Most farmers in the UK have welfare at the heart of their farming practices. And although there are many dairy farmers across the country who are all passionate about what they do, here are 15 dairy farmers to follow who are educating and inspiring others with their daily posts.
1) The Dairy Daughter
Young farmer, Amy, 26, is passionate about showcasing the industry and has racked up over 16,000 followers by highlighting what happens on her family farm in Leicester.
2) Nick Eccles
Set in the heart of Lancashire, Nick Eccles is using the most of technology to improve herd health. He also won Young Dairy Farmer of the Year 2021 at the Cream awards.
3) The Farms Life
Mother and dairy farmer Lucy Pye farms in Shropshire. And at just 25, she is leading the way when it comes to showcasing quality dairy farming to her 15,000 followers.
4) Teegan Nevell
This young farmer from Devon has a passion for the industry, and is intent on showing it to her mighty 18,000 plus followers on Instagram.
5) The Calf Girl
First generation farmer Alice Hodges is intent on telling the story of her dairy farm to over 14,000 followers. A student too, she is certainly a positive representation of the industry.
6) Abi Reader
A well-known and respected voice in the farming sector, Abi Reader, a mixed farmer from Wales, continues to be a spokesperson for agriculture, sharing her passion for the industry with her 10,000 Twitter followers.
7) The Ethical Dairy
Based in Scotland, herd welfare and keeping calves with their mothers are key focuses for this family. Their raw milk has become one of their renowned products too.
8) Fen Farm Dairy
Third generation farmers, Jonny and Dulcie Crickmore have been making waves with the approach to holistic management. Their products, which include cheese and raw milk, are also in demand, attracting customers with their low input style of farming.
9) Wife on the farm
Stef Bennett was a former lawyer who returned home to the family dairy farm, and has since made various improvements to the business. She has helped to create a local milk round to connect consumers and as a mum of two, is attracting quite the following on Instagram.
10) Peter Hynes
Peter is a passionate dairy farmer from Ireland and has become well-known on Twitter for sharing his views on the industry, while shedding light on what happens on his family farm.
11) Fit as a farmers wife
Susie Mottershead is on a mission to streamline her business and alongside, showcase the work that goes into British dairy farming. She was also Farmers Guardians Silver winner at The British Farming Awards 2021.
12) Hammetts Dairy
This family run dairy farm in Devon has gained a huge following, prompted by their honest and open insight in to farm life. Elizabeth Hammet has over 24,000 followers on Instagram and is passionate about showcasing the realities of dairy farming.
13) Tom Pemberton
Tom has seen huge success with his social media accounts over the years, which gives the public an insight into life on his Lancashire dairy farm. His Instagram account has 112,000 followers and his YouTube channel has exploded.
14) Lorna Sixsmith
For many years, Lorna has been at the helm of championing the dairy industry. With a number of books under her belt, she continues to a voice for the sector.
15) Sophie (Aplin) Gregory
As a first-generation farmer, Sophie shows what life is like starting out in farming and the passion she has for the industry is clear. She also won Dairy Industry Woman of the Year 2021.
