Arable
First major cross-sector review of weed control measures announced
Two major British agricultural research organisations have issued a joint call for a review of weed control in UK cropping...
AHDB
Sheep
AHDB launches ‘Fight the Fluke’ campaign highlighting importance of control
With farmers facing significant livestock losses from liver fluke, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Beef & Lamb and Moredun...
Agri-Business
'We all want prescriptions but farming is about flexibility'
A Somerset ‘min-till’ cereal farm is the latest to join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) monitor farm programme....
Agri-Business
Brexit impact calculator launched to help industry prepare
A new online Brexit impact calculator launched this week will allow farmers and growers to see for the first time...
Arable
Oilseed rape area increases for the first time in 7 years
The area of oilseed rape planted in England and Scotland has increased for the first time in seven years – up...
Sheep
Brexit: AHDB warns farmers to prepare based on the little they do know
Brexit will provide Welsh agriculture and horticulture with both risks and opportunities, so farmers and growers, need to prepare now AHDB...
Government
New livestock traceability service could be in place by 2019
A new agreement signed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Defra sets out how the levy-funded body...
Agri-Business
Benchmarking farm businesses 'key' to sector's Brexit preparations
With Brexit uncertainties on the horizon, it’s never been more important for farmers to understand their business costs. Lincolnshire farmer...
Beef
New strategy director appointed at AHDB Beef & Lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Will Jackson as the new Sector strategy director for Beef &...
Arable
New GB seed potato varieties accredited for Kenya
Three UK potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya, opening the door for British exporters. It’s thanks to...
Arable
Farmers advised to make long-term water plans as temperatures continue to soar
AHDB is reminding farmers and growers to review their water usage and take steps to build resilience into their long-term...
Arable
How do you make an arable enterprise financially sustainable?
It’s the million dollar question – just how do you make an arable enterprise financially sustainable? AHDB farmer Mark Chandler...
Dairy
All talk and no action characterises UK wholesale dairy markets
AHDB Dairy is reporting a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude, where UK wholesale dairy markets are concerned for the month of June. Trade...
Dairy
What effect have rising dairy prices had on sales?
Dairy prices have been rising steadily over the past couple of years, increasing the value of retail sales, according to the...
Dairy
UK dairy market sees almost 5% growth over the last year
The UK dairy market saw growth of 4.9% over the past year, driven primarily from a 4.4% upturn in prices,...
Arable
'Robots will support, not replace, growers in the future'
Cobots – robots that work with humans, rather than replace them – is the future of high-tech horticultural production, according...
Agri-Business
Ukrainian officials take part in GB fact-finding visit
Food safety specialists from Ukraine gained a valuable insight into the work of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Beef
Livestock farmers could be costing themselves by missing correct injection sites
Farmers may be losing money by incorrectly injecting livestock and damaging carcase value, a survey carried out by AHDB Beef...
