Arable
Strategic Farm water trials have ‘helped me sleep at night’
Trials on water use completed at Elveden Farms as part of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Farm Excellence...
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Arable
First major cross-sector review of weed control measures announced
Two major British agricultural research organisations have issued a joint call for a review of weed control in UK cropping...
Agri-Business
'We all want prescriptions but farming is about flexibility'
A Somerset ‘min-till’ cereal farm is the latest to join the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) monitor farm programme....
Beef
Farming and Halal sector urged to learn to get along
The farming industry and the halal sector are being urged to forge better relationships as the Muslim population, and demand...
Agri-Business
Brexit impact calculator launched to help industry prepare
A new online Brexit impact calculator launched this week will allow farmers and growers to see for the first time...
Agri-Business
Spring Barley sees a boost while area of wheat planted continues to decline
The area of wheat planted in Great Britain has continued to decline while the area of spring barley planted last...
Arable
Oilseed rape area increases for the first time in 7 years
The area of oilseed rape planted in England and Scotland has increased for the first time in seven years – up...
Government
New livestock traceability service could be in place by 2019
A new agreement signed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Defra sets out how the levy-funded body...
Dairy
New Zealand looks to change its export focus
With a limited home market of only 4.7 million people, roughly the same as the Republic of Ireland, about 95%...
Agri-Business
Benchmarking farm businesses 'key' to sector's Brexit preparations
With Brexit uncertainties on the horizon, it’s never been more important for farmers to understand their business costs. Lincolnshire farmer...
Beef
Borders Monitor Farm to host efficiency and profitability themed open day
A borders family will discuss their progress trying to improve efficiency and profitability as part of a monitor farm programme...
Arable
New GB seed potato varieties accredited for Kenya
Three UK potato varieties have been recommended for release in Kenya, opening the door for British exporters. It’s thanks to...
Arable
Farmers advised to make long-term water plans as temperatures continue to soar
AHDB is reminding farmers and growers to review their water usage and take steps to build resilience into their long-term...
Arable
How do you make an arable enterprise financially sustainable?
It’s the million dollar question – just how do you make an arable enterprise financially sustainable? AHDB farmer Mark Chandler...
Arable
Take-All: Researchers find first step to lasting wheat health
Researchers have now shown that careful selection of the variety of the first wheat in a new cropping cycle can...
Dairy
All talk and no action characterises UK wholesale dairy markets
AHDB Dairy is reporting a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude, where UK wholesale dairy markets are concerned for the month of June. Trade...
Dairy
What effect have rising dairy prices had on sales?
Dairy prices have been rising steadily over the past couple of years, increasing the value of retail sales, according to the...
Dairy
Suspected water poisoning kills 55 cows on Leicestershire farm
A progressive Leicestershire farmer has said losing 55 cows in a suspected water poisoning incident at his farm was the...
