MILK DIGEST ARTICLES
If you came along to Dairy-Tech earlier this month, then we hope you agree that it was one of the best Dairy-Tech events we have hosted to date. Not only did we have record numbers attend, but we also attracted big names such as Google, who delivered our keynote session discussing all things consumers.
Representatives from across the livestock sector are being invited to attend a TB Advisory Service (TBAS) conference, to hear a panel of experts reflect on the past 10 years of the TB Eradication Scheme for England and look forward to what the next 15 years may bring.
This month saw us celebrate the best that dairy farming offers when the 2022 Gold Cup winners, the Logan family from Holehouse Farm, Ayrshire, opened their gates to over 600 visitors.
An increasing number of retailers, processors and assurance schemes either recommend or require their dairy farmer suppliers to share antibiotic usage data with Medicine Hub.
Defra have published guidance on new calf housing grants, which will be open for applications later this summer.
There's no better tonic than hearing farmers speaking positively about their future in a thriving dairy industry. We have been exposed to it recently at our regenerative farming events- Down to Earth, and also when speaking to former attendees of our Entrepreneurs in Dairying (EID) course ahead of the 2023 course launch this month.
After months of planning and support from our amazing sponsors, speakers and host farmers, we are just days away from our second-ever Down to Earth event. We have some fantastic speakers at the two events we are hosting this year, covering everything you may need to know no matter where you are on your regenerative farming journey.
Dairy has been hitting the headlines once again as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis continue to grip consumers. Supermarkets have been cutting back milk prices to lure customers in. However, as retailers are cutting prices, the milk price farmers are receiving is also falling heavily. Unfortunately, this is while farm production costs remain stubbornly high.
The RABDF has teamed up with organisers of the National Youngstock Conference to offer its members £5 off the standard ticket price.
Predicated milk price cuts will cause concern as volume peaks throughout the spring and summer. Time will only tell what happens to feed costs as harvest progresses later this year, but hopefully, we will see things ease.
On 7th February Defra announced the launch of the Review, the first step in the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
After months of planning, hard work and fantastic support from exhibitors, speakers, sponsors and visitors, Dairy-Tech 2023 went off with a bang.
When reflecting on the year for the UK dairy industry, I think we can comfortably say it's been pretty good. Although it has had challenges, with rising input costs and the summer drought in the south putting pressure on forage stocks, the long-awaited rise in milk price has more than helped.
We are pleased to report we now have firmed up plans for the return of Down to Earth next year at not one but two locations. Due to the thirst from visitors at this year's event for information on regenerative farming, we will be hosting an event in Cumbria and Somerset over the summer months.
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Following ministerial changes and recent media speculation on the future of farming policy in England, we have re-enforced our commitment to the environment alongside food production.
Please read our post on Defra's media blog which sets out our response and position. There is also a link to the ministerial appointments and the governments Growth plan.
Last month's Women in Dairy Conference was a stonking success! The passion in the room was something to behold, with a sense of camaraderie among members. A talk from Fran Edmunds, Head of Animal Welfare Schemes and Labelling at Defra, about the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway created a lot of discussion, with delegates keen to know more about future funding.
Behind the scenes, at the RABDF, the team is busy beavering away preparing for the various events, courses and competitions we run. Of course, there is never a quiet time in the calendar, but it’s rewarding when we see the months of planning and organising come to fruition.
This week, we announced Matt Knight's departure from RABDF following his decision to pursue a new challenge. Matt's commitment and leadership will be a huge loss to the association. Speaking for the trustees, we wish Matt every success in the future and in his career.