Dairy Farming Bill

Stephen Phillips QC MP continues to be active on our behalf in the House of Commons.  Indeed, his Dairy Farming Bill is due to be debated later today.  In the meantime, you may like to read some of his recent contributions on the:

Dairy Farming Debate - 7th June 2011

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2011-06-07a.1.0&s=speaker%3A24836#g12.0

Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2011-06-07a.69.0&s=speaker%3A24836#g117.1

There is also further information on the debate on intensive farming.

WI abandons vote to oppose 'factory farming'

'A DEBATE on the pros and cons of factory farming descended into almost farce at the National Federation of Women’s Institutes AGM today (Wednesday, June 8).'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/livestock-news/wi-abandons-vote-to-oppose-factory-farming/39536.article

WI refuses to vote on factory farm resolution

'The Women’s Institute has refused to vote on a resolution which would have seen the 207,000-member organisation campaign against large-scale farms.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/08/127231/WI-refuses-to-vote-on-factory-farm-resolution.htm

Is there a crisis in the dairy industry?

'This was the question you were left asking after a debate in the Commons on the plight of dairy farmers.'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-13686559

Milk Monday: Not in my Cuppa receives recognition for creatively changing the face of British farming

'On June the 1st, The World Society for the Protection of Animals’ (WSPA) dairy campaign, “Not in my Cuppa” was unanimously voted as a winner in the Public Affairs category at the The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) 2011 Excellence Awards.'

http://seymourjacklin.co.uk/2011/06/07/milk-monday-not-in-my-cuppa-receives-recognition-for-creatively-changing-the-face-of-british-farming/

CiWF - Campaigner of the Year

On 9th June 2011, Compassion in World Farming was recognised with the Observer Ethical Award for Campaigner of the Year in respect of their 'Cows belong in fields' campaign.

CiWF have kindly mentioned 'The campaign's success was only possible with widespread support nationally and from local campaign group, CAFFO.'

http://www.ciwf.org.uk/cows_belong_in_fields/default.aspx

As one of the originators of CAFFO, I have been privileged to work with some marvellous people over the period of the campaign, many of whom are now good friends.

This is a nice recognition for every member of the team at CAFFO and all their supporters - for all the hard work over the last 18 months or so.  You know who you are.  Thank you.

CIWF wins award for Nocton campaign

'CIWF shared the award with local campaigners, including CAFFO (Campaign Against Factory Farming Operations).'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/latest-news/ciwf-wins-award-for-nocton-campaign/39604.article

Video of the Observer Ethical Awards 2011

Compassion in World Farming - appear on the video between 4.00s - 4.56s.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/video/2011/jun/10/observer-ethical-awards-2011-video
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