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New five-year GB Calf Strategy launched
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The GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030 will challenge the dairy-beef sector to ensure every calf is reared with care, purpose and value.
The strategy outlines three focus areas: Right calf, right start and right route – with clear, measurable goals and actions listed for each.
This ambitious strategy, developed by AHDB, Innovation for Agriculture, the NFU and Ruminant Health and Welfare (RH&W), follows the progress made from the 2020–2023 GB Dairy Calf Strategy with industry input from 45 farmers, vets, processors, retailers and industry bodies.
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World’s biggest food industry showcase shines spotlight on British red meat and dairy
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In the first half of this year, UK red meat exports were worth £966m – up nearly 10% on the same period in 2024 – while the value of UK dairy exports increased 20% on the year to £1.1 billion.
Along with export businesses from the red meat and dairy sectors, we have been flying the flag for quality beef, lamb, pork and dairy on the global stage at Anuga in Cologne to build on the success achieved from January to June.
Find out more about Anuga and our export activity
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British red meat exports make a splash in US, Latin American and Caribbean markets
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British beef exporters have been gearing up to benefit from the Economic Prosperity Deal agreed with the USA.
It will enable the UK to ship 13,000 t of beef tariff-free to the USA, and we have been supporting exporters showcasing their products at the Americas Food and Beverage Show in Miami.
Read more about the activity
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Mission to ‘meat’ multi-million-pound European appetite for quality British lamb
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British sheep meat has been in the spotlight as buyers from across the EU came to the UK as part of a major trade mission.
The visit included visits to farms and processors to learn more about the production of world-class British lamb. It also included visits to butchers and retailers, as well as the chance to taste quality British lamb at a showcase dinner.
Read more about the trade mission
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Small shifts for big gains
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Cattle movement reporting for England is changing
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In partnership with Defra, the Livestock Information Transformation Programme is introducing new technology to trace cattle movements more accurately in England.
The move from the Cattle Traceability System (CTS) to the Livestock Information Service (LIS) for English cattle notifications is planned for summer 2026. This will modernise traceability services, making cattle traceability smarter, faster and more accurate for better disease control and to strengthen long-term resilience to animal diseases.
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Increased risk of perennial rye-grass staggers this autumn
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Practical support and guidance
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Bluetongue virus serotype 3: It's not too late to vaccinate
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There are three vaccines available for BTV-3, and to help vets and farmers determine the one most suitable, we have developed vaccine comparison tables.
We have also developed three calculators to help you work out how much it will cost to vaccinate your livestock against bluetongue virus and how much it could save you.
There is a comprehensive range of resources available on the AHDB and RH&W websites to support farmers and veterinary professionals.
Read more about this topic in Vet Record
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Be on the lookout for acorn poisoning
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It is a bumper year for some fruits, nuts and seeds, producing a feast for wildlife. However, the glut of acorns brings with it an increased risk of acorn poisoning in livestock.
Outbreaks of acorn poisoning tend to occur after stormy weather, when large numbers of acorns fall from trees. However, it can also arise in mast years – when nature produces a bumper crop.
Mortality rates can be as high as 70%.
Find out more about acorn poisoning and what to look out for
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Make use of our feed and forage calculator
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With the lack of grass growth due to the extremely dry summer, thoughts will be turning to winter feed and how to make up for the potential shortfalls caused by reduced silage availability.
What will be key is measuring what you have on hand, including tonnes of dry matter on the farm, and analysing the average metabolizable energy (ME) and protein using recent silage or bought-in feed analyses where available.
Use our feed and forage calculator to understand if you have a deficit based on current livestock numbers and feed supply and to make decisions about stock sales or purchasing of additional feed.
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How agri-environment schemes affect farm resilience
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As farming faces new pressures – from changing policies to climate challenges – UK farmers are seeing more options through environmental schemes.
These agri-environment schemes (AES), both public and private, are becoming part of everyday farm decisions.
Find out how they affect your business’s resilience
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NSA and Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA) mentoring competition
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Young sheep farmers across the UK are being given the chance to access tailored, professional advice free of charge this autumn, thanks to a competition launched by the National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation programme in partnership with the Register of Sheep Advisers (RoSA).
The deadline for applications is midday Monday 20 October 2025.
Find out more about the opportunity
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Are you seeing an increase in haemonchoses? If so, don’t panic. Visit the SCOPS website for tips on managing and treating Haemonchus infections.
APHA is still offering discounted differential fluorescence testing to detect Haemonchus eggs – find out more.
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Haemonchus: What to look for and how to respond
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The SCOPS podcast is for sheep farmers, vets and anybody with an interest in sheep health.
In this episode, the team discuss Haemonchus contortus (barber’s pole worm) in UK flocks – from diagnosis to treatment approaches and the importance of tailored, sustainable parasite control.
Listen to the Haemonchus podcast
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Our Monitor Farm programme brought together groups of like-minded farmers to share performance information, trial new ideas and openly discuss what works and what doesn’t.
In a new three-part series, we catch up with some of the farmers.
Listen to the episodes
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Susan Stewart, Head of Exports, will share insights on:
When: Monday 13 October
Where: Burnley, Lancashire
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Multi-species – From seed to feed
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Thinking about drilling a multi-species sward but not sure if it’ll work on your farm? Or maybe you want some solid advice on managing your existing leys?
When: Tuesday 14 October
Where: Buxton, Derbyshire
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Retail and Consumer Insight Conference
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The conference will pick out key trends impacting farmers, processors, retailers and the wider supply chain in the agricultural sector to help the industry maximise consumer opportunities.
When: Thursday 16 October
Where: West Midlands
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Northern Farming Conference
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This annual event is one of the most prestigious events in the North, attracting nearly 250 farmers, industry experts and politicians to network, listen and question a super line-up of speakers.
When: Wednesday 5 November
Where: Hexham Auction Mart
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NSA Sheep Farmers Conference
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With the theme of ‘Strive and thrive: Building profit and resilience in sheep farming’, you’ll find out how to futureproof your business with expert-led discussions, networking opportunities and interactive workshops. We’ll also be holding a Roots to Resilience panel discussion.
When: Tuesday 18 November
Where: Great Yorkshire Showground
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Talking Leaders webinar series
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Last webinar: Leading Change in UK Farming
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Watch our conversation with Emily Norton, Chair of AHDB, as we discuss leadership, innovation and opportunities for UK farming.
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Watch the recording
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Next webinar: Growing stronger together
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Join our conversation with Helen Wyman as we explore how mentorship can unlock confidence, collaboration and growth in UK farming.
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24 Oct – Book now
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