Tillage
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting a decline in global wheat production levels for 2026/2027.
Beef
Total EU beef exports are forecast to decline by 5% with beef imports forecast to increase by 10%...
Red Meat
The rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is creating challenges and opportunities for red meat consumption, according to new analysis from AHDB.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a deterioration in winter cereal crop scores across the UK.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that world grain markets are continuing to gather momentum.
AHDB has confirmed that May 2026 wheat futures increased by £3/t for the seven days, culminating on Friday, April 17.
Milk Supplies
Milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity in Great Britain, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said.
N.Ireland
AHDB has described its Farm Data Exchange system as both "technically viable and strongly supported", following the end of its pilot.
UK cattle population declined 1%, year-on-year; while UK sheep flock saw a decline of 2.1% in the same period.
Dairy
Milk deliveries in the EU increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year.
According to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) most winter oilseed rape crops have significant yield potential.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that most winter barley crops are looking well
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that, for the most part, winter crop prospects remain strong
Latest indicators suggest that the deadweight prime cattle price in GB has fallen slightly in 2026 compared to corresponding prices for 2025.
Agri-Business
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board has reviewed the impact the Middle East conflict is having on UK farm production costs.
AHDB is confirming that its new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) online tool will be launched at the beginning of September.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board is to launch a new Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) management tool.
Grass
AHDB has used Met Office data to calculate excess winter rainfall in order to help farmers adjust nutrient management planning
Momentum continues to build behind the preparations being made to launch a new Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that May-26 UK feed wheat market futures are on the rise.
"Europe’s halal meat market is on a strong growth path" due to rising Muslim populations and increased availability, according to AHDB.
UK exports of dairy and red meat amounted to £4 billion last year setting record values for both sector as global appetite grows
While the rise in the use of weight-loss drugs is presenting some opportunities for the dairy industry, it also brings possible challenges.
