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MilkGoals, which went live on Wednesday 2 July, will highlight the growing influence of women's football in inspiring girls to get active, build confidence and embrace the value of teamwork. The ...
Liam Byrne, AHDB’s Domestic and International Marketing Director, shares his insights on our marketing activity and explains how we are helping to shift consumer perceptions of pork. In today’s ...
Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, ...
This review investigated management strategies to reduce ergot levels in UK cereals.
All-prime cattle averaged 634p/kg, up 2p on the week, the first rise in two months. Cull cows added 2p to 503p/kg while slaughter edged 400 head higher to 7,400 head suggesting steady demand for ...
We have launched the online edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2025/26. The latest edition of the variety guidance for farmers includes several eye-catching additions that ...
Christmas is almost here! Read on to find out how important pigs in blankets are to festive meals, which cheeses are making it on to cheeseboards, and the importance of airfryers for cooking Christmas ...
China is an important buyer on the world dairy markets, with a strong influence on global demand that plays into price dynamics. Imports of dairy products to China continued to decline in 2023, driven ...
Earlier today, Defra released the final estimates for 2024 UK cereal and oilseed production. In order to provide an initial look at harvest 24, back in October, AHDB published “provisional” UK cereal ...
Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) is a fungal pathogen that infects major UK cereals: wheat, barley, rye, triticale and, occasionally, oats. Although it does not particularly affect yield, it produces ...
New SFI applicants will only be able to put a maximum of 25% of the total agricultural area of their farm in a combination of one or more of these 10 actions. We will incorporate this information and ...
AHDB’s recent trust and transparency research conducted by Blue Marble in August 2023, found consumer trust in British agriculture remains strong and that the environment is important to 51% of ...