Beef & Lamb

Talking Leaders: Finding light on Blue Monday – staying positive and purposeful in farming

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:14 GMT

Talking Leaders returns with a timely and powerful session for 'Blue Monday' with Sharon May, a mental health advocate and counsellor with deep roots in the rural community.

Join us as Sharon shares her story and practical perspective on staying positive and purposeful in farming, and how we can better support ourselves and others.

Sharon May

After a career in physical healthcare, Sharon’s passion for people and their stories led her to retrain as a counsellor while raising three children.

Eight years ago, she established a counselling practice on the family farm, which has since grown into a multi-therapist hub providing face-to-face mental health support to the local rural community.

Sharon works extensively with small business owners, life-stage transitions and women’s health, and is deeply committed to tackling stigma and normalising open, honest conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

Her awareness of the particular pressures in agriculture led her to focus her Master's research on the mental health of farmers' wives, giving her unique insight into the realities behind farm gates.

Sharon is also a 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholar.

Find out more about our AgriLeader activities and other Talking Leaders broadcasts

Convenience cooking and group gatherings will shape 2025 Christmas food trends

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:12:17 GMT

Convenience cooking and group gatherings will shape 2025 Christmas food trends

Beef inflation slows and demand stabilises

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:28:49 GMT

Beef inflation slows and demand stabilises

Devon: Post mortem insights

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:51:21 GMT

Join South Moor Farm Vets and veterinary pathologist Ben Strugnell for a post mortem demonstration.

Ben will guide us through post mortem examinations and share expert insights into:

Common causes of death
The role of parasite control
Effects of respiratory disease

Whether you're a farmer, vet, or livestock professional, this event offers practical knowledge to help inform on farm decisions.

Reserve your space by ringing South Moor Farm Vets directly on 01803900181

or email farm@southmoorvets.co.uk

Please note: we are hoping to demonstrate both calves and sheep - carcasses will be supplied on the day so there is no guarantee

Kindly sponsored by AHDB, Crediton Milling Company and Cremtor

Christmas predictions 2025: A potential cracker for red meat and dairy

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:20:39 GMT

Christmas predictions 2025: A potential cracker for red meat and dairy

Blog: Why COP30 showed farmers’ views matter

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:58:22 GMT

Blog: Why COP30 showed farmers’ views matter

Imports rise 13% as production drops: EU beef market update

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:05:28 GMT

Imports rise 13% as production drops: EU beef market update

Tighter supply and firm demand keep Southern Hemisphere sheep meat prices elevated: Lamb market update

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:57:28 GMT

Tighter supply and firm demand keep Southern Hemisphere sheep meat prices elevated: Lamb market update

Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:05:49 GMT

Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture

Lancashire: Know it to grow it – beef and lamb business foundations

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:06:13 GMT

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances without being overwhelmed by complexity.

Why attend?

A strong understanding of your farm accounts and enterprise margins is vital for the profitability, resilience and sustainability of beef and sheep businesses.

Yet many farmers find financial management and business planning complex, intimidating or something best left to the accountant.

This course is designed to change that.

It will give you the knowledge and confidence to:

Understand key financial terminology if you need a helping hand getting started
Know what you’re looking at in your accounts to start to develop an understanding of your cost of production
Ask the right questions of your accountant if you aren’t sure where to begin
Take control of your own business decisions

You’ll gain the core skills to collate and produce information that helps you explore enterprise margins, assess different areas of your business, and create a basic set of management accounts leaving with a clear action plan for “what next.”

This course is part of our Roots to Resilience programme and supports three key principles to help you build stronger businesses:

Get CLARITY on your goals and ambitions for your business and create a clear plan to get there
OWN the actions and decisions needed on your farm
Build a COMMUNITY to turn to for advice and support

Booking

Cost: £216 (inclusive of VAT)

Booking deadline: Wednesday 14 January 2025

Delivered by experienced trainers, this course offers exceptional value for farmers who are ready to take control of their business performance.

Places are strictly limited to ensure a valuable learning experience – book early using the link above to avoid disappointment.

The course is 40% funded by AHDB and is UK Rural Skills accredited.

Further financial support may be available from other organisations in your region to support your attendance. Please contact Karl Pendlebury for further information.

Other events in this series

Important information

When you book a place on these workshops, your booking and payment will be processed by Agricultural Business Training via Ticket Tailor.

AHDB will receive your name, contact details and booking information from Agricultural Business Training for the purpose of managing the event and evaluating its impact.

For details on how AHDB handles your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

For details on how Agricultural Business Training handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy on the booking page.

Yorkshire: Know it to grow it – beef and lamb business foundations

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:58:48 GMT

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances without being overwhelmed by complexity.

