During prolonged periods of hot weather, it is important to be aware of heat stress in livestock and the effect it can have. Here are some useful resources to help you spot the signs of heat stress in ...

Stay updated with the latest regional grass and quality data, including predictions from AFBI’s 7–10 day grass growth model. Get expert recommendations to optimise pasture management and maximise ...

Profitable farming requires continued development and use of a wide range of skills. Good nutrient management is an important aspect of this and can contribute to business efficiency and reduce ...

More downward pressure was felt in finished deadweight cattle prices in the week ending 12 June. The all-prime average measure fell by a further 13p to average 651p/kg. This was close to prices ...

Ramularia may be present at the start of a crop’s life, in infected seed. However, symptoms rarely appear on previously healthy leaves until after flowering (growth stage 69), showing first on the ...

Our Climate Change Adaptation report has found warmer, drier weather, more extreme rainfall and increased flooding means farming must start adapting to climate change now to lessen its impact as well ...

All abattoirs in Great Britain slaughtering more than 20,000 adult cattle each year contribute to this survey. The data is collected weekly and published by Wednesday for the previous week (Sunday to ...

How to determine the nutrient requirements of grass and forage crops (grazed in-situ or used for silage, hay or haylage). Profitable farming requires continued development and use of a wide range of ...

Calculate how much it will cost to vaccinate your livestock against bluetongue virus and how much it could save you using our interactive calculators. Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you ...

The BBCH (Biologische Bundesanstalt, Bundessortenamt und CHemical Industry) scale is the main system in cereals, based on ten developmental phases – the principal growth stages (GS). Understanding the ...

Profitable farming requires continued development and use of a wide range of skills. Good nutrient management is an important aspect of this and can contribute to business efficiency and reduce ...

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme rewards farmers in England for carrying out actions that benefit the environment. These pages are designed to not only provide information about the ...