MilkGoals, which went live on Wednesday 2 July, will highlight the growing influence of women's football in inspiring girls to get active, build confidence and embrace the value of teamwork. The ...

Stay updated with the latest regional grass and quality data, including predictions from AFBI’s 7–10 day grass growth model. Get expert recommendations to optimise pasture management and maximise ...

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, ...

Key points More stability evident in deadweight finished cattle prices, with the all-prime average measure down just 1p from the week before Likewise, new season lamb prices on the hook and through ...

All abattoirs in Great Britain slaughtering more than 20,000 adult cattle each year contribute to this survey. The data is collected weekly and published by Wednesday for the previous week (Sunday to ...

1) Background The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) was set up in 1967 in response to an unexpected epidemic of yellow rust in the popular and previously resistant wheat variety Rothwell ...

The challenge of generational renewal in sheep farming With nearly one new farmer for every retirement, sheep production appears to have achieved its goal in terms of generational renewal—a ...

Key points Farm input prices* increased overall by 44% between December 2019 and May 2024 By sector, input prices increased by: 54% for pig farming, with feed prices the main driver 44% for dairy ...

The latest edition of the variety guidance for farmers includes several eye-catching additions that will have wide appeal, as well as new varieties that target regional and niche situations. For the ...

Carcase weight For beef animals generally, a heavier carcase is desirable as payments are based on kilograms of the cold carcase weight. For native sires, we do not see much change in calves from ...

Key points Calves for beef production declined to 1.30 million head during the first half of 2023 Dairy male cal f registrations reduced 19% compared to last year General trend of an i ncreased number ...

Conclusion Overall, the final Defra production figures for harvest 2024 saw relatively minimal change from AHDB’s provisional estimates made in October. The crop which saw the largest revision was ...