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.
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From the knowledge library
1 January 2001
Leaf and bud nematodes, Aphelenchoides species, are common, persistent and damaging pests of a range of economically important hardy nursery stock (HNS) crops. This factsheet provides guidelines on symptom recognition, and information on the biology and management of leaf and bud nematodes in HNS.
23 May 2018
This publication includes information on the availability of sulphur (S) from manures and biosolids, the importance of correct fertilisation to achieve quality and diagnosing and treating S deficiency.
28 June 2018
Within this report, we investigate whether the EU referendum is likely to deliver a boost for domestic growers and producers on the back of improved consumer sentiment towards buying British. We look at how shopper behaviour may be impacted going forward and look to see if there is any evidence of change so far.
13 September 2017
Farmers and growers often want to maintain or enhance soil organic matter (SOM) content as this can have a range of benefits for soil health. Given that applying bulky organic matter has a financial cost, it is important to understand the merits of using different organic materials.
23 May 2018
The condition of soil on livestock farms directly influences the yield and quality of grass and forage crops, animal performance and profitability. This manual offers advice to improve management of farmland soil, in order to safeguard this basic resource to produce healthy crops and livestock
23 May 2018
Take-all is a serious soil-borne disease of cereals. It is estimated that half of UK wheat crops are affected and that they suffer average yield losses of 5 to 20%. This publication provides an overview of the disease and management options.
23 May 2018
No-till means sowing directly into the residues of the previous crop without any prior topsoil loosening. The objective is to reduce production costs while maintaining or increasing yields with possible added environmental benefits.
22 May 2018
A step by step pictoral guide about the who, how and why of mobility scoring.
22 May 2018
Includes accurate, independent and transparent information on potato markets and prices. Regardless of market conditions, we can ensure that the market information we provide equips our levy payers and stakeholders with the information needed to make the best possible business decisions.
23 May 2018
This guide provides an introduction to carbon footprinting, explaining what information is used to calculate one and what can be done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Latest Horizon reports
31 March 2018
As Brexit draws closer, we hear much about the opportunities new export markets present for British food and farming products.
2 January 2018
The UK undoubtedly has some of the most productive, dynamic and inspirational farming and growing businesses in the world.
15 November 2017
Brexit is by far the biggest threat to Scottish agriculture and we need to get ready to meet this unprecedented challenge.
11 October 2017
The UK food and drink industry is a global force representing the UK’s fourth largest exporting sector, with exports of agricultural commodities alone valued at £6.25 billion a year.
10 October 2017
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.
10 September 2017
The prospect of striking trade deals with countries around the world and becoming a ‘great trading nation’ was heralded as a significant prize from Brexit by the Vote Leave campaign.
15 August 2017
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.
19 July 2017
The referendum decision on 23 June has raised a number of questions around the approach the UK Government(s) will take to areas of policy which were previously decided at EU level. One of these areas is trade.
7 July 2017
The nature of the future relationship that the UK government will seek to negotiate with the rest of the EU has not yet been defined, following the 23 June referendum decision to leave.
28 June 2017
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.
27 June 2017
Building on previous editions of Horizon, this report focuses specifically on what Brexit will mean for Welsh agriculture and horticulture.
27 June 2017
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.
13 June 2017
Some twelve months on from the EU referendum result, I have realised that the big policy issues created by Brexit are out of my hands.
30 January 2017
In this edition of Horizon we will examine what the regulatory framework for plant protection products (PPPs) in UK agriculture and the wider supply chain might look like post Brexit.
17 January 2017
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for dairy products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
17 January 2017
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for horticultural products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
17 January 2017
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for potatoes and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
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17 January 2017
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for beef and lamb products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
17 January 2017
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for pig meat products and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
17 January 2017
In this report, we examine trade flows between the UK, the EU and its other major global trading partners for cereals and oilseeds and how relationships might change after the UK leaves the EU.
Latest news
10 August 2018
Chinese cereal buyers have made a special visit to the UK to explore new opportunities for importing wheat and barley into China.
10 August 2018
AHDB has announced plans to invest up to £60,000 to improve understanding of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) risk in cereals
9 August 2018
UK Ministers have appointed a new member of the Board of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, who will also chair its Horticulture Sector Board.
9 August 2018
Maris Piper has been the most grown potato variety in Great Britain for over 20 years, but will it still occupy top spot in another 20?
9 August 2018
Potatoes are less exposed to Brexit risks than many other sectors.
9 August 2018
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced four potato-focused appointments to join the newly formed Arable Knowledge Exchange team.
8 August 2018
An innovative set of trials has helped farmers test the accuracy of nitrogen (N) management in their winter wheat crops
8 August 2018
We've caught up with more of our Farm Excellence network to find out more about the impact the hot weather is having on the farms.
7 August 2018
Lamb producers must pull together to change tradition and put lamb back on plates all year round
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