BRITISH GRASSLAND SOCIETY

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

BGS Events

The Dairy Show

Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

For details of the event, click here.

Cheshire Grassland Society

Reaseheath College

Thursday 13 October, 7.30pm Reaseheath College FE Lecture Theatre Sean Chubb - 'Variable Milking Regimes' With labour being harder to come by and the cost of power on the rise, this month Sean Chubb will be talking to us about how we can utilise our milking times to reduce this impact. Sean is the lead […]

AHDB Dairy Roadshow

Court Farm, Kempley, Dymock, Gloucestershire

New research discoveries showcase  Farmers will get the chance to hear how the latest research from AHDB can help their farm at an open day at Court Farm in Gloucestershire on 1 November. Ateendees will move through five themed interactive stations covering mastitis, lameness, nutrition, silage slippage and Johne's disease. To find out more, click […]

Farm Business Innovation Show

NEC, Birmingham

'The diversification and innovation event for farmers and landowners to make more money from their land' To find out more, click here.

Somerset Grassland Society

Waste not, want not - How to maximise your organic manures. Speaker: Andrew Sincock, Agriton 8 pm prompt at The Cross Keys, Lydford TA11 7HA

LIC Market Day

Market Drayton Market, TF9 3SW

Specialist market day for block calving cows. For more information, click here

NSA Event – Low input for maximum gain

Braunston, Oakham, Rutland

There are a number of different options available for low-input systems. At this event, the speakers will discuss what they have learnt from their travels across UK and Europe. 10:00am - Welcome and background – Phil Stocker, NSA CEO 10:20am - Sustainable, low input farming. Food security alongside environmental gains – Professor Louise Manning (Lincoln […]

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.