Dairy

GB milk deliveries: volumes continue to grow

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:42:42 GMT

GB milk deliveries: volumes continue to grow

GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs set to reshape UK dairy demand

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:48:25 GMT

GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs set to reshape UK dairy demand

North West: Nutrient management masterclass

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:58:24 GMT

Nutrient management is more important than ever – is your farm business up to scratch?

This informative and engaging event will equip you with the latest insights, developments and tools to ensure your nutrient management planning is on top form.

Speakers

Mark Taylor, Senior CSF Officer, Catchment Sensitive Farming
Dr Joe Martlew, Senior Specialist, NIAB
Tom Scrope, Co-Founder, Soil Benchmark

We'll simplify nutrient management planning and help build your knowledge and skills from the ground up.

We will also cover the latest policy changes that you need to know about, with key messages and actions that you can implement on your farm.

Registration

This event is free to attend.

Dinner will be provided when you arrive at 6:30pm and refreshments will be available throughout.

Pre-booking is essential to secure your spot.

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.

Craig Patrick
Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals & Oilseeds

North Yorkshire: Reducing clinical mastitis - lessons from Willow Tree Farm

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:19:38 GMT

What if reducing mastitis is about giving cows more space not more treatments?

Mastitis infections affect all dairy herds across the country - on average, there are 26 clinical mastitis cases per 100 cows per year equivalent, accounting for around 8% of cows exiting the dairy system (Kingshay’s 2024 Dairy Costings Focus Report).

Over the past three years, the Pattison family at Willow Tree Farm have been working to reduce clinical mastitis levels in their 300‑cow herd by focusing on cow space and improvements to the housed environment.

We will explore how these changes were implemented in practice, alongside insights from James Breen, using Willow Tree Farm as a real‑world case study.

This session will concentrate on reducing the rate of new clinical mastitis cases, drawing on real farm data, Nottingham University research on cow space and practical observations from the unit.

Using examples from Willow Tree Farm, the meeting will help attendees to:

Understand the predominant infection patterns likely to be driving mastitis in their herd
Identify the key environmental changes that can reduce mastitis risk
Analyse key performance metrics to assess mastitis control
Recognise important housing observations and measurements, including ventilation, bedding management and cow space

Whether someone is just beginning to review mastitis control or looking to learn from how another farm has approached the challenge, the event will offer practical tools and ideas they can apply directly.

Speaker profile

James Breen qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Bristol in 1998 and, after working in mixed practice, returned in 2001 to undertake a residency in Farm Animal Medicine. He later collaborated with Prof Andrew Bradley and Prof Martin Green on a national dairy cow mastitis research project, contributing to the development of the AHDB Mastitis Control Plan.

James went on to complete a three‑year RCVS Trust residency in Production Animal Medicine, balancing dairy practice in Glastonbury with teaching, research, and laboratory consultancy for QMMS Ltd in Somerset.

James now splits his time between teaching at the University of Nottingham and providing veterinary consultancy for Map of Ag, with particular expertise in mastitis control, herd health, and preventive medicine.

Cutting through the fat: How GLP-1 drugs are affecting the dairy market

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:19 GMT

Cutting through the fat: How GLP-1 drugs are affecting the dairy market

Dairy retail performance – 24 January 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:38:51 GMT

Dairy retail performance – 24 January 2026

Bringing the taste of UK dairy to Kuwait

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:33:18 GMT

Bringing the taste of UK dairy to Kuwait

Middle East and North Africa: Routes to market

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:15:04 GMT

Middle East and North Africa: Routes to market

How will long-term constraints on EU milk production shape opportunities for British dairy?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:40:26 GMT

How will long-term constraints on EU milk production shape opportunities for British dairy?

Early succession planning gives peace of mind for farming family

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:36:50 GMT

Early succession planning gives peace of mind for farming family

Q3 2025 EU dairy products available supplies continue to strengthen

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:11:49 GMT

Q3 2025 EU dairy products available supplies continue to strengthen

Arup, ODI, WRAP, AHDB and HESTIA partner to design and test Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) and governance for the UK agri-food sector

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:32:00 GMT

Arup, ODI, WRAP, AHDB and HESTIA partner to design and test Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) and governance for the UK agri-food sector

UK Dairy Carbon Network launches first open farm events

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:19:11 GMT

UK Dairy Carbon Network launches first open farm events

Cumbria: From field to feed barrier – Silage strategies for dairy success

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:47:53 GMT

Join us at Moorhouse Hall Farm for a practical, farmer-led workshop with Dave Davis, focusing on how getting silage-making right can help you better prepare for the season ahead.

