Content related to the sectors: dairy

25 September 2023

Reduction in diffuse phosphorus loss from dairy farms (PhD)

Identification of barriers to and facilitators for reducing phosphorus losses from UK dairy farms

14 January 2022

Control of cryptosporidiosis in calves (PhD)

Controlling cryptosporidiosis in calves

9 December 2021

GrowSave – an energy efficiency platform

The GrowSave project has previously been focused solely on horticulture - protected edible, protected ornamentals, and soft fruit crops - but as energy saving and management is clearly critical across wider AHDB sectors the project has now been expanded into the Cereals, Dairy, Pork and Potato sectors.

3 January 2025

Horizon blog

Read the latest trade and policy blogs

30 January 2024

Latest GDT prices weaken on rising New Zealand milk production

Milk production in New Zealand (NZ) has been seen strong growth in recent months. Milk collections during April are reported to be up 12% compared to the same month last year, according to industry sources. Based on the first 11 months of the 2020/21 season, milk collections are up by 2.4% on last season.

3 June 2021

Horizon blog: Exploring the reality of EU exit for meat traders

AHDB’s Tania Gesto-Casás discusses the experience and learnings of meat exporters from different European countries so far since launching into our new trading relationship.

2 June 2021

Recommended Grass and Clover List panel discussion: choosing the right grass and clover

This webinar features a panel discussion with the Recommended Grass and Clover List to provide top tips on choosing the right grass and clover for your system.

30 January 2024

GB organic milk production put at 493m litres in 2020/21

As we start collecting GB organic milk production data, April 2021 is put at 45.3m litres, 0.4m litres below last year.

25 February 2025

Dairy cow milking: milking routines

A good milking routine in a clean environment will help reduce the risk of mastitis spread in your herd. Read our recommendations for milking routine best practices.

3 June 2021

Dairy cow milking: teat cup liners

Teat cup liners are the only part of the milking plant that come into contact with the cow. Find out why liner condition is critical in mastitis control and for efficient milking.

3 June 2021

Dairy cow milking: milking machine maintenance

Read why maintenance is critical and learn what checks to carry out to ensure it’s in good working order.

24 June 2026

Dairy cow milking: process and machinery 

Milking machinery and routines have a major impact on the spread of mastitis on your farm. Read our best practice guides to keeping milking equipment and processes safe and hygienic.