Why attend?

A strong understanding of your farm accounts and enterprise margins is vital for the profitability, resilience and sustainability of beef and sheep businesses.

Yet many farmers find financial management and business planning complex, intimidating or something best left to the accountant.

This course is designed to change that.

It will give you the knowledge and confidence to:

Understand key financial terminology if you need a helping hand getting started
Know what you’re looking at in your accounts to start to develop an understanding of your cost of production
Ask the right questions of your accountant if you aren’t sure where to begin
Take control of your own business decisions

This course is part of our Roots to Resilience programme and supports three key principles to help you build stronger businesses:

Get CLARITY on your goals and ambitions for your business and create a clear plan to get there
OWN the actions and decisions needed on your farm
Build a COMMUNITY to turn to for advice and support

Booking

Cost: £216 (inclusive of VAT)

Booking deadline: Wednesday 14 January 2025

Delivered by experienced trainers, this course offers exceptional value for farmers who are ready to take control of their business performance.

Places are strictly limited to ensure a valuable learning experience – book early using the link above to avoid disappointment.

The course is 40% funded by AHDB and is UK Rural Skills accredited.

Further financial support may be available from other organisations in your region to support your attendance. Please contact Emily Symonds for further information.

Other events in this series:

Important information

When you book a place on these workshops, your booking and payment will be processed by Agricultural Business Training via Ticket Tailor.

AHDB will receive your name, contact details and booking information from Agricultural Business Training for the purpose of managing the event and evaluating its impact.

For details on how AHDB handles your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

For details on how Agricultural Business Training handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy on the booking page.

Worcestershire: Know it to grow it – beef and lamb business foundations

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:44:20 GMT

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances without being overwhelmed by complexity.

Why attend?

A strong understanding of your farm accounts and enterprise margins is vital for the profitability, resilience and sustainability of beef and sheep businesses.

Yet many farmers find financial management and business planning complex, intimidating or something best left to the accountant.

This course is designed to change that.

It will give you the knowledge and confidence to:

Understand key financial terminology if you need a helping hand getting started
Know what you’re looking at in your accounts to start to develop an understanding of your cost of production
Ask the right questions of your accountant if you aren’t sure where to begin
Take control of your own business decisions

This course is part of our Roots to Resilience programme and supports three key principles to help you build stronger businesses:

Get CLARITY on your goals and ambitions for your business and create a clear plan to get there
OWN the actions and decisions needed on your farm
Build a COMMUNITY to turn to for advice and support

Booking

Cost: £216 (inclusive of VAT)

Booking deadline: Wednesday 14 January 2025

Delivered by experienced trainers, this course offers exceptional value for farmers who are ready to take control of their business performance.

Places are strictly limited to ensure a valuable learning experience – book early using the link above to avoid disappointment.

The course is 40% funded by AHDB and is UK Rural Skills accredited.

Further financial support may be available from other organisations in your region to support your attendance. Please contact Grace Whitlow for further information.

Other events in this series

Important information

When you book a place on these workshops, your booking and payment will be processed by Agricultural Business Training via Ticket Tailor.

AHDB will receive your name, contact details and booking information from Agricultural Business Training for the purpose of managing the event and evaluating its impact.

For details on how AHDB handles your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

For details on how Agricultural Business Training handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy on the booking page.

Hampshire: Know it to grow it – beef and lamb business foundations

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:23:51 GMT

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances without being overwhelmed by complexity.

Why attend?

A strong understanding of your farm accounts and enterprise margins is vital for the profitability, resilience and sustainability of beef and sheep businesses.

Yet many farmers find financial management and business planning complex, intimidating or something best left to the accountant.

This course is designed to change that.

It will give you the knowledge and confidence to:

Understand key financial terminology if you need a helping hand getting started
Know what you’re looking at in your accounts to start to develop an understanding of your cost of production
Ask the right questions of your accountant if you aren’t sure where to begin
Take control of your own business decisions

This course is part of our Roots to Resilience programme and supports three key principles to help you build stronger businesses:

Get CLARITY on your goals and ambitions for your business and create a clear plan to get there
OWN the actions and decisions needed on your farm
Build a COMMUNITY to turn to for advice and support

Booking

Cost: £216 (inclusive of VAT)

Booking deadline: Wednesday 14 January 2025

Delivered by experienced trainers, this course offers exceptional value for farmers who are ready to take control of their business performance.

Places are strictly limited to ensure a valuable learning experience – book early using the link above to avoid disappointment.

The course is 40% funded by AHDB and is UK Rural Skills accredited.

