Dairy worker shortage fears highlighted
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has submitted evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) highlighting the problem of skills shortages in the UK.
Last ditch attempt to save foreign dairy workers
‘POINTS-BASED’ immigration into the UK threatens to leave dairy farmers shorthanded, as the system will exclude experienced foreign labour.
Dairy farmers seek government help as lockdown forces milk dumping
About 5m litres a week at risk of being discarded after closure of UK’s cafés and restaurants.
UK farmers forced to dump milk as Covid-19 knocks processing capacity
Farmers in parts of England say they have been asked to dump their milk as processors struggle to work through their supply.
Dairy industry warning over immigration policy
TECHNOLOGY ON dairy farms will never replace individuals, so access to EU migrant labour will remain a necessity, industry experts have warned.
What to see at Dairy-Tech 2020
Exploiting satellite intelligence, weighing cattle with a camera and a debate on low- versus high-input farm systems are just some of the must-sees at Dairy-Tech 2020.
Outlook 2020: Milk output to stabilise but challenges remain
After remaining high throughout 2019, UK milk production looks likely to stabilise in the coming months, which should help prices remain relatively stable for the foreseeable future, according to Andersons’ Mike Houghton.
Johnson urged to take on board dairy staffing crisis
Boris Johnson has been urged to take on board the potential labour crisis facing the dairy industry or businesses could experience ‘drastic implications’.
