Over three-quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 ha (124 acres) or more in size will be affected by the changes to Inheritance Tax, a new independent analysis from AHDB shows.

Ramularia may be present at the start of a crop’s life, in infected seed. However, symptoms rarely appear on previously healthy leaves until after flowering (growth stage 69), showing first on the ...

Although soil type cannot be easily changed, knowing which soil type is present helps determine how to manage the soil to optimise its structure, water relations, and nutrient supply. Healthy, fertile ...

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, ...

The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental. Section 4 covers the ...

Well-maintained field drainage systems help remove excess soil water (held in the upper soil horizons) and can be used to control a water table. A good drainage system will reduce the risk of ...

Physical information should be recorded to create an accurate picture of your herds performance. Use this suckler breeding plan to record details of sires used on groups of animals, calculate your key ...

Our encyclopaedia details the major and minor pests and natural enemies commonly associated with cropping rotations. Use it help prevent, detect and control pest populations in field crops, as part of ...

Pollen beetle (Meligethes spp.) adults are small (approximately 2.5 mm), metallic greenish-black and have clubbed antennae. Females bite slits in the base of oilseed rape buds and lay their eggs ...

Creates an achievable set of action points to tackle clinical mastitis and high somatic cell counts, which are relevant to your farm Uses trained Mastitis Control Plan Deliverers to analyse on-farm ...

A rotational grazing system is essential for efficient grass-based beef production. There is significant scope for more farms to exploit its benefits. Rotational grazing works on the basic principle ...