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Beef & Lamb
16 May 2024
Discover how, why, and when field drainage is important, as well as best practice for installation, maintenance and repairs.
3 June 2025
How to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.
24 November 2025
How to determine the nutrient requirements of grass and forage crops (grazed in-situ or used for silage, hay or haylage).
18 August 2025
Information on the nutrient content of organic materials, such as manures, compost and digestate.
2 July 2025
Guidance on good nutrient management as well as basic principles of crop nutrition, soils and fertiliser products and application.
3 December 2024
Maintaining optimum soil pH values in all parts of the field is essential in order to maintain soil quality and health, crop quality and yield. This guidance document explains why soil pH is important and outlines the impact of soil type and texture on pH.
11 August 2023
Short pocketbook with simple steps to assess soil structure
13 June 2019
On all farms sheep have to be moved and handled several times during the year, which can compromise performance if managed badly. This manual gives an insight into a range of sheep behaviours and explains how a system can be designed and operated to handle sheep calmly, safely and efficiently
21 March 2024
Good ewe nutrition is vital for successful flock performance. The feed requirements of ewes vary significantly depending on their stage of production and feeding regimes must take account of this. This manual looks at all the elements of ewe feeding and incorporates the latest thinking on this topic
1 March 2024
As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group gives an overview of how to control worms effectively and responsibly.
9 July 2025
There are two main challenges for the lamb sector; the first is to maintain the production of high-quality meat and the second is to ensure sheep farming is financially viable. This manual outlines the factors to consider to achieve these aims at every stage of production, from weaning to selection