News & Events

Feb 15

Salt Life

We graze our cows outside for as much of the year as possible, but they do have to come in in the winter – otherwise they would be standing up to their hocks in mud on our heavy clay farm. The cows have been very content since they came in.... read more →
Dec 11

Classifying

If you’re a pedigree breeder like us, you have the opportunity to have your animals classified, once or twice a year. This means that a classifier from HoIstein UK , the breed association, visits the farm, and scores the cattle according to various traits – feet and legs, locomotion, fore... read more →
Nov 15

November on the Farm

We are coming to the end of our autumn calving period now, just four more cows to go, who don’t seem to be in any hurry. Today, Nov 14th, must be the wettest day of the year in Brinkworth - anyone who’s been outside is wet through and I’m on... read more →
Nov 02

Work with Brinkworth Dairy

We are recruiting for someone to make our dairy produce and also to sell at farmers markets. This is a full time position. Please see indeed.com if you would like to apply. https://www.indeed.co.uk/Brinkworth-Dairy-jobs Job Description Award winning expanding dairy on family farm seeks candidate to manufacture produce in our small... read more →
Jun 30

My Life on a Plate

Behind the Doors of the Brinkworth Dairy!       Hi all! BBC IPlayer is now streaming an episode of 'My Life on a Plate', featuring the team at Brinkworth Diary at 26.15 – 31.07 . A chance for you all to see what goes on behind the scenes and... read more →
Apr 27

Ro’s Blog

RO’S BLOG The cows are already out full time, going out this year on March 23rd. This was much later than last year, when the cows went out in January and stayed out till early November, only being in one week when it snowed. We like to have our cattle... read more →
Mar 06
Mar 22

New Job Vacancy

Overview: We are looking for an eager and hardworking person to come and join the team at Brinkworth Diary. Day to day duties will include the making of cheese, butter, yoghurts, ice cream, milk and cream. Alongside this you will be expected to attend and sell produce at farmers markets... read more →
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