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Bluetongue virus – what you need to know
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Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) continue to be identified, and the restricted zone has been extended – the whole of Northamptonshire and part of Warwickshire now fall within the zone.
To check what you can and cannot do in terms of moving animals, refer to this quick-reference table. You can also view photos of the clinical signs of BTV on our website to help you know what to look out for.
To help us understand the impact of BTV-3 in the UK this year and so that we can all be prepared for the ongoing impact of the disease, we would appreciate it if you could complete this short survey.
If you have questions and would like to speak to someone about bluetongue, call the AHDB hotline on 024 7771 0386.
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AHDB’s analysis of the Chancellor’s autumn budget
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The Government has announced the farming budget will remain at £2.4 billion for 2025/26. In addition, there are significant changes to the inheritance tax for UK farms. Read our initial analysis of this year's Budget.
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UK red meat and dairy take centre stage at SIAL
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The biggest number of UK red meat exporters for a decade have been flying the flag for beef, lamb and pork at the world’s leading trade show.
Thirteen red meat export businesses joined AHDB at the SIAL trade show in Paris, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, to promote beef, lamb and pork.
Graham Wilkinson, AHDB CEO, said: “Our attendance at SIAL underlines AHDB’s commitment to working with the industry and government to help ensure opportunities for UK red meat and dairy exports are maximised in markets the world over.”
Read more about the activity
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Farmers gear up to host school visits
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Last month, the first six recruits for the new School Farm Visits Support Programme took their first steps towards creating engaging and educational farm visits for schools.
Developed in collaboration with LEAF Education, the programme aims to bridge the gap between agriculture and education. It allows children to learn about where their food comes from while exploring life on a working farm.
Learn more about the programme
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Delayed implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation
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The European Commission has strengthened its support for the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation and has proposed an extra 12 months of phasing-in time, responding to calls by global partners.
Read the guidance and latest news
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Need for farm-level environmental data solution highlighted in AHDB report
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The potential benefits of developing an ecosystem that farmers could trust to connect farm-level environmental data have been highlighted in our new report.
As demand grows for farmers to supply this data, the report looks at the challenges currently faced and how the industry might work together to find a solution that works for all.
Find out more about the report
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Connecting UK farming, nutrition and sustainability
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Earlier this year, along with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, we hosted an event for nutritionists and dietitians to explore the vital connection between UK farming, nutrition and sustainability.
One attendee, Miranda Shelley from Lidl GB, said: “When we look at the Eatwell Guide and the diets we should be eating, we know that food and meat production has a huge part to play in that. So, if we can align our strategies and make sure the kinds of projects that we’re working on support both those topics, then that’s absolutely the right way to go.”
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Records for maternal breeding evaluation reach one million
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Signet Breeding Services has reached a major milestone, publishing Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for more than one million animals within the maternal evaluation.
The value of genetic improvement to the UK sheep industry exceeds £10.7m per annum (Abacus Review, 2015), and at the farm gate, lambs sired by high-index rams can easily exceed an additional £4 per lamb – with greater added value seen in maternal breeds where genetic gains are expressed year after year.
Read more
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Farmbench update: Beef cost of production
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It has been a strong year so far across the global beef market, but what is the outlook for 2025?
Cattle markets have remained well supported through 2024, with strong demand and lower supply across parts of the globe. This trend looks likely to continue, with global production forecast to increase slightly in Q4, before falling in 2025.
Explore the market data in more detail
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Practical support and guidance
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Be alert for lungworm in cattle this autumn
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We are encouraging vets to complete the Control of Worms Sustainably (COWS) lungworm survey whenever they come across cases of lungworm in cattle.
The results will inform discussions to standardise a consistent approach to assessing wormer efficacy. The survey will remain open until the end of the year and the results will be shared in 2025.
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Forage for Knowledge 2024: End-of-season reflections
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As this year's Forage for Knowledge draws to an end, Pasture-to-Profit consultant Piers Badnell has shared his final thoughts on the year and some notes to consider for the next 4–6 weeks, including grass quality, autumn grazing and preparing for climate challenges.
Read Piers’ thoughts and insights
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Last year, Amy Hughes caught up with Dallas Mount, who will be leading the upcoming Roots to Resilience workshop. Catch up with the episode to learn more about the programme and what you can expect from the event later this month.
Listen to the podcast
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Consumer insight: Meat labels and aisles
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How important are food labels in the supermarket and do consumers pay any attention to the signs and layout in the aisles?
In this recent podcast, Grace Randall, AHDB’s Lead Retail Insight Manager, Vicky Lee, National Account Manager at Dovecote Park, and Fiona Clayton from AHDB’s Marketing team dive into research on optimising red-meat labelling and improving shopper engagement with the meat aisle.
Listen to the podcast
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The economics of bale grazing
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Tonight’s (5 November) webinar will provide you with insights and actionable takeaways regarding bale grazing and outwintering costs.
We’ll discuss the management strategies and financial outcomes of bale grazing on seven farms in the UK and provide you with an opportunity to explore the pros and cons of implementing this system on your farm.
Register for the webinar
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Sheep Breeders Round Table conference
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The Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT) is a biennial technical conference for sheep breeders, farmers, academics, consultants and industry representatives. This year’s theme will be ‘Breeding sheep for a greener future’ and the event takes place on 15–17 November.
Find out more and register
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Roots to Resilience four-day event
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Unlock your business’s full potential by taking a step back from the day-to-day to focus on your future.
During this four-day event (18–21 November) in west Yorkshire, we will provide you with the knowledge, tools and skills to identify your business aims and plan your future goals.
Speaking about last year’s event, Ed Bray, farmer and previous attendee, said: “I saw it as a real investment in myself personally and in the business. It gave me a fresh perspective and I came home with lots of new ideas and skills.”
Last year’s event sold out and we only have a few spaces left, so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of your business.
Find out more and register
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