Foot-and-mouth disease 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.

Grocery sales surpassed £13 billion this Christmas for the first time, with an upturn in grocery price inflation of 3.7%, the highest level since March 2024 (Kantar 4 w/e 29 December 2024). As ...

Maintaining your herd’s mobility isn't just about animal welfare. It directly impacts profitability and farm reputation. Hackett Farm in Pembrokeshire is a shining example of success, where dairy ...

UK feed wheat futures (May-25) closed at £192.90/t yesterday, up £0.60/t from Monday’s close. The Nov-25 contract rose £0.95/t over the same period, ending the session at £196.45/t. Domestic wheat ...

UK feed wheat futures (May-25) ended yesterday’s session at £192.30/t, up £1.10/t from Friday’s close. The Nov-25 contract gained £0.35/t over the same period, to close at £195.50/t. Domestic wheat ...

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 ...

Many retailers have commitments and strategies to increase sales of fruits and vegetables. However, it’s important that red meat isn’t excluded from healthy diet promotion. Fruits and vegetables are ...

The Australian dairy industry has experienced significant change since the profitable 2023/24 season. According to the Dairy Australia December 2024 report, farm margins have been pressured by lower ...

From fitness trends to food purchases, consumers increasingly make decisions based on their finances, personal health goals, ethical considerations and sustainability criteria. Among these, attitudes ...

Marketing managers like Kate Abbey play a pivotal role at AHDB, raising the profile of British agriculture among consumers. Below, Kate shares some of the ways we’re engaging with consumers and ...

Global sheep meat production in 2024 has experienced notable shifts, driven by changing flock sizes and evolving demand from major markets. We explore the factors shaping sheep meat trade across key ...

With 2024 coming to a close, it is fair to say that consumer demand for lamb has far exceeded the levels AHDB had anticipated at the start of the year following two years of declines. In the last 12 ...