UK Dairy Carbon Network launches first open farm events

The UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) is launching its first open meetings for dairy farmers, with a series of practical, on-farm events demonstrating ways to improve efficiency and profitability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The events will be hosted on farms taking part in the project, offering attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the UK-DCN Farm Liaison team and see its work in action.

The events will focus on three main areas:

• Slurry and soils
• Youngstock rearing
• Silage

Through practical demonstrations, farmers will see how informed decision-making and small changes can make a big difference in real farm conditions.

Teaghan Tayler, UK-DCN Head of GB Farm Networks, said:

“The meetings are about sharing what can work on a commercial farm.

“Visiting farmers will leave with an improved understanding of how improving efficiency and profitability can go hand in hand with reducing emissions.”

The meetings are open to all farmers and will run from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Refreshments will be available.

• Thursday 26 February 2026
• Mason House Farm, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 3DD

This meeting will explore how to maximise the value of slurry and manure by understanding soil conditions, nutrient availability and application timing. Practical demonstrations will show how improving soil health can increase forage production, reduce fertiliser costs and support lower emissions.

• Wednesday 11 March 2026
• Two Pools Farm, Iron Acton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire BS37 9XD

This event focuses on making every calf count. It will highlight how small but important management decisions, from early disease detection to housing, ventilation and feeding, can have a lasting impact on growth, health, milk performance and productive lifespan, while also reducing emissions.

• Wednesday 18 March 2026
• Sibbersfield Farm, Sibbersfield, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6NX

A practical, no-nonsense workshop with Dave Davies of Silage Solutions, demonstrating why producing high-quality silage is often cheaper than producing average or poor silage. The session will show how better silage can increase milk from forage, reduce reliance on bought-in feed, improve cow health and contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions.