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We aim to give British dairy farmers the knowledge and tools to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Technical guidance for your dairy farm
Highlights
Explore dairy market data and analysisHow we support you
- Our analysis improves understanding of market dynamics
- Our field based Knowledge Exchange team accelerate the uptake of good practice through strategic farms, events, webinars and podcasts
- Our research influences many of our work programmes and technical guides
- Our genetics work influences 95% of dairy semen purchases
- Our marketing campaigns help to raise awareness of dairy with consumers
Latest dairy news
27 October 2020
By making small alterations to calf housing, farmer Marc Evans has seen reduced pneumonia cases and improved health across his youngstock.
22 October 2020
The autumn EU short-term outlook for 2020/21 highlights the impact of changes to dairy demand as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
22 October 2020
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index lifted by 0.4% at the latest event (20 October) with notable increases in the price of Butter and Cheddar
22 October 2020
Monthly year-on-year growth this year has showed a very uneven pattern.
22 October 2020
Our latest survey suggests there were an estimated 8,310 dairy producers in GB in October 2020, down 4.7% on last year.
21 October 2020
Just over 10k tonnes of butter was removed from the EU Private Storage Aid (PSA) scheme September, up from the 2k tonnes removed in August.
21 October 2020
After almost six years as CEO at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King has decided that the next 12 months will be her last in the role.
15 October 2020
Milk production from the 6 key dairy producing regions is currently running 1.7% ahead of last year, led by the EU and US in volume terms.
14 October 2020
GB milk production is provisionally estimated to have been 998m litres in September, 0.9% above last year
13 October 2020
9 October 2020
Ar article looking at the key nutritional parameters in forage analysis
8 October 2020
In the last two years, we have seen the heifer slaughter proportion increase.
7 October 2020
Both cheese and milk powders supplies have tightened on lower imports. Butter supplies have risen marginally.
7 October 2020
Milk production estimates increased by 17ml due to revised data being provided
7 October 2020
A series of webinars that form part of the annual College Lecturer's Day aimed at academics looking to learn more about AHDB.
2 October 2020
UK’s cheese exports to the UAE have doubled in the last ten years.
2 October 2020
The latest milk production forecast has a knock-on impact on milk solids production, a key factor for processors
1 October 2020
Harvest has now reached completion across most of the UK, however yields of both winter wheat and barley are below the five-year average.
Dairy guides and factsheets
The InCalf guide for GB farmers calving AYR pulls together the accepted knowledge on dairy herd fertility management, drawing on AHDB’s extensive amounts of research and resources, as well as industry experts across Great Britain and beyond.
An updated selection of the results of our research activity including animal health and welfare, genetic improvements, grazing and grassland management.
Identifying, treating and preventing lameness in dairy cows
Find out how to mobility score your dairy cows
Find out how to identify lameness and check your herd’s foot health.
The InCalf guide for GB farmers with block-calving herds pulls together the accepted knowledge on dairy herd fertility management, drawing on AHDB’s extensive amounts of research and resources, as well as industry experts across Great Britain and beyond.
27 February 2020
A structured approach to help dairy farmers diagnose, develop an action plan and learn the skills for long-term lameness control.
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