Content related to the sectors: dairy

23 March 2023

Drum Farm hosts workshops to improve breeding decisions and herd performance

The recent genetics on farm meeting held at Drum farm, Beeswing in Dumfries & Galloway, attracted local dairy farmers keen to learn about genetics and genomics and how they can affect farm profitability.

20 February 2024

Marginal growth expected in GB milk production for upcoming season

Quarterly GB milk production forecast

4 July 2023

Trust

Understanding trusts, the key points around why they suit farm systems, tax implications of this business structure and the benefits to the people involved.

22 March 2023

Dairy demand through retail subdued as shoppers scale back

Dairy demand continues to soften in retail

3 July 2023

Limited company

Understanding Limited Companies, the key points around why they suit farm systems, tax implications of this business structure and the benefits to the people involved.

3 July 2023

Farming partnership

Understanding partnerships, the key points around why they suit farm systems, tax implications of this business structure and the benefits to the people involved.

12 November 2024

Consumers trade down in dairy as costs continue to rise

How is rising pressure on consumer wallets impacting their choice of dairy products?

3 July 2023

Sole trader

Understanding sole trading, the key points around why it suits farm systems, tax implications of this business structure and the benefits to the person involved.

3 July 2023

Farm business structures

Whether starting a new business or planning changes in a current one, the structure of your business is important to consider. With the agricultural productivity taskforce, we list below common structures and an overview of their implications.

12 December 2024

Planning for retirement

It is never too soon to plan for retirement. Whether you are thinking of retiring soon or not for many years it is worth reviewing your costs and income streams to understand how much you need and how much you can afford.

29 March 2023

What happens if?

Thinking about negative life events can feel unpleasant but, unfortunately, they are a fact of life. Having a plan of action for if or when these occurrences arise is essential to minimise the impact on yourself and your business.

20 June 2023

Business models in farming

Wherever you may be in your farming career you could need to consider which business models are the best fit for your requirements.