Beef & Lamb

Worcestershire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

16 July 2026

Worcestershire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

Discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

Devon: Flock foundations – Early decisions, lasting gains

25 June 2026

Devon: Flock foundations – Early decisions, lasting gains

Discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

North Yorkshire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

16 June 2026

North Yorkshire: Flock foundations - Early decisions, lasting gains

Discover how you can apply the findings from our seven-year Challenge Sheep project to improve the performance of your flock.

Nitrogen nuance: Drier March tempers excess winter rainfall

17 April 2026

Nitrogen nuance: Drier March tempers excess winter rainfall

Jason Pole examines the final excess winter rainfall (EWR) data.

Proof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB’s Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry

15 April 2026

Proof of concept pilot demonstrates AHDB’s Farm Data Exchange is viable and supported by industry

Our Farm Data Exchange proof-of-concept pilot has demonstrated that a national, farmer-first data exchange system is both technically viable and strongly supported across the industry.

Surrey: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

14 July 2026

Surrey: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Learn about growing multi-species swards and herbal leys, and how they can improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

Surrey: Beef genetics and safe cattle handling

27 May 2026

Surrey: Beef genetics and safe cattle handling

Learn about the importance of beef genetics and EBVs, as well as practical and safe cattle handling.

Kent: Bluetongue virus regional update

12 May 2026

Kent: Bluetongue virus regional update

Hear the latest information on bluetongue virus (BTV) and other regional disease updates.

Environment Baselining Roadshow: North East

4 June 2026

Environment Baselining Roadshow: North East

Join AHDB and host farmer Rob Meadley for the Environment Baseline Pilot summer farm open day in East Yorkshire.

Cornwall: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

14 May 2026

Cornwall: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Learn about growing multi-species swards and herbal leys, and how they can improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

Red meat retail performance – 22 March 2026

17 April 2026

Red meat retail performance – 22 March 2026

Red meat retail data for the 12 w/e 22 March.

Defra figures show continued contraction in breeding cattle and sheep populations: Beef and lamb market update

14 April 2026

Defra figures show continued contraction in breeding cattle and sheep populations: Beef and lamb market update

Defra has recently released UK population data for the 1 December 2025 that shows continued contraction in the UK cattle herd and sheep flock.

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