Content related to the sectors: dairy

9 January 2026

GB dairy population: 2025 figures mark the lowest on record

The GB milking herd totalled 1.63 million head as of October 2025, the lowest October number recorded, and a 0.9% decline compared to the same month the previous year.

3 February 2026

Optimisation opportunities for the high-performing herd

Join us for an exclusive pre-Dairy Tech evening event, offering a unique opportunity to hear the latest research and technical insights designed to help you drive optimal cow productivity, health and welfare.

7 January 2026

Increased shift to value-added dairy products: EU agricultural outlook 2025–2035

The European Commission has released its latest medium-term agricultural outlook, providing projections up to 2035. Resilient EU demand for dairy products leads to a forecasted increase of 6 kg of milk equivalent per capita between now and 2035.

19 February 2026

Succession planning

Talking about succession planning isn’t always easy, whether it’s with family or your wider team. That’s why we’re here to help you start those conversations today.

19 December 2025

The revised Environmental Improvement Plan

What the revised 2025 Environmental Improvement Plan is and what it means for levy payers

7 January 2026

2026 consumer health predictions

We've explored how health trends, such as GLP-1 weight loss drugs, could affect shopping habits this year.

6 February 2026

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on event will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal

1 January 2026

The new consumer health revolution

The health revolution: What do consumers want from their food in 2026?

22 December 2025

Levy payers ratify AHDB sector council appointments

Levy payers have ratified three new and 10 second-term appointments across AHDB’s four sector councils, following an open and competitive selection process.

17 December 2025

Dairy retail performance – 29 November 2025

Latest dairy retail performance for the 52 weeks ending 29 November 2025

12 December 2025

What do the falls in dairy commodity prices mean for retail and shoppers?

We predict lower dairy retail prices in 2026 due to falling wholesale and farmgate prices

11 December 2025

GB producer numbers: Good economics until now slowed declines

In our latest survey of major milk buyers, it is estimated that there were 7,010 dairy producers in GB as of October 2025.