Arable
Mixed outlook for GB crops as barley area falls
There was a sharp (12%) year-on-year fall in the area of barley for harvest 2026 in Great Britain (GB), according...
AHDB
Schemes
AHDB tool to help farms 'identify financially worthwhile' SFI actions
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has unveiled its new online tool that aims to provide “bespoke support” for...
Dairy
Irish dairy herd grows while British hits record low
Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different...
Agri-Business
Beef no longer the ‘centrepiece’ of British menus – AHDB
While restaurants in the UK have started to expand their menus after several years of “tighter menus”, the proportion of...
Arable
How are combinable crops faring across the UK?
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed a general decline in the condition of combinable crops in...
Arable
Barley continues to feature heavily in GB livestock rations
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming the continuing commitment of GB compounders to barley as a constituent...
Arable
AHDB: Updated UK grain supply/usage projections
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published updated 2025/2026 projections for grain supply and usage in the UK....
Arable
Global wheat production levels coming under pressure
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting a decline in global wheat production levels for 2026/2027. This decline...
Beef
Weight loss drugs set to ‘reshape’ UK red meat demand – AHDB
The rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is creating both challenges and opportunities for red meat consumption, new analysis from the...
Beef
AHDB red meat and dairy campaign to continue after ASA investigation
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced today (Wednesday, May 12) that its campaign, ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’, will...
Arable
Global demand and ‘weather worries’ driving world grain markets – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that world grain markets are continuing to gather momentum. Recent days...
Beef
Beef mince prices up by more than 25% in past year - AHDB
Beef mince “continues to hold its place at the centre of British family meals” despite its steady rise in price...
N.Ireland
Wheat futures continue to creep up
May 2026 wheat futures increased by £3/t in the seven days culminating on Friday (April 17), with the end-of-week price...
Agri-Business
GB milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity – AHDB
Milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity in Great Britain, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said. GB...
Agri-Business
UK farm data system aims to reduce administrative tasks – AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has described its Farm Data Exchange system as both “technically viable and strongly supported across...
Dairy
Higher milk production led to longer shelf-life products in 2025 – AHDB
Milk deliveries in the EU increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year. This increased the production of...
Arable
Winter barley crops reportedly in strong condition across most parts of UK
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that the majority of winter barley crops are looking well across...
Arable
AHDB: UK winter crop prospects remain strong
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that, for the most part, UK winter crop prospects remain strong...