2015 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup winner Neil Baker from Haselbury Plucknett in Somerset reports on the latest developments at Rushywood Farm including the herd being cleared of TB, some impressive performance of youngstock and looking at forage use in rations.

DeLaval has been presented with the RABDF Prince Philip Award by His Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace, this week. The honour was made to the global dairy equipment company for research and development in the field of dairy farming and the most practical, relevant and best technical exhibit at Livestock Event 2015. 

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has relaunched its migrant survey in an attempt to achieve an up to date assessment of migrant workers’ contribution to the dairy sector following concerns expressed last month by Government stating Britain was too reliant on foreign employees. 

2015 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup winner Neil Baker from Haselbury Plucknett in Somerset reports on the latest developments at Rushywood Farm including the production of gas from the new anaerobic digester and problems with bactoscans.