Content related to the sectors: dairy

9 October 2025

Rising straw costs and the impact on livestock farms

At the beginning of the year we published the straw market outlook which looked at key points that may impact straw supply and pricing over 2025. At that point market conditions seemed uncertain due to ongoing cost pressures and dependency on weather influencing both production and price.

6 October 2025

Milk Every Moment builds on first-year success

Milk Every Moment kicks off its second year of promoting milk as a healthy choice for sporting students.

6 October 2025

World’s biggest food industry showcase shines spotlight on British red meat and dairy

Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit a combined value of £2 billion in the first half of 2025.

6 March 2026

Be on the lookout for acorn poisoning this autumn

There is a glut of acorns this autumn, which brings with it an increased risk of acorn poisoning in livestock.

8 October 2025

Dairy September forecast update: GB milk production to peak, with some impact from incoming milk price shifts

GB milk production for the 2025/26 season is forecast to record a new high of 12.89bn litres, 3.6% more than the previous milk year, before beginning to contract according to our September forecast update

2 October 2025

Falls in milk prices expected due to tumbling commodity prices and a surplus of milk

Farmers warned of lower milk prices ahead

1 October 2025

Preparing your herd for autumn

As the busy summer season winds down, autumn presents a good opportunity for dairy farmers to take stock of herd health and performance.

1 October 2025

How milk is helping power women’s rugby

Find out how our sponsorship of the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championships has supported women’s teams across Great Britain.

1 October 2025

Scanning for healthy heifers: Tackling early signs of pneumonia

At Rough Grounds Farm, efforts to detect and treat pneumonia and potential lung damage in calves have led to a healthier milking herd and improved daily live weight gains (DLWG).

1 October 2025

Ayrshire farm adopts carbon-saving practices

Low Ballees Farm has been working to cut their carbon footprint while boosting forage production and making more effective use of existing resources.

1 October 2025

Scottish Focus: Your C&O and Dairy update for Scotland

Scottish Focus newsletter featuring articles on Johne's disease, the environmental baselining pilot, reflecting on our Strategic Dairy Farms, and what to expect at The Big Scottish C&O Conference 2025.

30 September 2025

Understanding your data to make better strategic decisions

At Sychpant, one of our Strategic Dairy Farms, data isn’t just something that’s collected; it’s used to shape the future of the business.