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.

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, ...

At the beginning of 2024 the Welsh Government asked for consultation responses to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Based on consultation responses and stakeholder discussions the proposed scheme ...

Following a confirmed case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany, we are closely monitoring the situation and assessing its potential impact on UK agriculture. FMD was confirmed in a 14-head herd ...

This AHDB-driven initiative is more than a pilot, it is a movement to redefine: How farmers are recognised for delivering both food and environmental goods The environmental impact of GB agriculture ...

Forage for Knowledge is our weekly grass newsletter, which gives you grass growth from across the UK, as well as technical information related to grassland management. The Recommended Grass and Clover ...

Treating infectious claw horn lesions rely on all four success factors, in particular: 1 – low infection pressure. Infectious lesions can be passed between individual animals or from one foot to ...

The purpose of increasing rates was to meet the request from levy payers to deliver more key services, including marketing and exports for the Beef & Lamb, Dairy and Pork sectors and more independent ...

The terms ‘herbal leys’ and ‘multi-species swards’ are often used interchangeably but typically refer to a mix of grasses, legumes, and forage herbs within a sward. See our information on the benefits ...

Your first port of call at AHDB is your regional Knowledge Exchange Manager. If you’re unsure which region you are in, contact any manager and they will put you in touch with the best person.

Dairy genetics help predict how characteristics such as milk production, increased solids or health and management traits are passed onto the next generation of cows. The effect of breeding decisions ...