All AHDB articles – Page 3
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NewsHCC and AHDB seek commercial farms to join industry genetics project
RamCompare, jointly funded by HCC and AHDB, is looking for farms to take part in a national sheep progeny testing initiative.
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NewsNFU and AHDB respond to US trade tariffs
NFU and AHDB have responsed to President Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US.
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NewsGreat British Beef Week takes “farmer-led” approach for 2025
Great British Beef Week kicks off on 23rd April, celebrating the taste of British beef and the dedication of the farmers who produce it.
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NewsJonathan Eckley appointed AHDB international trade development director
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has appointed Jonathan Eckley as its new director of international trade development.
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NewsRed Meat Levy set to increase from April
HCC and QMS levy rates are set to increase by 3.3% as of 1st April to align with CPIH.
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NewsDr David Llewellyn appointed to monitor Farm Assurance Review progress
Following the publication of the report of the UK Farm Assurance Review, Dr David Llewellyn CBE has been appointed an independent monitoring commissioner.
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NewsAHDB identifies demand for pig meat in Latin America
AHDB has revealed that growing demand for pig meat in Latin America will present British exporters with “major business opportunities”.
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NewsPlant-based meat alternatives see decline in demand
According to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), meat products saw volume growth as meat-free products experienced less demand on the year.
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NewsUK red meat exports surpassed 2022 record levels
Global appetite for beef helped the value of UK’s red meat exports hit a record level, worth £1.77 billion in 2024.
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NewsPork market to “remain stable” despite “geopolitical uncertainties”
AHDB said it expects UK pork production to “remain steady” in 2025.
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NewsRetail beef spend up on the year as purchase volumes increase
Spend on beef products has increased by 5.8% year-on-year, as reported by AHDB in its review of red meat retail performance.
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OpinionLet’s talk balanced
Norman Bagley of AIMS is out to redress the balance when it comes to the flak AHDB has come in for, and this time it’s not from him!
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NewsSheep meat production to see “modest increase” in 2025
AHDB has forecast that UK sheep meat production will grow by 2% in 2025 to reach 272,000 tonnes.
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NewsCattle supply reductions expected to continue into 2026, says AHDB
AHDB has found that UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025.
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NewsBritish beef and lamb showcased in France
Beef and lamb exporters joined AHDB at SIRHA 2025, France’s leading international hospitality and food service trade show.
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NewsAHDB launches multilingual website to boost potential red meat exports
AHDB has launched a new multilingual website to maximise the potential of red meat exports to Europe.
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NewsGammon “had a good year” says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that sales of gammon were up on the year in 2024.
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review published
The UK Farm Assurance Review has officially been published, with lead commissioner Dr David Llewellyn stating that “significant changes are needed to win back farmer confidence”.
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NewsAHDB campaign to highlight red meat nutrition for 2025
AHDB has revealed that its Let’s Eat Balanced marketing campaign has returned for January to promote the benefits of lean meat.
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NewsAHDB and QMS launch environmental baselining pilot
The first measurements of a pioneering environmental baselining pilot for agriculture have started, with 170 farms from across Scotland, England and Wales chosen to take part.



