Content related to the sectors: dairy

1 May 2026

Establishing maize

Read our tips on establishing maize, from cultivating to drilling, and solving any compaction issues.

27 January 2023

Exploring the EU: Understanding consumer needs

Despite a few challenging years, the EU remains a hugely important market for UK red meat and dairy exports.

30 April 2026

Where to grow maize

Location, soil type, altitude and field aspect should be considered before growing maize. Read about the pros and cons of growing maize under film here.

30 April 2026

Growing maize for silage

From the benefits of growing under film, to the control of weeds, pests and disease, our information will help you to grow maize for silage.

14 January 2025

Environment: Sustainable Farming Incentive and Carbon Outlook

Farmers and growers will need to navigate a new and uncertain policy landscape, which may reward some practices and penalise others.

30 January 2024

UK dairy export picture remains mixed in May

Both exports and imports of UK dairy had a mixed month-on-month performance, while remaining down on the year.

30 April 2026

Harvesting maize for silage

See our advice on how to assess the dry matter of maize, when to use an additive, and best practice for the maize silage clamp.

30 April 2026

Costs of growing maize for silage

See how the cost of maize silage, and maize grown under film, compares to grazed grass and grass silage.

2 August 2021

Using genomics to future proof your herd

Genomic testing has helped lift the herd’s genetic merit into the top 15% across the UK.

26 June 2025

Dairy breeding and genetics

Build positive attributes such as milk production or health and management traits into your herd.

11 September 2024

Consumers relationship with the environment and food choices

Consumer food choices can be influenced by a multitude of factors. Climate change and the environmental impact of food production is one area where there has been growing interest from consumers.

2 January 2025

Farm business

Read our information and resources on skills, training and more