Better Returns from Managing Calving Patterns and Grassland in a Suckler System - Ripponden, Halifax
StartsTue 26 October 2010 at 10:30AM
EndsTue 26 October 2010 at 2:30PM
JOIN EBLEX in conjunction with Natural England for this FREE informative discussion. Find out how managing calving periods can make better use of farm land and housing in a suckler system.
In addition, a renowned grassland expert will discuss grassland and soil issues and how to manage these more effectively to tie in with Countryside Stewardship Schemes.
Where: Beeston Hall Farm Ltd, Rochdale Road, Ripponden, HX6 4LW
When: Tuesday 26th October 2010 10:30am – 2:30pm
To register your FREE place please ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 0870 609 1840 / 01904 771211 or email brpevents@eblex.org.uk
Programme
10-30am - Arrival and registration
11am - Introduction to the Farm - Steve Dunkley, EBLEX Regional Manager and Rachel Hallos
11-10am - Making Calving Patterns fit your system - Mary Vickers, EBLEX Senior Beef Scientist
11-40am - Upland Entry Level Stewardship: Options for the SDA Farmer - Rachel Webster, Natural England
12-10pm - Lunch
12-40pm - Grassland and Soil Issues - Charlie Morgan, GrassMaster
1-10pm - Farm Walk (subject to weather conditions)
2-15pm - Questions and close
To register your FREE place please ring Hellen or Sandra at EBLEX on 0870 609 1840 / 01904 771211 or email brpevents@eblex.org.uk
