As the industry moves into a new phase of Johne’s disease management, testing requirements are changing and disease management protocols are progressing. Any steps taken to tackle Johne's have a ...

A comprehensive review of ergot management evidence has strengthened guidance to help UK farmers reduce disease pressure, limit crop infection and keep clean grain clean.

We have secured a number of 12-month licences for pig farmers to access the advanced Biocheck tool – a biosecurity assessment that supports disease prevention on farms. This tool is intended for farms ...

Key points In Jan-Mar this year EU beef production was down by 3% compared to 2024 The largest drops in production were seen in northwestern countries severely affected by bluetongue Import volumes ...

As anticipated, Defra will see a 2.7% reduction in overall spending over the five year review period, 2024/29. Despite this cut, Defra is allocated a total funding of £7.4 billion for 2028-29, with a ...

AHDB’s newly released Planting and Variety Survey results provide cropped area estimates for the 2025 harvest, with regional and variety details.

With tighter milk production forecast, the emerging 2025/26 season is expected to bring improved producer prices. Increased demand, both domestically and internationally is also contributing to this ...

Graham Wilkinson is stepping down from the role of CEO to join Sofina Foods as Group Agriculture Director. Mr Wilkinson, who joined AHDB in March 2024, will leave his post towards the end of 2025.

The FDOM regulations were designed to improve fairness and transparency of milk contracts between purchasers and producers. DEFRA guidance lists the minimum requirements: Clear terms around pricing ...

Nitrogen fertiliser prices climbed once again in March, making the third month in a row they have risen, according to the latest GB fertiliser prices.

Yesterday, the International Grains Council (IGC) released new global supply and demand forecasts, showing higher grain production for both the current season and the 2025/26 season. With the large ...

In the fourth quarter of 2024, calf registrations to dairy dams in GB totalled 314,000 head according to the latest BCMS data. This is a decline of 46,000 (12.7%) head compared to the same period in ...