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RABDF Farm Energy Efficiency Award goes to Norfolk farmer

Winner of the inaugural RABDF Farm Energy Efficiency Award sponsored by GEA Farm Technologies is Stephen Temple, of Wighton, Norfolk who was commended for demonstrating the best energy savings on his 95 cow dairy unit. .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Other
3 Mar 2010
RABDF Farm Energy Efficiency Award goes to Norfolk farmer


South west dairy farmer elected RABDF chairman

David Cotton has been elected RABDF chairman succeeding Lyndon Edwards who steps down after three years in office. .. More

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26 Feb 2010
South west dairy farmer elected RABDF chairman


RABDF calls for flat rate payment: EU aid package response

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has called for all producers to receive a share of the £25m EU dairy aid package in response to the government’s consultation on the fund’s allocation.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Consultations
22 Feb 2010


New Principal Sponsor for Dairy Event and Livestock Show

RABDF announces new Dairy Event and Livestock Show principal sponsor.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event
16 Feb 2010
New Principal Sponsor for Dairy Event and Livestock Show


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 2010
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


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


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
5 Jan 2010
RABDF welcomes OFC keynote messages


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


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

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event, Events
6 Nov 2009
RABDF Prince Philip Award goes to GEA


RABDF offers cautious 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 cautious 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
2009 Prince Philip Award


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


RABDF calls for accurate cheese labelling

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers is calling for Government to revise labelling legislation to ensure retailers declare the full source of origin of cheese found on supermarket shelves.. More
22 Sep 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


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


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


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


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 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


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


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


Cutting edge agricultural research under microscope

Cutting edge agricultural research will come under the microscope at a half day conference to be staged by Genesis Faraday in conjunction with the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers at the Stoneleigh Park Conference Centre, Stoneleigh Park.. More
3 Jul 2009
Cutting edge agricultural research under microscope


RABDF NMR open day attracts over 550 dairy farmers

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers and National Milk Records staged one of NI’s biggest ever farm open days on Tuesday 23 June, when more than 550 dairy farmers from throughout the province and beyond travelled to Bushmills to find out how .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Events
29 Jun 2009
RABDF NMR open day attracts over 550 dairy farmers


Plumpton Students Wins 2009 Dairy Student Award

Luke Thompson, a final year student studying FdSc Agriculture at Plumpton College is the RABDF/Dairy Crest Dairy Student of the Year Award... More
29 Jun 2009
Plumpton Students Wins 2009 Dairy Student Award


Dairy Event and Livestock Show to relocate to NEC in 2010

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers is to relocate the Dairy Event and Livestock Show in 2010 to the NEC.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event, Other
16 Jun 2009
Dairy Event and Livestock Show to relocate to NEC in 2010


GEA Hat-Trick For RABDF/NMR Gold Cup Winners

A special dinner to celebrate that the latest and previous two years Gold Cup.. More
16 Jun 2009
GEA Hat-Trick For RABDF/NMR Gold Cup Winners


RABDF renews call for farmers to halt livestock imports

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has renewed its appeal to Government for an official import ban on all cattle, sheep and other susceptible species from all Bluetongue infected countries in order to protect the UK’s animal health status... More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
15 Jun 2009


RABDF urges MPs to lobby food sector to buy British

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed to MPs to urge the retail and food service sector to buy British dairy products in an attempt to stem the mounting trade deficit in the UK dairy sector... More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
12 Jun 2009
RABDF urges MPs to lobby food sector to buy British


RABDF responds to DFB statement

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has expressed full sympathy to Dairy Farmers of Britain’s 1,800 producers following the co-op’s announcement yesterday, 3 June, to call in a receiver, Pricewaterhouse Coopers... More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
4 Jun 2009
RABDF responds to DFB statement


RABDF Princess Royal Award made to livestock nutritionist

Prof David Beever has been presented with the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ Princess Royal Award by Her Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 14 May. The honour was made for his outstanding services to the industry. .. More
15 May 2009
RABDF Princess Royal Award made to livestock nutritionist


Award winning Dorset dairy herd to host RABDF NMR Gold Cup Open Day

All dairy farmers will have the opportunity to visit one of the UK’s leading herds at a summer open day jointly organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers and National Milk Records on Tuesday 2 June when Nick Cobb and his family, current .. More

This article appears in the following categories: Events
14 May 2009
Award winning Dorset dairy herd to host RABDF NMR Gold Cup Open Day


The RABDF College Lecturers Day

More than 20 delegates representing 16 agricultural colleges located throughout the UK were last week brought up to speed with the latest developments in the dairy sector at the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ annual college lecturers day, thi.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Training, Events
30 Jan 2009


The RABDF Retirement Provisions Survey

Dairy producers urged to revise farm accounts with 0.34ppl pension funding.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
18 Sep 2008


Bluetongue vaccination campaign

Keep vaccinating against Bluetongue urges JAB campaign.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Other
7 Aug 2008
Bluetongue vaccination campaign


Are liquid milk price premiums still available?

