Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

12 February 2026

Wheat growth guide

The AHDB Wheat growth guide allows crop progress, structure and final performance to be measured and compared against a series of UK benchmarks.

14 August 2025

Barley growth guide

This barley guide can help identify where production may be falling short of the crop's potential.

1 May 2024

Plant biostimulants: Function and efficacy

Numerous microbial and non-microbial substances claim to benefit your crops. Our research-based guidance cuts through the noise to help you identify the biostimulants most likely to deliver results.

30 July 2026

Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL)

Download RL 2026/27 and get the latest variety data for cereals and oilseeds

3 June 2025

RB209 Section 7 Fruit, vines and hops

How to determine the nutrient requirements of fruit, vines and hops

3 June 2025

RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs

How to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.

4 June 2025

RB209 Section 5 Potatoes

How to determine the nutrient requirements of potatoes.

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 4 Arable crops

The nutrient requirements of cereals, oilseeds, peas and beans, sugar beet and biomass crops.

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 2 Organic materials

Information on the nutrient content of organic materials, such as manures, compost and digestate.

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use

Guidance on good nutrient management as well as basic principles of crop nutrition, soils and fertiliser products and application.

3 December 2024

Soil pH − how to measure and manage it based on an understanding of soil texture

Maintaining optimum soil pH values in all parts of the field is essential in order to maintain soil quality and health, crop quality and yield. This guidance document explains why soil pH is important and outlines the impact of soil type and texture on pH.

26 January 2026

Integrated slug control

The main slug species of UK field crops and options for control