Livestock Events
November 2010
Demo Event: ‘EID; the Practical Demonstration Event’ - Knutsford, Cheshire - Nov 3rd
Begins on Wednesday 03 November 2010
THIS demonstration event will focus on the ease of using an EID system, including the scope of data capture and transfer together with the benefits and advantages of using an electronic system. When: Wednesday 3rd November (1-30pm start, 6pm finish...
Read Full Event DetailsMonitor Farm Business Group Meeting: Beef and Sheep, Lancaster, Lancashire - Nov 3rd
Begins on Wednesday 03 November 2010
"How can Malcolm and Judith increase the profitability of their suckler cows" THIS evening meeting will focus on the various factors affecting the profitability of the beef enterprise at Lower Highfield Farm and how it may be possible to achieve...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups: Young Farmers Discussion Group (Cheshire) - Grain Trading
Begins on Wednesday 03 November 2010
A NEW initiative open to members under 30 years old involved in the agricultural sector, providing a diverse programme of events over the winter period. Venue: Grain Trading - Mere Parish Club Time: Each meeting will start at 7-30pm Open events...
Read Full Event DetailsPOSTPONED - MONITOR FARM OPEN DAY: Beef and Sheep, Cumbria - Nov 8th
Begins on Monday 08 November 2010
THE MONITOR Farm Open Day At Ken and Mandy Pears' Fellside House Farm has been postponed until further notice and will no longer take place on November 8th Contact Cumbria Farmer Network: Phone: 01768 868 615Email: info@thefarmernetwork.co.uk Further...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups: Feed Planning For Beef Herds - Carlisle - Nov 9th
Begins on Tuesday 09 November 2010
THIS FREE meeting will look at the value of the value of grass silage, understanding stock requirements and ration formulation. It will also provide a feed market update - including alternatives with practical samples. Speakers include Charlie...
Read Full Event DetailsControlling Johne’s disease in Cumbria - Penrith Auction
Begins on Wednesday 10 November 2010
Johne's disease has a major impact on the health and welfare of sheep and cattle and can result in significant financial loss. Speakers will explain what is known about this disease and highlight the measures that can be taken to control infection...
Read Full Event DetailsFarm Finance Seminar - The Horse and Groom, Gosforth, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 16 November 2010
Presentation by the Cumberland Building Society - "Investment Asset Classes" (ideas and issues for your investments) Presentation by Robinson & Co - "Issues around Succession" Starts: Tuesday 16 November at 7.30pm Where: The Horse and Groom,...
Read Full Event DetailsEBLEX Open Meeting - Cheshire
Begins on Wednesday 17 November 2010
THE EBLEX Board invites you to attend an Open Meeting for levy payers at Reaseheath College on Wednesday, 17th November 2010. The meeting will provide an opportunity for producers to catch up on the latest news on export markets for beef, lamb and...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups: Clover Club (dairy) - Too much serving getting you down? - Nov 17th
Begins on Wednesday 17 November 2010
THIS Clover Club evening meeting with Martin Gough, a reproductive specialist, will look at different approaches to reduce your number of services and improve your fertility. Evening meetings start at 7.30pm at Guy’s Thatched Hamlet,...
Read Full Event DetailsFREE Soil & Nutrient Management on-farm walk and workshop - Blackburn, Lancs - Nov 18th
Begins on Thursday 18 November 2010
JOIN us for either a morning or afternoon practical workshop aimed at improving skills in managing soil condition for improved grass and crop performance, and increasing the fertiliser and nutrient efficiency of your farm. The farm walk and workshop...
Read Full Event DetailsDemo Event: Making the most of water and electricity on your farm - Newton with Scales, Preston - Nov 18th
Begins on Thursday 18 November 2010
THIS FREE on-farm demo event will demonstrate at a practical level how water and electricity consumption can be reduced and / or used more efficiently on your farm. It will look at energy and resource savings in the parlour and the...
