Cumbria Events
February 2012
Cumbria's Dairy Monitor Farm Open Day - Hesket Farm, Penrith
Begins on Tuesday 07 February 2012
This will be a chance to join in with the discussion and learning about the monitoring of cow foot health and improving forage utilisation. Paragon Vets will be leading the discussion and activities on mobility scoring and foot-trimming. When: Tuesday...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups - Shap Sheep Group
Begins on Wednesday 08 February 2012
Worm resistence in Sheep. Vet, Matt Colston, and some of the participating farmers, will discuss the results of the Shap Sheep Group's trial which looked at worm resistence in sheep. Where: The Greyhound Hotel, Shap When: Wednesday 8th February 2012...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups - Copeland Suckler Group with Fellside Dairy Group
Begins on Wednesday 08 February 2012
Mike Burns from Wilde Agriculture will give a presentation on growing crops for Milk and Beef Production. For more details, contact Joyce Reed on 01946 862348 Where: Horse and Groom, Gosforth When: Wednesday 8th February 2012 at...
Read Full Event DetailsBreeding dairy cows for longevity - Low Moor, Penrith, Cumbria
Begins on Thursday 09 February 2012
You are invited to attend one of the meetings sponsored by Defra and organised by ADAS for dairy farmers, herdsmen and those associated with dairy farming on: Breeding dairy cows for longevity. Involuntary culling continues to be a major cost to the UK...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer groups - Wigton Dairy Farmer Group
Begins on Thursday 16 February 2012
Starting at High Ploughlands Farm, Charlie Morgan of Grass Master will speak about soil types and grassland equipment. An aerator and Einbos grass harrow will be demonstrated by Carrs Agriculture. This will be followed by lunch at the Tam O'Shanter Inn...
Read Full Event DetailsFarmer Groups: South Lakes Beef & Sheep Group "Grassland improvement" - Windermere
Begins on Thursday 16 February 2012
Speaker: Independent grassland specialist Charlie Morgan on improving grassland, particularly focusing on managing grassland coming out of agri-environment schemes. Where: Sun Hotel, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1HH When: Thursday 16th February 2012...
Read Full Event DetailsCumbria's Beef and Sheep Monitor Farm - Business Club Meeting
Begins on Wednesday 29 February 2012
Speaker: James Webster from Promar The business club will look at the results of soil testing done on the Monitor Farm and discuss how any deficiencies should be addressed. Where: Caldbeck Cricket Club When: Wednesday 29th February 2012 at 7.30pm...
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National Youngstock Association Farm Walk - Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria
Begins on Thursday 08 March 2012
RABDF is pleased to announce a series of National Youngstock Association farm walks focussing on youngstock rearing, with the support of Pfizer Animal Health, Volac & NWF. These will take place from February to May 2012 across the...
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