Business

Shropshire: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:05:28 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

This event and lunch is kindly hosted by Pickstock Foods.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Important details

This event is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Other events in this series

21 July: Hertfordshire
22 July: Lancashire
20 August: Kent
27 August: Northumberland
7 September: Somerset

Somerset: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:36:40 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Important details

This event is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Other events in this series

21 July: Hertfordshire
22 July: Lancashire
20 August: Kent
27 August: Northumberland
9 September: Shropshire

Kent: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:12:23 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Important details

This event is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Other events in this series

21 July: Hertfordshire
22 July: Lancashire
27 August: Northumberland
7 September: Somerset
9 September: Shropshire

Lancashire: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:23:40 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses, and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Important details

This event is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Other events in this series

21 July: Hertfordshire
20 August: Kent
27 August: Northumberland
7 September: Somerset
9 September: Shropshire

Hertfordshire: Right start, right carcase, right market – lamb

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:03:42 GMT

Improve efficiency, reduce losses, and increase profitability across your lamb enterprise. This practical roadshow brings together expertise from animal health, market analysis, genetics and butchery to help you make better decisions from farm to final product.

This event is kindly hosted by the Royal Veterinary College.

What to expect

Live butchery demonstration – learn how value is created and how British lamb fits into global markets
Using the right genetics – find out how to use genetics that suit your system and meet your target market requirements
Market outlook – hear the latest on lamb prices and future market opportunities
Animal health and performance – understand how proactive health planning supports performance, growth and carcase quality
Live lamb demonstration – learn how to select lambs that meet market specifications

What you'll take away

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

When to market lambs for optimum returns
How to align your system with current industry demand
The key decisions that improve efficiency and profitability

Biosecurity information

This is a high-biosecurity working farm. Please follow these requirements:

Arrive in clean footwear suitable for indoor use (not boots)
Bring clean (muck-free) wellies
Be prepared to use the designated foot-dipping area before entering the sheep-handling practical session

Important details

This event is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

This event is registered for RoSA CPD points.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Other events in this series

22 July: Lancashire
20 August: Kent
27 August: Northumberland
7 September: Somerset
9 September: Shropshire

April 2026 dairy market review

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:22:50 GMT

April 2026 dairy market review

Staffordshire: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:42:38 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Over 20 years, they expanded to a multi-barn operation milking around 6,500 cows. They also built a 120,000-head calf ranch supplying heifers across nine states and partnered to open a further 5,000-cow unit.

They combine strong financial management, robust systems and clear team structures. They control much of their forage through 2,600 acres, invest in clean energy, and run an award-winning reproductive programme.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Shropshire: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:37:36 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Preston: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:33:00 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Cumbria: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:28:39 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Ayrshire: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:24:03 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Carmarthen: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:20:26 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Drumgoon Dairy: Pum hanfod busnes llaeth cydnerth

Dysgwch sut y mae Drumgoon Dairy, fferm deuluol fyd-enwog, wedi datblygu cydnerthedd, effeithlonrwydd a llwyddiant hirdymor. Mae hwn yn gyfle unigryw i archwilio’r strategaethau tu ôl i un o fentrau llaeth mwyaf arloesol a hyblyg yr Unol Daleithiau.

Symudodd Rodney a Dorothy Elliott, yn enedigol o Ogledd Iwerddon, i’r Unol Daleithiau yn 2006 a dechrau buches laeth gyda 1,400 o fuchod.

Dros ugain mlynedd, maent wedi ehangu i fod yn fenter enfawr sy’n godro oddeutu 6,500 o fuchod. Maent hefyd wedi adeiladu ransh gyda 120,000 o loi, sy’n cyflenwi heffrod ar draws naw talaith ac wedi creu partneriaeth i agor uned bellach gyda 5,000 o fuchod.

Maent yn cyfuno rheolaeth ariannol gref, systemau cadarn a strwythurau tim clir. Maent yn rheoli llawer o’u porthiant ar draws 2,600 acer, yn buddsoddi mewn ynni glân, ac yn rhedeg rhaglen atgenhedlu wobrwyedig.

Mae eu dulliau’n canolbwyntio ar gael yr hanfodion yn iawn – mewn ffordd gyson ac ar raddfa fawr – fel bod y busnes yn parhau i fod yn gydnerth, yn perfformio’n dda, ac yn hyblyg.

Yn y digwyddiad hwn, byddwch yn dysgu sut i:

Adnabod eich rhifau – deall beth sy’n creu elw a sut i wneud penderfyniadau hyderus, amserol
Cynllunio system gadarn – symleiddio prosesau i wella effeithlonrwydd, cysondeb a hyblygrwydd
Cryfhau cynaliadwyedd – rhoi newidiadau ymarferol ar waith sy’n hyrwyddo agweddau amgylcheddol a pherfformiad busnes
Cael y mwyaf o’ch bobl – egluro rolau a chyfrifoldebau i wella atebolrwydd a chanlyniadau
Cynllunio hirdymor - gosod cyfeiriad clir a hyrwyddo cynlluniau sy’n datblygu gyda’ch busnes a’r farchnad

Yr hyn a gewch chi o’r diwrnod ar gyfer eich fferm chi

Byddwch yn gadael gyda syniadau ymarferol i wella effeithlonrwydd, lleihau pwysau a gwneud penderfyniadau gwell. Cewch ddarlun cliriach o ble mae eich busnes yn colli neu’n gwneud arian.

Byddwch hefyd yn gadael gyda chamau syml, ymarferol i wella cydnerthedd a’r hyder i addasu eich cynlluniau wrth i’ch fferm ddatblygu.

Devon: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:15:09 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Somerset: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:08:44 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Haywards Heath: The 5 non-negotiables of a resilient dairy business

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:49:27 GMT

Discover how Drumgoon Dairy, a world-renowned family-run farm, has built resilience, efficiency and long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to explore the strategies behind one of the most progressive and adaptable dairy operations in the USA.

Owners Rodney and Dorothy Elliott, originally from Northern Ireland, moved to the USA in 2006 and started a 1,400-cow dairy.

Their approach focuses on getting the fundamentals right, consistently and at scale, so the business remains resilient, high-performing, and adaptable.

At this event, you will find out how to:

Know your numbers – understand what drives profit and make confident, timely decisions
Design a robust system – simplify processes to improve efficiency, consistency and adaptability
Strengthen sustainability – implement practical changes that support environmental and business performance
Get the most from your people – clarify roles and responsibilities to improve accountability and results
Plan for the long term – set a clear direction and develop plans that evolve with your business and the market

What you’ll take back to your farm

Take away practical ideas to improve efficiency, reduce pressure and make better decisions. Gain a clearer view of where your business is making or losing money.

You’ll also leave with simple, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and the confidence to adapt your plans as your farm evolves.

This event is part of a national roadshow – view the other events in the series.

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

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