Content related to the topic: strategic-farms

1 October 2025

Scanning for healthy heifers: Tackling early signs of pneumonia

At Rough Grounds Farm, efforts to detect and treat pneumonia and potential lung damage in calves have led to a healthier milking herd and improved daily live weight gains (DLWG).

1 October 2025

Ayrshire farm adopts carbon-saving practices

Low Ballees Farm has been working to cut their carbon footprint while boosting forage production and making more effective use of existing resources.

30 September 2025

Understanding your data to make better strategic decisions

At Sychpant, one of our Strategic Dairy Farms, data isn’t just something that’s collected; it’s used to shape the future of the business.

26 September 2025

Lockerbie dairy farm transforms their business and boosts profitability

With strategic planning and continuous improvement, Potstown Farm have transformed their business during their time as an AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm.

18 November 2025

What's your machinery really costing you?

Is it smarter to keep running old kit, invest with a neighbour, hire a contractor, or upgrade machinery?

22 October 2025

Hampshire: Lean on the land - applying learnings from Japan

Join us at Whitewool Farm for a practical workshop to demonstrate how a Japanese automotive technique can be used to improve business profits with Jamie and Will Butler, and Neil Fedden, Managing Director of Fedden USP.

26 August 2025

From data to decisions: Turning numbers into insight

Knowing your numbers has always been central to running a successful farm business. With an increasing range of user-friendly accounting tools available, getting started is easier than ever.

19 June 2025

From research to practice: Strategic Cereal Farm East summer open day

This event features a mix of field-based demonstrations and static exhibits, enabling attendees to interact with leading industry experts.

5 December 2025

Optimising herd genetics: Insights from strategic dairy farmers

Farmers take actionable steps toward better understanding and improving their herds' genetics.

17 October 2025

Wet season fails to dampen strategic cereal farmer spirits

We reflect on how wet weather impacted trials across the Strategic Cereal Farm network, ahead of the release the latest results in November.

13 October 2026

Monitor Farm and Strategic Cereal Farm events

Monitor Farm and Strategic Cereal Farm events are led by your regional knowledge exchange (KE) manager. They cover a wide range of topics, facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning and connect you with the best information and expertise.

1 May 2024

Sut i ddod yn Fferm Laeth Strategol

Cyfle i ddod yn Fferm Laeth Strategol a mynd â’ch busnes fferm i’r lefel nesaf.