An update from our Dairy Sector Chairman, Lyndon Edwards📣 Today's Sector Council meeting included updates on: 🥛Let's Eat Balanced results & our Cream Awards win 📋The 5 year plan 🐄Healthy Herds Johne's events 🧀Export activity If you have any questions, please get in touch!

For those not lucky enough to be retailer aligned. Our StoneXMilkpricescom UKMFE is now at a 4yr low having lost 10ppl since the start of August with little signs of stopping. Milk production needs to drop quickly otherwise most milk price cuts implemented to date will seem tame

25tBSC prices down again £1.80kg to £1.85kg ex wks with export around £1.91 ex equivalent on EU dom price circa £2.10 ex equiv. Spot milk prices, simply no one needs the milk, main trading range 18ppl (S) to 25ppl (B) but some distressed loads going for as low as 12ppl delivered.

Thinking about milking robots? 🐄 Join our webinar on 6th Nov to learn how to switch from conventional to automated milking. ✅ Choosing the right system ✅ Early expectations ✅ Feeding robot herds Book on now! 🚜 fas.scot/events/event/a…

This Halloween, dispose of your pumpkins responsibly. Do not feed any pumpkin waste to livestock, including pet pigs. This could spread diseases such as African Swine Fever. More info: gov.scot/publications/a…

The recruitment for AHDB Dairy AHDB Scotland  Dairy Knowledge Exchange Manager in Scotland is live! An amazing opportunity to work at the heart of dairy innovation—connecting farmers, researchers, and industry partners to share knowledge + drive progress. careers.ahdb.org.uk/vacancy/dairy-…

Join us at Girtrig Farm, Dundonald, 22nd Oct, for an update on animal health & handling. Hear from Girtrig’s vet on bluetongue, Schmallenberg & more Scot EID’s Dave Kerr on UHF cattle tags & EID tech Lunch & networking. fas.scot/events/event/a… Women in Agriculture NOTE NEW DATE

There are many calf milk replacers out there – but not all are created equal! This guide breaks down how to choose the right one based on quality, ingredients & your rearing system 👉 fas.scot/article/calf-m… #ScottishDairyHub #CalfRearing #DairyFarming Scottish Dairy Hub

Catch up with our latest Rural Roundup, where we discuss storm Amy recovery, speak to Gilmour Lawrie ahead of AgriScot 2025 and talk about upcoming deadlines including EFA green cover, PSF, SSBSS and SUSS. 🎧 Listen to our full episode here: player.captivate.fm/episode/a0223f…

Did you know that we can give you financial help with a soil analysis? It can help you make more efficient use of fertilisers. It also meets one of your Whole Farm Plan requirements. The scheme closes at the end of 2025 so find out more and apply: ruralpayments.org/topics/agricul…

🥛 Milk, 🧀 cheese, and 🥣 yogurt are important sources of calcium, phosphorus, and protein – 3 nutrients that work together to ensure our bones stay healthy throughout life. Find out more here: milk.co.uk/is-milk-good-f…

🚜 Join us at the Autumn Conference 2025 as Science & Innovation take the spotlight in shaping Scottish agriculture’s future. Tomorrow, Thurs 23 Oct 🌱 🔹 Keynotes from John Davidson & Andrew Connon 🔹 Q&A with Mairi Gougeon MSP 🔹 Real-world Agri success stories and more...

Take a break, have a blether and enjoy a BBQ! Join us for the next Farmstrong Walk & Talk, in partnership with @SAC_Consulting & SRUC at Easter Howgate on 5 Nov, 10:30am. Register: farmstrongscotland.org.uk/events/walk-ta…

Scots govt to increase funding of FFIS capital grants scheme from £14m to £21.4m this year. Scheme v popular with Scots farmers and crofters. 'Those who have applied will be informed of the outcome of their applications from 31st October', says cab sec Mairi Gougeon #NFUS2025

Dairy is one of our most nutritious and highly versatile food groups. The ways you can enjoy milk, cheese and yogurt is endless. More info here: milk.co.uk/dairy-ages-and…

Scottish Women in Dairy network: Have your say in shaping this new network following our in person workshops last week: forms.office.com/e/PbNED9SA9d Please share with colleagues and friends if you can - survey is open now and throughout November.

World's first open-source digital twin for dairy launched via Digital Dairy Chain SRUC researchers: digitaldairychain.co.uk/worlds-first-o…

25tBSC stabilised some this week or at last the fall in price has paused. Dom price range this week holding £1.80 to £1.85kg ex works as export returns up to £1.90kg ex equivalent, £1.95kg ex for next week. Spot milk MTR 16ppl (s) 25ppl (B) distressed selling for as low as 10ppl

Milk, cheese, and yogurt are rich in nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and protein, which contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Learn more here: milk.co.uk/is-milk-good-f…

A great opportunity to drive forward dairy in Scotland with AHDB Dairy AHDB Scotland