Dairy

Farmer study tour: Explore the Danish approach to profit through prevention

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:00 GMT

Farmer study tour: Explore the Danish approach to profit through prevention

GB milk deliveries: Milk volumes decline as high heat continues

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:22:48 GMT

GB milk deliveries: Milk volumes decline as high heat continues

What is next for dairy markets?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:00:44 GMT

What is next for dairy markets?

Webinar: Tackling lameness for healthier, more efficient cows

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:39:36 GMT

Healthy feet are essential for productive, efficient dairy cows and improving foot health plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Join veterinary consultant Sara Pedersen from Farm Dynamics Ltd to discover how a proactive approach to lameness management can benefit both animal welfare and environmental performance.

You’ll hear how Ben Hartley at Mason House Farm made foot health a focus area through the UK Dairy Carbon Network project. He will explain why tackling lameness was a priority for his business and the practical changes made to improve mobility across the herd.

Sara will explain how the Healthy Feet Programme provides a structured approach to identifying areas for improvement and creating a bespoke foot health plan tailored to each individual farm.

Key learning outcomes

Understand the link between improved foot health, cow performance and reducing the carbon footprint of milk production
Discover why Mason House Farm prioritised lameness and the impact of taking action
Learn how the Healthy Feet Programme helps identify key risks and develop a practical farm-specific improvement plan
Explore the changes made at Mason House Farm, including adjustments to foot trimming techniques, routine protocols and mobility scoring
Take away practical ideas to support earlier detection, improve mobility and reduce the impact of lameness in your own herd

Leave with practical insights and proven approaches to help improve foot health, support cow longevity and make positive changes that benefit both your business and the environment.

Bluetongue virus update – 19 August

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:49:34 GMT

Find out how bluetongue virus (BTV) is affecting dairy cattle as we share the latest situation in the UK.

Speakers

David Taylor, dairy vet
Christopher Sanders, The Pirbright Institute
Natalie Symonds, the Farming Community Network

Joining instructions

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we're running to share timely and accurate information to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

You do not need to register to watch this webinar. To join, simply log on using the link above at 5pm on Wednesday 19 August.

If you're unable to attend, look out for the recording on our YouTube channel.

You can also submit questions ahead of the webinar.

Support for farmers

If you’re facing challenges, there are resources and charities ready to help with everything from finances to mental health.

Find business, finance and mental health support

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Dairy retail performance - 11 July 2026

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:33:20 GMT

Dairy retail performance - 11 July 2026

How could proposed extensification measures in the Netherlands affect the UK market?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:22:42 GMT

How could proposed extensification measures in the Netherlands affect the UK market?

Devon: Bluetongue information evening

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:23:03 GMT

Join Torch Farm Vets for a free information evening on bluetongue virus (BTV).

Why attend?

Get the latest guidance
Ask your questions
Protect your livestock

Guest speaker

Liz Nabb BVMS PhD CertAVP MRCVS (APHA) – Veterinary Investigation Officer, Animal & Plant Health Agency

The Farming Community Network (FCN) are attending and supporting this event.

Webinar: Making the most of homegrown forage and protein

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:57 GMT

Discover how making the most of the forage and protein already available on your farm can improve feed efficiency and reduce reliance on purchased feeds.

Feed is one of the biggest costs on a dairy farm, so getting more from the resources you already produce can make a real difference to both profitability and environmental performance.

AHDB and the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) will be joined by livestock consultant James Husband (Map of Ag), who has more than 28 years' experience in cattle health and production.

James will explain how reviewing sward performance, forage quality and homegrown protein sources can help you identify opportunities to improve productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

What you'll learn

How to get more value from your homegrown forage and protein
How to identify opportunities to improve sward performance and forage quality
Practical ways to improve feed efficiency and reduce purchased feed costs
How better use of on-farm feed resources can support lower greenhouse gas emissions
Actions you can take to improve both business resilience and environmental performance

Whether you're looking to improve forage utilisation, reduce input costs or understand how homegrown feeds can reduce emissions, this webinar will provide practical ideas and advice that you can take away and apply on your own farm.

Q2 2026 dairy market review

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:31:29 GMT

Q2 2026 dairy market review

How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:10:03 GMT

How have the recent heatwaves impacted GB milk production?

Margins tighten and supply slows - Rabobank Q2 dairy outlook

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:12:10 GMT

Margins tighten and supply slows - Rabobank Q2 dairy outlook

Student understanding of milk's role in sport continues to grow

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:23:58 GMT

Student understanding of milk's role in sport continues to grow

Dairy retail performance – 13 June 2026

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:12:17 GMT

Dairy retail performance – 13 June 2026

Bluetongue virus update: High-risk period

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:55:28 GMT

This webinar will discuss the 2026 bluetongue high-risk period. It will cover the importance of staying vigilant as temperatures rise and the risk of bluetongue transmission increases.

It will also include insights from Europe and the recent lambing survey.

The speakers are:

Rudolf Reichel, APHA Chair
Gordon Hickman, Defra
Fiona Lovatt, Flock Health Ltd
Christopher Sanders, The Pirbright Institute

The webinar will close with a Q&A session and you can also submit questions in advance.

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we're running to share timely and accurate information to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

If you're unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:56:56 GMT

RABDF launches dairy entrepreneurs club

May 2026 dairy market review

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:24:14 GMT

May 2026 dairy market review

Dairy tools

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Dairy tools

GB milk deliveries: The taps turning off in May?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:23:33 GMT

GB milk deliveries: The taps turning off in May?

Key takeaways from the 2026 Eucolait General Assembly – reflections from a GB perspective

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:05:52 GMT

Key takeaways from the 2026 Eucolait General Assembly – reflections from a GB perspective