Other Activities
Who will be Milking in 2020?
Recent reports suggest the average age of a dairy farmer is 55, if this is true in 10 - 15 years time these people may well want to have more free time and let somebody else be more involved in the day to day running of the farm. RABDF have produced a survey to discover the true extent of the situation and try and ensure that there are plenty of younger people to succeed the current generation.
We would like to encourage as many people as possible to fill in the survey, also you will be entered into our prize draw to win a case of win.
To fill in the survey and help us please click here
European Projects
RABDF are currently involved in two major European projects aimed and designed to benefit dairy farmers in the UK and throughout Europe. Dairying systems in Europe vary greatly from country to country and our involvements in these EU funded projects allow us to ensure that UK Dairy Farmers do not miss out on the opportunities available to our European partners and that any final products are applicable to modern dairy farming in the UK.
The Dairy Science Forum
The Dairy Science Forum is another industry group supported by the RABDF. It is a long-established, ad hoc group of individuals, each well recognised and specialised in a particular segment of the industry. Membership is limited and by invitation to ensure representation at an appropriate level across the breadth of the industry. The objectives of the Forum include:
- Understanding and disseminating the contribution of research, development and extension to dairy science and practice,
- Defining future areas of activity that may enhance efficient productivity and improve the well-being of the cow to fortify a viable dairy industry.