In the last of three podcasts, Cotswold farmer and TV presenter, Adam Henson, speaks to Reading University’s Professor Chris Reynolds, one of the world’s leading specialists on ruminant nutrition and physiology and to Andrew Macleod ABP’s Shropshire demonstration farm manager. The conversations explore the science behind the measurement and management of emissions from beef herds, and how ABP is undertaking practical on-farm research to provide practical ‘how to’ advice for farmers to...

In the second episode of The Sustainable Beef Podcast, Dr Temple Grandin, the globally renowned authority on animal behaviour, will talk about how housing and handling design can improve animal welfare and performance. The conversation will also feature Liz Ford from ABP and farmer Mike Powley on the practicalities of reducing emissions on farm.

Adam Henson beefs up the conversation on sustainable production in new podcast Farmer and TV presenter, Adam Henson, is hosting a new podcast addressing the big questions in sustainable beef production. In association with meat processors, ABP, the three-part series, The Sustainable Beef Podcast, explores how farmers and the farming industry are working together to meet net zero targets. Discussions with leading industry minds, including Professor Jude Capper (Harper Adams Univers...

ABP has released the third and final episode of its podcast series, Farm Matters. This time the focus is on the important topic of reducing carbon emissions in dairy beef production, and in particular the role that beef genetics can play in sustainability. Contributors to the podcast shared their knowledge and opinions of this area, these included: Dr Padraig French, Head of the Livestock Systems Department and Dairy Enterprise Leader at Teagasc; Dr Andrew Cromie, Geneticist and Technical Dir...

This podcast focuses on the important topic of mental health and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural life. Contributors to the podcast shared their own personal experiences and knowledge in this area, these included: Jonathan Dwyer from Devilsbit Macra na Feirme in Tipperary, Founder of Make the Moove mental health workshops; Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut.ie; and Carmel Dawson, Public Relations Officer of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA). Ian Power discusses the impact of...

This episode is hosted by Mary Kennedy, one of Ireland's best-known TV and radio presenters and authors and is centered on the important issue of farm safety. Guests include Kerrie Leonard, who was the victim of a farming accident; Pat Griffin, Senior Inspector with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA); and Alma Jordan, Founder of AgriKids. In this episode, Kerrie Leonard from County Meath discusses the life-changing spinal injury she suffered in a farming accident and how it has impac...

Lockdown has taken its toll on our well-being with friends, families and colleagues cut off during the Coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, stay connected during these challenging times with Karen Patterson and guests on the ABP summer podcast. In this episode farmer, David Devine, talks openly with the broadcaster and fellow farmer, Karen Patterson, about his past experience of poor mental health so others can be aware of the signs. Plus, the New Interim Men...

It’s an anxious time for young people who have missed out on so much due to the Coronavirus. From disruption in education to economic turmoil, the former BBC broadcaster & farmer Karen Patterson explores if the Pandemic has produced any positives for young people wanting to study or work in agri-food in Northern Ireland? As families approach exam results time, Join Karen and guests to find out. Who are Karen's guests: Education Adviser for CAFRE Liz Simpson Part-time beef farmer and H...

In Episode 1 ‘Farmer Safety: A Survivor’s Perspective’ the former BBC broadcaster & farmer Karen Patterson explores the physical and emotional consequences of farm accidents in a frank conversation in the run-up to National Farm Safety Week. Who are Karen's guests: Survivors of serious accidents, Ann Doherty from Co. Kilkenny and William Sayers from Co. Tyrone The lead paramedic from the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance whose task it is to attend these tragic scenes Chairman of the Far...