Publications

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.

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.

This dairy insight lifts the lid on the latest research from across the globe on colostrum feeding to help you reduce disease risk and get calves on track for good early-life growth.

This months Checklist covers: Heatwaves: Build Resilience Now to Protect Your Business, Grassland Management Priorities, Thinking of Overseeding this Autumn?, Farm Focus, Milk, Feed & Fuel Prices, Make Summer Work for You, Not Against You and Capital Grants 2026

Rodents can be a serious problem on farm. They can spread disease to both humans and livestock, damage buildings, as well as consume and contaminate feed, causing financial losses. Good control is essential to reduce these risks.