BRITISH GRASSLAND SOCIETY

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

BGS Events

BSAS Climate and Biodiversity webinar

Online

BSAS Climate and Biodiversity webinar Tuesday 13th April 2021 : 17.00pm – 18.30pm Livestock are frequently blamed for the size of their contribution to both climate change and loss of biodiversity, yet research, policy and innovation have all led to significant progress in decreasing those negative impacts. The challenge, however, is far from over and […]

Germinal Summer Farm Walk – Carmarthenshire

Host farmer: Rheinallt Harries, Llwynmendy Farm, Bethlehem, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 6YE (Dairy) Producing quality grazed grass and silage to produce cost-effective home-grown feed underpins the whole farm approach taken by Rheinallt Harries. Having tried one Germinal Aber High Sugar Grass mixture, Rheinallt is now using a range of mixtures to fulfil his production goals. Running a […]

Germinal Summer Farm Walk – Staffordshire

Host farmer: Dave Marrow, Park Farm, Park Lane, Endon, Staffordshire, ST9 9JA (Dairy) The Marrow brothers, Andrew, David and Peter, converted the traditional family farm in Cheshire to an all-grass, spring block-calving enterprise just over 10 years ago. They have now grown the milking herd from 350 to over 1,100 cows across three units in Cheshire […]

Germinal Summer Farm Walk – Midlothian

Host farmer: John Goffin, Mauldslie Farm, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4TB (Sheep and deer) Previously a ‘traditional’ hill farm 1,200ft above sea level, the now productive fields of high-quality grass are plain to see on the hillside of John Goffin’s sheep and deer farm. Despite the challenging situation, John is using brassicas and high sugar grasses to […]