Arable
Verticillium wilt disease ratings ‘one step closer’
The findings of new AHDB-funded research have shown there is significant potential to produce verticillium disease ratings as part of...
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Agri-Business
New investment in water-saving techniques for growers
AHDB is now co-funding a centre of excellence to develop new commercial water-saving techniques for precision irrigation and fertigation, for...
Arable
Mushroom grower group formed to future-proof the industry
A new mushroom grower group, aiming to solve future industry challenges has been formed by delegates at the 2019 AHDB...
Arable
Potato stocks down 13% on five-year average
Following the tough 2018 growing season, the latest estimates from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) show British potato...
Agri-Business
Drought: Experts warn preparation now could make the difference between profit and loss
Below average rainfall is triggering UK farmers and growers to adopt water-savvy techniques early in the year, to be prepared...
Grass
Dates and venues of first 3 GrassCheckGB farm events announced
Beef and lamb producers taking part in the GrassCheckGB project will open up their farms in May to share knowledge...
Arable
Thinking local is key for Cheshire's new Monitor Farm host
A local mindset is central to business for Hale Village tenant farmer Bill Webb – one of the latest recruits...
Dairy
Prospects for UK mozzarella cheese production could be dampened
According to AHDB Dairy, mozzarella cheese manufacturers could come under pressure in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit. In such...
Agri-Business
Cross-continental marketing drive for Welsh Lamb and Beef
The first fortnight in May will see the start of a marketing marathon for Wales’ red meat levy board in...
Dairy
12p/L separates UK's top and lowest profit herds...how does yours compare?
Profit margins on the top quarter of dairy farms are as much as 12p/L higher than the bottom quartile according...
Agri-Business
Survival mode: New report sets out harrowing impacts of a 'hard Brexit'
New Brexit modelling highlights the urgent need for farmers to take action to ensure their businesses survive, showing as much...
Arable
New weed management control strategies required for the UK
The UK’s approach to weed management investment needs to be overhauled, if the needs of industry are to be met....
Dairy
GB dairy producer numbers fall below 9,000
A recent survey by the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) of major milk buyers suggests there are currently around...
Arable
UK aphid project on the agenda of prestigious society
Final year Agriculture student Dan Hawes is to have his work on an important aphid crop pest presented at the...
Pig/Poultry
NFUS: Finishing pigs in England 'a lost opportunity' for Scotland
Moving pigs from Scotland to England for finishing is “a lost opportunity for the Scottish industry”, according to the National...
Pig/Poultry
‘Real Welfare’ improvements on UK pig farms
The latest data from the UK’s ‘Real Welfare’ scheme shows that the vast majority of pig farms are either addressing...
Beef
Limousin breed priorities are changing
Beef farmers wishing to use Limousin genetics in the future will have access to a wider range of production traits,...
Arable
Sclerotinia infection risk alerts return for 2019
With oilseed rape (OSR) about to enter the critical flowering period, AHDB has restarted its sclerotinia infection risk alerts service...
