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Cereals and Oilseeds markets - AHDB
The latest industry data, analysis and insights to inform your business in the Cereals and Oilseeds sector. Find our latest analysis and today’s futures prices below, and explore our ex-farm …
Markets and prices - AHDB
Arable Market Report – 04 November 2024. Global grain prices were mixed last week (Friday-Friday). Both Dec-24 Chicago wheat and maize futures fell 0.2% each, while Dec-24 Paris …
Characteristics of different soils - AHDB
Largest soil particle at 0.06–2 mm. Large air spaces between particles. Free circulation of air and good drainage. Warms up quickly in spring and has a long growing season. Drought-sensitive, …
An introduction to cover crops - AHDB
Cover crops, catch crops and green manures are non-cash crops that provide potential benefits to a rotation. Typically, cover crops are grown over a single winter to cover bare soil and stubble. …
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) - AHDB
Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle. It is one of the biggest disease issues facing the UK cattle industry. BVD has …
Fuel prices - AHDB
Nov 6, 2024 · The annual fuel (red diesel and diesel pump) price has decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year. Dairy farmers are now paying an annual average of 89.05ppl …
UK delivered prices - AHDB
The weekly delivered cereals and oilseeds price survey is a key indicator of domestic price trends. The prices are collected from a sample of merchants with the survey showing the traded value …
Grass identification - AHDB
Pale greyish-green leaves narrowing to a fine point. Rolled leaves in the stem, very hairy and velvety to the touch. Flower heads are whitish, pale green, pinkish or purple. Annual meadow …
Johne's disease - AHDB
Johne's disease. Johne's disease, also known as Paratuberculosis, is a chronic, contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract that primarily affects sheep and cattle (most commonly …