Home-grown forage is the cornerstone of dairy cow nutrition.

Great quality silage costs the same to produce as poor quality silage, but the impact on cow nutrition, health, milk production and the farm's overall cost of production per litre is huge.

When so much is at stake, quality grass, harvesting practices and clamp management are critical.

The focus for this event is for you as a farmer to review and discuss your silage-making practice and what steps you can take to ensure excellent quality silage and reduce wastage.

Our hosts, the Bailey family at Moorhouse Hall Farm, consistently produce first-class silage with minimal wastage.

Our speaker, Dave Davies, is an internationally recognised expert with both farming and scientific research experience.

In this workshop, Dave will highlight the most important practices and ingredients in getting it right and minimising wastage.

We'll examine silage samples, look at quality across the clamp and discuss best practice and non-negotiables to minimise wastage from the field to the feed passage.

We hope you can join us at AHDB SDF Moorhouse Hall Farm with silage expert Dave Davies for a practical, science-based, farmer-led workshop on best practices, top tips and decision making to make the most of your 2026 crop.

In this workshop, we will look at:

Right crop, right time to meet your needs
Clamp preparation and ensiling practices
The science of good fermentation
Insight into how small, low-cost decisions can deliver big financial returns

You'll leave with clear, practical actions you can apply straight away to help turn your silage into a profit driver, not a hidden cost.

A light lunch and refreshments will be included. Please include any dietary requirements on booking.

Speaker profile

Dr Dave Davies (BSc PhD) is the son of a dairy farmer. He graduated from Aberystwyth University and then conducted a PhD at Manchester Uni linked with the Grassland Research Institute at Hurley.

From there, he spent 20 Years at IGER/IBERS in Aberystwyth, where, prior to leaving, he was head of forage and feed conservation/preservation and was lead of the Agricultural Outreach team for the whole institute.

In 2010 he left academia and established Silage Solutions.

Dave is a world-renowned silage scientist and practioner and has been lucky enough to travel widely across Europe and beyond, educating and learning from farmers.

He still conducts research projects. His over 35 years of experience have resulted in a broad spectrum of knowledge gained from both his science and agricultural backgrounds.

He is no more at home when in front of a silage clamp discussing anything and everything about silage.

Positive prospects for sheep meat and dairy exports to the Middle East and North Africa

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:44:18 GMT

Positive prospects for sheep meat and dairy exports to the Middle East and North Africa

Dairy commodity prices may have reached a floor, new analysis finds

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:40:03 GMT

Dairy commodity prices may have reached a floor, new analysis finds

Economic outlook – February 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:26:43 GMT

Economic outlook – February 2026

Cornwall: More from less - making the most of your soils

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:31:50 GMT

Join Terrafarmer and renowned Cornish butcher, James Kittow, for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.

We will assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.

Agenda

10.30 – Arrival and refreshments

11:00 – Kilhallon Farm background and introduction

James Kittow will outline his 130‑acre suckler enterprise and butchery. He will discuss the farm’s current focus on improving productivity on a low input grass-fed system including bale grazing, herbal leys and catch crop kale.

11.30 – Terrafarmer soil biology and Kilhallon Farm analysis results

Terrafarmer will present the farm’s recent soil analysis results and outline a ‘What next?’ action plan, including:

Identifying opportunities from the soil data
Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies
Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management
Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity

12:15 – Lunch

12:45 – Farm walk and Q&A

The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:

Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields
Establishment and performance of herbal leys and catch crops
Bale grazing sites and their impact on soil condition
Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management
Demonstration of Tow & Fert machinery

14:00 - Event close

This event qualifies for BASIS points

Lancashire: Squeezing value from slurry and soils

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:06:45 GMT

Your slurry and manure are valuable commodities tools that can help you grow more forage, cut fertiliser costs and improve soil health. The key is getting the timing, application and soil readiness right so that your nutrients work for you, not against you.

Join James Bretherton and Paul Hargreaves for a practical, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to maximise the value of your slurry and manure while protecting your soils. You’ll see how small, simple changes can pay back in forage yield, nutrient efficiency and long-term soil health, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

What you’ll get from the workshop:

Practical strategies for applying slurry and manure at the right time and in the right conditions
How to assess soil readiness using a soil health scorecard, so you know when soils are fit to travel and apply nutrients
A practical look at soil structure and soil biology, including live comparisons between well-managed and poorly managed soils
What earthworms tell you about soil health – and why they matter for drainage, nutrient cycling and crop growth
Tips to grow more forage, reduce fertiliser costs and protect your soil structure
Insights into how better nutrient management can reduce emissions while improving efficiency and profitability

You’ll see real, side-by-side examples as soils are dug and compared on the day, helping you clearly understand what ‘good’ soil looks like and what you can do to move your own soils in the right direction.

