19 September 2025

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of suckler farms turn a profit?

We explore how the top 15% of herds cut costs, boost calf weights, and turn efficiency into profit.

20 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: What set the top 25% of suckler herds apart in 2023-24?

We explore the differences between suckler herd performance and what drives success at the top.

8 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: 2023-24 insights for SDA and Non-SDA suckler herds

We review suckler herd performance in 2023-24 against the previous season. What are the differences?

22 December 2023

UK cattle population update – fewer youngstock, while 2023 sees the greatest drop in breeding herd in over 10 years

We explore the most recent cattle population data from Defra and BCMS

6 September 2021

Maternal performance is the key to driving profitability in the suckler herd

When it comes to raising the profit margin, AHDB’s new campaign ‘Maternal Matters’ brings the focus away from carcase traits and back to the maternal performance of the suckler cow.

19 August 2025

EBVs and indexes for suckler herds

Find out why good breeding and carefully considered genetics lie at the foundation of any successful beef production system.

4 April 2025

Maternal Matters

Find out about breeding, calving and managing heifers

11 September 2025

Beef cost of production: Suckler herds

A summary of the production costs of suckler herds

14 January 2020

Key learnings from Canada: suckler production systems

What the UK can learn from Canadian suckler systems to improve production and profitability

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