Lean Improvement | Pat O'Keeffe Piggeries Case study

Pat O'Keeffe Piggeries is a family-owned and managed piggery based in Ballylough, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The farm has approximately 2,200 sows. To improve farm work efficiency, a Lean programme was developed as an introduction to Lean management.

2 September 2025

The Lean management philosophy

Lean management aims to optimise resources, maximise value and minimise waste. Find out about its origins and how Lean can be applied to agriculture and horticulture.

5 October 2020

SmartPork | Cutting through the waste

Launching a new business-focused campaign, SmartPork, designed to implement Lean practices by encouraging business improvements and increasing cost savings.

24 February 2026

Accessibility: Information and resources

Find tools and step-by-step guides to help you navigate online content.

17 June 2026

Dairy webinar recordings

Latest dairy webinars and live event recordings offering practical advice and expertise

17 June 2026

Beef & Lamb events archive

AHDB Beef & Lamb webinars and live event recordings offering practical advice and expertise

27 May 2026

Cereals & Oilseeds webinar archive

Recordings of AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds webinars and live events

17 June 2026

Pork events archive

Catch up with our latest webinars and live event recordings for practical advice, knowledge and expertise.

1 July 2021

Horticulture events archive

Videos of AHDB Horticulture webinars and live events, offering practical advice, knowledge and expertise

1 December 2022

Business and skills events archive

Watch videos from AHDB webinars and live events, focused on business advice, skills support and training.

5 June 2026

AHDB podcasts

The AG Show is AHDB’s go-to weekly podcast for anyone involved with farming in the UK.