Dairy

Targeted trade mission aims to meet growing appetite for British dairy in Asia and Mexico

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:20:56 GMT

Targeted trade mission aims to meet growing appetite for British dairy in Asia and Mexico

Latest Agri Market Outlooks expect tightening supplies to continue to shape markets

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:34:49 GMT

Latest Agri Market Outlooks expect tightening supplies to continue to shape markets

Bluetongue virus update – fertility impact

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:38:16 GMT

During this webinar, we will share the latest updates on animal fertility and the current bluetongue virus situation.

It is open to farmers, vets and other stakeholders.

Meet our expert speakers

Gordon Hickman (Defra)
Rebecca Cavill (Torch Farm Vets)
Jonathan Hobbs (North Park Veterinary Group)

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we are running to share timely and accurate information to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

If you are unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

Please note this webinar's start time is scheduled for BST. Your device might inadvertently change it to another time zone, please check your joining link to make sure this hasn't happened.

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Global Supply Growth Eases: Rabobank Q3 dairy outlook

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:39:03 GMT

Global Supply Growth Eases: Rabobank Q3 dairy outlook

UK dairy farmers ramp up activity to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:42:26 GMT

UK dairy farmers ramp up activity to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Farmers offered fully funded training to host school farm visits

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:17:10 GMT

Farmers offered fully funded training to host school farm visits

Dairy Retail Performance - 5 September 2026

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:25:19 GMT

Dairy Retail Performance - 5 September 2026

GREATsoils events

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:42:00 GMT

GREATsoils events

Cumbria: Nutrient management planning

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:58:38 GMT

Nutrient management is more important than ever – is your farm business up to scratch?

This informative and engaging event will equip you with the latest insights, developments and tools to ensure your nutrient management planning is on top form.

What to expect:

Focussed content with a regional context
A guided nutrient management planning workshop with Mark Taylor
The latest policy changes important to you, with on-farm actions
Insights on the latest tools and services helping you take nutrient management to the next level

As part of this event, we are offering a free slurry or manure analysis for up to 10 attendees. This offer is available on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to claim your analysis, please ensure that you email craig.patrick@ahdb.org.uk to enquire once you have registered for the event.

This event is free to attend. Lunch will be provided and refreshments will be available throughout. BASIS and NRoSO points will also be available.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

August 2026 dairy market review

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:53:55 GMT

August 2026 dairy market review

UK dairy sector unites behind shared pathway to a resilient, sustainable future

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:48:17 GMT

UK dairy sector unites behind shared pathway to a resilient, sustainable future

Bluetongue virus update: Scottish policy update

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:56 GMT

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rapidly increasing in both sheep and cattle. During this webinar we'll provide an update on bluetongue case numbers, as well as an overview of movement controls in Scotland from 10 September 2026.

Speakers

Neil Shand, NBA (Chair)
Estevao Simoes, Scottish Government
Jim Jack, Scottish Government
Louise Thompson, Quality Meat Scotland
Alistair Padkin, Nithsdale Farm Vets
Neil Wilson, Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland

There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar, and you can submit questions ahead of this.

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we are running to share timely and accurate information to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

If you are unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Dumfries: What makes a calf thrive?

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:09:11 GMT

Join us for a practical on-farm session exploring how nutrition, housing and performance monitoring can help improve calf health, growth and long-term performance.

We'll get hands-on with the host farm's calf system, looking at how to:

Spot housing and ventilation issues that could be holding calves back
Get nutrition right to support healthy, consistent growth
Use monitoring and technology to identify problems early and assess whether calves are meeting their targets

Hear from Julia Wadeson, independent nutritionist, David Ball from AHDB and MSD Animal Health, and take the opportunity to ask questions, compare approaches with other calf rearers and discuss practical ideas to apply on your farm.

Whether you're rearing dairy replacements, dairy-beef calves or contract rearing, this event will help you assess calf performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Arrival and refreshments from 10:00am. A light lunch will be provided.

Speakers

David Ball

David is AHDB's Technical Manager specialising in livestock buildings and the farm environment. With extensive practical dairy experience, including managing dairy herds, David's work focuses on livestock housing, ventilation and creating environments that support animal health and performance. For this event, David will look at how to assess calf housing and identify practical improvements.

Julia Wadeson

Julia is an independent youngstock consultant and founder of Calf To Cow Consultancy, specialising in practical calf and youngstock nutrition and management. With postgraduate study in ruminant nutrition and production, Julia works directly with farmers to improve calf health, growth and performance through practical, evidence-based approaches. She is also a signatory to the GB Calf Strategy 2025–2030.

MSD Animal Health

MSD Animal Health will focus on how technology can help farmers understand whether calves are genuinely thriving. The session will demonstrate SenseHub Dairy Youngstock, which uses electronic ear tags to monitor youngstock behaviour around the clock, helping farmers identify animals that may require attention and providing another tool for monitoring health and performance.

GB dairy population: The GB milking herd sees lowest level on record

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:49 GMT

GB dairy population: The GB milking herd sees lowest level on record

Cumbria: What makes a calf thrive?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:42:56 GMT

Join us for a practical on-farm session exploring how nutrition, housing and performance monitoring can help improve calf health, growth and long-term performance.

We'll get hands-on with the host farm's calf system, looking at how to:

Spot housing and ventilation issues that could be holding calves back
Get nutrition right to support healthy, consistent growth
Use monitoring and technology to identify problems early and assess whether calves are meeting their targets

Whether you're rearing dairy replacements, dairy-beef calves or contract rearing, this event will help you assess calf performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Arrival and refreshments from 10:00am. A light lunch will be provided.

Speakers

David Ball

Julia Wadeson

MSD Animal Health

Digging deeper: Understanding soils for crop performance and long-term resilience

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:42:58 GMT

Soil is one of the farm's most valuable assets, influencing crop performance, nutrient availability, resilience to weather extremes and long-term profitability.

Join us with Liz Stockdale, NIAB for an interactive AHDB field event exploring how to:

Assess soil condition
Understand the relationship between soil chemistry and plant nutrition
Identify practical management changes that support healthier soils

Through a combination of field-based demonstrations, discussion and technical insight, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how soil structure, biology, pH and redox conditions influence nutrient cycling, root development and crop performance

Whether you are looking to improve nutrient use efficiency, build resilience into cropping systems or better understand the processes occurring beneath the soil surface, this event will provide practical take-home messages that can be applied on farm.

Key learning outcomes:

Assess soil structure and function in the field
Understand how soil conditions influence nutrient availability and uptake
Explore the role of pH and redox processes in crop nutrition
Identify practical management actions that support soil health and productivity
Improve decision-making around cultivation, nutrition and organic matter management

Please register to book your place.

A light buffet lunch will be provided at The Vine.

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

David Hunter
Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager - National Engagement - Cereals & Oilseeds

Dairy retail performance – 8 August 2026

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:50:19 GMT

Dairy retail performance – 8 August 2026

July 2026 dairy market review

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:02:23 GMT

July 2026 dairy market review

Farmer study tour: Explore the Danish approach to profit through prevention

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:00 GMT

Farmer study tour: Explore the Danish approach to profit through prevention

What do you want your soil to deliver?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:09:21 GMT

What do you want your soil to deliver?