Over three-quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 ha (124 acres) or more in size will be affected by the changes to Inheritance Tax, a new independent analysis from AHDB shows.

Our encyclopaedia details the major and minor pests and natural enemies commonly associated with cropping rotations. Use it help prevent, detect and control pest populations in field crops, as part of ...

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 ...

Creates an achievable set of action points to tackle clinical mastitis and high somatic cell counts, which are relevant to your farm Uses trained Mastitis Control Plan Deliverers to analyse on-farm ...

Physical information should be recorded to create an accurate picture of your herds performance. Use this suckler breeding plan to record details of sires used on groups of animals, calculate your key ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

KPIs are a set of figures that help you manage your farm by showing, at a glance, which areas are performing well and those that need to be reviewed. We’ve simplified the available on-farm measures ...

AHDB previously published Brexit scenarios: An impact assessment, aiming to help farmers and growers understand the potential impact of Brexit on their sector. While the impact varied, both by ...

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 ...