Beef & Lamb

Economics of bale grazing

12 August 2026

Economics of bale grazing

This report draws together management and financial information from seven farms across the UK which are currently bale grazing. The report seeks to highlight to readers where cost savings can be made before applying a cost-benefit analysis to their own system. As always when looking outwards at other farms, this report shows what is possible, rather than what is probable.

Practical soil management

20 February 2026

Practical soil management

Learn about soil management practices including drainage, cultivation and crop establishment as well as how to identify and deal with common soil problems.

Help us tell farming's story

12 February 2025

Help us tell farming's story

We're looking for beef, dairy, pig and sheep farmers to share their stories as part of our consumer marketing campaigns.

Halal purchasing and eating behaviours

3 February 2025

Halal purchasing and eating behaviours

A look at halal meat consumer habits.

What’s most important to consumers of halal meat?

3 February 2025

What’s most important to consumers of halal meat?

A summary of the most important considerations for halal meat consumers.

Consumer insight: Halal retail and consumption trends 2024

7 October 2026

Consumer insight: Halal retail and consumption trends 2024

Read our analysis of halal meat retail and consumption trends in 2024.

Wind and water erosion of soil

16 October 2025

Wind and water erosion of soil

Heavy storms, strong winds or prolonged rainfall can cause surface run-off and soil erosion, particularly if the soil is not protected by cover.

Farm business performance and producer confidence

21 October 2024

Farm business performance and producer confidence

This analysis examines the delicate nature of beef and lamb profitability.

Soil compaction from machinery

6 October 2026

Soil compaction from machinery

Compaction by machinery is seen where there has been traffic on wet or recently cultivated soils. All soil textures can show damage from compaction.

Soil compaction by livestock

6 October 2026

Soil compaction by livestock

Recognise the impact livestock can have on soils and learn some of the ways to repair and prevent soil damage.

AHDB written submission to Farm Assurance Review commissioners

7 October 2026

AHDB written submission to Farm Assurance Review commissioners

AHDB’s submission to the commissioners leading the 2024 independent farm assurance review

Soil capping and slumping

6 October 2026

Soil capping and slumping

When heavy rain or irrigation falls onto bare soil, it can cause soil capping and slumping.

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