Content related to the sectors: dairy

19 June 2025

Dairy June forecast update: GB milk production set to record new highs

GB milk production for the 2025/26 season is forecast to record a new high at 12.83bn litres, 3.1% more than the previous milk year, according to our June forecast update.

20 May 2026

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8 July 2025

Another steep drop in delinked payments in 2026

In the 2024 autumn budget, as steeper than expected reduction in direct payments was announced for 2025. Following the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, Defra have confirmed that reductions to direct payments will be larger still in 2026 and 2027.

20 June 2025

One year on: What’s the impact of tackling mastitis?

With rising challenges in farming and increasing emphasis on animal health and welfare, reducing mastitis infections has become a key priority for many producers.

16 June 2025

White line disease

White line disease is separation of the wall horn from the sole horn as a result of damage in the white line region.

16 June 2025

Sole ulcers

Sole ulcers are areas of damaged sole horn which has completely lost the horn tissue except for the corium

10 September 2025

Septicaemia

Septicaemia is a systemic response to the presence of bacteria and/or their toxins in the bloodstream.

16 June 2025

Salmonella

There is a wide variety of Salmonella types that affect cattle and can cause severe disease resulting in abortions, dysentery and even death.

29 July 2025

Devon: Autumn planning for profitable production

This event will teach you how to make marginal litres pay on your dairy farm through smart autumn feeding and forage planning.

13 June 2025

Spring Spending Review explained

As anticipated, Defra will see a 2.7% reduction in overall spending over the five year review period, 2024/29. Despite this cut, Defra is allocated a total funding of £7.4 billion for 2028-29, with a strong emphasis on sustainable farming and nature recovery.

4 July 2025

Dorset: Anatomy and pathology of the foot

Practical event that will help you understand how hoof anatomy influences cow mobility and how pathological changes impact recovery from lameness.

16 June 2025

GB milk deliveries: Peak month sets a new record high

GB milk deliveries are estimated to have totalled 1,186 million litres in May, up 5.2% compared to the same month last year.