AI is creeping into dairy whether we call it that or not, and most of the noise you hear is either hype or horror stories. So, we brought the conversation into the room with our first live event at the UK Agri-Tech Centre and asked a more useful question: what can artificial intelligence and machine learning genuinely do for a working dairy farm today, and where do the risks begin?We’re joined by Chris Knight from Agribot, Ian Garner from Antler Bio, and Mike Jones from the UK Agri-Tech Centre. Chris pulls the curtain back on the history of AI, why the core ideas are older than most people think, and why large language models feel revolutionary mainly because we can talk to them. Ian shares how AI can speed up development and knowledge work without becoming a source of truth, including building science-grounded recommendations with expert validation to avoid confident nonsense and hallucinated references.Mike brings it back to the coalface with tools being tested on real farms: earlier lameness detection, consistent body condition scoring, sensors that flag cows needing attention, methane monitoring, and even birdsong analysis for biodiversity benchmarking. Along the way we tackle accuracy versus consistency, predictive tools, data integration across too many apps, trust and privacy, and the awkward question of who really owns farm data.This podcast was recorded in front of an audience, and once our guests had made their initial presentations, they then took questions directly from those in attendance, asking real questions relevant to farms today! This was recorded in February 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording. Subscribe for more practical UK dairy conversations, share this with a mate who’s sceptical about AI, and leave us a review if you want more live panels like this.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;AI is creeping into dairy whether we call it that or not, and most of the noise you hear is either hype or horror stories. So, we brought the conversation into the room with our first live event at the UK Agri-Tech Centre and asked a more useful question: what can artificial intelligence and machine learning genuinely do for a working dairy farm today, and where do the risks begin?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re joined by Chris Knight from Agribot, Ian Garner from Antler Bio, and Mike Jones from the UK Agri-Tech Centre. Chris pulls the curtain back on the history of AI, why the core ideas are older than most people think, and why large language models feel revolutionary mainly because we can talk to them. Ian shares how AI can speed up development and knowledge work without becoming a source of truth, including building science-grounded recommendations with expert validation to avoid confident nonsense and hallucinated references.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mike brings it back to the coalface with tools being tested on real farms: earlier lameness detection, consistent body condition scoring, sensors that flag cows needing attention, methane monitoring, and even birdsong analysis for biodiversity benchmarking. Along the way we tackle accuracy versus consistency, predictive tools, data integration across too many apps, trust and privacy, and the awkward question of who really owns farm data.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast was recorded in front of an audience, and once our guests had made their initial presentations, they then took questions directly from those in attendance, asking real questions relevant to farms today! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This was recorded in February 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe for more practical UK dairy conversations, share this with a mate who’s sceptical about AI, and leave us a review if you want more live panels like this.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp;amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

AI is creeping into dairy whether we call it that or not, and most of the noise you hear is either hype or horror stories. So, we brought the conversation into the room with our first live event at the UK Agri-Tech Centre and asked a more useful question: what can artificial intelligence and machine learning genuinely do for a working dairy farm today, and where do the risks begin? We’re joined by Chris Knight from Agribot, Ian Garner from Antler Bio, and Mike Jones from the UK Agri-Tech Cent...

