Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

13 March 2023

Maternal Matters stage 5 launch video

The launch of stage 5 for The AHDB’s Maternal Matters project. This stage focuses on probably the most critical time in the suckler calendar – calving!

13 March 2023

Webinar: Managing cows during pregnancy to manage calf health, welfare and performance

Managing cows during pregnancy to manage calf health, welfare and performance

14 March 2023

The effect of organic material additions on soil microbial diversity

Find out how DNA analysis was used to test the effect of organic material additions on soil microbial diversity.

26 January 2026

Assessing soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms

Case study to show assessment of biological indicators of soil health at Balbirnie Home Farms.

13 March 2023

Open letter to The Lancet

AHDB asks The Lancet to retract health risk study

13 March 2023

AHDB asks The Lancet to retract global health data over lack of transparency

In an open letter, AHDB requests removal of Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.

26 January 2026

Soil respiration

Find out how soil respiration can be tested in-field or by laboratory analysis.

27 April 2026

How to assess soil structure

Perform a visual evaluation of soil structure (VESS) with this guidance (view online or order a laminated copy).

17 February 2026

How to determine soil texture

Find out how to determine soil texture, an inherent property of soils.

23 March 2026

Measuring soil nutrients, pH and organic matter

How to measure soil phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, pH and soil organic matter.

15 March 2023

Water infiltration test

A drainpipe test is a simple way to measure infiltration of water into soil.

10 March 2023

Soil brightness satellite maps

Understand how satellite technology can help you determine soil variability.