The campaign forms part of our broader strategy to position British pork as "low on cost, high in taste", backed by trusted ...

During prolonged periods of hot weather, it is important to be aware of heat stress in livestock and the effect it can have. Here are some useful resources to help you spot the signs of heat stress in ...

The UK average milk price for May 2025 was announced by Defra as being 43.12, down 0.57 pence (1.3%) on the previous month. The GB and NI average farmgate milk prices table and commentary will be ...

The latest Dairy Australia mid-year report forecasts a further reduction in Australian milk production for the upcoming 2025/26 season, by around 1% compared to this season (towards 8.2 billion litres ...

The key themes of this video are: In the UK, red meat is losing out to the cheaper proteins, Due to factors such as high cost and health concerns. Older demographics typically consume more beef and ...

AHDB’s newly released Planting and Variety Survey results provide cropped area estimates for the 2025 harvest, with regional and variety details.. The survey estimates the UK wheat area for harvest ...

Since 2021, we have seen a greater number of animals killed at and above the 23-month peak, with fewer being slaughtered at younger ages. This has caused an increase in the average age at slaughter.

Last week, the EU Commission updated its forecast for grain and oilseed production in the region for the 2025/26 season. Wheat production across the EU-27 (including durum wheat) is now estimated at ...

Ditch the date: Do not stick to traditional calendar dates – sow early or late to avoid the peak migration period (which usually occurs during late August to mid-September). Chase perfection at ...

Paris rapeseed futures declined last week (Friday to Friday), with the Nov-25 contract falling by €12.50/t (-2.5%) to €479.75/t. This drop followed a broader weakness in US oilseed markets.

We have switched on the mycotoxin rainfall risk tool for cereals for another season. Jason Pole explains how to use the tool, which now covers Northern Ireland for the first time. The dry, sunny and ...

According to analysis by AHDB utilising BCMS data, the share of GB farms in 2024 running any type of block calving system has risen to 19.6%, while the number of farms running an all year round (AYR)* ...