News Focus Keep up to date with the latest news, views and events from Holstein UK Holstein prices held
Holstein UK is continually trying to find ways to support dairy farmers, particularly during the current times. The Society has already reacted by delaying direct debit collections to help First Milk producers, but it has also been agreed that prices won’t increase in 2015 and for the short term, fines won’t be incurred for late registrations.
ABOVE Holstein UK trustees and members getting behind the
#milktash campaign on social media.
We are continually looking to forge new partnerships in the industry and our new products, as well as Holstein Complete, offer money saving opportunities to businesses. The Holstein UK team at Scotsbridge House are looking to drive support by educating the local community through increasing awareness.
Help and Support for Dairy Farmers
It’s no surprise to many that dairy farmers are facing increasing pressure as a result of the current milk price issues. In light of these pressures, the Holstein UK team has highlighted the following organisations which can help farmers through many issues.
Farming Community Network
FCN has strong and longstanding links with the farming community and agri- culture throughout England and Wales. The FCN volunteers are all farmers or are associated with farming and understand the problems facing agriculture today. At FCN the team understand how interconnected the farm business and household are and provide help to farmers with problems or issues Call: 0845 367 9990 or visit
www.fcn.org.uk
NFU – Backing British Dairy
If you have something to say about backing British dairy then this is the place to go to. Here you can read comments from others and have your say on NFU’s website to work together to find solutions to this crisis.
http://www.nfuonline.com/ back-british-farming/backing-british-dairy/
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute
RABI provides care and support for farmers, farm workers, farm managers and their dependents. RABI help people of any age in times of crisis. This is achieved in three ways, through helping individuals and families access benefits and grants, providing grants and awards for continuous care and special grants for particular needs in times of crisis or difficulty. Additionally, RABI’s Gateway Project aims to help working farming families take control of their financial futures by funding training to develop your skills. If you are not sure if you qualify for help, just call the confidential helpline on 0300 303 7373
Farmers for Action
Farmers For Action is the organization behind many of the high profile dairy protests of recent years and is currently organizing meetings for dairy producers to gather and hear of the options going forward. For more information see
www.farmersforaction.org
RABDF
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is the only independent organisation dedicated to representing the interests of British dairy farmers. The RABDF strives to improve the status and well being of British dairy farmers and the British dairy industry through the provision of technical information, training and lobbying activities. Visit
www.rabdf.co.uk for more information.
4 THE JOURNAL FEBRUARY 2015
President’s Medal Award
Congratulations to Thomas Hill who has won the prestigious President’s Medal Award.
Entrants submitted articles entitled “How do you see Health and Genomics advancing in Holstein breeding and performance in the future?”, eight nominees were interviewed by Randolph Miller (Holstein UK President), Andrew Birkle (Holstein UK NED of Marketing and Journal), and Peter Arthur (Semex Marketing Manager).
Nominees included Charlotte Cope (Shropshire), Leiza Montgomery (NI), Emily Rout (Norfolk), Georgina Fort (Yorkshire), Matthew House (South West), Matthew Williamson (Border and Lakeland) and Tom Stable (Lancashire).
The three finalists: Thomas Hill, Georgina Fort, and Tom Stable were invited to the 2015 Semex Conference for the award presentation. Thomas was delighted to accept the award and an all expenses paid trip to Toronto Winter Fair in November courtesy of Semex.
Please look out for the April edition of The Journal for a full report.
OPEN
FARM SUNDAY If you are
opening your farm on Sunday 7th June then please email journal@
holstein-uk.org
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