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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

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21 May 2010


RABDF welcomes new Agriculture Minister

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the announcement of Jim Paice MP as the new Agriculture Minister.. More

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17 May 2010


RABDF calls for new coalition to place TB at top of farming agenda

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed to the new coalition government to give the dairy sector prominence within in its food and agriculture policy agenda, and recommence pre-election discussions on the common ground shared on bovine.. More

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12 May 2010


Grocery ombudsman: RABDF appeals for complete farmer confidentiality

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed for all complaints made to the new supermarket ombudsman to remain anonymous to ensure farmers stay protected from retailers’ swinging powers. .. More

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27 Apr 2010


RABDF appeals to Government for truth on Animal Health proposals

The RABDF has appealed for more essential basic information in its response to government’s draft Animal Health Bill consultation... More

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19 Apr 2010


RABDF welcomes High Court badger cull decision

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has wholeheartedly welcomed the High Court’s decision to give the go ahead to a badger cull in Wales as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s TB eradication campaign.. More

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16 Apr 2010


RABDF calls for pre-election commitment to TB eradication

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed to parliamentary candidates to commit to practical measures towards TB eradication.. More

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13 Apr 2010
RABDF calls for pre-election commitment to TB eradication


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
RABDF mixed reaction to Defra’s draft Animal Health Bill


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
RABDF welcomes OFC keynote messages


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

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13 Oct 2009
RABDF offers cautious welcome to TBeg Report


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

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21 Sep 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

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24 Jul 2009


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

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


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

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8 Jul 2009


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

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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

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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

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4 Jun 2009
RABDF responds to DFB statement


The RABDF Retirement Provisions Survey

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

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18 Sep 2008


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

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30 Jul 2008


Reaction to Government no cull announcement

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

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9 Jul 2008
Reaction to Government no cull announcement


Reaction to BBC bTB report

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

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4 Jul 2008
Reaction to BBC bTB report

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