Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, ...

We have launched the online edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2025/26. The latest edition of the variety guidance for farmers includes several eye-catching additions that ...

While spend has increased over the last few years, volumes of red meat purchased have declined year-on-year since peaking in 2020. AHDB has previously undertaken analysis of shopper data, which has ...

To test the nutrient status of a soil and create a nutrient management plan, you must collect a soil sample and send it to a laboratory for analysis. On this page, you’ll find a list of companies that ...

A formula error has been identified in the October 2023 and March 2024 versions of Slurry Wizard. This will result in an underestimation of the working capacity of ...

The purpose of increasing rates was to meet the request from levy payers to deliver more key services, including marketing and exports for the Beef & Lamb, Dairy and Pork sectors and more independent ...

AHDB's Economics and Analysis Director, David Eudall, examines the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. As agri-food markets become more uncertain, driven by changing weather, ...

The AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) delivers variety-performance data. With information on yield and quality, agronomic features and market options, use these variety-specific ...

A: The call is around endemic disease and translation; a proposal that would build on learning groups to tacle endemic disease would appear appropriate A: With this Research Call, we have bypassed the ...

It is important to understand and manage the quality of your grain. As part of this, accurate sampling is required to guide management and provide a robust record of all the grain that leaves the farm ...

The BBCH (Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt und CHemical Industry) scale is the main system in cereals, based on ten developmental phases – the principal growth stages (GS). Understanding the ...