Content related to the sectors: dairy

26 May 2020

Mental health awareness: AHDB and FCN joint webinar

Improving awareness around mental health for those working in and with the agriculture and horticulture sectors.

30 January 2024

How do the financial impacts of COVID-19 vary by GB region?

We estimate that COVID-19 has cost GB producers approximately £28 million in April and May. But how does this vary between the devolved nations?

30 January 2024

Weekly dairy market update (18-22 May)

Markets saw further improvements this past week, driven by reduced milk availability as much as improved demand.

30 January 2024

GB milk production passes peak

GB daily milk deliveries fell 0.9% on the week, for the week ending 16 May 2020

28 May 2020

Home cooking rekindles love of meat and dairy during lockdown

Consumers have returned to comforting food staples they know and love, including meat and dairy, during the coronavirus crisis as they cook more home meals.

7 December 2021

Trust in farming and coronavirus

How has the current climate affected consumer views on farming?

22 May 2020

Laura Ryan new Chair of Traceability Design User Group (TDUG)

Traceability Design User Group (TDUG) appoint Laura Ryan as new Chair

6 March 2026

Tips on managing prolonged dry conditions

An article looking at how you can manage prolonged dry conditions on farm.

17 June 2025

Eating stones – What are cows trying to tell us?

An article looking at signs of Pica in cows.

30 January 2024

Mixed bag for Q1 dairy exports

UK dairy exports had a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2020, with some categories in growth but other key categories in decline.

20 October 2022

Soils – the foundation of agriculture

Over the past year, the agricultural industry has faced several challenges. The rising cost of fertiliser and the limited supply over the growing season caused concern across the livestock industry. Despite these rising costs, well-managed grass remained the lowest-cost feed available for ruminant livestock. However, a wide variety of factors influence grass growth including soil pH, availability of other nutrients, soil water, soil structure, solar radiation, and the age/productivity of the sward. The inflated cost of manufactured nitrogen fertiliser makes it even more important to minimise the impact of other potentially limiting factors.

27 October 2022

Brassicas for out-wintering

With pressure mounting for many this year due to the rising input costs and difficult silage season, farmers are having to investigate different wintering strategies.