A Surrey school is championing British dairy farmers by producing a heart-warming video illustrating the issues facing dairy farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has highlighted ways the Government could have supported British dairy farmers better during the pandemic after the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee issued an urgent call for evidence.

A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers that offers expert training and a networking opportunity is now open for applications.

The Entrepreneurs in Dairying (EID) course is designed to offer specialist instruction focusing on business efficiency and the key factors involved with working and running a dairy farm as well as providing delegates with the ability to network and form mentoring partnerships.

Entries are now open for the 2020 NMR RABDF Gold Cup competition, which this year celebrates its 100th year.

The award, which was first launched in 1920, recognises dairy business efficiency and has been won by some of the country’s most influential dairy farmers.

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.