Content related to the sectors: dairy

13 June 2022

Setting objectives

Setting objectives is a process of discussion and mutual agreement between the employer and the employee. Choose a time to sit down and agree on some together.

7 June 2022

FAO Food Price Index falls in May

The FAO Food Price Index was down 0.6% from April's level

6 June 2022

Targeting a low somatic cell count post calving

AHDB strategic dairy farm host, Adrian Bland, has been on a mission to reduce cell counts post calving in his Autumn block calving herd in Cumbria.

28 August 2024

Fencing a cow track

The final aspect of your cow track to consider is what fencing to use and how to ensure it doesn’t slow down cow flow. Here we look at what to bear in mind when fencing your cow track.

8 May 2026

Costing out a cow track

What should you consider when working out the cost of your new cow track? Here we explain the different expenses to account for when calculating the cost of your chosen track design.

28 August 2024

Cow track drainage

Adequate drainage is critical to prolonging the life of your cow track. Here we look at how to ensure your track deals effectively with surface run-off.

28 August 2024

Renovating and maintaining a cow track

We outline the tell-tale signs that may indicate problems with your track and suggest how to maintain it to ensure it continues to aid cow flow and comfort.

31 May 2022

Horizon Blog: Is our focus on new trade deals misplaced?

As we approach year two of reductions in Basic Payments in England, and as those reductions increase in size for most farmers, I have been reflecting on my team’s work since the EU referendum.

3 June 2022

What a fabulous career – Derek Armstrong retires

After 24 years at AHDB and the Meat and Livestock Commission, Derek Armstrong will be retiring on 8 June 2022.

30 January 2024

Fewer dairy farmers leave industry despite challenges

Our most recent survey of major milk buyers shows that the drop in producer numbers was less than in previous years.

17 January 2024

Flexitarians are back on the rise as Covid wanes

What are the opportunities for meat and dairy within flexitarian consumers?

28 August 2024

Designing and building a cow track

To give your new cow track the best chance of success, there are a few things to keep in mind when designing and building it. Work through our checklist of considerations to make sure you’re constructing an effective and long-lasting track.