Content related to the sectors: pork

17 April 2025

The pros and cons of reduced tillage on arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of reduced tillage and best-practice measures.

17 April 2025

The pros and cons of ploughing arable land

Learn about the benefits and disadvantages of ploughing and best-practice measures.

29 November 2024

How soil type affects cultivation and establishment for arable crops

Before considering cultivations, it is essential to understand the soil’s natural capability to self-structure (repair itself).

17 April 2025

The use of machinery to loosen soils for arable crops

Find out how use machinery to restructure soils.

3 September 2024

How residues affect cultivation and establishment for arable crops

A summary of how residues affect cultivation and establishment for arable crops

26 January 2026

How trafficking affects cultivations and establishment for arable crops

Find out how to reduce the compaction risk associated with tractors and trailed machinery.

4 February 2025

Blog: Roles and responsibilities of those working within the Pork team

Charlotte Evans, Head of Engagement (Pork) at AHDB, highlights the different roles and responsibilities of various members of the pork team, touching on how the work we do benefits pork sector levy payers.

30 July 2024

An honest insight into the world of farming

The upcoming annual Farm24 campaign - the UK’s biggest digital agricultural event and a great opportunity to show support for British farmers.

6 August 2026

How soil factors affect cultivation and establishment for arable crops

Find out about the 10 key soil factors to consider when planning cultivation and establishment.

26 January 2026

Cultivation and establishment for arable crops

This series of web pages covers the unique elements of soil management associated with cultivation and crop establishment in arable systems.

25 July 2024

US pork market: production gains continue to drive exports

US pork production is forecast to increase by 3.1% year on year to 12.8 million tonnes in 2024.

23 July 2024

High risk of fusarium and ergot after wet 2024

After some very wet weather in 2024, there is a heightened risk of ergot and fusarium infection in some crops, which poses a risk to livestock. Find out what is affected, what to look out for and what action you can take.