Dairy

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

Dairy retail performance – 13 June 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:12:17 GMT

Dairy retail performance – 13 June 2026

Bluetongue virus update: High-risk period

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:55:28 GMT

This webinar will discuss the 2026 bluetongue high-risk period. It will cover the importance of staying vigilant as temperatures rise and the risk of bluetongue transmission increases.

It will also include insights from Europe and the recent lambing survey.

The speakers are:

Rudolf Reichel, APHA Chair
Gordon Hickman, Defra
Fiona Lovatt, Flock Health Ltd
Christopher Sanders, The Pirbright Institute

The webinar will close with a Q&A session and you can also submit questions in advance.

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

If you're 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

Dorset: Summer beef meeting

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:32:22 GMT

Performance and the low-input suckler cow – where numbers meet nature.

Synergy Farm Health invite you to join Team Beef as we visit Dave and Carla Phillips (the Etheridge Herd of Longhorn Cattle) courtesy of the Dorset Wildlife Trust at Lyscombe, Dorset.

We'll look at the relationship between the suckler cow and her surrounding ecology, and how physical performance is key to both commercial and environmental sustainability.

With guest speaker Harriet Bunning, lead animal genetic expert from AHDB Beef and Lamb.

Kindly sponsored by Norbrook and supported by the Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Food will be provided.

Important information: Please park at Lyscombe Car Park – the barn is just a short walk down the track from here.

To book on, please ring: 01935 83682

Environment Baselining Pilot: Provisional findings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:25:34 GMT

Join AHDB for a live webinar exploring the early findings from the Environment Baselining Pilot and what they mean.

This session will bring together the data from the first 170 farms across Great Britain to give you a clear, early picture of how agriculture is performing on emissions, soil carbon and wider environmental measures.

You’ll hear directly from the people behind the project about what the results show, where the variation sits and what it means for real farm businesses.

Whether you were part of the pilot, want to understand what baselining could mean for you, or are simply interested in the bigger environmental picture, this webinar will give you a useful starting point.

We look forward to you attending the event.

North Yorkshire: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:40:38 GMT

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

If you’re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we’ll help you review the options.

Your local host farmer – who’s been there, done that and seen the benefits – will share their experiences, and you’ll learn from trusted advisers and other experts who will provide an in-depth look at the value of multi-species swards and how to manage them.

What we’ll cover

How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
When to reseed or overseed
How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity

Agenda

10:00am Arrival and reception
10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains
12:15pm Farm walk and discussion
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
1:00pm Lunch and networking
1:45pm Environment and further economics
2:15pm Final thoughts and close

Important information

This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.

BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speakers

James Bretherton is a grassland consultant and founder of AgScope. He specialises in soil conditions, health, biology and chemistry.

Representatives from Germinal will also be speaking at this event. Germinal is a seed specialist providing market-leading solutions for the agricultural and amenity sectors. Operating directly in Great Britain and Ireland, Germinal has working partnerships in over 25 countries.

Other events in this series

Heatwave pressures on livestock farmers and how we're helping build resilience

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:21:33 GMT

Heatwave pressures on livestock farmers and how we're helping build resilience

How will food inflation affect meat and dairy demand in 2026?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:23 GMT

How will food inflation affect meat and dairy demand in 2026?

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:56:56 GMT

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club