Read Full Event DetailsFarm Finance Seminar - The Shepherds Inn, Bidders Room, Carlisle, Cumbria
Begins on Thursday 18 November 2010
Presentation by the Cumberland Building Society - "Investment Asset Classes" (ideas and issues for your investments) Presentation by " Rigg, Rigg & Mill - "An Introduction to Financial Services" Starts: Thursday 18 November at 7.30pm Where: The...
Read Full Event DetailsThe National Poultry Show - Stoneleigh
Begins on Saturday 20 November 2010VISIT one of the largest poultry shows in the country. See 5,000 exhibits representing in excess of 130 breeds of large fowl, bantams, ducks, geese and turkeys. When: Saturday November 20th (10am to 4pm) and Sunday November 21st (9am to 2pm) ...
Read Full Event DetailsThe National Poultry Show - Stoneleigh
Begins on Sunday 21 November 2010VISIT one of the largest poultry shows in the country. See 5,000 exhibits representing in excess of 130 breeds of large fowl, bantams, ducks, geese and turkeys. When: Saturday November 20th (10am to 4pm) and Sunday November 21st (9am to 2pm) ...
Read Full Event DetailsFarm Finance Seminar - The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 23 November 2010
Presentation by the Cumberland Building Society - "Investment Asset Classes" (ideas and issues for your investments) Presentation by Bluefin Insurers - "Farming Liability Case Law" Starts: Tuesday 23 November at 7.30pm Where: The Swan Hotel,...
Read Full Event DetailsFree Entry Level and Organic Entry Level Stewardship Scheme Farm Walk - Slaidburn, Lancashire - Nov 24th
Begins on Wednesday 24 November 2010
JOIN us for this FREE Farm Walk where you can see examples of best practice management for a range of ELS and OELS options. This farm walk will equip you with practical solutions and ideas so that you can successfully manage the options within your...
Read Full Event DetailsFree Entry Level & Organic Entry Level Scheme Best Practice Farm Walks - Middlewich, Cheshire
Begins on Wednesday 24 November 2010
JOIN us at a farm near you for a FREE Farm Walk where you can see examples of best practice management for a range of ELS and OELS options. This series of farm walks across the North West will equip you with practical solutions and ideas so that...
Read Full Event DetailsDairyCo roadshow with John Roche – Grass as the system - Tarporley, Cheshire
Begins on Wednesday 24 November 2010
INFLUENTIAL speaker and consultant Dr. John Roche will be discussing the key profit drivers for grazing systems at presentations across the country in a DairyCo roadshow this month. With commodity prices rising but volatile, successful farm systems must...
Read Full Event DetailsDairyCo roadshow with John Roche – Grass as the system - Kendal, Cumbria
Begins on Thursday 25 November 2010
INFLUENTIAL speaker and consultant Dr. John Roche will be discussing the key profit drivers for grazing systems at presentations across the country in a DairyCo roadshow this month. With commodity prices rising but volatile, successful farm systems must...
Read Full Event DetailsFarm Finance Seminar - The Tufton Arms, Appleby, Cumbria
Begins on Thursday 25 November 2010
Presentation by the Cumberland Building Society - "Investment Asset Classes" (ideas and issues for your investments) Presentation by Dodd & Co - "General Financial and Tax Implications" Starts: Thursday 25 November at 7.30pm Where: The...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups: Open meeting on mastitis - new group near Wigton - Nov 29th
Begins on Monday 29 November 2010
THIS open meeting for dairy farmers aims to establish a new farmer group near Wigton. The topic of discussion is mastitis with Alistair Reid of Belle Vue Vets leading the discussion and Ian Cairns of SAC discussion animal health...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups: Blackburn and Darwen - Pneumonia - Nov 30th
Begins on Tuesday 30 November 2010
REGULAR meetings are held at the Boat Club at Riley Green by the Blackburn and Darwen Group, on topics relating to beef and sheep farming in the East Lancs area. This next meeting will discuss pneumonia. When: Wednesday 27th October at...
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