N.Ireland
More barley and oilseed rape sown at expense of wheat in UK
The UK will harvest less wheat due to more barley and oilseed rape (OSR) having been sown. This is according...
AHDB
Arable
Winter barley harvest results from AHDB trial sites
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 202220/23 winter barley yield results are now available from four...
Beef
AHDB in partnership to showcase positives of livestock
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has decided to partner with ITN Business to showcase the positive impact of...
N.Ireland
AHDB CEO to step down at end of year
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) CEO Tim Rycroft is stepping down from his role in December after two years...
Beef
Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU
From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet for...
Rural Life
Members sought for AHDB beef and lamb discussion group
Beef and lamb producers in England are being called upon to apply to join a national discussion group facilitated by...
N.Ireland
Wheat and maize markets in a state of flux
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that both wheat and maize grain markets strengthened during the early...
Agri-Business
Tillage: Grain prices starting to strengthen
The Agriculture and Horticulture and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that international grain prices are starting to strengthen. Three factors...
Beef
Discussions over increasing AHDB levy rates begin
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) four sector councils have begun discussions over increasing levy rates to address the...
Arable
AHDB: Update on world grain markets
According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), world grain markets are reflecting two key drivers – events in...
Agri-Business
UK pig industry cuts antibiotic use by 75% in 8 years
The UK pig industry has reduced its antibiotics use by 75% in eight years, the AHDB has said today (Tuesday,...
N.Ireland
How will final UK wheat yields ‘shake out’ in 2023?
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) analysts have been assessing recent weather patterns to discern how they may impact on...
Agri Politics
King's coronation causes rise in meat consumption
The weekend of the coronation of King Charles at the beginning of May saw a large increase in the consumption...
Beef
Menu changes would boost red meat sales in restaurants - AHDB
Descriptive and informative menus may encourage diners in the out-of-home market to select meat-based dishes. This is according to research...
Arable
Tillage: Time to consider new seed varieties for 2023-2024
It’s that time of year when cereal growers will start to consider what new seed varieties are available for the...
Dairy
AHDB seeks new members for all four sector councils
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is seeking new members for all four of its sector councils. Positions are...
N.Ireland
AHDB: Crop update – 85% of winter wheat in ‘good’ condition
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 85% of Great Britain’s winter wheat crop was in good/excellent...
Agri-Business
AHDB and Elanco to host discussion on farm profitability
An on-farm meeting organised by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will focus on working with nature to improve...
