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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Profitable farming requires continued development and use of a wide range of skills. Good nutrient management is an important aspect of this and can contribute to business efficiency and reduce ...

The second generation is likely to be present when the accumulated daily air temperatures, above a baseline temperature of 3ºC, reaches T-Sum 170. T-Sum calculations should start either: On the day of ...

Numerous microbial and non-microbial substances claim to benefit your crops. Our research-based guidance cuts through the noise to help you identify the biostimulants most likely to deliver results. A ...

Using the right animal genetics can help the beef industry become more efficient and profitable. At AHDB we have developed the National Beef Evaluations database, providing estimated breeding values ...

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 ...

Agriculture is becoming more vulnerable to the UK’s changing climate and increasingly unpredictable seasons.

It is important to feed high-quality colostrum that has been measured using a Brix refractometer or colostrometer. Good-quality colostrum contains at least 50 g/L of IgG. Any colostrum containing <20 ...

Educational posters and stickers for the classroom and farm visits Technical publications with practical tips and best practice guides Marketing material to help your business thrive Resource to ...

Managing ewes correctly throughout the year is vital for generating the highest possible output from any sheep enterprise. Farmbench figures show that the most profitable flocks rear the highest value ...