Natural resources
25 June 2018
Northern Ireland’s farmers flocked to the launch of AHDB’s new Monitor Farm
14 December 2023
Rob credits the monitor farm programme with giving huge advantages to his own personal and business development
16 May 2024
Discover how, why, and when field drainage is important, as well as best practice for installation, maintenance and repairs.
3 February 2025
Here are the pros and cons associated with the decision to either incorporate or sell straw.
30 April 2025
This definitive guide to arable weeds in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on life cycles, location, biology and management
23 September 2025
How to improve weed management in a rotation dominated by autumn-sown crops.
7 October 2024
Access disease management guidance for oilseed rape from this page
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
2 January 2019
The condition of soil on livestock farms directly influences the yield and quality of grass and forage crops, animal performance and profitability. This manual offers advice to improve management of farmland soil, in order to safeguard this basic resource to produce healthy crops and livestock
22 May 2018
Good water is key for health and good production. This report by RAFT solutions summarises technical and practical information on principles and practice based on international standards and published science, coupled with practical experience and knowledge from UK pig production
