Documentary Sheds Light on Ethical Dairy Farming Practices

A new documentary titled A Dairy Story has been released, focusing on compassionate approaches to dairy farming and animal welfare. The film premiered with a special screening at Cinema City in Norwich on July 30, 2026.

The documentary highlights Rainton Farm in southwest Scotland, which is now rebranded as the Ethical Dairy. This farm is notable for being the first in Europe to maintain a commercial-scale operation where dairy cows and their calves are kept together.

Philip Lymbery, CEO of Compassion in World Farming, praised the documentary, stating, "A Dairy Story shows, with honesty and heart, that a more compassionate approach to dairy farming is a working reality." He emphasized the importance of such initiatives and the role of the film in showcasing these practices to a broader audience.

The Norwich screening marked the beginning of a national tour for the documentary. The event included a Q&A session with key figures such as Philip Lymbery, Norfolk farmer Rebecca Mayhew of Old Hall Farm, and David Finlay, the farmer featured prominently in the documentary.

Tickets for the screenings are available via the websites adairystory.com and picturehouses.com, facilitating broader access to the film and its message.