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Cheshire Dairy Production

Cheshire has the highest concentration of dairy cows anywhere in the UK. Fertile soils, reliable rainfall and an excellent grass-growing climate have underpinned generations of milk production, creating a region where dairy farming remains central to rural communities and agri-food businesses alike. From progressive family farms to large-scale enterprises, dairying here is not simply an industry, but a long-established way of life. Delegates will encounter a wide range of dairy systems, including high-output housed herds supplying liquid and manufacturing markets, efficient pasture-based and block-calving systems focused on cost control, and increasingly sophisticated hybrid models integrating grazing, precision nutrition, automation and data-led management. This diversity reflects many of the shared challenges and opportunities facing dairy farmers across Europe.