Content related to the sectors: dairy

2 November 2026

Economic outlook: what it means for levy payers

Farm businesses are expected to continue to face pressure from high operating costs, labour cost inflation, policy uncertainty and weather-related challenges, which are likely to constrain profitability and investment decisions.

16 October 2026

Dairy October 2026 forecast update: GB milk production under pressure

GB milk production is estimated to fall by 2.2% in the 2026/27 milk season, slowing to -1.1% in the first half of the 2027/28 milk season

16 October 2026

Latest Agri Market Outlooks expect tightening supplies to continue to shape markets

Our updated Agri Market Outlooks for the beef and lamb, dairy and pork sectors highlight the continued influence of tightening livestock supplies.

21 October 2026

Bluetongue virus update – fertility impact

During this webinar, we will share the latest updates on animal fertility and the current bluetongue virus situation.

12 October 2026

UK strengthens global lead in sexed dairy semen uptake

Sexed semen use exceeds 86%, strengthening genetic progress and dairy-beef production across UK herds.

9 October 2026

AHDB strengthens farmer support in the South West with appointment of Rob Purdew

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Purdew as dairy knowledge exchange manager.

27 October 2026

Review of the AHDB Environmental Baselining Pilot (EBP) methodology and assessment of its strengths and weaknesses as a means of farm level measurement

Since 2024, AHDB with support from Quality Meat Scotland and more recently Hybu Cig Cymru has been delivering an Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) across beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy and pork sectors in England, Scotland and Wales.

8 October 2026

Milk Forecasting Forum discusses the challenges facing farmers in the 2026/27 season

The AHDB Milk Forecasting Forum (MFF) met on the 6 October to discuss the factors impacting on future GB milk production.

13 October 2026

Q2 2026 UK dairy product available supplies shrank further

GB Milk deliveries contracted year-on-year in Q2, leading to lower production of dairy products.

13 October 2026

Global Supply Growth Eases: Rabobank Q3 dairy outlook

Global milk production continues to expand, but with weather challenges, high production costs, and environmental pressures increasingly influencing milk supply, how much longer could this last?

9 December 2026

Castle Douglas: Unlocking slurry nutrients for healthier soils

Join us to discover how slurry and soil testing can help you make informed nutrient decisions, reduce reliance on bought-in fertiliser and build healthier, more resilient soils.

6 October 2026

Building a resilient dairy business

Five practical lessons from Drumgoon Dairy show how better planning, strong systems and investing in people can help build a more resilient dairy business.