Content related to the sectors: dairy

12 August 2021

Are all of your paddocks performing?

This article looks at how you manage your grassland

28 January 2022

Environment outlook: Will farming carbon become central for every farm business?

In this long-term outlook, our Head of Environment Jon Foot discusses his thoughts on how farming carbon may become key for farming businesses in future.

30 January 2024

Latin America sees production lift

According to the latest update from Quarterra, milk production in Latin America has lifted 3.3% in the year to May compared to the same period last year

4 August 2021

Autumn grassland management planner

This planner will you you manage you grassland over the autumn period.

2 January 2024

Breeding cows to help reach net zero

Two new genetic indexes to help farmers breed more environmentally friendly cows will be launched in August

14 January 2022

Use of real-time in situ nitrogen sensors to enhance sustainability and reduce costs in livestock systems (PhD)

Optimising the use of nitrogen represents one of the major goals of sustainable livestock farming systems from both an economic and environmental standpoint

14 January 2022

Antimicrobial use in ruminants

AHDB has commissioned the development of a pilot eMB-Cattle system; the pilot will record antimicrobial usage data across a number of beef and dairy farms

17 April 2024

AHDB Grass campaign

Well-managed grassland provides the cheapest feed throughout the year, either as grazed grass or silage. Making the most of grass on your farm offers a huge opportunity to increase profits in a sustainable way.

3 July 2024

Grazing & Forage Year Planner

Get the most you can from grazed grass and silages. Use this grazing and forage calendar to make sure you are doing the right jobs at the right time.

24 April 2024

Understanding consumers attitudes to animal welfare

Animal welfare is claimed to be one of the most important factors for consumers when choosing meat products, after other considerations such as appearance and price.

30 July 2021

What was it that got us thinking about birds, bees, n’ trees?

Nicola and Paul Renison farm 350 acres in Cumbria, rotationally grazing cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens with all land in Higher-level stewardship. Nicola reflects on their first hedge planting experience and why they have never looked back since.

30 July 2021

Meet Forage for Knowledge contributor Tony Evans

Measuring and testing grazed grass on farm in Leicestershire has not only helped Tony Evans to grow 12 t DM/ha to feed 300 cows, but also benefitted his day job as a business consultant.