Content related to the sectors: dairy

26 August 2026

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

The latest BCMS figures show that the GB dairy herd contracted 2.2% in the 12 months ending 1 July 2026, while GB milk deliveries increased 3%. The 2.2% decline in under 2-year-old dairy females presents a challenge over the availability of dairy replacements going forward.

25 August 2026

Dairy retail performance – 8 August 2026

Dairy retail date for the 12 weeks ending 8 August 2026.

16 September 2026

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) update

Join our Market Access team for a timely refresher on the EU PPWR, including the latest developments, key requirements, and the implications for businesses in the UK.

2 September 2026

Bluetongue virus update – 2 September

Join our latest webinar providing latest updates on the bluetongue situation and presentations from industry experts.

21 August 2026

More about the Environment Baselining Pilot

Find out how our Environment Baselining Pilot works, what is being measured and how, and what happens next.

1 October 2026

Practical calf health: post-mortem insights

Join us for this practical post-mortem event at Market Drayton Market to understand the impact of infection and disease in calves, and what steps can be taken to protect against this.

26 August 2026

Q2 2026 dairy trade review: cheese exports at an all-time high, whilst other categories disappoint

Cheese export volumes continued to grow, and are now at an all-time high.

24 August 2026

Bluetongue virus meetings

Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join one of our meetings for the latest information.

26 August 2026

Body condition scorecard

Learn how to assess dairy cow body condition score, identify under- and over-conditioned cows, and apply target scores at key stages of lactation.

20 August 2026

July 2026 dairy market review

Monthly round-up of key dairy market analysis

9 September 2026

Hampshire: Whitewool Farm's genomic success

Join us for Whitewool Farm's final meeting in its three-year Strategic Dairy Farm journey.

19 August 2026

New AHDB board appointment brings digital and technology expertise

Enrique Fernandez-Pino has been appointed to the AHDB board.