Podcast Live - AI On The Dairy Farm

Sunburn feels like an inconvenience until you connect it to the cancer statistics. Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, joins us to explain why a “just a mole” mindset is risky, and why early action can be life-saving. We talk plainly about what melanoma is, how UV damage builds up over time, and why noticing a new or changing mole, or something that simply looks odd is the moment to contact your GP.We also bring it back to farm life. Outdoor work in agriculture and horticulture means higher exposure, and Susanna shares survey findings showing sunburn is far more common in the sector than in the general public. We dig into the culture piece too, especially why men often skip sunscreen, and how employers can treat sun protection as a health and safety control by providing sunscreen and making reapplication normal on busy days.You’ll come away with practical guidance you can use straight away: the expanded Slip Slop Slap message (plus shade and sunglasses), how to use the UV index (protect when it is 3 or above), what “broad spectrum” really means, and what to look for on the bottle (SPF 30+ and a high UVA star rating). We also tackle vitamin D without turning sun exposure into a false excuse, and we finish with a clear reminder that nearly nine in ten melanomas are preventable.Download and share Melanoma Focus&apos; agricultural and horticulture assets: <a href='https://melanomafocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Agricultural-communications-Toolkit-1.pdf'>Agricultural communications Toolkit</a>This was recorded in January 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording.Subscribe for more UK dairy and farming conversations, share this with someone who works outdoors, and leave us a review so more people hear the message.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;Sunburn feels like an inconvenience until you connect it to the cancer statistics. Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, joins us to explain why a “just a mole” mindset is risky, and why early action can be life-saving. We talk plainly about what melanoma is, how UV damage builds up over time, and why noticing a new or changing mole, or something that simply looks odd is the moment to contact your GP.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also bring it back to farm life. Outdoor work in agriculture and horticulture means higher exposure, and Susanna shares survey findings showing sunburn is far more common in the sector than in the general public. We dig into the culture piece too, especially why men often skip sunscreen, and how employers can treat sun protection as a health and safety control by providing sunscreen and making reapplication normal on busy days.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll come away with practical guidance you can use straight away: the expanded Slip Slop Slap message (plus shade and sunglasses), how to use the UV index (protect when it is 3 or above), what “broad spectrum” really means, and what to look for on the bottle (SPF 30+ and a high UVA star rating). We also tackle vitamin D without turning sun exposure into a false excuse, and we finish with a clear reminder that nearly nine in ten melanomas are preventable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download and share Melanoma Focus&amp;apos; agricultural and horticulture assets: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://melanomafocus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Agricultural-communications-Toolkit-1.pdf'&gt;Agricultural communications Toolkit&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This was recorded in January 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe for more UK dairy and farming conversations, share this with someone who works outdoors, and leave us a review so more people hear the message.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp;amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Sunburn feels like an inconvenience until you connect it to the cancer statistics. Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, and Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, joins us to explain why a “just a mole” mindset is risky, and why early action can be life-saving. We talk plainly about what melanoma is, how UV damage builds up over time, and why noticing a new or changing mole, or something that simply looks odd is the moment to contact your GP. We also bring it back to farm life...

How Much Sun Is Too Much?

Silage isn’t just a crop, it’s a high value asset, and the clamp you store it in can quietly decide how much of it you actually get to feed. We sit down with Jeremy Perkins from SiloStop Agri to talk through what good silage pit design looks like in 2026, from the first site visit to the details that protect forage quality for months. If you’re expanding, switching systems, or simply running out of space, this conversation helps you think clearly about layout, access for modern machinery, and how to future proof capacity without creating an unmanageable feed face. We get practical about the rules as well. We break down SAFO regulations in England and what inspectors are looking for around silage effluent and leachate containment, then compare that with Welsh COPR requirements, including why tarmac floors can be preferred and how features like inspection chambers support compliance. Along the way we discuss earth-bank options, vertical wall systems, drainage falls, and why planning permission and build timelines matter more than most of us want to admit when second cut is looming. We also zoom into the small stuff that makes a big difference: oxygen barrier film, sidewall film, safer clamp handrails, and cleaner weighting options that replace the misery of tyres. The takeaway is simple: invest once, do it properly, and treat homegrown forage like the foundation of margin and efficiency it really is. This was recorded in March 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording.Subscribe, share the episode with a mate who’s rebuilding a clamp, and leave us a review so more UK dairy farmers can find the show.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;Silage isn’t just a crop, it’s a high value asset, and the clamp you store it in can quietly decide how much of it you actually get to feed. We sit down with Jeremy Perkins from SiloStop Agri to talk through what good silage pit design looks like in 2026, from the first site visit to the details that protect forage quality for months. If you’re expanding, switching systems, or simply running out of space, this conversation helps you think clearly about layout, access for modern machinery, and how to future proof capacity without creating an unmanageable feed face.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We get practical about the rules as well. We break down SAFO regulations in England and what inspectors are looking for around silage effluent and leachate containment, then compare that with Welsh COPR requirements, including why tarmac floors can be preferred and how features like inspection chambers support compliance. Along the way we discuss earth-bank options, vertical wall systems, drainage falls, and why planning permission and build timelines matter more than most of us want to admit when second cut is looming.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We also zoom into the small stuff that makes a big difference: oxygen barrier film, sidewall film, safer clamp handrails, and cleaner weighting options that replace the misery of tyres. The takeaway is simple: invest once, do it properly, and treat homegrown forage like the foundation of margin and efficiency it really is. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This was recorded in March 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe, share the episode with a mate who’s rebuilding a clamp, and leave us a review so more UK dairy farmers can find the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp;amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Silage isn’t just a crop, it’s a high value asset, and the clamp you store it in can quietly decide how much of it you actually get to feed. We sit down with Jeremy Perkins from SiloStop Agri to talk through what good silage pit design looks like in 2026, from the first site visit to the details that protect forage quality for months. If you’re expanding, switching systems, or simply running out of space, this conversation helps you think clearly about layout, access for modern machinery, and...

