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30 April 2026

Pest, weed and disease threats to maize

Weed control in the first six weeks after sowing is critical to maize performance. Learn more about maize's damaging pests and diseases.

30 January 2024

Weather adds uncertainty to global grain markets: Feed market report

Weather keeps feed markets on edge

30 April 2026

Maize crop nutrition

Find information on the nitrogen, phosphate and potash requirements of maize and avoiding nutrient overload.

30 April 2026

How to choose a maize variety

The main factors for choosing a maize variety include maturity, yield potential and feed quality. Read our tips on what to look out for when choosing a variety.

1 May 2026

Establishing maize

Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues.

30 April 2026

Where to grow maize

Location, soil type, altitude and field aspect should be considered before growing maize. Read about the pros and cons of growing maize under film here.

30 April 2026

Growing maize for silage

From the benefits of growing under film, to the control of weeds, pests and disease, our information will help you to grow maize for silage.

3 December 2024

GB cattle price strength continues

GB cattle prices rose almost across the board in the latest reporting week, as throughputs eased again.

14 January 2025

Environment: Sustainable Farming Incentive and Carbon Outlook

Farmers and growers will need to navigate a new and uncertain policy landscape, which may reward some practices and penalise others.

30 April 2026

Costs of growing maize for silage

See how the cost of maize silage, and maize grown under film, compares to grazed grass and grass silage.

20 May 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions: agriculture

There are lots of facts and figures relating to the carbon footprint of food and farming. AHDB data analysts breakdown what they mean and why they are different.

22 July 2021

Chinese pork production to bounce back while beef supplies in South America remain tight

In the pork market, global pork production for 2021 has been increased from previous USDA forecasts to 105.1 million tonnes. This increase has been largely driven by high production in China as output rebounds after the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.