The new CEO position is an appointment by the Board of AHDB, led by its Chair Emily Norton, and supported by Defra. Janet ...

UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) gained £0.60/t yesterday to close at £165.55/t. Movements for further forward months were more muted, with the May-26 contract up £0.20/t at £175.85/t, while Nov-26 ...

UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) closed at £169.30/t yesterday, down £2.15/t from Monday’s close. The May-26 contract fell £2.30/t over the same period, ending the session at £181.15/t. Domestic wheat ...

Long-term data reveals that both farmgate and retail beef prices have climbed markedly since 2020, though producers have seen the bigger lift. After May’s record high, farm prices have edged lower ...

Retail beef inflation reached 9.1% in May 2025, leading to a decline in total beef volumes of -2.5%, equating to a loss of -3,300 tonnes of beef (Worldpanel by Numerator UK, 12 w/e 18 May 2025). This ...

UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) closed £1.50/t (0.85%) up, at £178.95 Domestic feed wheat futures followed European futures on news of the tariff deal between the US and the EU The euro dollar exchange ...

The Republic of Ireland’s milk production has recorded significant year-on-year increases over the past few months, with production volumes also exceeding 2023 levels. While total deliveries fell ...

Rising global populations and growing incomes are reshaping the outlook for pork consumption over the next decade. While traditional markets mature, demand is increasingly shifting eastward, ...

A comprehensive review of ergot management evidence has strengthened AHDB's guidance to help UK farmers reduce disease pressure, limit crop infection and keep clean grain clean. The ADAS-led review ...

We have secured a number of 12-month licences for pig farmers to access the advanced Biocheck tool – a biosecurity assessment that supports disease prevention on farms. This tool is intended for farms ...

UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) closed at £178.00/t yesterday, down £1.85/t (-1.0%) from Friday’s close. The May-26 contract fell £1.40/t over the same period, to close at £188.80/t Domestic wheat ...

As anticipated, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will see a 2.7% reduction in overall spending over the five-year review period, 2024/29. Despite this cut, Defra is ...