N.Ireland
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board has launched a new tool to help reduce the impact of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV).
Tillage
UK November 2026 wheat futures returned above the key £200/t threshold in the latest round of trading, to £203/t.
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that UK wheat futures (November 2026) rose by £3/t.
There has been a slight easing of UK future grain markets, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).
A number of cereal growers in England and Wales are reporting that 2026 grain yields are down by up to 30%
UK November future wheat markets broke through the highly significant £200/t threshold on Wednesday of last week (July 22).
Dairy
Irish milk volumes tipped into year-on-year decline in April 2026, similar to trends in Great Britain.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming a significant strengthening in the tone of UK grain prices
BVD
The amount of positive Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) cases is continuing to follow a downward trajectory in Ireland.
This time last year there was plenty of chatter around the consequences of a dairy heifer shortage, but is that risk still looming?
Teagasc is advising growers of oilseed rape not to include brassicas in cover crop mixes: the risk of Clubroot infections is enhanced.
UK November wheat futures increased by £8.25/t last week, according to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).
Beef
Named beef breeds, such as Angus, Wagyu, Hereford and Native Breed, accounted for 2.6% of all retail beef sales in the UK over the past year.
Agri-Business
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering.
The return of extreme, hot weather to many parts of Europe and the US has put some upward pressure on grain prices
A dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK, though winter cereals and oilseed rape remain in a strong position.
Australian beef production shows “record highs”, according to the latest data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Younger cattle numbers are beginning to rise on GB farms, latest figures from the British Cattle Movement Service show.
There is general agreement amongst agronomists that the recent rains came at the right time for winter wheat crops across the UK.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development board is confirming that future wheat prices (November 2026) have fallen
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published its planting and variety survey for 2026.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that UK and global grain prices have weakened further
Figures from the CSO show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different story across the water in Britain.
