Content related to the sectors: dairy

25 March 2024

Where does the UK import fertiliser from?

The UK is estimated to produce approximately 40% of its nitrogen fertiliser requirement, while the remaining 60% is relied upon from imports (AIC).

22 October 2024

Unlocking the benefits of bale grazing

Fifty livestock farmers heard how Claire and Sam Beaumont benefit from bale grazing their out-wintered cattle at a meeting at Gowbarrow Hall Farm on the northern shore of Ullswater last Thursday (14 March).

25 March 2024

Response to Greener Farms Commitment announcement

We welcome the news that Red Tractor has listened to feedback from its members and has axed the proposed Greener Farms Commitment, read more...

23 July 2025

How will a UK–Switzerland Free Trade Agreement affect UK agriculture?

Find out how the Free Trade Agreement between UK and Switzerland will affect UK agriculture.

1 May 2024

Introduction to UK–Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

Switzerland is a potential high-value export market for the UK.

2 May 2024

Trade between the UK and Switzerland at a glance

14 October 2025

Bentley Ford Farm

All-year-round calving, fully-housed, herd of 350 pedigree Holstein cows in Shropshire.

21 March 2024

Blog: Industry-wide dairy export drive

A drive to help boost British dairy exports following an additional £1m investment from the Government will take shape this year, with AHDB very much at the forefront.

21 March 2024

Milk Forecasting Forum discuss the challenges facing farmers in the 2024/25 season

21 March 2024

February 2024 Dairy market review

Monthly round of of key dairy market analysis

16 April 2026

AHDB updates characteristics of top performing dairy farms analysis

Financially top-quartile dairy farmers, typically make over £120,000 per year more than the bottom 50% of dairy farms.

21 March 2024

Forage For Knowledge case study: George Brown

Bisterne Farm in Hampshire recently won the prestigious 2023 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup. This is a significant milestone for this dairy farm. To learn the secrets of their success and unique approach to dairy farming, I had the pleasure of chatting with George Brown whose journey with Bisterne Estate began as a joint venture in December 2019.