Brexit ‘will spell bright future for UK dairy farmers’
Brexit is a net positive for large UK dairy farmers as lower profitability in rival sectors will give them more opportunities to expand production, according to Rob Hitch from accountancy firm Dodd & Co.
Dairy farms facing labour crisis through lack of skilled workers
Following extensive work on the potential labour shortage facing dairy farms post-Brexit, the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has submitted an inquiry to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
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Source: County Gazette
Link: http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/farmer/15996390.Dairy_farms_facing_labour_crisis_through_lack_of_skilled_workers/
UK Dairy farmers warn of 'almost catastrophic failure' if Brexit axes EU workers
UK Dairy farmers have warned of an «almost catastrophic failure» within the sector if it loses access to European Union workers after Brexit.
By: Emily Beament
Source: Independent
RABDF survey aims to assess post-Brexit dairy labour crisis
RABDF has launched a survey to gauge the concerns of the dairy industry over access to foreign labour when the UK leaves the EU.
Ambitious dairy farmers offered training to improve skills for future business
Ambitious dairy farmers and new entrants into the sector are being offered training to improve their skills in developing successful businesses.
60% of dairy farmers unaware of cost of production, RABDF claims
The body has urged farmers to know their contracts and costs of production and develop a five-year plan.
Half of dairy farmers plan to quit as no future in sight, survey reveals
Almost half of UK dairy farmers are scheduled to leave the sector, according to an intentions survey carried out by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF).
Farmers step up milk price fight with Morrisons tractor blockade
Day of action planned for Friday in dispute over price paid to suppliers, which has seen supermarket milk supplies cleared out in ‘trolley dash’ protests
Livestock 2015: Dairy Council surprised by milk health project call
The Dairy Council has distanced itself from calls by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) for a £1m project to highlight the health benefits of milk.
Dairy Farmers must look closely at cost of production as crisis shows no sign of letting up
Producers must not rely on industry organisations to give them a sustainable return, FFA chief warns