Content related to the sectors: dairy

10 June 2022

Milk cooling: Refrigeration system maintenance

A look at the key components of the refrigeration system, how to look after them and the likely energy and cost savings that can be achieved by robust yet simple maintenance.

10 June 2022

Milk pre-cooling: Plate heat exchangers

The role of plate heat exchangers in milk cooling, how to operate them at maximum efficiency in practice and an indication of how much energy and money you might save.

10 June 2022

Why you need to monitor your energy use

Recording how much energy your equipment uses and when it uses it, helps you spot issues and take steps to improve energy efficiency, often at relatively low or no cost.

4 July 2022

Energy efficient use of equipment on dairy farms

Learn how to keep your energy intensive equipment running in the most energy efficient way for milk cooling, water heating and vacuum pumping.

10 June 2022

Simple and effective use of organic fertilisers and nutrient management planning

Strategic dairy farm host Andrew Gilman, from Statfold Farm, aims to use nutrient managing planning to help him make the most effective use of slurry on his silage ground.

25 June 2025

Grow Wales Green: opportunity to be part of a pilot

If you want to try new ways to establish green protein forages and are able to offer up to 0.5ha during the 2022 growing season then we would like to hear from you.

14 July 2022

Horizon Blog: Can profitability and sustainability work in harmony in the SFI?

There’s no reason why farmers can't be profitable food producers as well as environmental custodians, but it depends on the success of the new schemes being developed.

9 June 2022

Cheese from the UK showcased in the US

Thousands of buyers in the US will be able to sample cheese from the UK at America’s largest show devoted exclusively to specialty foods and beverages.

8 June 2022

Rhaglen Gwella’r Sector Llaeth - Prosiectau Amgylcheddol

Yn 2021 ehangodd Rhaglen Gwella’r Sector Llaeth ei chylch gwaith amgylcheddol, ac mae’n cynnig tair tudalen waith ar ddatgarboneiddio tra’n cynhyrchu amaethyddiaeth gynaliadwy a chynhyrchiol o fewn ecosystem naturiol amrywiol.

8 June 2022

Dairy Improvement Programme - Environmental Projects

Find out more about the three environmental projects being delivered by the Dairy Improvement Programme.

7 June 2022

How to investigate misconduct

Learn about the different kinds of misconduct you might encounter in the workplace, and how to go about investigating an employee’s behaviour.

7 June 2022

Engaging and motivating your staff

Learn about the benefits and drivers of employee engagement, and find ideas for developing your own engagement strategies to keep your workforce motivated and happy.