Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

1 September 2021

Sheep Breed Survey 2021

The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future. Changing breeding policies in both the lowland and hill sectors are identified, indicating how the productivity and efficiency of the national flock will change – along with its carbon footprint. Breed Survey data informs the debate for those seeking to market meat based on system/breed/region, aiding the marketing of lighter carcases and guiding the development of new meat products.

29 September 2021

An introduction to Maternal Matters: managing suckler cows

The way we manage our heifers has a big impact on profitability. The AHDB ‘Maternal Matters’ campaign aims to provide information and tools for suckler producers.

28 April 2025

Maternal Matters: calving heifers

Learn how to make calving as successful as possible.

13 August 2021

Farm business: getting finance and speaking to your bank manager

Find out how to get finance for your farm business.

13 August 2021

Farm business: different types of borrowing

There are many differing types of finance available for farm businesses.

10 May 2024

Restructuring borrowing for your farm business

Restructuring borrowing can be used to reduce loan repayments, freeing up cash within the business.

17 December 2021

Basic farm business review

Review your farm accounts and understand your business costs, profit and cash.

9 July 2024

Understanding your finances and farm business accounts

Read our resources to help guide your farm finance plan

15 July 2026

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

6 January 2022

Benchmarking cattle medicine use at farm level

Quantifying, benchmarking and rationalising farm medicine use in the beef industry – Novel best practices in communicating with food system stakeholders

18 January 2022

Use of CT-based predictors of meat quality in sheep breeding programmes (PhD)

Use of CT-based predictors of meat quality in sheep breeding programmes