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AHDB is an evidence-based organisation, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain, helping inspire world-class food and farming in a rapidly changing world.

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A group of independent experts providing evidence-based information on a wide variety of foods in the context of a healthy, balanced and sustainable diet.

Sustainability

Sustainability

When it comes to the food we eat, the way it is produced has an impact on the environment.

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Meeting sustainability targets: UK meat industry working together

Can we decrease the environmental impact of eating meat?

Can livestock farming have a positive impact on the environment?

If it’s possible to farm livestock sustainably, why do some scientists call for reduced consumption?

Will reducing the UK’s red meat consumption improve our environmental impact?

Isn’t livestock farming one of the most significant contributors to carbon emissions?

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Health & Nutrition

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health.

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Should we cut out dairy products from our diet?

Why are whole grains good for your health?

Can eating potatoes increase risk of type 2 diabetes?

The benefits of eating dairy for children and adults

Nutrients in beef, lamb and pork

What would happen if the world converted to veganism?

Food & Farming Standards

Food & Farming Standards

Not all meat and dairy is produced in the same way across the globe, but the food from UK farmers is produced to world-class standards.

Featured food and farming standards articles

Can you tell us about British pig farming?

Can you tell us about British dairy farming?

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When it comes to the food we eat, the way it is produced has a huge impact on its environmental impact and sustainability.

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Meeting sustainability targets: UK meat industry working together

Can we decrease the environmental impact of eating meat?

Should we cut out dairy products from our diet?

Why are whole grains good for your health?

Can eating potatoes increase risk of type 2 diabetes?

The benefits of eating dairy for children and adults

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Sustainability

Meeting sustainability targets: UK meat industry working together

Can we decrease the environmental impact of eating meat

Sustainability

Can we decrease the environmental impact of eating meat?

Should we cut out dairy products from our diet?

Health & Nutrition

Should we cut out dairy products from our diet?

Why are whole grains good for your health?

Health & Nutrition

Why are whole grains good for your health?

Can eating potatoes increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Health & Nutrition

Can eating potatoes increase risk of type 2 diabetes?

The benefits of eating dairy for children and adults

Health & Nutrition

The benefits of eating dairy for children and adults

Nutrients in beef, lamb and pork

Health & Nutrition

Nutrients in beef, lamb and pork

Can you tell us about British pig farming

Food & Farming Standards

Can you tell us about British pig farming?

Can you tell us about British dairy farming

Food & Farming Standards

Can you tell us about British dairy farming?