Developing resilient grassland systems
New Moor Farm, Walworth Gate, Darlington, DL2 2UDDate: 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, StoneleighDairy 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, SomersetTo 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 CollegeDate: 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 8NLSubject: 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 CollegeDate: 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.
Gloucestershire Grassland Society
Date: Wednesday 2 April Venue: Ekogea Demonstration Farm, Devon Visit and tour Weavers Farm, Langford, Cullompton 11am – 12.30pm. See this in action on a farm slurry management system treating 2m3 of slurry per hour. The solids are de-watered to produce a stackable solid and the liquid portion, accounting for 80% of the original volume, […]
Gloucestershire Grassland Society
Date: Wednesday 9 July Morning visit to Cotswold Seeds, FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Shipton Under Wychwood, Chipping Norton. FarmED is now an established 107 acre demonstration farm, our 2 hour farm walk will cover soil health, crop rotations, heritage vs conventionally grown wheat, herbal leys, mob grazing livestock, a Community Supported Agriculture scheme (The Kitchen Garden […]
Gloucestershire Grassland Society
Date: Wednesday 9 April Time: 8 pm Venue: The Anchor Inn, Epney GL2 7LN New feeding technologies to improve feed efficiency Speaker: Dylan Pinker, ARN Ltd Passionate about improving herd health and fertility, Dylan understands the connections to the animal's diet and environment. He also focuses on utilising and maximising homegrown forages to help farmers […]