Arable
‘Extreme variability’ in UK harvest 2025 yields – AHDB
UK wheat and oat harvests are now into their ‘closing stages’ at 92% and 89% complete, according to a new...
AHDB
Arable
High global maize yield forecasts putting pressure on grain markets
There is now every possibility that global maize production could reach record heights in 2025. And the US is leading...
Beef
‘Further consolidation in the meat-processing sector is likely’ – AHDB
Current economics and trends in livestock numbers “may suggest further consolidation in the meat processing sector is likely” in the...
Arable
AHDB: UK crop production costs look set to rise in 2026
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is forecasting a rise in crop production costs in the UK during 2026....
N.Ireland
AHDB project to ‘inform discussions’ for imported combinable crops
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) cereals and oilseeds sector council has agreed to support a research project to...
Beef
Great British Calf Week to focus on using data for farm decisions
The Great British Calf Week returns on September 10, 2025, focusing on how using data can help inform decisions on...
Arable
AHDB reviews yellow rust resistance ratings
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has carried out a ‘root and branch’ review of yellow rust resistance ratings...
Beef
New tool for suckler farmers to boost profit and reduce emissions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development (AHDB) has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to...
Arable
AHDB: Rise in UK’s oat planted area as animal feed demand grows
Estimated at 207,000ha, the UK’s oat planted area for 2025 is up 13% year-on-year and now sits at the highest...
Beef
‘Significant’ rise in UK beef imports from Brazil, Australia and NZ
UK beef import volumes from Brazil, Australia and New Zealand have “significantly increased” this year. According to a recent beef...
N.Ireland
UK and NI secure £19m deal to export pork to Mexico
12 businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export pork to Mexico. The £19 million trade deal...
N.Ireland
AHDB: Rising beef prices have ‘out-stripped’ general inflation
New modelling on rising prices for beef forecast to impact consumer demand Rising beef prices have out-stripped general inflation, driven...
N.Ireland
Project seeking farmers to investigate crop physiology traits
New project set to boost weed competitiveness in sustainable farming A project led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...
N.Ireland
Winter barley harvest in closing stages across UK
The 2025 winter barley harvest is essentially competed across the UK, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)....
Beef
UK store cattle price inflation above deadweight trade
Price inflation in the market for store cattle in the UK has remained mostly above that of the deadweight market...
Arable
US soyabean crop enters key growth stage
The US soyabean crops are now entering a key growth stage, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB)....
Arable
Rainfall stalls progress of UK Harvest 2025 – AHDB
While this year’s harvest in the UK got off to a fast start, intermittent and often heavy rainfall has slowed...
N.Ireland
AHDB announces new interim CEO
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced Janet Swadling OBE will become its interim chief executive from next...