Farmers can help us to find out if price premiums are still available on liquid milk contracts and also provide clarity when it comes to deciding upon which milk contract to choose by taking part in an online survey.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
30 Jul 2008


Reaction to Government no cull announcement

RABDF questions Government’s £20m bTB R&D funding.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
9 Jul 2008
Reaction to Government no cull announcement


Reaction to BBC bTB report

RABDF disgusted at Defra's alleged bTB decision.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
4 Jul 2008
Reaction to BBC bTB report


RABDF/Dairy Crest Dairy Student of the Year Award 2008

Oliver Hall, a final year student studying BSc Hons Agriculture – Animal Management at the Royal Agricultural College is the RABDF/Dairy Crest Dairy Student of the Year Award.. More
30 Jun 2008
RABDF/Dairy Crest Dairy Student of the Year Award 2008


Identifying the True Costs of Farmers’ Own Labour 2008

RABDF urges all dairy producers to revise farm accounts.. More
30 Jun 2008


The Dairy Event and Livestock Show

The Dairy Event and Livestock Show, Europe’s leading two day businesses to business event for the ruminant sector with more than 400 exhibitors to be staged at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 17 and 18 September... More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event
17 Jun 2008
The Dairy Event and Livestock Show


RABDF launches new supply sector package for The Dairy Event and Livestock Show 2008

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has launched a new financial package specifically designed for the supply sector planning group travel to The Dairy Event and Livestock Show.. More

This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event
27 May 2008
RABDF launches new supply sector package for The Dairy Event and Livestock Show 2008


Award winning Lancashire dairy herd to host RABDF NMR Gold Cup Open Day

All dairy farmers will have the opportunity to visit one of the UK's leading herds at a summer open day jointly organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers and National Milk Records on Wednesday 18 June.. More
21 May 2008


RABDF Princess Royal Award made to livestock consultant

Tim Brigstocke has been presented with the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers' Princess Royal Award by Her Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace yesterday, Thursday 8 May... More
9 May 2008
RABDF Princess Royal Award made to livestock consultant


Towards CAP Reform 2013: call for UK strategic dairy plan

Calls for a UK strategic plan for dairying to ensure a sustainable, vibrant and profitable sector were made this week by RABDF policy director, Tim Brigstocke... More
8 May 2008


Developing leaders to tomorrow's dairy industry

The following presentations were given by speakers at a one day conference organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, Plunkett Foundation, English Farming and Food Partnerships, and Dairy Farmers of Britain held on Tuesday 29 April... More
29 Apr 2008


RABDF welcomes Welsh plans for badger cull

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Welsh Assembly Government’s £27million bTB eradication programme which includes culling badgers in targeted hot-spot areas... More
9 Apr 2008
RABDF welcomes Welsh plans for badger cull


Nine hundred in frame for 2008 Gold Cup

A record number of dairy herds have qualified for this year's NMR/RABDF Gold Cup. .. More
20 Mar 2008
Nine hundred in frame for 2008 Gold Cup


Yorkshire dairy farm walk: milking grass for profit

Dairy farmers can find out how to make more from forage by attending a Milking Grass for Profit farm walk on Tuesday 18 March at Thornhill Hall Farm.. More
10 Mar 2008


Devon dairy farm walk: milking grass for profit

Dairy farmers can find out how to make more from forage by attending a Milking Grass for Profit farm walk on Thursday 27 March at Boode Farm.. More
3 Mar 2008
Devon dairy farm walk: milking grass for profit


Pembrokeshire dairy farm walk: milking grass for profit

Dairy farmers can find out how to make more from forage by attending a Milking Grass for Profit farm walk on Tuesday 11 March at Vaynor Farm .. More
27 Feb 2008
Pembrokeshire dairy farm walk: milking grass for profit


RABDF welcomes EFRA's bTB recommendations

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the EFRA committee report's multi-faceted approach to tackling bTB and appealed to Government to implement its proposed common sense measures at the earliest... More
27 Feb 2008
RABDF welcomes EFRA's bTB recommendations


25 Feb 2008
bTB pre-movement tests cost £15 per animal


The Dairy Event and Livestock Show 2008

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers officially re-launched the Dairy Event today, Friday 22 February, at a media briefing in the House of Lords. .. More
22 Feb 2008
The Dairy Event and Livestock Show 2008


RABDF disappointed over abandoned milk co-op merger plans

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has expressed disappointment over today's joint announcement from the UK's largest milk co-operatives, Milk Link and First Milk, to abandon their merger plans... More
5 Feb 2008
RABDF disappointed over abandoned milk co-op merger plans


Beef and sheep sector called to follow dairy lead

Beef and sheep sectors have been urged to follow the dairy industry’s lead and offer specialist information events for college staff... More
21 Jan 2008
Beef and sheep sector called to follow dairy lead

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