Content related to the sectors: dairy

12 July 2023

AHDB ‘scorecard’ unearths soil’s secrets

Capture a full picture of soil health with our ‘scorecard’

3 November 2023

Unlock your farm’s potential with the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists

One of the best ways to reduce production costs is to produce more forage on the farm rather than buying feed in

12 July 2023

Tim Rycroft to step down as CEO of AHDB at end of year

Tim Rycroft is to step down as CEO of AHDB at the end of the year

11 July 2023

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: Economic overview

The economies of Central and South America, and the Caribbean have faced numerous economic challenges over the last few years. These include the impact of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war and the burgeoning pressures from increasing inflation.

23 October 2025

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: How much do they consume?

Meat consumption has been increasing among the middle classes in the region (the OECD includes Mexico as part of Latin America). Between 2019 and 2021 the average consumption was 61 kg per person per year, compared with the global average of 34 kg per person per year (Source: OECD).

23 October 2025

Prospects for UK agri-food exports: South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic

Currently, the UK has export health certificates to export red meat to only two countries in South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR). Strong competition from the USA, Brazil and Argentina adds to the challenges the UK faces in this market, but there is potential ahead, particularly for offal.

10 December 2024

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: Market access and barriers to trade

To export meat and dairy products to other countries, the UK requires the relevant export health certificate (EHC). Even if this documentation is in place, tariff rates or other factors may create obstacles.

10 July 2023

South America, Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: Consumer insight

This insight is primarily based on consumers in Argentina, Brazil and Chile. South American consumers prefer to cook or bake at home, with consumers from Argentina, Brazil and Chile scoring above the global average.

26 February 2024

UK animal product exports to EU will soon need veterinary attestations

From 13 December 2023, non-assured UK farmers will need to provide a declaration signed by a veterinarian for their products to be eligible for export to the EU.

20 February 2024

Marginal year-on-year increase for GB milk production in June

In June, GB milk deliveries totalled 1,045m litres, an increase of only 4m litres (0.4%) compared to June last year.

10 July 2023

Cheese: modelling the impact of the UK’s accession to CPTPP

The impact of the UK’s accession to CPTPP was examined for cheese, looking at the changes expected after the deal comes into force. This aspect of the modelling work assumes all other factors, except succession, remain the same.

10 July 2023

Butter: modelling the impact of the UK’s accession to CPTPP

The impact of the UK’s accession to CPTPP was examined for butter, looking at the changes expected after the deal comes into force. This aspect of the modelling work assumes all other factors, except succession, remain the same.