BRITISH GRASSLAND SOCIETY

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

BGS Events

Dairy Calf rearing event at Harper Adams

Harper Adams University

Hosted by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF) at Harper Adams, this industry-focussed knowledge exchange event will identify aspects of calf rearing that farmers still need help with; what needs to be done to make progress; and offer support and encouragement to bring about meaningful change. Programme Welcome and introduction. Dr Philip Robinson, Harper Adams University […]

Gloucestershire Grassland Society

The Whitminster Inn, GL2 7NY

Profiting from native pasture Speaker: Rob Havard Rob Havard, Farmer and Ecologist from Worcestershire will talk to us about his holistic planned grazing system which makes the most of diverse native pastures as well as restored native species-rich pastures. Setting goals that ensure that their decisions are tested against social, financial and environmental criteria, ensures […]

Cheshire Grassland Society

Reaseheath College

Handling the fertiliser crisis. Speaker: Dr George Fisher 7.45 pm at Reaseheath College Lecture Theatre Dr George Fisher will be talking about Handling the Fertiliser Crisis, taking a forward look at vulnerability in fertiliser price and supply, and explore short, medium and long-term solutions for farming businesses to turn a problem into an opportunity.

AgriScot

The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh

'AgriScot is the Farm Business Event where the best commercial and technical advice is on offer. Farmers, farm managers, agri-business professionals and land managers attend AgriScot to develop their businesses.' For further details click here.

English Winter Fair

Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford

The English Winter Fair Incorporating The National Pedigree Calf Show. Click here for more details.

Next Generation Dairying Conference

Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh

​​Funded by the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation and supported by the Journal of Dairy Research, Next Generation Dairying Workshops and Conferences stimulate dairy-related research in Scotland and connect researchers globally to improve food security. To find out more, click here.

Scottish National Winter Fair

Lanark Agricultural Centre, Lanark

Judging of various sections including Beef Cattle, Sheep, Commercial Calves, Dairy Cattle, pedigree calves and lambs, Young Handlers, Baking & Crafts, Hay & Silage and Crooks. Livescot returns this year to a two day event. Bringing together the best from the industry - there really is something for everyone !! For more details, click here.

RWAS Winter Fair

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

'As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping.' Click here to find out more.

FFRF Regional Meeting – Hereford & W. Mids

FFRF Meeting - Hereford & West Midlands Location: WFYFC, Shires Farm, Worcester WR3 7SG Time: 12:00 - 14:30 To book your place click here The Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF), funded by Defra, provides free support to farmers and land managers across England to become more resilient to challenges caused by COVID-19, extreme weather, and […]

SWMC Soil 22

Harper Adams University

SWMC Soil22: Building farm resilience - bringing efficiency, nature & farm profitability into harmony. Speakers Pathways to sustainable agriculture - Chloe MacLaren – Rothamsted Research Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency, Andrew Riche – Rothamsted Research Umbilical spreading of digestate, Ian Rudge - Agrii / former Farm Manager, Bedfordia Farms Improving farm and soil resilience with the […]

FFRF Regional Meeting – S. West

FFRF Meeting - South West Location: Monks Yard, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PY Time: 12:30 - 15:00 To book your place click here The Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF), funded by Defra, provides free support to farmers and land managers across England to become more resilient to challenges caused by COVID-19, extreme weather, and changes to […]

Somerset Grassland Society

The Cross Keys Inn, East Lydford, TA11 7HA

What makes our beef and lamb special? Speaker: Peter Lord, Dyson Farming Time: 8 pm prompt Location: The Cross Keys Inn, East Lydford, Somerton, TA11 7HA