Further financial support may be available from other organisations in your region to support your attendance. Please contact Katrina Thompson for further information.

Other events in this series

Important information

When you book a place on these workshops, your booking and payment will be processed by Agricultural Business Training via Ticket Tailor.

AHDB will receive your name, contact details and booking information from Agricultural Business Training for the purpose of managing the event and evaluating its impact.

For details on how AHDB handles your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

For details on how Agricultural Business Training handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy on the booking page.

Devon: Know it to grow it – beef and lamb business foundations

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:59:51 GMT

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances without being overwhelmed by complexity.

Why attend?

A strong understanding of your farm accounts and enterprise margins is vital for the profitability, resilience and sustainability of beef and sheep businesses.

Yet many farmers find financial management and business planning complex, intimidating or something best left to the accountant.

This course is designed to change that.

It will give you the knowledge and confidence to:

Understand key financial terminology if you need a helping hand getting started
Know what you’re looking at in your accounts to start to develop an understanding of your cost of production
Ask the right questions of your accountant if you aren’t sure where to begin
Take control of your own business decisions

This course is part of our Roots to Resilience programme and supports three key principles to help you build stronger businesses:

Get CLARITY on your goals and ambitions for your business and create a clear plan to get there
OWN the actions and decisions needed on your farm
Build a COMMUNITY to turn to for advice and support

Booking

Cost: £216 (inclusive of VAT)

Booking deadline: Wednesday 14 January 2025

Delivered by experienced trainers, this course offers exceptional value for farmers who are ready to take control of their business performance.

Places are strictly limited to ensure a valuable learning experience – book early using the link above to avoid disappointment.

The course is 40% funded by AHDB and is UK Rural Skills accredited.

Further financial support may be available from other organisations in your region to support your attendance. Please contact Tom Edwards for further information.

Other events in this series

Important information

When you book a place on these workshops, your booking and payment will be processed by Agricultural Business Training via Ticket Tailor.

AHDB will receive your name, contact details and booking information from Agricultural Business Training for the purpose of managing the event and evaluating its impact.

For details on how AHDB handles your personal data, please see our Privacy Notice.

For details on how Agricultural Business Training handles your data, please refer to their privacy policy on the booking page.

North Lancashire: Improving soils by breaking the phosphate cycle

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:37:19 GMT

Phosphate – what does this do for the soil, why is it important, why is it important to keep at safe levels?

Book your place and come to hear and chat with James Bretherton about phosphates and his views.

What you will learn:

James will be looking at the phosphate cycle from imported to hitting the ground in the Northwest region and looking at how that impacts soil health and ultimately locking up nutrients which then affects the animals grazing

We look forward to seeing you at Casterton Golf Club – book your space now.

South Lancashire: Improving soils by breaking the phosphate cycle

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:07:02 GMT

Phosphate – what does this do for the soil, why is it important, why is it important to keep at safe levels?

Book your place and come to hear and chat with James Bretherton about phosphates and his views.

What you will learn:

James will be looking at the phosphate cycle from imported to hitting the ground in the Northwest region and looking at how that impacts soil health and ultimately locking up nutrients which then affects the animals grazing

We look forward to seeing you at The Nab's Head – book your space now.

Cold weather and cold extremes

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:39:36 GMT

Cold weather and cold extremes

Growing UK lamb exports continue to lend support to domestic prices: Sheep meat Q3 2025 trade update

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:46:06 GMT

Growing UK lamb exports continue to lend support to domestic prices: Sheep meat Q3 2025 trade update

UK imports grew in Q3 as global prices remain high: Beef Q3 2025 trade update

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:51:54 GMT

UK imports grew in Q3 as global prices remain high: Beef Q3 2025 trade update

Monitor Farm on Tour - Crime in the Countryside Special

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:58:41 GMT

Strengthen your farm’s digital defences and keep your assets safe. Join us in person for a practical and engaging event hosted by AHDB, designed to help you stay one step ahead of rural crime and digital threats.

This interactive session will give you clear, actionable guidance on how to protect your business—both online and on the ground.

What we’ll cover

Machinery Protection
Learn expert strategies for securing your machinery from digital interference and theft, from simple on-farm measures to advanced protection techniques
Tracking Stolen Vehicles
Bear how farmers can support police in recovering stolen equipment—quads, tractors, trailers, and heavy kit—using the latest tools and best practices
Become a “Human Firewall”
Understand the role you play in preventing cyberattacks and keeping your digital assets safe
Secure Your Connections
Discover how to maintain safe and secure web access to reduce the risk of hacking and data breaches

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your farm’s resilience and safeguard your future.

Book your place now and take a proactive step towards protecting your business.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds