Arable
Ministers to decide on the future of the potato levy
A ballot to decide the future of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) potato levy has concluded. The voting...
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Beef
Redistribution of red meat levy agreed by England, Wales and Scotland
The redistribution of red meat levies to take account of cross-border livestock movements between England, Wales and Scotland has been...
Beef
Great British Beef Week is 'going green' for its 11th year
British beef farmers are to receive industry-wide recognition at the end of April, with their support for sustainable production practices...
Arable
Growers urged to monitor crops more closely and treat fields individually
This year, growers have seen much more winter wheat in the ground across the country, with the exception of parts...
Arable
Crop protection and soil health to take the ‘SPot-light’ at 2021 trials
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the crop trials taking place at its four Strategic Potato (SPot)...
Dairy
Silage trials show quicker is better when it comes to wilting
Cutting grass earlier in the day could help speed up wilting – even in overcast conditions – according to in-house...
Agri-Business
January brings continued growth for meat and dairy
Retail figures have shown strong growth in meat and dairy sales this January, following a winning Christmas for red meat....
Agri Politics
Eustice backs growers' vote to abolish horticulture levy
Growers opposed to the continuation of a compulsory levy to fund the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have welcomed...
Beef
UK beef exports to Japan add £5.4 million boost to the red meat sector
Exports of beef from the UK to Japan enjoyed significant growth in 2020 – bringing a £5.4 million boost to...
Arable
Latest cereal supply and demand report shows small surplus before exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates report. The estimates are based...
Environment
New research reveals 40% drop in UK pig farming carbon footprint
The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a...
Agri-Business
UK lamb to take centre stage at Gulfood food and drink show in Dubai
High-quality lamb from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual food...
Agri-Business
Horticulture levy result 'shows just how divided levy payers have become' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) horticulture and potatoes board chairman, Ali Capper, has responded to the news that 61% of...
Agri-Business
Brexit is impacting on grain imports into Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is claiming that the new Brexit trade deal (Trade and Co-operation Agreement) will...
Agri-Business
Dairy-Tech Online increases online capacity to meet demand
Registrations for Dairy-Tech Online have rocketed reaching almost 2,500, with one week still left to sign-up for the free fortnight-long...
Beef
Is simplifying supply chains the key to better beef?
Convoluted supply chains often prevent farmers from focusing on consumer needs – but better collaboration and data use could significantly...
Arable
Grow Your Own Potatoes Programme to continue in 2021
The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) Programme will go ahead as planned in 2021 with the support of the potato...
Arable
Variety ‘watch list’ for wheat yellow rust released
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has issued a ‘yellow rust watch list’ to help flag UK winter wheat...
