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RABDF welcomes Defra’s badger cull decision

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has wholeheartedly welcomed Defra secretary, Caroline Spelman’s announcement this week to agree to a badger cull in England... More

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16 Dec 2011


RUMA’s response to the Save Our Antibiotics Alliance’s open letter of 7 December 2011

RUMA, of which RABDF is a member, has sent the following response to the Save Our Antibiotics Alliance’s open letter: .. More

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13 Dec 2011


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

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20 Jul 2011


RABDF calls for TB reactor clearance policy review

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has called for government to review its TB reactor clearance policy and introduce a market based solution in the wake of escalating new TB herd incidents reported by Defra during 2010. .. More

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22 Mar 2011


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


RABDF welcomes country of origin labelling for dairy products

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has welcomed the British Retail Consortium’s guidelines for supermarkets to introduce country of origin labelling of all dairy products made from British milk... More

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29 Nov 2010


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


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

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