Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to drop its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) module.
On Friday (March 22), Red Tractor announced that it was...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said the most eye-catching aspect of the latest pig market data is the “plummet” in slaughter numbers.
Although subject to revision, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) weekly GB...
Victory. Social media and farmer pressure, BFU, etc. we've all come together and pressurised change.
NFU and AHDB originally backed the GFC, but changed their tune after the backlash. Tom Bradshaw and AHDB listened 👍. Thank you.
And Farmers Weekly helped massively with excellent reporting. I...
433: Clover and emissions: Learnings from the organic sector
Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Using clover can give your farm an environmental boost, but where do you start?
AHDB's Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager, Stephen West, has been to see dairy farmer Wil...
432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found?
Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England.
Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr...
Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review.
The independent review has been jointly commissioned by the National Farmers’ Union...
"An industry-wide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review."
Read full announcement here: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/industry-wide-assurance-review-officially-launched
The independent...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
The Great British Beef Week (GBBW) returns for its 14th year on Tuesday, April 23. The campaign celebrates the versality and taste of beef, while highlighting the commitment of beef farmers.
Attendees will experiment with British beef by creating a...
I farm heavy silty clay with flints. No ditches, no land drains. Good strong wheat land, if unforgiving.
I've been trying to grow cover crops on and off for the last 9 yrs. With one exception, they have all been disastrous.
Summer cover crops in place of a spring crop, on the other hand, can...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will provide chefs and those working in the foodservice with the story of British beef and its journey from field to fork.
The event will take place from 10:00a.m to 4:00p.m on Tuesday...
Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland
Meat and dairy products were a “hit” with consumers in January, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Red meat and dairy has seen an increase in demand in January 2023, compared to the demand for dairy-free or meat-free...
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Adaptability in a T1 programme can help to set growers up for unpredictability in weather and disease pressures. CPM explores fungicide options and approaches as we move into the spring.
By Melanie Jenkins
Boots on the ground indicate...
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AHDB Fungicide Performance trials provide farmers and agronomists with key information to help decision making. CPM looks at both the project’s history and latest results.
By Mike Abram
From mostly forgotten fungicides such as Bayfidan...
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Adaptability in a T1 programme can help to set growers up for unpredictability in weather and disease pressures. CPM explores fungicide options and approaches as we move into the spring.
By Melanie Jenkins
Boots on the ground indicate...
What has changed, nothing we were all moaning about it when it came out , and we are still discussing options 24 years later, come on give us an option stop just moaning!
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
The standard pig price (SPP) has dropped back after two consecutive weeks of “very welcome weekly price increases”, the National Pig Association (NPA) said.
The EU-spec SPP dropped back by 0.27p to 211.33p/kg during the week ended March 2. The...
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