Dobcross Hall

19/06/2026

12/06/2026

On Tuesday, 16 June 2026 we are hosting the
AHDB Environment Baselining Roadshow: North West at Dobcross

10:00am - 2:00pm

This event will bring the data off the page and into the field, showing how you can use baselining insights to make informed decisions on your farm.

Use the line below to book a place and find out more.

https://ahdb.org.uk/events/environment-baselining-roadshow-north-west?fbclid=IwU1NDUASYy7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNkDoPWb8rKiZnKaWGnBx46NvNzFOurZ9Hq9mATdjraD6IREXbLaFUkPsV_Q_aem_z0YpkY5TuCHZECTiAdrqow

Join AHDB and host farmer Ian Holiday for the Environment Baselining Pilot (EBP) summer farm open day in North West.

14/05/2026

🐄🐮Dairy Herdsperson – Dobcross Hall, Carlisle, Cumbria 🐄🐮
660-Cow Herd | Modern, Well-Invested Dairy | Progressive Business

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Dairy Herdsperson to join a forward-thinking farming business just outside of Carlisle. Working within a skilled, well-established team under the overall leadership of the farm owners, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality milk for an Arla Asda aligned supply contract.

The Farm

660 all-year round calving cows
Average yield: 12,000 litres
Milking 3x on a 60-point GEA rotary
Well- invested, safe and efficient handling systems

The Role

This is a hands-on position where you will take joint responsibility for the day-to-day herd management while maintaining excellent animal welfare and performance standards.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing herd health, fertility, and breeding programmes using Uniform Agri
Monitoring dry cows, calving cows, and youngstock transitions
Carrying out AI and foot trimming (advantageous) and managing breeding performance
Taking an active role in the milking rota and sharing general farm duties
Daily herd care duties
Milking every other weekend

About You

Proven ability in herd management and livestock husbandry
Strong team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
Confident working independently and leading by example
AI and foot trimming experience beneficial but not essential
Driving licence and the right to work in the UK is essential (no sponsorship available)
We regularly host school farm visits, so confidence in communicating with the wider public is beneficial
Ideal for someone looking to build experience in large-scale, forward thinking dairy operation

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)
Structured time off: every other weekend, 1 day per week
Supportive team (well established team) and genuine work-life balance
Excellent local schools and rural lifestyle
Opportunities for training and development

Apply Now
For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact: Ian Holliday – 07809369631
[email protected]

30/04/2026

A great turn out and lots of fun from Raughton Head Young Farmers Club at their pre field day fun night at Dobcross Hall 🥚🍳💦🪣🤪🤢🥴

30/04/2026

Great to welcome Skelton Young Farmers Club to Dobcross Hall last week.

18/03/2026

We absolutely loved having learners from Wigton Nursery and Infant School visit the farm, yesterday. We had lots of fun exploring the farm, orchard and seeing the calves and cows. Learners enjoyed a fantastic growing workshop hosted by Katy from LEAF Education.

27/01/2026

I’m very pleased to be partnering with and to deliver this important training for staff. It’s fantastic that DEFRA have recognised the value of farming knowledge for their staff, even those in back office roles, to help them understand the trials and tribulations that their clients face everyday. Thanks are also due to the super farmers who are hosting some of the training that I’m delivering across the North of England….Mark Pybus Crabtree Hall Business Centre and the Holliday family Dobcross Hall https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/farm-policy/farm-training-project-to-give-defra-staff-better-industry-insight

07/01/2026

📣 Free School Farm Visits 2026 – Now Booking at Dobcross Hall! 🐄🌾
Calling all schools and Nurseries! 📚✨ Bring your students for an unforgettable hands-on learning experience at Dobcross Hall Dairy Farm near Carlisle.

Our farm visits are designed to support classroom learning with real life experiences of modern dairy farming, animal care and the countryside.

We have a limited number of FREE visits still available to primary and secondary schools.
👩‍🌾 What pupils will experience:
🐮 Meet and learn about dairy cows, calves and livestock
🚜 Discover where milk comes from and how a working farm operates
🌱 Explore farm sustainability, soil health and countryside habitats
📊 Engage with activities linked to science, food production and nature 🌍
✨ Tailored to key stages with opportunities for discussion and exploration — bringing learning to life! countrysideclassroom.org.uk+1
📆 Bookings now open for visits throughout 2026!
Whether you’re planning a one-off visit or looking to make farm trips part of your curriculum, we’d love to welcome you to the farm.

📩 To book or find out more:
📞 Contact us via our page or email [email protected]
Let’s plan a farm adventure your pupils will remember! 🐄📚🌿

Connecting schools with food, farming and the natural environment by providing access to teaching resources, venues for school trips and links to advice and support.

02/12/2025

We had a fantastic group of students on the farm recently, exploring everything from calf health and genetics to cow nutrition, sustainability, and soils. I was especially impressed by the quality of their questions — from asking about our current bactoscan and somatic cell count to wanting to know the calves’ growth rates. Their curiosity and enthusiasm made the visit a real pleasure!

28/11/2025