Latest News

Dairy Event and Livestock Show News

RABDF mixed reaction to Defra’s draft Animal Health Bill

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Secretary of State’s first reading of the draft Animal Health Bill which is set to introduce a new non-departmental public body, the Animal Health Organisation (AHO). .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying

27 Jan 1010
RABDF mixed reaction to Defra’s draft Animal Health Bill

RABDF welcomes supermarket ombudsman

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Government’s surprise announcement, today 13 January, to introduce an ombudsman to enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice from next month.. More

13 Jan 2010
Next generation committed to dairying dependent on profitability

RABDF welcomes Environment Agency’s spreading rules relaxation

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Environment Agency’s relaxation of it waste spreading regulations enabling slurry and milk to be spread on frozen or snow covered ground and consequently preventing storage tanks from overflo.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Other

12 Jan 2010
Next generation committed to dairying dependent on profitability

RABDF welcomes OFC keynote messages

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed support for the industry expressed both by Defra Minister, Hilary Benn and his shadow, Nick Herbert in keynote speeches made today, 5 January, at the Oxford Farming Conference... More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying

05 Jan 2010
RABDF welcomes Environment Agency’s spreading rules relaxation

RABDF urges farmers to take up energy equipment free loans

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed Defra’s offer of interest free loans worth up to £20,000 to invest in energy efficient equipment, and it is encouraging dairy producers to take up... More

This article appears in the following categories: Other

22 Dec 2009
RABDF urges farmers to take up energy equipment free loans

Shropshire agriculture student receives RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2009

Agriculture student, Mark Price, of Pontesbury, Shrewsbury has received the RABDF Farm Health Planning Award sponsored by Ubrolexin, an awareness raising initiative for younger members of the industry. .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event, Events

21 Dec 2009
Shropshire agriculture student receives RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2009

Events and Livestock Co-ordinator Vacancy

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, organiser of the annual Dairy Event and Livestock Show is looking to recruit an Events and Livestock Co-ordinator to help organise the livestock section of the Event at its new venue at the NEC in 2010.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event, Consultations

11 Nov 2009 
Events and Livestock Co-ordinator Vacancy

RABDF Prince Philip Award goes to GEA

GEA Farm Technologies was presented with the RABDF Prince Philip Award 2009 by His Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace yesterday, Wednesday 4 November...More

6 Nov 2009 
RABDF Prince Philip Award goes to GEA

RABDF offers cautios welcome to TBeg Report

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has acknowledged the TB Eradication Group of England report’s recommendations in principle, however it argues that they will not bring any immediate solutions to tackling the disease. .. More  

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying 

13 Oct 2009
RABDF offers cautios welcome to TBeg Report

RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2009

Rachel Mather, a student studying at the University of Bristol Veterinary School and Mark Price reading agriculture at the University of Reading have each received the RABDF Farm Health Planning Award sponsored by Ubrolexin, an awareness raising initiativ.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event

12 Oct 2009
  RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2009

2009 Prince Philip Award

GEA win 2009 Prince Philip Award.. More

8 oct 2009 

RABDF Livestock Machinery and Equipment Award Winner 2009

The winner of the inaugural RABDF Livestock Machinery and Equipment Award for 2009 is the Lely Astronaut A3 Next robotic milker. .. More

29 Sep 2009
RABDF Livestock Machinery and Equipment Award Winner 2009

Next generation committed to dairying dependent on profitability

The dairy sector has a future with 60% of agriculture students expressing an interest in a dairy farming career, according to succession survey conducted by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers. .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying , Dairy Event

21 Sep 2009
Next generation committed to dairying dependent on profitability

The Dairy Event and Livestock Show continues to build on its success

Visitor numbers to the two day event staged at Stoneleigh Park, Co.. More

21 Sep 2009
The Dairy Event and Livestock Show continues to build on its success

RABDF calls for action to avert dairy shortages

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed to processors and retailers to work together in order to secure future milk supplies and avoid a severe anticipated shortfall, not only in the UK but further a field. .. More

1 Sep 2009
RABDF calls for action to avert dairy shortages

Six go for Gold in Dairy Industry's Top Award

Six dairy producers have been named as finalists in this year’s NMR/RABDF Gold Cup from more than 1,000 qualifying herds. .. More

24 Aug 2009
Six go for Gold in Dairy Industry's Top Award

RABDF Farm Energy Efficiency Award launched

The search is on for the dairy producer demonstrating the best energy savings for a new farm energy award launched by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers and sponsored by GEA Farm Technologies... More

This article appears in the following categories: Other

30 Jul 2009
RABDF Farm Energy Efficiency Award launched

RABDF welcomes EU milk market situation report

The RABDF has welcomed this week’s EU milk market situation report saying that the European Commission’s plans to stick with the quota proposals agreed in the Health Check aimed at creating a free market place, are impo.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying

24 Jul 2009
RABDF welcomes EU milk market situation report

Business Development Manager

The RABDF is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to sell stand space to new exhibitors and also develop RABDF’s other activities.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event

20 Jul 2009
Business Development Manager

Dairy farmers aren’t resting on their laurels

The RABDF has welcomed the European Food Safety Authority’s report on farming systems and their impact on dairy cow welfare and related diseases saying that it hopes it will encourage other EU states to come into line .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying

13 Jul 2009
Dairy farmers aren’t resting on their laurels

Lady Byford resumes RABDF presidency

Lady Byford has agreed to resume the position of president of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers following incoming president,.. More

13 Jul 2009 
Lady Byford resumes RABDF presidency

RABDF disappointed over Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group announcement

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has expressed disappointment and concern that Defra has announced a Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group, a joint industry and Government working group to advise on how best to develop the new indep.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying

8 Jul 2009
RABDF disappointed over Responsibility and Cost Sharing Advisory Group announcement
Click here for more News   

Dairy Event and Livestock Show News

 

Events and Livestock Co-ordinator Vacancy

11/11/2009
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, organiser of the annual Dairy Event and Livestock Show is looking to recruit an Events and Livestock Co-ordinator to help organise the livestock section of the Event at its new venue at the NEC in 2010..
More

 Events and Livestock Co-ordinator Vacancy

RABDF Prince Philip Award goes to GEA

06/11/2009
GEA Farm Technologies was presented with the RABDF Prince Philip Award 2009 by His Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace yesterday, Wednesday 4 November...
More

 RABDF Prince Philip Award goes to GEA

RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2009

12/10/2009
Rachel Mather, a student studying at the University of Bristol Veterinary School and Mark Price reading agriculture at the University of Reading have each received the RABDF Farm Health Planning Award sponsored by Ubrolexin, an awareness raising initiativ..
More

 RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2009
Click here to read more

Responsibility and Cost Sharing

Defra released their consultation document on responsibility and cost sharings plans animal health in March. The document sets out the plans for a new independent body for animal health, the principles of which the RABDF are supportive. RABDF plan to respond to this consultation to ensure that it is fair and workable for dairy farmers. More information is available from the Defra website

Defra are holding a series of consultation meetings around the country so you can have your say, for a full list of meetings please click here

Give us your your views on RCS via the contact us page.

Press Contact For All Stories
Liz Snaith

Tel: 01743 344986
Mob: 07974 678833
Email: lizsnaith@btopenworld.com

 

Visit RABDF
Visit Dairy Event and Livestock Show
Information hosted in FWi Company Link is supplied by Farmers weekly interactive partners and is not created or endorsed by www.fwi.co.uk staff.