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, ...

This dashboard is designed to provide a dynamic overview of the latest GB retail market data for the dairy sector. It breaks down spend, volume sales as well as average prices by dairy product and ...

As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in ...

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 ...

To test the nutrient status of a soil and create a nutrient management plan, you must collect a soil sample and send it to a laboratory for analysis. On this page, you’ll find a list of companies that ...

At the 2024 Agronomy Conference, Huw Davis (NIAB) provided an overview of UKCPVS, including results for wheat rusts (brown and yellow) based on samples taken from the field in 2023, in addition to an ...

When faced with challenges, it’s reassuring to know that there are a number of resources you can access and charities that you can lean on. Their practical advice, guidance and support continue to ...

A. Lamb shank. B Mini leg of lamb on the bone. C Lamb silverside joint. D Mini roast (topside). E Lamb rump mini roasts The remaining joint is part silverside and thick flank with femur bone attached.

What are cover crops, catch crops and green manures? Cover crops, catch crops and green manures are non-cash crops that provide potential benefits to a rotation. Typically, cover crops are grown over ...

Fluke can occur in a variety of animals and can even be zoonotic and cause disease in man. Fluke infection is estimated to cost the UK agriculture industry about £300 million a year. Liver ...

The AHDB estimate for November 2024 GB production is 31126 thousand litres* The AHDB estimate for December 2024 GB production is 31444 thousand litres* AHDB estimates overall organic milk production ...

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 ...