Events

1. Semex Conference 2025

   Glasgow 12 Jan 9am Multiple day event: 12 – 14 Jan

   The 2025 Semex International Dairy Conference will be held in Glasgow from 12th – 14th January

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2. IN-PERSON, ON-FARM EVENT: Planning for Change: Using Whole Farm Plans to build farm resilience

   Lumphinnans Farm, near Cowdenbeath, Fife 16 Jan 10.30 - 2.30pm

   Lumphinnans Farm in Fife for an interactive workshop to explore what Whole Farm Plans are, what the new requirements will mean for your farm, and how you can use the WFP framework to boost the resilience of your business. We will use Lumphinnans, a mixed livestock and arable unit with woodland, as a live example to work through the required audits and plans and explore how these can be used to plan and implement a reduction in inputs and a move towards more regenerative practices. Hot lunch included. FREE and open to farmers, crofters, land managers and foresters. Booking is required. Book online For more information contact Colleen on 07972298576 / cmcculloch@soilassociation.org.

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3. The Calf Conference 2025

   Easterbrook Hall 29 Jan 9.15am

   Mark your calendars for The Calf Conference on 29th January 2025 at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, UK. Join us for an educational day featuring some of the UK’s top experts in calf rearing. This conference will offer multiple presentations, on subjects such as maximising on farm colostrum, has your calf had enough IgG, the importance of cleanliness, using data to manage heifer rearing, achieving targets of 24 months, calf housing & ventilation, considerations when milk feeding and more. Don’t miss out on valuable insights and guidance from leading industry professionals.

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