Great Silage Starts With The Right Clamp Layout

Clover can feel like a gamble until you understand what it’s really doing in the sward and how small management choices decide the outcome. We’re joined by John Spence, Forage Crops Product Manager at Limagrain, to get clear on the practical differences between red clover and white clover, and how to choose the right option for grazing, silage, or a dual-purpose ley on UK dairy farms.We talk through the big paybacks farmers actually care about: higher home-grown protein, better digestibility, and nitrogen fixation that can cut fertiliser use when prices spike or supply tightens. John explains why clover often carries summer growth when grasses dip, how deep rooting links to drought tolerance and soil structure, and where clover fits alongside SFI options and multi-species or herbal leys.Then we get into the detail that makes clover work on farm: white clover leaf sizes and why blends matter, red clover longevity expectations, sowing windows based on soil temperature, seedbed and sowing depth, and the realities of overseeding. We also cover bloat risk sensibly, cutting date decisions for quality versus yield, why clover silage can benefit from an additive, and what to do when NIR forage analysis struggles with clover-heavy or mixed swards.This was recorded in November 2025, and all information was correct at the time of recording.If you find this useful, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow grassland nerd, and leave a review so more UK dairy farmers can find it.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;Clover can feel like a gamble until you understand what it’s really doing in the sward and how small management choices decide the outcome. We’re joined by John Spence, Forage Crops Product Manager at Limagrain, to get clear on the practical differences between red clover and white clover, and how to choose the right option for grazing, silage, or a dual-purpose ley on UK dairy farms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk through the big paybacks farmers actually care about: higher home-grown protein, better digestibility, and nitrogen fixation that can cut fertiliser use when prices spike or supply tightens. John explains why clover often carries summer growth when grasses dip, how deep rooting links to drought tolerance and soil structure, and where clover fits alongside SFI options and multi-species or herbal leys.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then we get into the detail that makes clover work on farm: white clover leaf sizes and why blends matter, red clover longevity expectations, sowing windows based on soil temperature, seedbed and sowing depth, and the realities of overseeding. We also cover bloat risk sensibly, cutting date decisions for quality versus yield, why clover silage can benefit from an additive, and what to do when NIR forage analysis struggles with clover-heavy or mixed swards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This was recorded in November 2025, and all information was correct at the time of recording.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you find this useful, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow grassland nerd, and leave a review so more UK dairy farmers can find it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp;amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Clover can feel like a gamble until you understand what it’s really doing in the sward and how small management choices decide the outcome. We’re joined by John Spence, Forage Crops Product Manager at Limagrain, to get clear on the practical differences between red clover and white clover, and how to choose the right option for grazing, silage, or a dual-purpose ley on UK dairy farms. We talk through the big paybacks farmers actually care about: higher home-grown protein, better digestibility...

