Cereals & Oilseeds

RB209 review: Main findings and next steps

13 March 2025

RB209 review: Main findings and next steps

Recent review findings will help the AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) maintain its independent position as the standard for nutrient management guidance.

Nitrogen management in RL trials

23 January 2026

Nitrogen management in RL trials

How the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps set fertiliser rates in the trials for the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL).

New project set to predict nutrient release from cover crops

7 March 2025

New project set to predict nutrient release from cover crops

How to account for nutrients in cover crops is the subject of a new desk study.

Recovery in wheat production expected in 2025, but imports remain high

4 March 2025

Recovery in wheat production expected in 2025, but imports remain high

The UK has a greater reliance on imported grain in the 2024/25 marketing year.

The tool that flags sclerotinia infection risks in oilseed rape

3 March 2025

The tool that flags sclerotinia infection risks in oilseed rape

We recently switched on our sclerotinia infection risk tool for the 2025 season. Georgia Hassell explains how it can help target fungicide sprays to manage this oilseed rape disease.

Highlighting the benefit of British red meat, dairy and cereals during Ramadan

26 February 2025

Highlighting the benefit of British red meat, dairy and cereals during Ramadan

Find out how we will be showcasing the use of British lamb, beef, dairy and cereals during the festival of Ramadan.

Nitrogen management: High excess winter rainfall already recorded

27 February 2025

Nitrogen management: High excess winter rainfall already recorded

Over half of the UK is already classified as having high excess winter rainfall (EWR), which has implications for nitrogen management.

Using varieties to mellow yellow rust in winter wheat

5 March 2025

Using varieties to mellow yellow rust in winter wheat

We explain how wheat yellow rust gets special treatment at AHDB (features the new rust watch lists)

Do you have what it takes to host a Strategic Cereal Farm?

21 February 2025

Do you have what it takes to host a Strategic Cereal Farm?

AHDB is calling for an ambitious grower to host a new Strategic Cereal Farm for the next six years to bolster its national network of farms.

Seedbank studies illuminate weed management at Strategic Cereal Farm

25 February 2025

Seedbank studies illuminate weed management at Strategic Cereal Farm

How seedbanks can inform integrated weed management approaches.

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

23 January 2026

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

Glyphosate resistance in the UK and what it means for management.

How monitoring gadgets guide Strategic Cereal Farm North

12 February 2025

How monitoring gadgets guide Strategic Cereal Farm North

An update on the cereal trials taking place on a farm in Yorkshire.

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