Cow’s milk remains household favourite in UK

Cow’s milk remains household favourite in UK

Posted on 5 Sep 2019
Despite the rise in plant-based alternatives, cow’s milk still reigns supreme in the majority of UK households, according to a new survey by AHDB Dairy.
Floating farms – the future of dairy farming?

Floating farms – the future of dairy farming?

Posted on 19 Aug 2019
In Rotterdam, Holland, 32 dairy cows are living on Europe’s first floating farm as part of a pioneering project to improve sustainability. What’s more, they are fed and milked totally by machine!
Dairy company’s free range yogurt scheme success

Dairy company’s free range yogurt scheme success

Posted on 7 Aug 2019
A pilot scheme that tested the viability of dairy farmers allowing their cattle to go free range has exceeded expectations.
New Bovine TB Vaccine Breakthrough 

New Bovine TB Vaccine Breakthrough 

Posted on 23 Jul 2019
A team headed by two Welsh scientists has developed new tests for cattle which could allow the vaccination against Bovine TB (bTB) to be rolled out globally within five years.
New 3D scanner could help improve cow welfare

New 3D scanner could help improve cow welfare

Posted on 11 Jul 2019
Developed by Kingshay and the Bristol Robotics Lab, UK farmers are trialling a new 3D scanning system that will help monitor herd welfare.
New AI Tool predicts amount of milk produced by 1.5m cows

New AI Tool predicts amount of milk produced by 1.5m cows

Posted on 27 Jun 2019
Arla, the international cooperative based in Denmark, has designed a new AI tool that will help them predict milk intake from farmers more accurately.
Calls for more emphasis on mental health impact of bovine TB

Calls for more emphasis on mental health impact of bovine TB

Posted on 13 Jun 2019
The Farming Union of Wales (FUW) says that the economic issues surrounding bovine TB and the mental health impact this causes farmers should be looked into.
Farm Safety Focus

Farm Safety Focus

Posted on 1 Jun 2019
On this page we compile the most recent farm safety news bulletins affecting farm workers and labourers in the UK.
NFU says Brexit uncertainty is ‘crippling’ UK dairy sector

NFU says Brexit uncertainty is ‘crippling’ UK dairy sector

Posted on 31 May 2019
According to the National Farmer’s Union (NFU), the ongoing political uncertainty surrounding Brexit is stalling progress within the UK dairy sector.
First few months of 2019 record nearly 30% growth in dairy exports

First few months of 2019 record nearly 30% growth in dairy exports

Posted on 23 Apr 2019
Exports of UK cheese and butter rose sharply during the first few months of 2019, totalling 18,033t in February. That’s a 4,094t (29%) increase on February 2018 according to figures from HMRC.
Organic dairy anticipated to grow by more than 50%

Organic dairy anticipated to grow by more than 50%

Posted on 19 Mar 2019
According to a report released by Omsco, the global organic dairy market is anticipated to grow 50%, reaching £21.3bn by 2023, enabling new organic dairy opportunities.
Müller invests £15m in upgrading Scottish dairy processing

Müller invests £15m in upgrading Scottish dairy processing

Posted on 19 Feb 2019
Bellshill dairy is the biggest single investment in Scottish dairy processing in a decade, and part of Müller’s huge restructure aiming to cut costs

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