https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/dairyDairyhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/applications-open-for-dairy-entrepreneursApplications open for dairy entrepreneursThu, 02 May 2024 08:15:07 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/applications-open-for-dairy-entrepreneurshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/setting-profit-targets-with-brendan-horan-at-lydney-park-farmsSetting profit targets with Brendan Horan at Lydney Park FarmsThu, 02 May 2024 07:53:46 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/setting-profit-targets-with-brendan-horan-at-lydney-park-farmshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/welsh-dairy-farms-sought-for-national-programmeWelsh dairy farms sought for national programmeWed, 01 May 2024 13:19:35 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/welsh-dairy-farms-sought-for-national-programmehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/pwllheli-how-to-build-a-more-resilient-grazing-operation<h6 style="font-weight: 400;">Join us and grazing consultant Andre Van Barneveld for a practical on-farm meeting about how making small changes to your business will prepare your grazing system for the future.</h6> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The last few years have seen extreme weather conditions across the UK. From drought during the summer months, followed by heavy rainfall in the spring. As the weather becomes more volatile, remaining resilient is more important than ever when we cannot predict what the future may hold.</p> <h2 style="font-weight: 400;">This event will cover</h2> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>How to choose species which can withstand weather extremes</li> <li>When to apply fertiliser</li> <li>Rotation length and how to promote root development</li> <li>Building soil conditions that improve water infiltration yet retain moisture</li> <li>Mid-season management&nbsp;</li> <li>How to maximise production from grazed pasture with minimal purchased feed</li> <li>Summer crop options</li> </ul>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:38:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/pwllheli-how-to-build-a-more-resilient-grazing-operationhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/denbighshire-how-to-build-a-more-resilient-grazing-operation<h6 style="font-weight: 400;">Join us and grazing consultant Andre Van Barneveld for a practical on-farm meeting about how making small changes to your business will prepare your grazing system for the future.</h6> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The last few years have seen extreme weather conditions across the UK. From drought during the summer months, followed by heavy rainfall in the spring.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">As the weather becomes more volatile, remaining resilient is more important than ever when we cannot predict what the future may hold.</p> <h2 style="font-weight: 400;">This event will cover</h2> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>How to choose species which can withstand weather extremes</li> <li>When to apply fertiliser</li> <li>Rotation length and how to promote root development</li> <li>Building soil conditions that improve water infiltration yet retain moisture</li> <li>Mid-season management&nbsp;</li> <li>How to maximise production from grazed pasture with minimal purchased feed</li> <li>Summer crop options</li> </ul>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:50:49 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/denbighshire-how-to-build-a-more-resilient-grazing-operationhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/trade-and-policy/how-might-the-eu-nz-trade-deal-impact-trade-dairyHow might the EU-NZ trade deal impact trade? - DairyTue, 30 Apr 2024 07:50:13 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/trade-and-policy/how-might-the-eu-nz-trade-deal-impact-trade-dairyhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/three-new-strategic-dairy-farmsThree new Strategic Dairy FarmsFri, 26 Apr 2024 09:41:15 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/three-new-strategic-dairy-farmshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/outlook-remains-weak-though-margin-improvements-are-on-the-horizon-say-rabobankOutlook remains weak, though margin improvements are on the horizon, say RabobankThu, 25 Apr 2024 10:38:32 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/outlook-remains-weak-though-margin-improvements-are-on-the-horizon-say-rabobankhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/q1-2024-dairy-market-reviewQ1 2024 dairy market reviewThu, 18 Apr 2024 12:30:18 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/q1-2024-dairy-market-reviewhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/opportunities-in-mozzarella-for-british-exportersOpportunities in mozzarella for British exportersThu, 18 Apr 2024 11:38:09 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/opportunities-in-mozzarella-for-british-exportershttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/consumer-insight-organic-dairy-shows-resilience-in-challenging-retail-marketOrganic dairy shows resilience in challenging retail marketTue, 02 Apr 2024 10:01:37 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/consumer-insight-organic-dairy-shows-resilience-in-challenging-retail-markethttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-is-there-a-market-to-export-more-uk-red-meat-and-dairy-to-switzerlandIs there a market to export more UK red meat and dairy to Switzerland?Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:18:10 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-is-there-a-market-to-export-more-uk-red-meat-and-dairy-to-switzerlandhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/unlocking-the-benefits-of-bale-grazingUnlocking the benefits of bale grazingMon, 25 Mar 2024 11:42:20 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/unlocking-the-benefits-of-bale-grazinghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-industry-wide-dairy-export-driveBlog: Industry-wide dairy export driveThu, 21 Mar 2024 13:53:34 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/blog-industry-wide-dairy-export-drivehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/february-2024-dairy-market-reviewFebruary 2024 Dairy market reviewThu, 21 Mar 2024 12:37:14 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/february-2024-dairy-market-reviewhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/gloucestershire-setting-profit-targets-with-brendan-horan-at-lydney-park-farms<h6><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Join us at&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/lydney-park">Lydney Park Farms</a> as we discuss setting profit targets to aid successful business planning with Brendan Horan from Teagasc.</span></h6> <h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This meeting will cover</span></h2> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Why KPIs and profit targets are important to any business</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How analysing financial targets can identify the opportunities for a more consistent high-profitability dairy</span></li> <li>What are the key focus areas for Lydney Park to improve profitability while improving environmental performance, animal health and welfare, social licence and being a great place to work?</li> </ul> <h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">About Lydney Park Farm</span></h2> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Located in Gloucestershire, Lydney Park is a 640-ha farm located on the Lydney Park estate.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">As part of the estate, the farm must remain profitable in order to cover its fixed cost.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Changing many years ago from a fully housed system to a low input grazing system has suited the staff and the land and returned increased profits.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The system has been adapted continually having milked 1,000 cows once a day at its peak.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Today the 10-week spring-calving herd of 850 Jersey X cows are milked twice a day and averages 4,750&nbsp;L per cow per year at 5.30% butterfat and 3.93% protein.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The farm still questions what the right system for dairy is and, alongside their SDF steering group has been working with Brendan Horan to develop a robust set of key performance indicators and profit targets specific to Lydney Park.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Brendan is Principal Research Officer and project leader with responsibility for the development and implementation of grassland science multi-year farm systems research projects at Curtins Farm, Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork and Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan.</span></p>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:36:04 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/gloucestershire-setting-profit-targets-with-brendan-horan-at-lydney-park-farmshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/wiltshire-wolfhall-farm-strategic-dairy-farm-launch<h6><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Join us for an on-farm meeting to launch our new Strategic Dairy Farm, Wolfhall Farm, run by Antony Mitchell and Tom Blanchard.</span></h6> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The day will feature a tour of the farm and an opportunity to find out more from the team about their operation, performance figures and goals for the next three years.</span></p> <h2>This event will cover</h2> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How a focus on grazing infrastructure and a flexible approach to forage crops has maximised grazing days</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Why the farm is changing from spring calving-dominated split block to an autumn dominated split block system</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">What type of cow suits the farm and what will influence breeding decisions moving forwards</span></li> </ul> <h2><span data-preserver-spaces="true">About Wolfhall Farm</span></h2> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Herd Manager, Anthony Mitchell and farm owner, Tom Blanchard, run a 600 cow, crossbred herd on a split-block calving system, yielding approximately 6,000 litres per cow, at 4.8% butterfat and 3.7% protein. The autumn block is served mainly to sexed semen, with beef semen only used in the spring block. Beef calves are reared to six months of age before being sold as stores. The 600 ha farm has a 175 ha grazing platform with grass, maize, fodder beet and lucerne grown to support the dairy. Wheat, barley and Oilseed Rape are also grown.</span></p>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:24:01 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/wiltshire-wolfhall-farm-strategic-dairy-farm-launchhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/forage-for-knowledge-case-study-george-brownForage For Knowledge case study: George BrownThu, 21 Mar 2024 09:46:26 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/forage-for-knowledge-case-study-george-brownhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-lamb-products-and-cow-s-dairy-felt-the-love-this-valentine-s-dayLamb products and cow’s dairy felt the love this Valentine’s DayMon, 18 Mar 2024 14:39:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-lamb-products-and-cow-s-dairy-felt-the-love-this-valentine-s-dayhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/the-power-of-breeding-for-fertilityThe power of breeding for fertilityThu, 14 Mar 2024 14:47:22 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/the-power-of-breeding-for-fertility