Summary
This 2026 AHDB-led initiative brought practising US dairy farmers to the United Kingdom to conduct a 'resilience roadshow' and share hands-on management strategies with UK producers through bilateral site-based engagement. Rather than a formal research evaluation, the programme emphasised practical knowledge transfer and peer learning, reflecting recognition that management practice may be a lever for improving resilience in the UK dairy sector. As suggested by the initiative's design, such transatlantic practitioner networks may complement conventional extension and advisory services, though formal impact assessment was not conducted.
Regional applicability
This initiative was conducted directly in the United Kingdom with UK dairy farmers as primary participants, making it highly relevant to UK dairy practice and policy. The exchange model, drawing on US management experience, was explicitly designed to address resilience challenges facing the UK dairy sector, though the absence of formal evaluation limits evidence on transferability of specific practices between farming systems.
Key measures
Not specified; the initiative prioritised qualitative peer learning rather than formal evaluation metrics.
Outcomes reported
The initiative facilitated knowledge transfer between US and UK dairy farmers on resilience and management strategies through site-based peer learning. No formal impact assessment or quantitative outcomes were reported.
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