James Thompson - The highs and lows of large scale grass based dairy farming James is Managing Director of Sansaw Estates which he runs with his wife and business partner Åsa, overseeing 125 residential properties, 50,000 square feet of office space and a 1250-cow spring calving dairy unit. James returned to Sansaw in 2005 after […]

The Dairy Research Partnership online conference will share the outcomes of research projects undertaken as part of our Dairy Research Partnership Initiative, led by the University of Nottingham. During the week you can register for sessions on the following topics: Health; Lameness; Reputation; Efficiency, nutrition and fertility; Grass and soils; Breeding and genetics; and Optimising […]

​Virtual places are still available for the ​Third Next Generation Dairying Workshop, on Monday and Tuesday 22nd and 23rd November, 2021. The theme  “…for a healthy environment” focuses on the “elephants in the room” in relation to both production and utilisation of milk and dairy products. The objective is to portray the latest research and evidence-based information […]

1. Farming in the uplands: Opportunities for carbon and biodiversity Monday 29 November at 7 pm Hear about carbon and biodiversity as opportunities for upland businesses to consider as we transition through to the new stewardship schemes. Speakers: John Holland and Davy McCracken, SRUC To register, click here To find out more about how you […]

2. Grassland opportunities to maximise carbon management Tuesday 30 November at 7 pm Find out about grassland management techniques involving getting the best from our grassland from a productivity/utilisation perspective, as well as how we can build soil carbon stocks. Speakers: Lorna MacPherson and Poppy Frater, SAC To register,click here To find out more about […]

3. Slurry management for farmers in England Wednesday 1 December at 7 pm Learn about what the rules mean in the immediate future, and what needs to be considered in the medium to long term. Speaker: Neil Carter, SAC To register, click here To find out more about how you can get involved, please contact […]

‘Sustainable Farming – the future’ Patrick Holden, Sustainable Food Trust

Organised by Blade Farming, Field Options and KWS, and hosted by Chris & Tim Wilkes of Newin House Farm, Upper Aston, Claverley, WV5 7EE. Please RVSP to: trefnantmj@icloud.com or phone Marc on 07814617814. 1:30pm: Arrival & Refreshments 2pm: Introductions - Growing Fodder Beet & Agronomy - Rhys Owen (Field Options) - Grazing Beet & Cattle […]

4. Introduction to carbon auditing Wednesday 8 December at 7 pm Find out about how an audit can be a useful management tool going forwards. Speaker: Anna Sellars, SAC To register, click here To find out more about how you can get involved, please contact SAC on 01539 769059 or email FFR@sac.co.uk

‘Herbal leys for production, soil building and wildlife’ Rob Richmond, Forgotten Soils