When exploring the impact of Brexit on the UK pork industry, it's important to understand that there have been multiple compounding factors at play. AHDB analysts Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke, and Tom Spencer take the reins in order to go through the finer details.

Plus, what were you doing five years ago? The Agonomics team reveal how the Covid lockdown affected them.

More on the pork industry:

The UK pork industry post-Brexit: A five-year overview | AHDB

UK-US pork trade and Trump's tariffs | AHDB

China pork market: offal imports continue to grow despite changing consumption | AHDB

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David's joined by AHDB's Head of Economic Analysis, Sarah Baker, to help farmers understand the impact recent tariffs US President Donald Trump introduced could have on UK and global agricultural markets. The pair strip it down to the basics of supply and demand to help make sense of the current uncertainty.

Plus, did you spot a mystery Easter bunny running about Ipswich over the bank holiday? David has all the details...

More on Tariffs:

The US imposes 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US | AHDB

Trade and policy: food, farming and agriculture | AHDB

UK-US pork trade and Trumps tariffs | AHDB

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It’s all about food trends as David's joined by analyst Hannah McLoughlin to look at how meat and dairy outperformed alternatives at the start of the year as well as discovering why healthy and convenient meals are on the rise. Apparently, sandwiches reign supreme at lunch although we do like to eat Italian food, pies and pasties whatever the hour.

Plus, find out who gatecrashes this week's recording (drum roll please).

More on the consumer food trends:

Meat and dairy outperform alternatives this Veganuary | AHDB

Consumer cooking trends: Healthy and convenient meals on the rise | AHDB

Retail and consumer insight | AHDB

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As the annual Planting and Variety Survey opens, David's joined by his AHDB colleague Helen Plant to understand how UK farmers can get involved to help produce an early estimate for crop areas. The pair also look at a recent report on crop conditions.

Plus, find out if David's use of sun cream improved since last summer.

More on the Planting and Variety Survey:

AHDB Planting and Variety Survey | AHDB

Planting and Variety Survey FAQs | AHDB

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David turns his attention to the bluetongue virus which poses a big threat to the beef, lamb and dairy sectors. He's joined by AHDB colleagues to learn more about the Battle Bluetongue campaign as well as a vaccine finance calculator that can help farmers work out what they'll spend or save defending their stock.

Plus, there's a discussion around (man) flu remedies.

Bluetongue resources:

Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (sheep) | AHDB

BTV-3 vaccination finance calculator (beef) | AHDB

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David's back in the company of AHDB's lead dairy analyst, Susie Stannard, to talk about the recent Milk Forecasting Forum and pick out some of the main points of conversation. From herd size and milk yields to the availability of replacement heifers, there’s plenty for the pair to look at.

Plus find out who's been doing some upcycling.

More from the world of dairy:

Milk Forecasting Forum discuss the challenges facing farmers in the 2025/26 season | AHDB

Dairy markets | AHDB

Battle Bluetongue campaign - Ruminant Health & Welfare

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David is joined by analyst and podcast newcomer George Craddock to discuss inputs this week. They cover hay, straw and fertiliser to name a few.

Plus, listen out for a very special guest presenter.

More on farm inputs:

Farm Inputs Overview | AHDB

Cost of production | AHDB

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The subject of food security and what the term actually means comes under the spotlight as David's joined by colleague Jess Corsair. They look at what external factors can have an impact, what’s important to farmers, and what AHDB's doing in this area.

Plus does David really look like an Olympic champion sprinter when he's out running?

More on food security:

Food security in the UK – three years on | AHDB

Food security or self-sufficiency? | AHDB

Food security in the UK | AHDB

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