The 2020 Women in Dairy (WID) Conference organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is moving online this year due to uncertainty surrounding social distancing measures brought in to control Coronavirus.

Agricultural charities are expecting an increase in calls from farmers dealing with mental health challenges as the closure of auction marts, pubs and cancellations of summer shows add to the isolation already seen in rural communities.

The Trehane Trust is seeking dairy industry enthusiasts to apply for one of its dairy scholarships on offer through the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust (NFST).

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has welcomed today’s news (18 June) that the dairy response fund for farmers in England and Wales has opened, but says it is disappointed some farmers severely affected will not be eligible.

The dairy response fund is now open for eligible farmers to apply for up to £10,000 of financial support following the coronavirus outbreak.

Nominations are being sought for women in the dairy industry who connect people, inspire others, and share their knowledge as the Dairy Industry Women of the Year Award is launched.

A new dairy response fund will open for applications on 18 June, with payments from 6 July.

Farmers in England who have lost 25% or more of their April 2020 average price paid per litre compared to February 2020 will be able to apply through the RPA for a single payment.

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has welcomed news of yesterday’s (3 June) hardship funds for dairy farmers from the English and Welsh Governments, but says more information is needed about their eligibility criteria.