News - Dairy

The NFU and Dairy UK have written to the Government to urge it to not jeopardise the future of dairy farming businesses

Helen Smith has credited the charity with keeping the family in farming after losing their milk contract with only six weeks’ notice

There was a vibrant atmosphere around the showring at this year's UK Dairy Day

Uptake has reached 84% across all dairy breeds

Displays in store and on packaging could influence consumer behaviour

Dairy farmers can earn up to an extra 2.5ppl if they meet key targets

It has also made progress on its regenerative farming programme

Field trials have shown a new natural plant biostimulant made from Welsh seaweed increases dry matter content in silage yields

Recruiting on farm continues to be an issue with 13% of employers saying that they will leave farming altogether in the next 12 months if the situation does not improve

A new high health and efficiency young sire has entered the running in the genomic index ranking, published this week by AHDB