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The campaign forms part of our broader strategy to position British pork as "low on cost, high in taste", backed by trusted ...
Through the course of the growing season, the weather is hugely influential in getting crops into the best condition for producing optimal yields. AHDB report through the winter and spring on the ...
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 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 ...
May-25 UK feed wheat futures closed at £161.00/t yesterday, up £0.80/t from Friday’s close. The Nov-25 contract lost £2.50/t over the same period to settle at £182.00/t New crop UK feed wheat prices ...
Defra launched the 12-week consultation at the end of January 2025, seeking views on the concept of the Land Use Framework which presents an approach to inform and improve decision-making on how land ...
The FDOM regulations were designed to improve fairness and transparency of milk contracts between purchasers and producers. DEFRA guidance lists the minimum requirements: Clear terms around pricing ...
We have today published our detailed response to the Farm Assurance Review (FAR), confirming a strong commitment to change that ensures assurance is working effectively for everyone – both farmers and ...
The key dairy exporting regions are expected to see modest growth in production in 2025, with strong milk prices and lower feed costs being the major drivers. However, trade uncertainty remains a key ...
In the fourth quarter of 2024, calf registrations to dairy dams in GB totalled 314,000 head according to the latest BCMS data. This is a decline of 46,000 (12.7%) head compared to the same period in ...
UK feed wheat futures (May-25) rose slightly yesterday, up £0.15/t from Tuesday’s close, to end the session at £174.60/t. The new crop contract (Nov-25) closed at £189.35/t, up £1.45/t over the same ...
The UK Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has confirmed the first case of resistance to the herbicide glyphosate in a UK weed species. Resistance at the maximum label rate of glyphosate was ...