AHDB estimates overall organic milk production from a weekly survey of the largest milk buyers. The volumes are scaled up based on other available data. Figures are collected every week from dairies ...

This guide collates the available knowledge and numbers on forage utilisation and feeding. This data is drawn from AHDB’s extensive research and resources, as well as experienced industry advisors and ...

What are cover crops, catch crops and green manures? Cover crops, catch crops and green manures are non-cash crops that provide potential benefits to a rotation. Typically, cover crops are grown over ...

Well-maintained field drainage systems help remove excess soil water (held in the upper soil horizons) and can be used to control a water table. A good drainage system will reduce the risk of ...

To aid weed identification, our guidance features photographs of each weed at four growth stages – capturing the most striking features. It also provides details of the weeds’ life cycle and its ...

As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in ...

Funded by AHDB Beef & Lamb, the Challenge Sheep project began in 2017 and involves 11 farms from across the country recording and sharing data to generate new knowledge and highlight existing ...

Please note the published values for beef volumes in foodservice have been adjusted for 2022 due to a revision in the data - updated in February 2024. While AHDB seeks to ensure that the information ...

From grain store preparation to final dispatch, this best practice guidance will help you to minimise loss of premiums, through claims and rejections. Critically, it covers how to identify and manage ...

This seed rate conversion tool helps you to calculate the kg/ha of seed you require based on your planned seed rate/m2 and the Thousand Grain Weight. Note: Left-hand column in the table shows number ...

GB milk deliveries in September are estimated to have totalled 970 million litres, up 0.8% compared to the same period in 2023. Average daily deliveries are estimated at 32.3 million litres.

The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental. Section 4 covers the ...