Dairy
UK cattle vaccine use increases as antibiotics fall
The number of vaccines used on dairy and beef cattle is on the rise, according to a report published this...
AHDB
Beef
5 new profit-led EBVs launched to help boost beef margins
Five new Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for traits that farmers are directly paid for have been developed to help farmers...
Beef
Summer barbecuing increased burger and banger sales by 35%
The hot summer, and England’s impressive showing at the World Cup, are being cited as causes for a large increase...
Agri-Business
Has your farm got the 8 success 'x-factors?'
A new report, released by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), AHDB and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has...
Agri-Business
AHDB seeks farmer views on data-sharing code of practice
UK farmers are being asked for their views to help shape a code of practice to promote the safe sharing of...
Agri-Business
UK's newest monitor farm unveiled
Cow comfort is a top priority at AHDB’s latest strategic dairy farm – Carpenter’s Farm near Chippenham in Wiltshire. The...
Agri Politics
'AHDB must give farmers value for money' - CLA
The roles and activities of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) need to be reviewed, according to the Country...
Agri-Business
UK exporters explore opportunities for British pork in Taiwan
British pork processors and exporters have arrived in Taiwan this week as part of a three-day mission to explore this...
Pig/Poultry
'Keep simple and focused to succeed' - David Black winner
Keeping things “simple and focused” will help keep the British pig industry fit for the future – at least that’s...
Agri-Business
AHDB to take on up to 15 new board members
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is looking to recruit up to 15 new board members across its six...
Arable
Energy-saving horticulture programme to be extended to soft fruit sector
An established energy and cost-saving advice programme is set to extend to the UK soft fruit industry. FEC Energy and...
Arable
Wanted: AHDB seeks 7 new Monitor Farms for England
AHDB is on the hunt for seven more farm businesses to host the next phase of its Cereals & Oilseeds...
Pig/Poultry
Important pig buildings survey to shape future producer support
AHDB has engaged BMG Research to conduct an in-depth survey of British pig buildings. The survey has been commissioned to...
Beef
Industry members wanted for major beef project shaping the future of feed
AHDB Beef & Lamb is urging anyone with an interest in beef cattle nutrition and performance to get involved in...
Dairy
Project to improve Welsh dairy sustainability launched at Dairy Show
Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, is urging farmers to apply for support through a new project to...
Arable
Scottish Arable Farm of the Year finalists revealed
The three finalists of the AgriScot Scottish Arable Farm of the Year were revealed by award sponsors SoilEssentials and AHDB....
Beef
Sector breakdown: How the extreme weather of 2018 made its mark on red meat
The extreme weather of 2018 has made its mark on pork, beef and lamb production, according to AHDB’s latest Red...
Agri-Business
AHDB meat subisdiary sale to complete in the 'next few months'
The sale of AHDB’s commercial subsidiary Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited (MLCSL) to Hallmark Veterinary Compliance Services is hoped...
