Farmbench

AHDB to continue Farmbench service while exploring long-term benchmarking solutions

30 September 2026

AHDB to continue Farmbench service while exploring long-term benchmarking solutions

The Farmbench system will remain live on our website for another 12 months, while work continues to review and identify a sustainable long-term future for farm benchmarking services.

Boost your insights: Farmbench welcomes environmental schemes

16 October 2026

Boost your insights: Farmbench welcomes environmental schemes

A new feature of the Farmbench tool lets you include environmental schemes alongside crop production.

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

6 February 2026

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on event will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal

Lancashire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

24 February 2026

Lancashire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances

Yorkshire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

19 February 2026

Yorkshire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances

Worcestershire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

17 February 2026

Worcestershire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances

Hampshire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

9 February 2026

Hampshire: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances

Devon: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

12 February 2026

Devon: Know it to grow it – Beef and lamb business foundations

This practical two-day course is ideal for farmers who want to improve their understanding of farm finances

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of breeding flocks turn a profit?

24 October 2025

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of breeding flocks turn a profit?

New Farmbench data shows that in the 2023-24 season, the best-performing sheep farms reared heavier lambs, cut costs smartly, and cashed in big.

Farmbench for better margins: Finishing cattle profitability improved for 2023/24

16 October 2026

Farmbench for better margins: Finishing cattle profitability improved for 2023/24

Farmbench data for the 2023-24 season showed an improved profitability outlook for finishing cattle producers.

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of suckler farms turn a profit?

19 September 2025

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of suckler farms turn a profit?

We explore how the top 15% of herds cut costs, boost calf weights, and turn efficiency into profit.

Farmbench for better margins: What set the top 25% of suckler herds apart in 2023-24?

20 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: What set the top 25% of suckler herds apart in 2023-24?

We explore the differences between suckler herd performance and what drives success at the top.

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