16 July 2025

Understanding nitrogen release from cover crops

An update on a review of the nutrient uptake and release patterns of cover crops.

30 June 2025

Farming rules for water: New enforcement guidance

Defra has published revised guidance for the Environment Agency on enforcing rule one of the Farming Rules for Water.

23 January 2026

Dry spring 2025: Impact on crop nitrogen uptake

Learn how a lack of soil moisture can impact nitrogen uptake in winter wheat.

11 April 2025

Dry end to RB209 excess winter rainfall period

Relatively dry conditions over the last two months have largely balanced the wet start to the excess winter rainfall (EWR) period.

26 March 2025

New winter wheat initiatives to add value to RL and RB209 data

Two exciting new winter wheat initiatives will get underway later this year, following funding approval by the AHDB Cereal & Oilseeds sector council at its March 2025 meeting.

28 April 2025

Search for new Strategic Cereal Farm extends to Scotland

We are calling for ambitious growers to host new Strategic Cereal Farms for the next six years.

13 March 2025

RB209 review: Main findings and next steps

Recent review findings will help the AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) maintain its independent position as the standard for nutrient management guidance.

30 January 2026

Nutrient release from cover crops (desk study)

This project will assess decision support tools that estimate nutrient release from cover crops.

27 February 2025

Nitrogen management: High excess winter rainfall already recorded

Over half of the UK is already classified as having high excess winter rainfall (EWR), which has implications for nitrogen management.

21 February 2025

Do you have what it takes to host a Strategic Cereal Farm?

AHDB is calling for an ambitious grower to host a new Strategic Cereal Farm for the next six years to bolster its national network of farms.

29 January 2026

Nitrogen management for milling quality in wheat

A relatively high grain protein content is required for bread-making flours. Find out how careful variety choice and nitrogen management will help you secure milling wheat premiums.

9 January 2025

Sulphur management for yield and quality in wheat

Learn about sulphur deficiency risks and how to correct them with fertilisers and organic materials.

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