Dairy

11 June 2020

30 January 2024

The recently announced future import tariffs give most dairy products the equivalent of the current EU external import tariff

30 January 2024

During the first quarter of this year, GB births to dairy dams totalled 378,000 head, according to the latest data from BCMS.

14 August 2025

Tips on use of fertiliser in dry conditions (on YouTube)

14 July 2021

The lack of rainfall, particularly across England and Wales, has started to seriously restrict grass growth.

18 December 2023

A flowchart on how to assess body condition score in dairy cattle, using the Penn State assessment method. Use the step-by-step guide to work out the body condition score of individual cows, using the coloured step markers, images and detailed steps to guide you.

18 December 2023

A pad to allow you to record body condition score at different times during the lactation

30 January 2024

A boost to demand for dairy products improved settled prices on EU futures markets

30 January 2024

Milk processing in April saw a shift away from liquid milk and towards cheddar, powders and butter, the latest Defra figures confirm.

8 July 2025

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle. It is one of the biggest disease issues facing the UK cattle industry.

5 June 2020