Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

3 May 2024

Landscape Recovery

The Landscape Recovery scheme supports long-term, large-scale projects aiming to improve habitats, biodiversity, water quality and net zero.

21 March 2023

Countryside Stewardship

Countryside Stewardship capital grants are available now, and you can apply at any time of the year.

20 March 2024

Environmental Land Management Schemes

We present an overview of government schemes that aim to benefit the environment, to help you find what’s right for your farm.

20 March 2023

How to performance record your herd with Signet

Through the analysis of pedigree and performance records, Signet’s Beefbreeder service provides a range of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) and breeding indexes that enable beef producers to identify genetically superior cattle. Signet’s breeding values give buyers the confidence to invest in the best, and whether you sell from home, auction or online, clearly, it pays to record. Join Signet today and start unlocking the potential of your herd.

16 July 2026

Tests and indicators of soil health

Soil assessment methods cover physical, chemical and/or biological indicators.

14 March 2023

The Albrecht system for soil nutrient testing

Find out about the Albrecht soil test.

13 March 2023

Webinar: Preventing navel ill this calving season

Webinar on preventing navel ill this calving season

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.

12 June 2026

How to measure soil respiration and interpret results

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