Content related to the sectors: dairy

28 August 2024

Farmbench: Knowing your cost of production can help your business in the future

Knowing and managing your cost of production is important for achieving a positive net margin. So, how does your farm compare with the regional and national averages, and where are your greatest opportunities for improvement?

22 May 2024

How can red meat and dairy capitalise on menu trends

The foodservice market is in value and volume growth but there is more meat and dairy could do to capitalise on this.

21 May 2024

Saudi Arabia potential attracts British lamb and dairy exporters

This week, British lamb and dairy businesses headed to Saudi Arabia in a bid to meet growing consumer demand and build on long term export opportunities.

11 July 2024

More actions and expanded 25% cap – the latest on SFI

Defra has released further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) today (21 May 2024), revealing an 'expanded and improved offer'.

5 March 2026

Environment Baselining Pilot – Frequently asked questions

FAQ for the baselining pilot

20 May 2024

GB milk production passes the spring peak with a whimper

The Spring flush has now passed - but how much has the wet weather impacted milk production?

21 May 2024

Do SFI uptake stats ease concerns about land removed from food production?

Despite some unease regarding the amount of farming land entered into the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), recent SFI uptake statistics suggest that this should not be a big concern.

16 May 2024

Chinese dairy imports to fall by 8% in 2024 predict Rabobank

How will falling Chinese emand for dairy products impact the UK?

12 November 2024

Long-term trends in breeding choices on the dairy farm

Over the last ten years we have seen changes in the output of the dairy herd, with industry strategies moving to reduce dairy bull calves and a significant increase in dairy beef.

16 May 2024

Roadmap for UK agri-food environmental data released

The UK Government’s Food and Data Transparency Partnership has recently released its first policy paper, setting out a roadmap of priorities for the next 12 months.

15 August 2024

Talking Leaders: Food2Lead the future

During this broadcast, we'll explore Xander's journey from agricultural engineering to pioneering initiatives aimed at transforming the food industry.

15 May 2024

Enhancing milk from forage with home-grown feed

The topic of feed efficiency and boosting milk production through forage incorporates a diverse range of solutions, each impacting herds differently. For North Devon farmer David Luxton, soil sampling, incorporating red clover silage leys reducing artificial nitrogen and making better use of his organic manures have helped improve the quality of his multi-cut silage.