In November 2024, AHDB’s ‘Grain market outlook’ explored the impact of changes to agricultural policy in England and ‘green’ requirements in Scotland on the cereals and oilseeds sector, plus the latest market developments.

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One aspect that GWP* doesn’t currently account for is the source of the methane. One of the products of methane breakdown is CO 2, which also has a warming effect.If the methane was from a non-cyclical (fossil) source, then this is new CO 2 being added to the atmosphere and bringing additional warming. However, if the methane is from a source in a natural cycle, such as from cattle, then the ...

Smaller than sand, but bigger than clay, at 0.002–0.06 mm; Air spaces and water channels are more restricted than in sandy soils; Fertile, fairly well-drained and holds more moisture than sandy soils

Bluetongue is a notifiable animal disease. If you suspect it you must report it immediately by calling the Defra Rural Services Helpline on 03000 200 301. In Wales, contact 0300 303 8268. In Scotland, contact your local Field Services Office. Failure to do so is …

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The testing is undertaken through the AHDB Potatoes-funded Independent Variety Trials (IVT) programme and provides independent resistance data for pests, diseases and pathogens deemed to be of high importance/threat to our national potato crop.

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Source: British Hay and Straw. Tightening supplies expected through 2024. Weather wise, 2023 couldn’t have been more different to 2022. The incentive of a dry summer to give arable farmers the confidence to bale straw simply didn’t materialise.

This survey aims to provide a weekly reference price for deadweight prime sheep on the EUROP classification grid that fall within the SQQ weight band. The prices are collected from a sample of abattoirs across Great Britain.