Digital Dairy Chain is a £21m Strength in Places programme led by SRUC and supported by partners from across academia and industry to transform the dairy industry through innovation, collaboration and growth. The programme region covers the largest milk field in the UK, spanning south and west Scotland and Cumbria.
Research
Our research spans the whole of the dairy sector and will transform dairy processes and data for the future.
New product development
Our free Maker Space service is available to those wanting to diversify or create new dairy or dairy-based products
Think Dairy Careers
Creating a workforce for the future by skills road-mapping, collaboration and showcasing the opportunities the dairy sector offers.
STEM Engagement
SmartSTEMs deliver a programme of events is being delivered to primary and secondary school.
Events
Register for our upcoming online and in-person events
Case studies
Find out the real story behind our research and projects
Digital Dairy Chain partners
Our team
Our team ranges from academic researchers, to dairy experts, new product development experts and people working for our industry partners.
Latest News
Dairy’s digital future at risk unless skills keep pace
The UK dairy sector risks being held back unless workforce skills and training can keep up with rapid advances in technology, a new report has warned. The assessment found that dairy businesses are...
Maker Space latest news – September 2026
Blog from Maker Space Coordinator, Mark Robertson Hi all! Another busy quarter for Digital Dairy Chain, with a record number of enquiries and client prospecting in a 3 month period which is really...
Happy cows or moody cows – existing farm tech can tell the difference
Scientists in Scotland have discovered that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier, healthier herds. A new study from the Digital Dairy Chain, part of the SRUC-led UKRI Strength in...