The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is partnering with the Royal Highland Education Trust’s (RHET) on a dairy education initiative for the new academic year.

'The Journey of Food – All Things Dairy' will feature various activities, including interactive teacher training sessions throughout Scotland over the course of this month.

As part of the initiative there will also be a range of classroom resources such as ‘Moo Maths’, delivering online interactive activities like ‘Meet the Dairy Calves’ events in November.

Both organisations confirmed that a ‘Design a Milkshake’ competition will be held in January 2025.

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Executive officer at RHET, Katrina Barclay, said: “This sponsorship enables us to continue offering a spotlight on the dairy industry, providing experiences to connect young people with farming and food production.”

RHET works with a network of dedicated volunteers across Scotland to provide free, hands-on educational activities and experiential learning opportunities linked to the curriculum,

This includes farm visits and events, classroom talks, free educational resources, school competitions, training for farmers and teachers, attending local shows and an education program at the annual Royal Highland Show.

Following the success of the previous themed years, featuring sheep and wool, seeds and grains, and beef – ‘All Things Dairy’ will explore the world of dairy farming.

AHDB senior knowledge exchange manager, Doreen Anderson, said: “We are thrilled to support RHET’s ‘Year of Dairy’ and help inspire the next generation to learn about the origins of their food and the vital role of farming in our communities.” she said.