Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

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.

19 August 2025

Selecting maternal traits

Find out how to achieve your long-term business and technical goals for your suckler herd.

28 April 2025

Maternal Matters: calving heifers

Learn how to make calving as successful as possible.

15 July 2026

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

9 August 2021

The National Hill Sheep Breed Evaluation

Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.

1 November 2022

Consumer Insight Webinars 2022

A series of webinars hosted by the retail and consumer insight team in October. Sign up now.

3 February 2025

Feeding maize silage to cattle

Find out if feeding maize is suitable for your cattle and see our information on protein supplementation and feeding co-products.

30 April 2026

Feed value of maize silage and maize grain

Maize is a high energy, high starch feed. Read more about how maize compares to grass silage for protein, energy, and dry matter.

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 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.