Content related to the sectors: dairy

15 January 2024

Environment events archive

Watch our latest environment webinars

9 March 2021

Tips for processing, preserving and storing cereal grains for livestock feed

This page highlights key considerations for harvesting, processing and storing cereal crops destined to be fed to beef cattle and sheep.

9 March 2021

Choosing cereal crops to grow for livestock

From nutritional requirements to soil types, this page highlights important considerations when deciding which cereal crop to grow for cattle or sheep feed.

9 March 2021

Feeding cereal grains to livestock

Cereals can provide ruminants with a rich source of energy, in the form of starch, that can, when fed with care, have a positive effect on animal performance.

13 July 2021

Medicine Hub quick reference user guide

Find out how to use Medicine Hub with our quick reference guide

26 February 2021

Strategic dairy programme in Wales

We have been able to expand our strategic dairy farm network in Wales through the Dairy Improvement Programme (DIP) for Wales.

26 February 2021

Rhaglen laeth strategol yng Nghymru

Rydym wedi llwyddo i ehangu’n rhwydwaith o ffermydd llaeth strategol yng Nghymru drwy’r Rhaglen Gwella’r Sector Llaeth (DIP) ar gyfer Cymru.

26 February 2021

New grazing and forage calendar

Turnout this spring may need to be flexible, but it’s not too late to tackle those early management tasks. Analysing borehole water, soil sampling and having a meeting with your contractor to discuss expectations and price are all important jobs to be done by the end of February.

25 March 2025

Net zero: a glossary of terms

A glossary of terms relating to carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions

14 October 2026

Net zero: agriculture and carbon

Carbon has become shorthand for greenhouse gases – a range of natural gases and particles – mostly water vapour and carbon dioxide, including dust.

27 August 2026

Colostrum hygiene

The quality of colostrum declines if it becomes contaminated with bacteria, so collect and store it hygienically.

24 February 2021

Selecting bulls for a better block

A focus on breeding at Bridge Farm helped them move into the top 5% of autumn block herds ranked by genetic merit.