BRITISH GRASSLAND SOCIETY

Bringing together those with an interest in grass and forage production and utilisation

BGS Events

Gloucestershire Grassland Society

Wednesday 8 January 8pm The Anchor Inn, Epney GL2 7LN IVF and the latest cattle breeding techniques explained Harry Dibble, Tyndale Vets Tyndale Vets have become industry leading specialists in bovine IVF, embryo transfer, genetic salvage and repeat breeder embryo production and can provide bespoke genetic advice and breeding plans for their clients. Harry Dibble, […]

Cheshire Grassland Society

Reaseheath College

Date: Thursday 9th January Time: 7.45 pm Venue: Lecture Theatre, Reaseheath College THINK before you speak: Top tips for effective communication Speaker: Nollaig Heffernan. Nollaig is an Independent Management Consultant from Ireland specialising in Leadership and Organisational Psychology. She consults across all sectors with businesses from sole traders to multi-nationals on improving their performance through […]

Herefordshire Grassland Society

Grange Court, Leominster, HR6 8NL

Speaker: Rhun Fychan, Research Scientist, IBERS + Silage Competition Results Rhun is a forage/silage researcher, lecturing in silage science plus farming in the hills above Aberystwyth. His work includes trials evaluating grasses and all forage legumes available in the UK. He has tested many of these species in a range of ensiling conditions. Recent work on […]

Developing resilient grassland systems

New Moor Farm, Walworth Gate, Darlington, DL2 2UD

Date: Wednesday 15th January Time: 10.00 am - 1.30 pm Venue: New Moor Farm, Walworth Gate, Darlington, DL2 2UD Free to attend - Refreshments & BASIS points available The event will cover: ▪ Adapting to changing weather patterns ▪ Multi-species swards - benefits and challenges ▪ Making best use of manures ▪ Sustainable Farming Incentive […]

Dairy Tech 2025

NAEC, Stoneleigh

Dairy Tech continues to showcase ground-breaking technology, be the platform for new product launches – introducing the latest innovation and services and deliver a wide variety of speaker sessions addressing the key topics affecting the industry. To find out more, visit the Dairy Tech website https://dairy-tech.uk/

MGA Conference

Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

To find out more, visit the Maize Growers Association website https://www.maizegrowersassociation.co.uk/news/mga-conference-2025

Gloucestershire Grassland Society

Wednesday 12 February 8 pm The Anchor Inn, Epney GL2 7LN The Roaming Dairy – our approach to dairy farming and where to next? Oliver Chedgey, Owner of the Roaming Dairy The Roaming Dairy was established by Oliver in 2018 through an innovative share farming approach, based at the Kingsclere Estate, Hampshire. The herd of […]

Cheshire Grassland Society

Reaseheath College

Date: Thursday 13 February Time: 7.45 pm Venue: Lecture Theatre, Reaseheath College Improving the sustainability of beef production. Speaker: Mark Smith, Genus Mark is responsible for the beef genetics business for Genus across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Mark has over 35 years’ experience within the UK Agriculture industry firstly as a consultant and then had […]

Herefordshire Grassland Society

Grange Court, Leominster, HR6 8NL

Subject: Dairy farming with green credentials Speaker: Tim Downes Tim runs their family farm near Shrewsbury in Shropshire with his wife, Louise, and his parents, John and Chris. They have been organic since 2000. The 300-cow grazing based spring block calving herd is managed with 80 heifers and they finish 150 beef cattle per year, […]

Low Carbon Agriculture Show

NAEC, Stoneleigh

'The Low Carbon Agriculture Show is the UK’s only event dedicated to showcasing low-carbon practices, cutting-edge technology, and energy solutions for a sustainable farming future. This vibrant business event brings together forward-thinking farmers, landowners, and industry operators to explore how the agricultural sector can contribute to the UK's Net Zero goals.' To find out more […]

Cheshire Grassland Society

Reaseheath College

Date: Thursday 13 March Time: 7.45 pm Venue: Lecture Theatre, Reaseheath College Pasture, profit and people Speaker: Andre van Barneveld, Graise Consultancy Now Ireland based, Andre is a dairy consultant inspiring farmers to improve profitability, environmental responsibility and a greater work/life balance. He is focussed on mixed species and reduced N use for greater soil […]

Gloucestershire Grassland Society

Date: Wednesday 19 March Time: 7.30 pm Venue: The Anchor Inn, Epney GL2 7LN. Preparing for the 2025 forage growing season Speakers from Mole Valley Farmers. Please contact Charlotte to say you are coming as Mole Valley Farmers are kindly providing some refreshments.