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Soil classification (type)

26 October 2026

Soil classification (type)

Discover the make-up of different types of soil and how soil is classified.

Cow footbaths

10 May 2024

Cow footbaths

Footbaths are essential for disinfecting cows’ feet and preventing the spread of digital dermatitis. Work through these pages to find out how to improve your footbath design and use.

Green fuels for the agricultural sector – ammonia, hydrogen and methane

19 March 2025

Green fuels for the agricultural sector – ammonia, hydrogen and methane

Find out what green fuels are and how you can generate them on your farm.

Meet the Forage For Knowledge contributor - Charlie Russell

17 September 2021

Meet the Forage For Knowledge contributor - Charlie Russell

Charlie Russell is Estate Factor and Farms Manager for Glenapp – a rural business near Stranraer where one of the challenges is usually to cope with over 1,500 mm annual rainfall, and this year turned into coping with a six-week drought.

An analysis of the learning styles preferences of UK farmers, growers and industry stakeholders

13 September 2021

An analysis of the learning styles preferences of UK farmers, growers and industry stakeholders

An analysis of the learning styles preferences of UK farmers, growers and industry stakeholders

Using root cause analysis to identify issues

13 November 2023

Using root cause analysis to identify issues

Find out how you can use root cause analysis to identify the root cause of issues in your business

Developing Grass Expertise programme 2021-2022

9 September 2021

Developing Grass Expertise programme 2021-2022

The 2021-22 DGE programme aims to recruit anyone looking to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to produce and utilise grazed grass and silage to help support levy payers.

A proactive approach to reducing lameness

7 September 2021

A proactive approach to reducing lameness

Strategic Dairy Farm host, Dan Burdett, has been taking part in the Healthy Feet Lite programme, aimed at helping farmers reduce the number of lame cows in their herd.

Preparing for the challenges ahead

7 September 2021

Preparing for the challenges ahead

Improving cow tracks and infrastructure are helping the Tucker family improve their business and prepare for the future

BGS and AHDB join forces to offer farmer to farmer mentoring opportunities

23 April 2025

BGS and AHDB join forces to offer farmer to farmer mentoring opportunities

Better production and utilisation of grass and forage provides an opportunity to reduce costs and optimise profits on any livestock farm, and the key to success is to learn from other farmers’ experiences and expertise.

How to use the Plan, Do, Check, Act framework

28 February 2025

How to use the Plan, Do, Check, Act framework

Find out how you can use the Plan, Do, Check, Act framework to improve your business performance.

P2108376: BBSRC and AHDB Catalysing Partnerships in Farmed Animal Health Background - Questions & Answers

13 September 2021

P2108376: BBSRC and AHDB Catalysing Partnerships in Farmed Animal Health Background - Questions & Answers

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