Welcome to This is Dairy Farming
A celebration of all things related to the dairy farm. Join us as we explore how milk is made, why dairy farmers and their cows are so important to Britain, and just how dairy farming touches our lives. The milk in your tea is just one of the ways you Discover Dairy in your everyday. Take a look at this website to fine out more!
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World Milk Day 2018
World Milk Day 2018 took place on 1 June. Those involved were asked to raise their glasses to celebrate milk and the dairy industry. This year has been an incredible success taking place over 42 hours around the world with 586 events in 72 countries took place on World Milk Day 2018.
This year we worked with Dairy UK, The Dairy Council and NFU Dairy to help spread the World Milk Day word across social media. We celebrated the success of the Department of Dairy Related Scrumptious Affairs dairy consumer campaign and the new This is Dairy Farming video, amongst much more.
Find out more about World Milk Day and the events taking place.
World Milk Day
Open Farm Sunday 2018
LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Open Farm Sunday success.
Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006, over 1600 farmers across the UK have opened their gates and welcomed 2 million people onto their farm for one Sunday each year.
This year across Britain over 360 farms welcomed people through their farm gates to discover the world of farming. Feedback from visitors, farmers, their helpers and sponsors has been very positive, demonstrating once again the value of farming’s annual open day.
Next year’s Open Farm Sunday is set to take place on 9th June 2019.
If you are interested in hosting or visiting an event find out more here.
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This is British dairy farming
This is the real story of British dairy farming. British dairy farmers and their cows do their best every day to produce delicious, nutritious milk. Dairy products are in almost every household, whether delivered to the doorstep or as part of the weekly supermarket shop.
In this film meet dairy farmers Abi Reader and Paul Tompkins and see how they and their teams care for the cows which provide this important element of a healthy diet
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Farmers' Markets and Food Festivals
Sample great produce and support your local dairy farmers at a farmers' market or food festival. Find out what's on near you here.
What's on
Farmer diary: Mary Quicke MBE
Mary Quicke's family has been farming for more than 450 years. The dairy is the heart of the farm, where 500 cows produce creamy milk for her award-winning cheeses. Read about Mary's farm here.
Mary's diary
Dairy Goodness
Discover Dairy in your everyday... cooking!
Try this recipe using the dairy goodness brought to you by dairy farmers and their lovely cows.
Get in the kitchen – your body will thank you for it!
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Farmer Profiles
Discover and immerse yourself in the passionate and intriguing world of our dairy farmers. Read and explore their profiles and discover how dairy farming can also be great for the whole family.
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Dairy Farming Careers
There are a variety of jobs available within the dairy industry – from engineering and technological vocations through to animal science, care and nutrition. If you’re interested, read on to find out more.
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