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The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has announced that the annual Gold Cup open day will not be going ahead in July due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the event – which draws over a thousand visitors – will take place in Spring 2021.

It is being highlighted that the biggest cost during the pandemic will be the rise in mental health illnesses with the requirement for lock down, increased feelings of anxiety and isolation. 

If a vet determines that they cannot be tested safely in accordance with social distancing, calves under 180 days old are temporarily exempt from bovine TB testing the government has announced.

One in three UK dairy farmers have found their supply chain severely impacted by coronavirus. Following some 1,800 urgent requests to local MPs from farmers across the UK, the government is now expected to discuss the possibility of a support package later this week. Officials say that this is likely to come in the form of a hardship fund, which could take the form of a targeted time-limited payment for farmers significantly impacted.

To help you make an effective Coronavirus plan to safeguard the welfare of your staff and cattle, we share important things you will need to consider.

While there remains a fair amount of uncertainty, the diary industry is faring well in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. As we face ever increasing restrictions on our everyday lives in a bid to try and combat the virus, the industry has had to adapt quickly to the way our society now functions.

In light of the latest Government advice on the Coronavirus outbreak, LKL are implementing the measures below with immediate effect. 

Thinking about improving Health, Safety & Welfare on your farm? Don't forget that our Regional Manager, James Picot, runs very successful Farm Safety and Welfare Awareness courses

Farmers in the UK are delighted by the news that a £1bn deal has been agreed between the government and mobile operators to improve coverage in rural areas. 

The UK Dairy Roadmap has joined a global sustainability initiative, pledging the dairy industry’s commitment to supportable and eco-friendly farming. 

Senior Director of Arla, Graham Wilkinson, has advised farmers that they should embrace the increased interest in the dairy industry instead of being concerned.

A farm in Wales that has been plagued by bovine TB for over 3 years is now trialling a new blood test which is hoped will eliminate the disease from the farm.