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 ...

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 ...

The main economic loss from yellow rust is in wheat. The disease does occur in barley but it is rare due to effective varietal resistance. The disease is most important in the East, although infection ...

There are plenty of benefits to eating beef. It tastes great and is a versatile choice in the kitchen - but not everyone realises just how important it is for a healthy, balanced diet. Take a look at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ASF is well-established within parts of Europe, Russia and China, with a reservoir of infection in the wild boar population. Focus must be on ensuring ASF does not spread further. We urge all pig ...

One way of comparing different feeds is to look at them on the basis of ME and CP they supply. The AHDB Dairy Relative Feed Value calculator allows you to do this using figures for rapeseed meal and ...

The direct selling programme provides information, advice and practical meetings for businesses involved in direct meat sales covering farm shops, farmers markets and box schemes focusing on meat ...

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a coordinated and planned strategy for the prevention, detection and control of pests, weeds, and diseases. The continuing loss of plant protection products and ...