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Growing grass, growing success

Nether Affleck Farm, Lanark, ML11 9UJ

AHDB dairy, BGS and LIC are pleased to invite you to this farm walk where we look forward to discussing the practical aspects of growing a successful business through producing and utilising grass and forage. 

 

10.30am – Registration

 

11.00am – Welcome

 

11.10am – Farm Walk, hosted by Jim Baird, facilitated by LIC & AHDB

 

- Breeding for the right cow

 

- Plant physiology deciding when to cut (Speaker: Professor Trevor Gilliland)

 

- Silage cutting

 

            - Grazing in challenging ground conditions

 

13.00pm – Round up by BGS, followed by light lunch and opportunity to talk with trade sponsors

 

Pre-registration is required
Register at: ke.events@ahdb.org.uk  or phone 01904 771218

 

 

Please ensure you are wearing clean and appropriate footwear