IF one man exemplifies the plight of dairy farmers and their quest for a better deal it's Timothy Brigstocke.

His day job is running a livestock consultancy firmfrom home in Leominster.

But that's just one small part of a CV that has won him huge respect at the very highest level.

His contribution to the dairy industry has been recognised by the Queen, who has made Mr Brigstocke an MBE for his efforts.

A tireless campaigner, Mr Brigstocke was president of the Royal British Association of Dairy Farmers, stepping down last January after six years at the top.

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