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.

A dairy farmer from Staffordshire says attending specific dairy courses and joining discussion groups were a vital part in equipping her and her husband with the skills to run their own business.

English dairy farmers who suffered significant milk price cuts in April because of COVID-19 disruptions and have yet to submit their claim to the Government’s Dairy Response Fund have now got until 11 September to apply.

Investing in automation and taking steps prior to COVID-19 to make his business more resilient has been key to surviving the last few months, according to award-winning dairy producer Robert Sloan.

Exhibitors are being encouraged to get their stand space booked for Dairy-Tech 2021 on 3 February, as demand is expected to be higher following the cancellation of most events this year.

A Surrey school is championing British dairy farmers by producing a heart-warming video illustrating the issues facing dairy farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has highlighted ways the Government could have supported British dairy farmers better during the pandemic after the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee issued an urgent call for evidence.

A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers that offers expert training and a networking opportunity is now open for applications.

The Entrepreneurs in Dairying (EID) course is designed to offer specialist instruction focusing on business efficiency and the key factors involved with working and running a dairy farm as well as providing delegates with the ability to network and form mentoring partnerships.