Clover Can Cut Nitrogen Use, Without Cutting Yield

Numbers make people uncomfortable for a reason: they tell the truth. We’re joined by the EDF UK team to unpack European Dairy Farmers and the EDF Congress heading to Chester on 23 to 25 June, including what it is, who it’s for, and why cost of production benchmarking can turn a good idea into a confident decision. We talk through the structure of the three day programme at Chester Racecourse, mixing plenary sessions, targeted workshops and tightly run farm visits in one of the UK’s most concentrated dairy regions. The theme “New Challenges, New Opportunities” gives us room to explore what sustainable dairy farming looks like in practice, from the technological revolution of robots, sensors, machine vision and artificial intelligence, to sustainability from the ground up through soil management, forage quality and smarter nutrient use. You’ll also hear why EDF’s approach stands out: farm visits anchored by real performance figures, workshops that let farmers compare key KPIs like labour efficiency, and the kind of networking that sends you home with at least one “nugget” worth implementing. If you’ve never come across EDF before, this is your route into a Europe wide conversation about efficiency, resilience and adding value in a volatile milk market.For more information on European Dairy Farmers: <a href='https://www.dairyfarmer.net/'>European Dairy Farmers – the premier hub for dairy producers across Europe</a>For more information on the European Dairy Farmers Congress 2026: <a href='https://www.dairyfarmer.net/edf-congress/'>EDF Congress – European Dairy Farmers</a> This was recorded in January 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording. Subscribe for more UK dairy industry conversations, share this with someone who needs a fresh perspective, and leave us a review if you want to support the podcast.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;Numbers make people uncomfortable for a reason: they tell the truth. We’re joined by the EDF UK team to unpack European Dairy Farmers and the EDF Congress heading to Chester on 23 to 25 June, including what it is, who it’s for, and why cost of production benchmarking can turn a good idea into a confident decision.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We talk through the structure of the three day programme at Chester Racecourse, mixing plenary sessions, targeted workshops and tightly run farm visits in one of the UK’s most concentrated dairy regions. The theme “New Challenges, New Opportunities” gives us room to explore what sustainable dairy farming looks like in practice, from the technological revolution of robots, sensors, machine vision and artificial intelligence, to sustainability from the ground up through soil management, forage quality and smarter nutrient use.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You’ll also hear why EDF’s approach stands out: farm visits anchored by real performance figures, workshops that let farmers compare key KPIs like labour efficiency, and the kind of networking that sends you home with at least one “nugget” worth implementing. If you’ve never come across EDF before, this is your route into a Europe wide conversation about efficiency, resilience and adding value in a volatile milk market.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information on European Dairy Farmers: &lt;a href='https://www.dairyfarmer.net/'&gt;European Dairy Farmers – the premier hub for dairy producers across Europe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information on the European Dairy Farmers Congress 2026: &lt;a href='https://www.dairyfarmer.net/edf-congress/'&gt;EDF Congress – European Dairy Farmers&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This was recorded in January 2026, and all information was correct at the time of recording.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Subscribe for more UK dairy industry conversations, share this with someone who needs a fresh perspective, and leave us a review if you want to support the podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993189/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp;amp; LinkedIn. You can email us directly at podcast@chewinthecud.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Numbers make people uncomfortable for a reason: they tell the truth. We’re joined by the EDF UK team to unpack European Dairy Farmers and the EDF Congress heading to Chester on 23 to 25 June, including what it is, who it’s for, and why cost of production benchmarking can turn a good idea into a confident decision.  We talk through the structure of the three day programme at Chester Racecourse, mixing plenary sessions, targeted workshops and tightly run farm visits in one of the UK’s most conc...

European Dairy Farmers Congress 2026

The Team, based in the South West of England, explore their passion for cows and the dairy industry as they talk about a range of industry related topics.&nbsp; For more information about our podcast visit www.chewinthecud.com/podcast or follow us on Instagram @chewinthecudpodcast. ChewintheCud Ltd is also on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn. You can also email us at podcast@chewinthecud.com&nbsp;

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