Contents tagged with forecasts

Historic light leaf spot forecasts (harvest years 2015–21)

12 February 2024

Historic light leaf spot forecasts (harvest years 2015–21)

These static light leaf spot forecast maps provide an indication of historic disease risk in Great Britain.
OSR sclerotinia infection risk tool delivers a high level of accuracy

16 March 2021

OSR sclerotinia infection risk tool delivers a high level of accuracy

Use our spring OSR forecasts – for sclerotinia, as well as light leaf spot and aphids – to help target control.
UK pig meat production forecast to surpass 1 million tonnes this year

13 July 2021

UK pig meat production forecast to surpass 1 million tonnes this year

We have just published our latest outlook for UK pig meat markets, where we explore our forecasts for slaughter, consumption and trade for 2021.
How is our July pork forecast shaping up?

13 July 2021

How is our July pork forecast shaping up?

We take a look back at our UK pig meat forecast from July to see how our estimates compare with actual figures since it was published.

Light leaf spot risk lowest for several years, according to forecast

17 May 2022

Light leaf spot risk lowest for several years, according to forecast

Forecast risk to winter oilseed rape (OSR) ranks among the lowest recorded in recent years.
AHDB forecast shows early onset of phoma in oilseed rape

1 October 2020

AHDB forecast shows early onset of phoma in oilseed rape

The predicted date for threshold breach varies widely across the UK
Phoma leaf spot forecast

29 September 2025

Phoma leaf spot forecast

When use is necessary, a well-timed fungicide is an important part of control
Red meat – taking a longer view

28 January 2021

Red meat – taking a longer view

This article focuses on the main factors that will influence the red meat sector in the coming years, particularly in light of the two major events of 2020, the coronavirus outbreak, and the upcoming deadline for Brexit.
Light leaf spot forecast

12 February 2024

Light leaf spot forecast

Access the latest light leaf spot forecast for oilseed rape.
Light leaf spot risk highest in central Britain

23 January 2026

Light leaf spot risk highest in central Britain

Light leaf spot is one of the most important foliar diseases of oilseed rape.
Phoma treatment thresholds reached for some oilseed rape crops

23 January 2026

Phoma treatment thresholds reached for some oilseed rape crops

Some OSR may already have 10% of the crop affected by phoma, according to the leaf spot forecast for the disease.
Overall light leaf spot risk remains relatively low

23 January 2026

Overall light leaf spot risk remains relatively low

Each spring, the autumn forecast is updated to take account of winter rainfall

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