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.

Note: Septoria tritici is commonly called septoria. It is also known as septoria leaf blotch. Septoria tritici is the most important and damaging foliar disease on winter wheat in the UK. The pathogen ...

Mastitis treatment and control is one of the highest costs to the UK dairy industry and has a major impact on dairy cow welfare. Udder infections can be picked up from the environment or less commonly ...

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, ...

Well-maintained field drainage systems help remove excess soil water (held in the upper soil horizons) and can be used to control a water table. A good drainage system will reduce the risk of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The terms ‘herbal leys’ and ‘multi-species swards’ are often used interchangeably but typically refer to a mix of grasses, legumes, and forage herbs within a sward. See our information on the benefits ...

Improving existing buildings or designing new builds to the best standards has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This manual covers a wide range of aspects to improve ...

Mastitis causes a cow’s udder tissue to become inflamed and painful. Reducing its occurrence helps produce more high-quality milk and increases your herd’s saleable milk yield. Mastitis treatment and ...

Common ancestors within a pedigree, those which appear on both the dam and sire sides, contribute to the inbreeding level of their progeny. This worksheet provides a proforma for the calculator of ...