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15 February 2019

New animation: water and organic acids

Our new animation explains how to clean your pigs’ water system and what you need to think about when choosing organic acids

19 February 2019

Controlling iron, manganese and limescale in livestock water systems

Find out about the link between mineral levels, water system efficiency, and pig growth and health.

25 January 2019

RB209 updated with new comprehensive advice on sulphur

Nutrient Management Guide RB209 updated with new guidance

18 January 2019

Water supply

This factsheet discusses how to provide adequate, good quality drinking water to pigs. It includes details on flow rates, drinker heights and drinker requirements.

17 January 2019

Nitrogen and phosphorus calculators available

New nitrogen and phosphorus calculators to help businesses demonstrate compliance with new permitting rules.

26 January 2026

Agronomy Focus: Results for cereals and oilseeds

A technical e-newsletter for the arable industry.

21 December 2018

Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde

A ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde slug pellets is to be introduced across Great Britain from spring 2020.

11 June 2026

Harvest toolkit for cereals and oilseeds

Our Harvest Toolkit includes a wealth of information on grain prices, harvest results, straw, grain sampling practice, grain storage and grain marketing

17 December 2018

Regional agronomy events to start the New Year

To integrate applied technical research with on-farm practice, AHDB will start 2019 with a road-show of arable agronomy events taking place across England, Scotland and Wales.

19 November 2018

Case study: water sampling and cleaning

This farm case study demonstrates the importance of sampling water on farm and the benefits that can be observed by carrying out a deep clean through shock dosing.

23 April 2025

Use of vaccines in cattle increases as antibiotics fall

The number of vaccines used on dairy and beef cattle is on the rise, according to a report published by AHDB.

6 November 2018

Controlled environment for livestock

Many of the current intensive livestock production systems require the provision of a controlled environment for housed stock. This handbook covers some of the fundamental principles involved in controlled environment. Some practical systems and equipment are illustrated and design examples are given in the appendices.