Arable
Grain contaminants continue to pose challenges for UK cereal sector
Grain contaminants are defined as those materials that make cereals unfit for either human or livestock consumption. Contaminants can be...
AHDB
N.Ireland
AHDB releases 2026/2027 cereals and oilseeds recommended lists
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has launched its 2026/2027 recommended lists of cereals and oilseeds online. This...
Arable
Winter cereal crops get off to strong start across the UK
Most winter cereal crops are looking very well at the present time across the UK, according to the Agricultural and...
Rural Life
Consumers to spend more on meat and dairy this Christmas – AHDB
Purchases of red meat and dairy are expected to increase during this festive season, as 80% of consumers are planning...
Beef
EU beef production falls by 169,000t in first 8 months of 2025
EU beef production has fallen by 169,000t year-on-year to 4.2 million tonnes (Mt) from January to August of 2025 versus...
Pig/Poultry
Late pig farmer honoured posthumously with 2025 David Black award
Robert Beckett, a well-known figure within the British pork sector who died earlier this year, has won the 2025 David...
Arable
Sharp increase in UK oilseed rape planted area projected
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is projecting an almost 30% increase in the UK’s planted area of oilseed...
Agri-Business
AHDB appoints new chief executive officer
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that it will be appointing Helen Herniman as its new chief...
Agri-Business
Spend on dairy products in GB up 6% year-on-year – report
Spend on cow dairy products in Great Britain has increased by 6% year-on-year, driven by a 7.3% increase in average...
N.Ireland
NI milk production sees ‘staggering growth’ – analyst
An “attractive milk to feed price ratio” drove another jump in milk production in Northern Ireland, according to an Agricultural and...
N.Ireland
US beef prices up 30% as supplies to fall further in 2026
US beef prices in September 2025 are running 30% or $1.96/kg (€1.69/kg) ahead of the same time last year, with...
Sheep
EU lamb imports surpass 99,000t – up 20% or 6,300t on last year
A total of 99,400t of fresh and frozen lamb has been imported into the EU from non-EU countries between January...
Arable
New project to take cabbage stem flea beetle control to next level
The Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has announced a new collaboration between some of the top applied research organisations in...
Agri-Business
World’s biggest food trade show spotlights British meat and dairy
Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit...
Beef
Cattle prices in UK could be impacted by ‘wavering’ consumer demand – report
Wavering consumer demand in response to steep price inflation ‘may limit upward movement’ in UK cattle prices, according to the...
Environment
‘Why don’t you muck off?’ – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is relaunching its Muck Free Truck campaign with a new ‘Muck Off!’ slogan...
Arable
AHDB releases its final UK Harvest 2025 report
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has gone public with its final UK Harvest 2025 report. As many might...
Dairy
Latest UK strategy review shows progress in dairy cattle welfare
The latest review of the UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy 2023-2028 has shown benefits such as reduced lameness, better udder...
