We are the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Our purpose is to inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We equip the industry with easy to use, practical know-how, which they can apply straight away to make better decisions and improve their performance. AHDB is a statutory levy board and is funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain.
Poor water quality can negatively affect pig health. To dislodge biofilm and disinfect water systems, a shock treatment with a high concentration of a suitable chemical is recommended.
Learn how to give your bull an essential MOT with this handy leaflet. Remember the 5 T's - toes, testicles, tone, treat, test
Our slurry wizard helps you work out slurry storage requirements, explore options and comply with regulations
In the first four years of the Real Welfare Scheme, over 8 million pigs were individually assessed by specially trained vets to provide a credible, benchmarked level of welfare at both an industry and an individual farm level. This report summarises the findings from the first four years.
How to pick soft fruit - an induction film
Physical information should recorded to paint an accurate picture of the current business position. This will help with many on-farm management decisions, from genetic to feeding choices. Capturing data does not have to be difficult- use this simple record sheet to record physical information about your flock. This data can then be used to benchmark key performance indicators (KPIs).
Physical information should recorded to paint an accurate picture of the current business position. This will help with many on-farm management decisions, from genetic to feeding choices. Capturing data does not have to be difficult- use this simple record sheet to record physical information about your herd. This data can then be used to benchmark key performance indicators (KPIs).
A user guide for our downloadable slurry wizard tool that helps work out slurry storage requirements to comply with regulations
Many in the sheep industry are talking about consistency. Returns can be improved by delivering a product that fits the needs of the customer. This means deciding which market to target, researching it and making breeding, feeding and production decisions with those market requirements in mind.
Achieving better returns from a suckler herd depends on increasing the number of calves weaned from the cows and heifers that are mated.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how Cereals and Oilseeds trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how Horticulture trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how Dairy trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how Potato trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how Pork trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how Beef and Lamb trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
The aim of this report is to provide readers with an understanding of how agri-food trade could be affected once the UK leaves the EU, under both an agreed withdrawal and under a ‘no deal’ scenario.
This outlook is based on the latest data available, combining feedback and insight from contacts across the agri-food industry with AHDB sector specialists’ expertise. What follows is an examination of the factors affecting different sectors. Whether you’re using it for business planning, aiming to understand the market dynamics or just interested in a flavour of what agriculture faces in the year ahead, I hope you find this publication useful and informative.
AHDB previously published ‘Brexit scenarios: An impact assessment’, aiming to help farmers and growers understand the potential impact of Brexit on their sector.
AHDB has revealed eight key factors that are the hallmarks of high performing farm businesses in a new report
Following on from ‘Brexit Scenarios – an impact assessment’, which focused on how Brexit could impact farmers’ profit levels, we now turn to potential implications post-farmgate.
AHDB commissioned this study to examine the impact of Brexit post-farmgate on the malting and milling industries, following feedback from levy payers on their earlier study ‘Brexit scenarios – an impact assessment’.
As Brexit draws closer, we hear much about the opportunities new export markets present for British food and farming products.
The UK undoubtedly has some of the most productive, dynamic and inspirational farming and growing businesses in the world.
Brexit is by far the biggest threat to Scottish agriculture and we need to get ready to meet this unprecedented challenge.
AHDB’s analysis of the big Brexit themes aims to improve industry understanding of the issues, as well as flagging the opportunities and threats they create.
In this report we explore opportunities for livestock products, from the beef, sheep meat, pork and dairy sectors.
In this edition of Horizon we will look at different agricultural support models from specific countries around the world and evaluate their impact on the agricultural industry.
AHDB’s series of Horizon reports has previously looked at some of the issues that will be critical in shaping the agri-food sector following Brexit.
Yn seiliedig ar rifynnau blaenorol o Horizon, mae’r adroddiad hwn yn canolbwyntio’n benodol ar beth fydd Brexit yn ei olygu i amaethyddiaeth a garddwriaeth yng Nghymru.
26 March 2019
UK growers now have access to three new products, to target and control ‘Grey Mould and Powdery Mildew’ in ornamentals, and stop aphid attack on peppers and chilli.
26 March 2019
Workforce, the single biggest challenge for global horticulture
25 March 2019
Use fungicides and varieties wisely, to protect crop health and yields.
25 March 2019
Quality Standard beef and lamb will be starring in innovative dishes created by five top international chefs at a ticketed event next week.
22 March 2019
These alerts can help guide the application of protectant fungicides to oilseed rape.
21 March 2019
In the latest blog, Heather Freeguard, an intern in the Pork team, tells us what she's been working on recently.
19 March 2019
New induction video to help growers develop essential skills in their workforce
18 March 2019
AHDB Beef & Lamb is looking for five new farms to take part in a programme which aims to improve livestock businesses.