“Ahimsa” farming is the traditional, ancient Indian method of farming. “Ahimsa” means “non-violent”, and so Ahimsa farming does not entail any harm to the animals or land. Some would call it ‘Yoga farming’, or working in natural harmony with the land.
At our Rutland Ahimsa Eco-Dairy, we uphold the principles inherent in this self-sustaining and cow protecting method.
- We never kill a cow
- Our calves suckle from their mothers until weaned
- We primarily milk by hand
- We give our oxen meaningful work
Our farm is small but self-sustaining. Our delicious, vitamin D rich, pure milk is delivered to our customers weekly and we have over 1000 names on our waiting list.
We have one bull in a field whom we allow a cow to spend a few days with if we decide she is ready to be impregnated.
Become an AHIMSA Member today
– become a member to join our mission to make slaughter-free milk a reality across Britain …
- No slaughter of cows/calves or bulls
- Calves stay with their mums and the herd
- No artificial insemination (AI)
- Cows graze freely on organic pasture
- Cows milked by hand
Milk & Products
Raw and whole pasteurised milk are currently being delivered to doorstep/drop-point locations in the North London/within M25 area, and throughout the rest of the UK via mailorder. We already have a very long milk waiting list and therefore the list is closed to new submissions at this time. Sorry. Come and visit us at a farmers’ market if you are in London where you can still buy our raw milk.
Production of of gouda style semi-hard cheese is ongoing. Production of yoghurt and other products is presently paused.
Although we may not be able to offer you milk or products at this time, please still consider becoming a member to support our slaughter-free mission
Ahimsa Herd News
26th July 2020 – Superhero passes away
It is with great sadness we would like to announce the passing away of our four year old bull, Superhero. Superhero is the father of Jambo, Cocoa, Florence, Jagannath and Honeysuckle. He was mild mannered, quite unusual in that sense as bulls tend to be full of vigour and strength. An unfortunate incident took place […]
Happy birthday Jagannath!!
He’s the right-hand-calf of his older brother, Jambo – and they’re always up to mischief! Happy birthday dearest Jagannath, we love you!
Other News
The Ahimsa Manifesto 2017-2030
Donate / Sponsor
Our base fund for cow retirement is built into the price of Ahimsa milk and products, but by cow sponsorship you can help cover the extras … click here
Membership
Become an AHIMSA Member today – join our mission to make slaughter-free milk a reality across Britain … read more here
Leave a Legacy
Please consider leaving the Ahimsa Dairy Foundation a legacy in your will. This will enable our work to continue for future generations.
London Farmers' Markets
Ahimsa raw milk is sold at Queens Park Sunday Market. The market is open between 10am and 2pm.