There has been 1 case of bluetongue (BTV-3) in England in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season (since 1 July 2026). There have been no cases in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The location of all ...

New data show antibiotic use remains substantially lower than a decade ago, as the electronic Medicines Book (eMB) marks its 10th year. A decade after the launch of the eMB, new figures show just how ...

In our latest survey of major milk buyers, it is estimated that there were 6,850 dairy producers in GB as of April 2026. This is a substantial reduction of 160 producers (-2.3%) which was estimated ...

Our latest Planting and Variety Survey, the first post-planting estimates of GB cropped areas for harvest 2026, reveals a marked change in the balance of crops planted across the UK in 2026, with the ...

Key points The geopolitical backdrop to UK cereal supply and demand estimates has changed since the last estimates were made in March, adding complexity to markets, supply chains and forecasting.

Total UK dairy export volume for Q1 2026 increased 2% year-on-year at 326,000 tonnes driven by powders, yogurt, butter and cheese Total UK dairy export value stood at £478 million, down 7% ...

The European Commission has released their summer 2026 short-term outlook. This article dissects the key statistics and forecasts for the beef, lamb and pork sectors. EU domestic red meat production ...

The European Commission has approved a €615 million Dutch aid scheme, aimed to reduce emissions in the dairy sector through herd reduction The Netherlands is the third largest milk producing country ...

We have published a new version of the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), which helps growers make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both ...

UK economic growth continues to be subdued, with persistent geopolitical uncertainty an ongoing challenge Inflation is expected to ease gradually in 2026 and interest rates are expected to continue a ...

According to our Dairy Agri Market Outlook, early 2026 has seen positive movements in wholesale markets for skimmed milk powder and Cheddar, signalling a potential recovery. Fats, however, remain ...

This morning, Defra released its estimates for 2025 UK cereal and oilseed production. These are the first ‘official’ numbers; AHDB published provisional UK cereal and oilseed rape production estimates ...