David Brookes

NFU Dairy Board member, West Midlands

David farms with his family near Uttoxeter, milking a herd of 200 Holstein-Friesian cows, plus followers, and rearing stock to either finish or for stores.

The dairy herd calves all year round supplying Arla as a co-operative member.

David is in the process of modernising his farm through investment in infrastructure to tackle the issue of limited grazing availability and to overcome the obstacle of having to move his cows across the busy A road that runs alongside the farm.

David is also an NFU Council Member and sits on the Staffordshire County Council. Currently a member of the West Midlands dairy board, David is keen to promote the importance of fair supply chain standards in the dairy sector.