Content related to the topic: lamb

4 March 2025

Establishing maize

Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues.

6 August 2021

Where to grow maize

Location, soil type, altitude and field aspect should be considered before growing maize. Read about the pros and cons of growing maize under film here.

29 July 2021

Growing maize for silage

From the benefits of growing under film, to the control of weeds, pests and disease, our information will help you to grow maize for silage.

14 January 2025

Environment: Sustainable Farming Incentive and Carbon Outlook

Farmers and growers will need to navigate a new and uncertain policy landscape, which may reward some practices and penalise others.

29 July 2021

Costs of growing maize for silage

See how the cost of maize silage, and maize grown under film, compares to grazed grass and grass silage.

20 May 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions: agriculture

There are lots of facts and figures relating to the carbon footprint of food and farming. AHDB data analysts breakdown what they mean and why they are different.

22 July 2021

GB lamb prices tick up

In the week ending 21 July, the GB average NSL SQQ rose by 9.4p on the week before to average 260.7p/kg.

20 July 2021

Outlook to 2030: Popularity of poultry continues to increase

The latest OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook to 2030 has recently been published.

15 July 2021

Eid supports lamb prices

The upcoming Islamic festival of Eid-al Adha has continued to support demand this week. During the week ending 14 July the GB liveweight NSL SQQ stood at 251.21p/kg, up 0.95p on the week.

15 July 2021

UK lamb and ewe kill still at reduced levels

Lamb and ewe kill both once again recorded large year-on-year declines during June, according to Defra data. Lamb kill stood at 881,000 head for the month down 11% on the year.

15 July 2021

UK lamb exports continue to be under pressure

In May UK sheep meat exports declined 23% year-on-year, to stand at 4,850 tonnes. The vast majority (95%) were to the EU.

14 July 2021

Establishing herbal leys

From seedbed preparation to post-establishment management, follow these tips for the successful establishment of herbal leys.