Beef & Lamb

19 March 2025

Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.

13 February 2025

More than 15 million sheep graze on England’s green and pleasant lands and as Love Lamb Week begins, data has revealed the areas and counties in which most flocks are based.

21 March 2024

Counting earthworms is a simple method for assessing soil biological health

5 March 2025

Cross-sector export and trade conference with Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox MP discussing future government policy on trade

21 November 2025

Use the conserved forage requirements and stocks calculator to calculate feed demand.

29 August 2024

Updated results from the RamCompare project have seen a re-ranking of some rams based on their carcase weight estimated breeding values (EBV).

14 November 2019

15 July 2026

Useful pointers and timely reminders for preventing and managing fires on farms.

14 February 2025

Drought feed and fodder

13 December 2023

This article looks at how the UK retail landscape has changed over the years to meet changing consumer needs.

17 October 2025

Support and advice from farming charities

17 August 2018

Despite additional hectares of straw being made available by cereal growers, there is still likely to be a shortage due to lower yields and an increased requirement for feeding. This factsheet explains the importance of assessing your straw needs and planning for any deficit.