Digital Dairy Chain
Latest NewsKeep up-to-date with the latest project news and sector developments below…
IoT technology takes sustainable cheese-making from gouda to grate
Roll out of IoT technology showcases huge potential benefits to dairy supply chain
Appleby Creamery, an award-winning, small batch cheese producer based in the Lake District, is aiming to support its traditional manufacturing processes and make its products even more sustainable through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
In collaboration with CENSIS – the innovation delivery organisation for digitalisation and enabling technologies – the system has been designed and deployed to monitor energy use and temperatures across the creamery’s Eden Valley site.
Invitation to Participate in Research Study
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is leading a research study funded by the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation.
The study explores the social impact that wearable technologies for cows (e.g. pedometers, biosensors, etc.) have on the daily work and wellbeing of dairy farmers.
If you are a dairy farmer or work in a Dairy Farm that uses, has used, or is thinking to use wearable technology, we would love to hear from you and learn from your experiences.
On-farm Carbon and Soil Productivity event
The Digital Dairy Chain invites you to join this FREE on-farm event to discover how new technologies can help to improve soil conditions, farm productivity and reduce environmental impact.
Date & time: 7th October, 10am - 1.30pm (lunch provided)
PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE!
Venue: Milkvale Farm, Lockerbie
Working with the dairy tech engineers of the future
Each year the University of Strathclyde’s Design Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM) department students are involved in the Industrial Group Projects (IGP) module. The module involves several groups of final year Masters students taking on a consultancy role to work with an industry client. Throughout the year the groups work to design and develop a product or service which meets the brief set by the client.
Innovation and imagination wanted for Young Farmers Scotland-wide competition
Digital Dairy Chain along with partners University of Strathclyde and Skillfluence are launching an inspiring programme to encourage young people in the farming community to develop their innovative ideas that could help improve dairy farming across the country.
Newsletter – June and July 2024
Read our latest newsletter with updates from the Royal Highland Show and a case study on a recent project with First Milk and University of Strathclyde.
Teaching the next generation the power of regenerative farming
Introduction Our Innovation Voucher programme has recently awarded Golden Hooves (a part of First Milk) just under £10,000 to start to develop a plan to bring children and families closer to the world of dairy and regenerative farming and start to teach them in...
New Digital Dairy Chain partnership to drive innovation
Owen Farm Services is the latest agricultural company to collaborate with the Digital Dairy Chain project to help drive and fund more innovation across the dairy industry. High levels of interest in the Digital Dairy Chain’s Innovation Voucher scheme have led to...
Funding opportunities for 2024 – June update
"Where can I find out about additional funding opportunities for my dairy business?" This is a question the Digital Dairy Chain are asked on a weekly basis. To solve this, we have collated a list of current funding opportunities, which may be of interest to you and...
Funding opportunities for 2024 – May update
"Where can I find out about additional funding opportunities for my dairy business?" This is a question the Digital Dairy Chain are asked on a weekly basis. To solve this, we have collated a list of current funding opportunities, which may be of interest to you and...
