Drought
Manage the impact of agricultural drought with the useful resources below, including hints and tips, articles, insight from farmers and growers, and relevant research projects.
Explore the themes below to find specific information and links to external sites which offer help.
Latest drought articles
26 September 2018
Knowledge Transfer Manager Kate Mackenzie talks to consultant Andre Van Barneveld at a recent grazing meeting about his top tips for managing grass over the Autumn following the hot and dry summer, and hears how farmers are coping.
20 September 2018
Average grass growth decreased slightly since last week by just over 3 kg DM/ha to 45.6 kg DM/ha, slightly lower than at the 47 kg DM/ha recorded at the same time last year.
10 September 2018
Industry research and innovation on alternatives to using peat in commercial horticulture will be showcased at a series of AHDB events this autumn.
28 August 2018
We caught up with Strategic Dairy Farmers Tom and Karen Halton to see how they've been coping with the the summer drought
21 August 2018
Recently the European Commission commissioned research into pasture productivity for Europe.
21 August 2018
AHDB has released a checklist to give farmers practical advice on how to manage if affected by a lack of straw this winter.
15 August 2018
This year the weather has reached highs and lows, both in terms of temperature and rainfall
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.
3 August 2018
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimates that the total area in Great Britain planted with potatoes is 119,000 hectares(ha), a fall of three per cent on the previous year
3 August 2018
This article by our Market Intelligence team looks into the impact of the heatwave on ewe feed usage.
3 August 2018
Insight into how the drought affects cattle feed usage.
23 July 2018
Views from across our Farm Excellence network on the 2018 heat wave and resulting drought
Livestock
Feed and fodder
Explore resources on subjects like managing feed price volatility and alternative feed options during feed and fodder shortages
Reducing heat stress
Discover the best way to handle and manage heat-stress in livestock with our guidance resources
Advice for all farmers and growers
Market information
Insight from the latest datasets, anticipating potential drought impacts, and drawing on the views and opinions of our sector experts.
Debt, community support and other resources
A list of useful links and support networks to access during extreme business circumstances associated with adverse weather conditions
Arable and horticulture
Nutrient management
When is too late for a nitrogen top-up during drought? Get advice and resources on nutrient management during periods water shortage
Burn-down and harvest
Prolonged hot weather and asscoiated drought mean changes in burn-down and harvesting practices. Learn more with our detailed videos and guidance documents.
Water - abstraction and irrigation
All the DOs and DON'Ts of water managment during hot weather and associated drought conditions
Relevant AHDB Research Projects
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Horticulture R&D |
Developing a water strategy for UK horticulture |
Anne Stone |
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Impact of irrigation practices on Rijnsburger bulb onion husbandry, quality and storability ? II |
Cathryn Lambourne |
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TF PO 001: FERTINNOWA - Sustainable Water use in Fertigated crops |
FERTINNOWA - Sustainable Water use in Fertigated crops |
Georgina Key |
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Potatoes R&D |
Late season water management in potatoes |
Alice Sin |
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Potatoes R&D |
Common scab control - Reducing the irrigation water requirements and the effect of beneficial soil microorganisms and biofumigation |
Sue Cowgill |
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R&D |
CP 159: The resilience of potato and horticulture businesses to changes in abstraction licensing |
The resilience of potato and horticulture businesses to changes in abstraction licensing |
Anne Stone |