You’ll leave with practical actions you can apply straight away to get more from your slurry and manure, improve forage and protect your soils for years to come.

Light lunch and refreshments will be included, please include any dietary requirements on booking.

This event is part of the UK Dairy Carbon Network project, which gives you access to practical, farm-tested approaches that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving efficiency and profitability on commercial dairy farms.

Gloucestershire: Setting up heifers for a profitable lifetime

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:30:50 GMT

*Sgroliwch i lawr am yr iaith Gymraeg*

How you rear your youngstock today directly shapes the health, productivity and profitability of your herd tomorrow. Getting management, housing and nutrition right early on can save you money, reduce disease and give your heifers the best chance to reach their potential. The good news is that it all starts with the areas you can control on your farm.

Join us for a practical, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make every calf count. You’ll see how small but important decisions, from detecting disease early to managing ventilation and feeding, can have a big impact on growth, health and future milk performance.

What you’ll get from the workshop:

How to spot early signs of disease and protect your herd before problems take hold, which will include a calf lung scanning demonstration showing how to detect respiratory issues early
Practical tips for housing, ventilation and building design to keep calves healthy and growing
Feeding and nutrition strategies that set your heifers up for success, the “non-negotiables” that pay back in growth and performance
Insights from vets and specialists on turning good management into measurable results
Opportunity to ask questions and see demonstrations of best practice in action

You’ll walk away with practical actions you can apply straight away to improve calf health, growth rates, and long-term herd profitability.

Light lunch and refreshments will be included, please include any dietary requirements on booking.

Mae’r ffordd rydych yn magu eich stoc ifanc heddiw yn effeithio’n uniongyrchol ar iechyd, cynhyrchedd a phroffidioldeb eich buches yfory. Gall mynd ati’n gynnar i ofalu bod y dulliau rheoli, yr adeiladau a’r maeth yn iawn arbed arian, lleihau clefydau, a rhoi’r cyfle gorau i’ch heffrod gyrraedd eu potensial. Y newyddion da yw bod y cyfan yn dechrau gyda’r pethau y gallwch eu rheoli ar eich fferm.

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer gweithdy ymarferol lle byddwch yn dysgu sut i wneud i bob llo gyfrif. Byddwch yn gweld sut y gall penderfyniadau bach ond pwysig, o ganfod clefydau’n gynnar i reoli’r awyru a’r bwydo, gael effaith fawr ar dwf ac iechyd, a’r gallu i gynhyrchu llaeth yn y dyfodol.

Y budd a gewch chi o’r gweithdy:

Sut i adnabod arwyddion cynnar clefydau a gwarchod eich buches cyn i broblemau waethygu, gan gynnwys arddangosiad sganio ysgyfaint lloi yn dangos sut i ganfod problemau resbiradol yn gynnar.
Cynghorion ymarferol ar gyfer lletya, awyru a chynllunio adeiladau i gadw lloi yn iach a sicrhau eu bod yn tyfu
Strategaethau bwydo a maeth a fydd yn paratoi eich heffrod i lwyddo, yr ‘hanfodion’ sy’n sicrhau twf a pherfformiad
Cyngor gan filfeddygon ac arbenigwyr ar droi rheolaeth dda yn ganlyniadau mesuradwy
Cyfle i ofyn cwestiynau a gweld arddangosiadau o arfer da ar waith

Mi fyddwch chi’n gadael gyda chamau ymarferol y gallwch eu rhoi ar waith ar unwaith i wella iechyd a chyfraddau twf eich lloi, a phroffidioldeb hirdymor eich buches

Darperir cinio ysgafn a lluniaeth. Nodwch unrhyw ofynion deietegol wrth archebu os gwelwch yn dda.

Mae’r digwyddiad hwn yn rhan o brosiect Rhwydwaith Carbon Llaeth y DU, sy’n darparu mynediad at ddulliau ymarferol, a brofwyd ar ffermydd, sy’n helpu i leihau allyriadau nwyon tŷ gwydr, gan wella effeithlonrwydd a phroffidioldeb ffermydd llaeth masnachol ar yr un pryd.