A last-ditch attempt to get dairy workers included on the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has been rejected following a four-month consultation.
The news released today (29 September) revealed occupations should as butchers, bricklayers and welders would be added to the list, but that farmers would not.
A renowned researcher who has been instrumental in driving forward the genetic development of UK dairy cattle has been awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Award.
Professor Mike Coffey, team leader of the Animal Breeding and Genomics Team at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and head of EGENES, was presented with the award by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal today (Monday 14 September).
Business demands for Dairy-Tech 2021 are high with over 70% of the stand space already being booked up by existing exhibitors before going on general release today (7 September).
More than 180 businesses have already secured their stand space since the event was launched on 10 August with several exhibitors looking for more space.
Stand space is now open for all new and existing exhibitors with an early bird discount rate running until 18th October. Businesses are urged to get their stand orders in soon with exhibition halls filling up fast.
The finalists for the prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award which recognises the achievements of women in the British dairy industry have been selected.
The award will be presented at the Women in Dairy Conference taking place on 30 September to the individual who has demonstrated the core values of Women in Dairy of connect, share and inspire.
