Publications

This Dairy Insight publication focuses on composting organic materials produced on the farm and does not cover green waste composting.

In this months' checklist, we cover: Dealing with the aftermath of a drought, Bluetongue update, Grants update, Farm focus, Feed, Fuel and Milk prices and Mastering the winter diet.

We explore how dairy farms can capture, store and utilise rainfall, covering everything from legislation and water quality considerations to system design, storage requirements and practical on-farm applications.

Take a closer look at cryptosporidiosis, the leading cause of diarrhoea in newborn and pre-weaned calves. We explore the disease, its symptoms and the key risk factors on farm, highlighting practical areas where management changes may help reduce the number of cases.

Fly control, calf feeding buckets, water troughs and heat stress in the August 2026 checklist.

As drought conditions become more frequent and unpredictable across the UK, water security is rising up the agenda for farmers. Ensuring access to reliable water supplies is becoming increasingly important, not only for maintaining crop yields and livestock welfare, but also for safeguarding the long-term sustainability and resilience of agricultural businesses in the face of climate change.

In this Dairy Insight we explore the different strategies for rejuvenating pasture and the key considerations for achieving successful establishment, to improve productivity, resilience, and long-term farm performance.

This Dairy Insight publication explores the importance of analysing silage, when and how to take a sample, and how to interpret your analysis results.

This months Checklist covers: Grass Growth & Winter Forage Planning, Key Dates, Heatwaves: Measure, Monitor, Act!, Farm Focus. Autumn Calving, Milk and Feed & Fuel Prices

Keeping Staff Motivated During Difficult Times explores the often-overlooked impact that challenges such as disease outbreaks, milk price volatility and other setbacks can have on the people working within the business. It highlights the importance of strong leadership, clear communication and supporting team wellbeing, while offering practical tips to help build resilience and maintain morale when times are tough.

In this Dairy Insight we highlight some of the most accessible and profitable SFI actions for dairy farmers, demonstrating how the scheme can support business resilience, improve soil and grassland performance, and help reduce reliance on purchased inputs.

This Dairy Insight focuses on the best practice use of boot dips for effective biosecurity for animal health and business resilience.