Content related to the topic: dairy

13 March 2026

Dairy beef calf registration growth and suckler decline persisted in 2025, but a slowing of trends? Beef market update

Calf registrations in Great Britain (GB) continued to fall in 2025, driven by lower numbers of dairy and suckler calves born during the year.

1 April 2026

Best practice treatment of cattle parasites

This page explains how to treat cattle parasites safely and effectively. It also outlines the main types of wormers, how to use them, and the best practice steps to follow for each method of administration.

12 March 2026

Spring nitrogen planning: Using excess winter rainfall data

Grass growth has started in parts of the country, but the extreme levels of rainfall across much of the UK will influence early spring nutrient decisions.

1 April 2026

Responsible and sustainable use of parasiticides

Using medicines responsibly ensures products are only used when necessary, ideally supported by a diagnosis or a risk assessment.

11 March 2026

Cautious optimism in dairy markets but war could pressure margins

Milk prices have been under pressure since October, with GB and global markets oversupplied and volumes consistently running above the five-year average.

11 March 2026

Dairy retail performance – 21 February 2026

Dairy retail data for the 12 weeks ending 21 February 2026. Volumes of cows’ dairy increased 0.3% year-on-year. Spend on cows’ dairy increased by 5.7% year-on-year, driven by a 5.4% increase in average prices paid.

29 April 2026

Bluetongue virus impact: Calving 2026

During this webinar we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation and the impact on calving.

23 March 2026

Milk price webinars to help strengthen your dairy business

Volatile milk prices are squeezing margins. This webinar series helps dairy farmers improve efficiency and make better decisions.

9 March 2026

Student survey shows rising trust in milk’s nutritional power

Results from our Milk Every Moment campaign student survey reveal a significant uplift in students’ appreciation for milk and its nutritional benefits.

9 April 2026

Make your milk contract work harder

Milk prices may be beyond your control, but your business response isn’t. This webinar focuses on helping farmers understand milk contract structures, identify risk exposure and make the most of the agreements you have in place.

2 April 2026

Break-even milk price and cost of production made simple

Before making changes to your dairy business, it is essential to understand where you stand financially. This practical webinar focuses on building clarity around your cost of production and break-even milk price.

26 March 2026

Optimising milk output, herd size and system

When milk prices are under pressure, structural decisions can have long-term consequences. This webinar focuses on reviewing system efficiency to ensure today’s decisions do not compromise next season’s performance.