Speaker: Dr Dave Davies Thursday 14th November Lecture Theatre at Reaseheath College at 7.45pm. Dr. Dave Davies graduated from Aberystwyth University with a BSc in 1988 and continued in education at University of Manchester with the Grassland Research Institute where he gained a PhD in Rumen Microbiology in 1991. Dave has a wealth of experience […]

Speaker: Sarah Tomlinson BVM&S , MRVCS TB Advisory Service Technical Director Location: Grange Court , Leominster, HR6 8NL (Free parking available on site and at nearby Etnam Street car park) Meetings open at 7pm with refreshments, Speakers starting at 7.30pm Meeting sponsored by RD Chesters Agricultural Merchants ALL WELCOME

Date: Thursday 12th December, 7.45pm Location: Reaseheath College Speaker: Sarah Tomlinson, Lead Veterinary Science Expert at AHDB and Technical Director of the TB Advisory Service (TBAS). Throughout her long career in clinical farm practice, she has been passionate about improving livestock health and productivity by reducing the risk and impact of endemic disease. Sarah is […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Date: Thursday 13 February Time: 7.45 pm Venue: Lecture Theatre, Reaseheath College Improving the sustainability of beef production. Speaker: Mark Smith, Genus

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, […]

Date: Thursday 13 March Time: 7.45 pm Venue: Lecture Theatre, Reaseheath College Pasture, profit and people Speaker: Andre van Barneveld, Graise Consultancy

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.