Beef & Lamb

AHDB Chair joins major trade mission as UK beef hits US shelves tariff-free for the first time

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:57:34 GMT

AHDB Chair joins major trade mission as UK beef hits US shelves tariff-free for the first time

Agricultural price index: Farm input costs rise driven by fertiliser

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:01:18 GMT

Agricultural price index: Farm input costs rise driven by fertiliser

AHDB-funded training places available for first-time Open Farm Sunday hosts

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:35:58 GMT

AHDB-funded training places available for first-time Open Farm Sunday hosts

Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:06:29 GMT

Global appetite for UK dairy and red meat sees exports hit record high of £4 billion

Reviewing research and data on grass and forage crop nutrient management

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:30:40 GMT

Reviewing research and data on grass and forage crop nutrient management

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 19 February 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:44:54 GMT

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 19 February 2026

How to account for winter rainfall in nutrient management plans

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:05:44 GMT

How to account for winter rainfall in nutrient management plans

Winchester: Regional livestock health and welfare update

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:55 GMT

Hear the latest information on bluetongue, parasite control strategies and the support available to you via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

This event is being hosted by AHDB and Westpoint Farm Vets (Winchester)

Agenda

6:00pm Arrival and tea/coffee
6:15pm AHDB regional update
6:30pm Bluetongue latest news and an update from our Animal Health and Welfare team
7:00pm Cattle and sheep health update, including lamb parasites, BVD and support from the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway – Winchester Farm Vets
7:30pm Food and networking
8:30pm Close

This event is free to attend but please register in advance to ensure you are catered for.

Red meat retail performance - 25 January 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:40:35 GMT

Red meat retail performance - 25 January 2026

Talking Leaders: Hard conversations, better farming

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:51:38 GMT

Behind every successful farm is a mindset ready to learn, adapt, and grow. Join us as we explore how the way farmers think today will drive the success and sustainability of agriculture tomorrow.

Get to know Amy Hughes, founder of EmpowerAg, and find out what you can learn from her journey.

Her insights will inspire you to wrestle with challenge, lean into growth and make better choices for your farm, your team and your future.

Let’s talk about change, courage and better farming.

Amy Hughes

Born and raised on a beef and sheep farm in North Yorkshire, Amy has spent more than 18 years working in agricultural extension and education roles.

Inspired by her grandad Ken and dad John, she gets out of bed in the morning to help British farmers thrive.

Following the birth of her second son, she struggled with postnatal depression and anxiety, and has since developed a huge interest in human psychology, behaviour change and mindset.

Challenging her own traditions has enabled her to share those experiences with others in the farming industry, to create the change they want to see.

Amy is the founder of EmpowerAg, host of the Out of The Rut podcast and co-host of the podcast Think Outside The Fence.

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

Talking Leaders: A global search for best-practice dairy teams

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:51:10 GMT

Find out how to build stronger teams and make better strategic decisions on farm.

Hannah Batty is a farm animal vet, clinical director and consultant whose Nuffield Farming Scholarship has taken her around the world in search of what makes great dairy teams truly thrive.

During this broadcast, she'll be sharing stories from the calving yard to the boardroom.

It'll be packed with grounded, people-focused insights for anyone interested in building stronger teams and more resilient dairy businesses.

Hannah Batty

Hannah wasn’t born into a farming family but after being welcomed into the industry with open arms, she has become one of its strongest champions.

Working primarily with dairy businesses across the North West, she is passionate about developing people, strengthening team culture and refining on-farm processes to improve both cattle health and business performance.

Through her Nuffield travels to farms across Canada, Australia, South America and Europe, Hannah has explored how leading businesses manage their teams, communicate clearly and embed practical systems that consistently deliver high standards of welfare and profitability.

Her work focuses on the simple but powerful link between people, processes and performance, and how small, practical changes can unlock big results on farm.

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

North West: Nutrient management masterclass

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:58:24 GMT

Nutrient management is more important than ever – is your farm business up to scratch?

This informative and engaging event will equip you with the latest insights, developments and tools to ensure your nutrient management planning is on top form.

Speakers

Mark Taylor, Senior CSF Officer, Catchment Sensitive Farming
Dr Joe Martlew, Senior Specialist, NIAB
Tom Scrope, Co-Founder, Soil Benchmark

We'll simplify nutrient management planning and help build your knowledge and skills from the ground up.

We will also cover the latest policy changes that you need to know about, with key messages and actions that you can implement on your farm.

Registration

This event is free to attend.

Dinner will be provided when you arrive at 6:30pm and refreshments will be available throughout.

Pre-booking is essential to secure your spot.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

Narrowing price gap between beef and lamb drives shopper switching

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:09:53 GMT

Narrowing price gap between beef and lamb drives shopper switching

Middle East and North Africa: Routes to market

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:15:04 GMT

Middle East and North Africa: Routes to market

North America: Routes to market

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:29:48 GMT

North America: Routes to market

Early succession planning gives peace of mind for farming family

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:36:50 GMT

Early succession planning gives peace of mind for farming family

Arup, ODI, WRAP, AHDB and HESTIA partner to design and test Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) and governance for the UK agri-food sector

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT

Arup, ODI, WRAP, AHDB and HESTIA partner to design and test Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) and governance for the UK agri-food sector

Red meat foodservice performance - 28 December 2025

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:49:20 GMT

Red meat foodservice performance - 28 December 2025

Positive prospects for sheep meat and dairy exports to the Middle East and North Africa

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:44:18 GMT

Positive prospects for sheep meat and dairy exports to the Middle East and North Africa

Whole farm regenerative grazing for upland livestock systems

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:44:54 GMT

A practical introduction to increasing farm resilience and productivity through regenerative grazing and ecosystem management

Together with Pasture for Life, we're delighted to invite you to join this thought-provoking workshop with industry renowned consultant Caroline Grindrod and beef and sheep farmer Nick Prince.

Agenda

In the morning, Caroline will explore why regenerative grazing works best when applied as a whole-farm system rather than a set of isolated practices.

Drawing on her experience across UK uplands, she'll cover:

Why soil, plant, animal and farm ecosystems are interlinked and why understanding these connections matters for reducing inputs and increasing productivity
The role soil biology plays in pasture health and farm viability
Principles of adaptive grazing management for hill and upland systems
Why regenerative farming requires systems thinking, not just new techniques
Building farm business resilience in the face of policy change and climate uncertainty

After lunch, Caroline will explain how she works with individual farms to apply these principles within their specific context – landscape, stock type, labour availability and business goals.

This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, it's about reading your own land and making decisions that fit your situation.

We'll then relocate to a nearby upland hill farm, kindly hosted by Yorkshire Dales beef and sheep farmer Nick Prince, where we'll see some of these ideas in practice, learn more about the farm and discuss his experiences.

Register

To attend you must register in advance.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book your place.

Final confirmation and event information will be shared before the event.

Caroline Grindrod

Caroline is a trainer, consultant and coach supporting livestock farmers to transition to regenerative agricultural systems.

She uses her 'ROOTED framework' and a whole-system design approach to help farmers work with their individual unique contexts rather than against them.

With a background in environmental conservation and hill farming in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, Caroline has worked with farms across thousands of acres of UK uplands, from Welsh mountains to Scottish Highlands.