RABDF warns dairy farms will go bust due to lack of foreign workers post-2021

The RABDFhas warned a number of the UK鈥檚 largest dairy farms are set to go bust over the coming years after the Migration Advisory Committee rejected its calls to add dairy workers to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).

Abi Kay

01 October 2020 鈥� 2 min read

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has warned a number of the UK's largest dairy farms are set to go bust over the coming years after the Migration Advisory Committee rejected its calls...

What causes abortions in cattle? Key vet advice for farmers

Abortions in cattle bring financial loss and emotional strain, but early action and strong herd management can make a difference

Katie Fallon

01 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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51AV视频tours, workshops, competitions and more 鈥� what to expect at this year's NSA Scotsheep event

NSA Scotsheep visitors can look forward to a busy day, with farm tours and a jam-packed workshop, demonstration and competition schedule

Katie Fallon

31 May 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Livestock

Dr Dolly van Tulleken: "We have ended up in a nonsensical food system, with small-scale abattoirs and farms closing at an alarming rate"

Food and public health campaigner Dr Dolly van Tulleken on how abattoir loss is driving out small-scale meat production, and the resulting impact on food quality, biodiversity, animal welfare, supply chains and local economies

Dr Dolly van Tulleken

30 May 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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