Dairy

New guidance to make sense of soil health indicators

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:03:46 GMT

New guidance to make sense of soil health indicators

Latin America update: Production growth slows

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:28:24 GMT

Latin America update: Production growth slows

Q2 2026 dairy market review

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:31:29 GMT

Q2 2026 dairy market review

Measure aggregate stability to detect changes in soil health early

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:57:23 GMT

Measure aggregate stability to detect changes in soil health early

Using potentially mineralisable nitrogen to measure soil health

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:07:22 GMT

Using potentially mineralisable nitrogen to measure soil health

Measure active carbon to detect early changes in soil health

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:16:48 GMT

Measure active carbon to detect early changes in soil health

Ceredigion: Working smarter on farm

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:49:01 GMT

Save time, improve consistency and get more from your team at this practical workshop, where you'll learn lean management techniques and how standard operating procedures (SOPs) can make everyday farm tasks easier to manage.

Join us at Sychpant Farm with dairy vet Dan Humphries to discover simple ways to streamline routines, reduce wasted time and create systems that help jobs get done right, every time.

As dairy businesses grow and become more reliant on technology and additional staff, clear, consistent ways of working are increasingly important. This workshop will give you practical tools to improve efficiency, support your team and maintain high standards of animal welfare and milk quality.

You'll learn how to:

Apply the core principles of lean management to improve the efficiency of your dairy business
Identify and reduce waste in everyday routines
Improve staff satisfaction, working hours and safety through better ways of working
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key tasks, helping ensure consistency while saving time and protecting milk quality and animal welfare
Take away practical ideas you can put into practice immediately on your own farm

You'll also tour Sychpant Farm to see lean management and SOPs in action, including in the dry cow and calf-rearing areas, as well as the farm's milking parlour routines and day-to-day management.

Leave with practical ideas and proven approaches you can adapt to your own business to make daily management simpler, improve consistency across your team and free up more time to focus on the areas that add the greatest value to your farm.

GB milk deliveries: the decline in milk volumes accelerates

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:44:59 GMT

GB milk deliveries: the decline in milk volumes accelerates

How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:10:03 GMT

How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production?

Will there be enough milking cows to meet future demand? Weighing up beef vs milk

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:47:01 GMT

Will there be enough milking cows to meet future demand? Weighing up beef vs milk

How have in-home eating habits changed over the last decade?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:06:36 GMT

How have in-home eating habits changed over the last decade?

Q1 2026 EU dairy products available supplies trend up

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:50:32 GMT

Q1 2026 EU dairy products available supplies trend up

Devon: Practical slurry and water management for dairy farms

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:54:42 GMT

Managing water effectively can have a significant impact on slurry storage, infrastructure costs and the efficiency of a dairy business.

Join us at AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm, Caulston Farm, where David Ball will present the findings from a detailed water and slurry management review of the farm.

Through a guided farm walk, we'll explore practical opportunities to separate clean and dirty water, reduce the volume of rainwater entering slurry stores and identify infrastructure improvements that could improve efficiency and support future compliance.

We will discuss practical solutions that can help businesses make better use of slurry storage, reduce unnecessary handling and prepare for future environmental legislation.

What you'll learn

Practical ways to manage clean and dirty water
Reducing rainwater entering slurry stores
Identifying infrastructure improvements to improve water and slurry management
Increasing effective slurry storage capacity
Preparing for future environmental and slurry management requirements

Whether you're considering infrastructure improvements or simply looking for practical ideas to improve your existing infrastructure system, this event will provide valuable insights that can be applied on your own farm.

Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided at this meeting.

Shropshire: Safe cattle handling and cow flow

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:55:23 GMT

Cow flow describes the movement of individuals and the herd. Good cow flow matters for foot health, low stress, fewer injuries and efficient working.

Join AHDB and Teemore Engineering for this interactive workshop.

Cow flow, and whether handling happens without stress, is governed by both the environment and facilities, and the people working with the herd. During this training, we will discuss stress-free working, routines and facility layout.

It’s also good to understand how cows see the world so we can make handling and herding easier. Cow flow during milking is particularly important because that’s when people and cows are in direct contact every day.

At this workshop, you'll learn CowSignals® skills to understand cow behaviour and interpret their body language.

You will develop a better understanding of how people’s behaviour influences the herd and, bringing it all together, build cattle-handling principles that support greater efficiency and safety.

You’ll leave with practical actions you can start implementing immediately.

This workshop is for anyone working with cattle, whatever your age or experience.

Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

Royal Welsh Show 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:41:33 GMT

Join us at this year’s show to catch up with the team, discuss the latest developments affecting your business or simply take a break from the showground.

What’s on at the stand

This year’s show coincides with GB Calf Week, and to mark the occasion we’re running a prize draw. Visit the stand during the show for your chance to win a calf-rearing hamper packed with useful kit.

You’ll also be able to enjoy refreshments and sample a range of Welsh dairy products, including milkshakes, yogurt and cheese.

You'll also be able to get hands-on with the new Healthy Feet app and see how it can support mobility management and performance on farm.

Meet our experts

Our technical team will be available across the week to discuss the latest research and practical solutions for your farm.

Rachael Madeley-Davies: Monday and Tuesday

Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): Where things stand now, what we know, and what’s new
Tuesday 11:00–11:30am: AHDB meeting room session. Limited places, RSVP required

Sarah Tomlinson: Tuesday

Drop-in discussions on the GB Calf Strategy, Healthy Feet Programme and bovine TB

Delyth Lewis-Jones: Wednesday

Environmental Baselining Project: Progress update, key findings, and what they could mean for Welsh dairy farms

Heather McCalman: Wednesday and Thursday

Getting more from grass and clover leys, including insights from the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists
Wednesday 11:00–11:30am: Meeting room session. RSVP required

To reserve a place at either meeting room session, please contact james.hague@ahdb.org.uk/07792 289386.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, the latest technical information, or simply an opportunity to connect with our team, we'd be delighted to see you.

We look forward to welcoming you to our stand at the Royal Welsh Show.

Share your views on calf rearing

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:51:33 GMT

Share your views on calf rearing

Margins tighten and supply slows - Rabobank Q2 dairy outlook

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:12:10 GMT

Margins tighten and supply slows - Rabobank Q2 dairy outlook

Q1 2026 UK dairy product available supplies shrink

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:36:37 GMT

Q1 2026 UK dairy product available supplies shrink

How has the Middle East conflict affected demand in the UK and globally?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:10:29 GMT

How has the Middle East conflict affected demand in the UK and globally?

Student understanding of milk's role in sport continues to grow

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:23:58 GMT

Student understanding of milk's role in sport continues to grow