Bluetongue lambing and calving risks, Middle East uncertainty and meat shopper journey

With lambing and spring calving now in full swing, the AG Show team checks in with a vet to get the lowdown on what the Bluetongue virus could mean for the newest arrivals in your flock or herd. We also dig into how the conflict in the Middle East might shake up nitrogen supplies and impact other farm costs. And with shoppers feeling the pinch from rising food prices, we hear about a new study looking into what really influences their choices when they’re picking up red meat in-store. SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND) Bluetongue Virus Hub - Ruminant Health & Welfare BTV-3_Factsheet_A4_260224.indd Bluetongue virus webinars | AHDB Middle East escalation and potential implications for nitrogen and farm costs | AHDB Consumer insights: Meat shopper journey | AHDB GET IN TOUCH Charlotte, Hannah and Producer Martin would love to hear what you think! Got feedback, stories, or ideas for future episodes? Drop them a message at agshow@ahdb.org.uk . Sign up to the AHDB Preference Centre so that you can: Easily update your preferences and contact information Get information on the latest AHDB events, webinars, market insights and more Receive important updates such as disease alerts

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This episode is 35:12 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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