Livestock 2012 stand space schedule launched on-line
The stand space schedule for Livestock 2012, the rebranded Dairy Event and Livestock Show, to be held at The NEC, Birmingham on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 September, has been launched on-line this week by the event’s organiser, The RABDF.. More
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3 Feb 2012
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Business Development Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join RABDF as it develops the new Livestock Event to attract exhibitors and visitors from across the entire livestock sector... More
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30 Jan 2012
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RABDF welcomes Muller RWD deal
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Muller Robert Wiseman Dairies take over deal. .. More
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24 Jan 2012
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16 Dec 2011
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13 Dec 2011
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6 Dec 2011
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23 Nov 2011
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18 Nov 2011
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RABDF Farm Health Management Awards 2011
Nathan Rhys Williams, a student studying at the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science, and Sarah Anne Moore, an FdSc Agriculture student at Duchy College have each received the RABDF Farm Health Management Award sponsored by Metacam... More
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12 Sep 2011
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9 Sep 2011
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9 Sep 2011
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9 Sep 2011
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7 Sep 2011
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30 Aug 2011
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22 Aug 2011
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22 Aug 2011
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New Smithfield – new commercial beef feature
New Smithfield, a major new feature designed to help all suckler producers and beef finishers improve their enterprise margins will be staged at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show held at The NEC, Birmingham on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 September... More
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15 Aug 2011
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8 Aug 2011
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Six Top Herds Go For Gold
This year’s NMR/RABDF Gold Cup will be strongly contested. Six top herds are in the final round, having achieved the qualifying criteria from a pool of all milk recorded herds in Britain, and then capturing the judges’ eye with their dairy business... More
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4 Aug 2011
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1 Aug 2011
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RABDF cautions Defra’s badger cull consultation
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed Defra secretary, Caroline Spelman’s announcement this week for an intended licenced badger cull in England as part of a controlled plan to eradicate bovine TB... More
This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
20 Jul 2011
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13 Jul 2011
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8 Jul 2011
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National All Breeds Show schedules out
Entry forms are out this week for the National All Breeds Show (NABS) offering the biggest ever prize money, an expanded format and new location - the Dairy Event and Livestock Show, to be staged at The NEC, Birmingham on 6th and 7th September.. More
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5 Jul 2011
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11 May 2011
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27 Apr 2011
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RABDF welcomes new Animal Health and Welfare Board
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmer has welcomed Defra minister Jim Paice’s announcement today, Tuesday 26 April for a new Animal Health and Welfare Board to make direct recommendations to Government Ministers... More
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26 Apr 2011
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Record attendance at RABDF/BGS/DairyCo Farm Walk
A total of 260 visitors attended an open day at Duckspool Farm, Wiston, Haverfordwest on Tuesday 12 April, a record number of attendees for a Milking Grass for Profit farm walk jointly organised by RABDF, BGS and DairyCo... More
This article appears in the following categories: Consultations
13 Apr 2011
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8 Apr 2011
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4 Apr 2011
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RABDF Princess Royal Award made to industry influencer
Ian Potter has been presented with the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ Princess Royal Award by Her Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday 23 March. The honour was made for his outstanding services to the industry... More
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23 Mar 2011
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22 Mar 2011
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10 Mar 2011
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RABDF urges RMMB funding supports youngsters
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has proposed that the Residuary Milk Marketing Board’s (RMMB) £176k of assets should be designated towards helping young farmers in England and Wales enter the sector... More
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10 Mar 2011
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26 Jan 2011
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14 Jan 2011
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12 Jan 2011
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Dairy sector’s R&D and KT up for review – Dairy Science Forum
Dairy scientists are to review future R&D and knowledge transfer requirements within the sector to meet with industry demand as well as growing interest in environment, consumer and animal welfare issues associated with dairy farming... More
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5 Jan 2011
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RABDF cautiously welcomes RCS proposals
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has expressed a cautious welcome to the recommendations published by Rosemary Radcliffe’s advisory group on Responsibility and Cost Sharing (RCS) in England... More
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14 Dec 2010
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RABDF Prince Philip Award goes to XL Vets
XL Vets was presented with the RABDF Prince Philip Award 2010 by His Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace this week. The honour was made to the company for research and development in the field of dairy farming and the most practical, relevant and best tec.. More
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3 Dec 2010
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Defra Bovine TB Consultation
As we are sure all members are aware there have been considerable developments upon a move to deal once and for all with bovine TB. Defra have issued a very good and thought-provoking consultation which gives an excellent overview of both the background .. More
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30 Nov 2010
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29 Nov 2010
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RABDF makes final call for TB consultation responses
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers is urging all producers to respond to the Coalition Government’s consultation document on a badger cull before the 8 December deadline in England and 17 Decemberto a similar document issued by the Welsh Assem.. More
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29 Nov 2010
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Dorset farmer wins prize Gator
Dorset farmer and Milk Link Board member Simon Banfield is the delighted owner of a new John Deere XUV 850D 4x4 Gator utility vehicle worth £11,000, after winning the special prize draw organised by the RABDF at this year’s Dairy Event & Livestock Show at.. More
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19 Nov 2010
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15 Nov 2010
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RABDF Farm Health Planning Award 2010
Stacey Douglas, a student studying at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and Tom Percy, an FdSc Agriculture student at Duchy College have each received the RABDF Farm Health Planning Award sponsored by Ubrolexin, an a.. More
This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event
4 Oct 2010
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RABDF Prince Philip Award made to XL Vets
XL Vets are the winners of the RABDF Prince Philip Award for the most practical, relevant and best presented technical stand holder exhibit at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show staged at The NEC, Birmingham on 7 and 8 September... More
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4 Oct 2010
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21 Sep 2010
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RABDF welcomes Government’s plan for badger cull
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has wholeheartedly welcomed the Coalition Government’s proposals for a badger cull in England to control TB. “We commend Farm Minister Jim Paice’s announcementthis morning for a consultation which includes fo.. More
This article appears in the following categories: Dairy Event
15 Sep 2010
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9 Sep 2010
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7 Sep 2010
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The International Agri-Technology Centre Ltd
The International Agri-Technology Centre Ltd (IATC) are a government supported organisation dedication to promoting the UK’s agri-food technology expertise internationally and identifying business opportunities for the UK. During the Dairy Event and Live.. More
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23 Aug 2010
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10 Aug 2010
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7 Jun 2010
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4 Jun 2010
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RABDF supports calls for immediate milk price rises
Strengthening world markets have led the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers to call for processors to pass those improved returns back down the supply chain to enable farm gate investment and subsequently ensure a future supply base. .. More
24 May 2010
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RABDF welcomes government decision for badger cull
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has wholeheartedly welcomed the government’s announcement confirming its commitment to implementing a badger cull to control the spread of TB among cattle.. More
This article appears in the following categories: Lobbying
21 May 2010
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17 May 2010
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12 May 2010
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7 May 2010
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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
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3 Mar 2010
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26 Feb 2010
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22 Feb 2010
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16 Feb 2010
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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
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27 Jan 2010
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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
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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
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12 Jan 2010
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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
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5 Jan 2010
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