Content related to the topic: research-and-innovation

19 August 2026

Finger on the pulse: The truth about peas, beans and other legumes

We answer some common pulse-related questions posted to the AHDB Letterbox.

19 August 2026

Innovation sites

Innovation sites are farmer-led, on-farm projects that test ideas and solutions to real farming challenges.

18 August 2026

New BYDV tool for aphid management

Discover how the new tool is more powerful than the T-sum tool.

16 July 2026

Digging deeper: Strategic Farm unearths drainage solutions

Soil pits and lateral thinking are helping to shape field drainage trials at Strategic Cereal Farm North.

16 July 2026

OSR CSFB establishment tip: ensure sufficient soil moisture

Discover how soil moisture plays a critical role in CSFB management.

22 June 2026

What does climate change mean for UK arable farms?

We explore how extreme weather impacts crops and the steps to mitigate climate risks.

18 June 2026

How to use oilseed rape sowing dates to reduce CSFB risks

Discover how sowing dates can have a big impact on cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) adult and larval pressures.

11 June 2026

Get early insight into crop variety performance with RL harvest results

Find out how to get RL harvest results and why you shouldn’t just look at your nearest trial site.

20 May 2026

Put soil first to support crop protection benefits

We explore how plant protection products impact the soil microbiome.

27 April 2026

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Ellie Dearlove explains why the best dose to counter pesticide resistance depends on whether the target is a weed, a pest or a disease.

21 April 2026

The AHDB and ADOPT field tested roadshow

The ADOPT roadshow is a series of practical, on-farm events delivered by AHDB with the ADOPT Support hub.

14 April 2026

End-use groups and specifications for milling wheat

UK wheat varieties are allocated to end-use quality groups to indicate their potential suitability for various markets. Learn about the group specifications and how you can meet them.