Livestock Events
August 2010
AUG 2nd: Research trip to Scotland: A suckler cow production system - Peniculk, Edinburgh
Begins on Monday 02 August 2010
A Research Programme Present and Future into Herd Health and Fertility Where: Easter Howgate Farm, Penicuik, Edinburgh When: Monday 2nd August 2010 For more information and to book your place, please telephone Jane Clark 01900 826403...
Read Full Event DetailsNSA Sheep 2010 - Malvern, Worcestershire
Begins on Tuesday 03 August 2010
FOR the 2010 event, a series of informative seminars complementing the wide range of educational and commercial trade stands is planned, offering the complete package for the entire sheep sector. Venue: Three Counties Showground, Malvern Organised...
Read Full Event DetailsManaging the breeding ewe - (Clover Club) Guys, Bilsborrow
Begins on Wednesday 04 August 2010
PART of the Clover Club's planned sheep events, "Managing the Breeding Ewe" is part three of a series of talks being held at the Pavilion at Guys aimed at improving efficiency and profitability. Where: The Pavilion at Guys,...
Read Full Event DetailsEntry Level Stewardship Farm Walk - Higher Walton, Warrington
Begins on Thursday 05 August 2010
A FREE practical on farm meeting to find out about the changes to the Entry Level Stewardship scheme. Where: Holly Hedge Farm, Holly Hedge Lane, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 5QP (By kind permission of R D Bennett) When: Thursday 5th August...
Read Full Event DetailsEnvironmental Advice Clinics - Gisburn, Lancashire
Begins on Thursday 05 August 2010
TO book a half-hour appointment with a Natural England adviser call: 0300 060 1695 quoting event ref: NWCL651 Where: Gisburn Auction, Gisburn, Lancs BB7 4ES When: 10am to 3-30pm Natural England advisors will be available to: •...
Read Full Event DetailsGarstang Agricultural Show - Lancashire
Begins on Saturday 07 August 2010
REPUTEDLY one of the Best One Day Shows in the Country, attracting close to 15,000 people every year, 14 different breeds of cattle including Jersey, Highland and Longhorn 15 breeds of sheep including rare breeds Light Horses from Hunters to...
Read Full Event DetailsAUG 10th: Croglin Group, Cumbria - Next meeting on vaccination options
Begins on Tuesday 10 August 2010
PIETER Venter, from Rowcliffe House Vets will lead the discussion on how abortion storms affected flocks last winter and the various vaccination options available before the end of September. Where: The Robin Hood, Croglin When: August...
Read Full Event DetailsBetter returns from improved selection and ram health - Hetton, Skipton
Begins on Wednesday 11 August 2010
THIS event looks at carrying out ram MOTs. Doing this will help eliminate sub-fertile rams and could allow the use of fewer rams with a higher quality. EBLEX north east regional manager Steve Powdrill will then show what to look for when selecting...
Read Full Event DetailsFarm walk to clarify Cross Compliance requirements - Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancs
Begins on Thursday 12 August 2010
FREE Defra events are being held in your area to demonstrate and clarify existing and new Cross Compliance requirements. This farm walk will focus on the most common areas of Cross Compliance failur including areas which are to be more tightly...
Read Full Event DetailsBetter returns from improved selection and ram health - Hawes, North Yorkshire
Begins on Thursday 12 August 2010
THIS event looks at carrying out ram MOTs. Doing this will help eliminate sub-fertile rams and could allow the use of fewer rams with a higher quality. In addition, EBLEX north east regional manager Steve Powdrill will show what to look for when...
Read Full Event DetailsHaigh, Aspull and Blackrod Agricultural Show
Begins on Sunday 15 August 2010
Haigh, Aspull and Blackrod Agricultural Show Where: The Windmill Field, Copperass Lane, Haigh WN2 1PA Covering sheep, cattle, horse and horticultural classes. As well as ploughing match, farmers market, domestic and handicraft, Plus...
Read Full Event DetailsAUG 16th: Cumbria Beef and Sheep Monitor Farm - The management and prevention of sheep diseases
Begins on Monday 16 August 2010
THE aim of this meeting is to look at some of the health issues currently affecting the sheep sector and the effects they are having on the ewe flock at Fellside House Farm, Caldbeck. Where: Millhouse Village Hall, Hesket Newmarket, CA7 8HR When:...
Read Full Event DetailsEnvironmental Advice Clinics - Gisburn, Lancashire
Begins on Thursday 19 August 2010
TO book a half-hour appointment with a Natural England adviser call: 0300 060 1695 quoting event ref: NWCL651 Where: Gisburn Auction, Gisburn, Lancs BB7 4ES When: 10am to 3-30pm Natural England advisors will be available to: •...
Read Full Event DetailsAre your soils suffering from compaction?
Begins on Thursday 19 August 2010
THE primary aim of this on-farm demonstration is to illustrate, by practical means, how damage to soil structure from the use of machinery can be reduced. Secondary to this is demonstrating equipment to remove soil compaction. "A well-structured...
Read Full Event DetailsEntry Level Stewardship - Online training session from the comfort of your home
Begins on Monday 23 August 2010
You are invited to join an ELS Online training session from the comfort of your farm office or home; all you need is access to the internet and a telephone. Where: Your farm office or home When: 23rd August 2010 10am The session will...
Read Full Event DetailsEntry Level Stewardship Farm Walk - Hall Farm, Nantwich
Begins on Monday 23 August 2010
A FREE practical on farm meeting to find out about the changes to the Entry Level Stewardship scheme. Where: Hall Farm, Reaseheath College, Nantwich CW5 6DF When: Monday 23rd August at 12.45pm for 1pm start. Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) up...
Read Full Event DetailsEntry Level Stewardship Farm Walk - Hyde, Gt Manchester
Begins on Wednesday 25 August 2010
NATURAL England are hosting a half day farm walk to equip existing ELS scheme agreement holders with the skills knowledge and confidence to manage their options and successfully re-apply for ELS. The walk will be delivered by Mark Tripney who will...
Read Full Event DetailsFARMER GROUPS: Baldrand Farm Practice Sheep Meeting, Lancaster
Begins on Thursday 26 August 2010
THIS farmer group meeting will discuss Zolvix the new sheep wormer, worm resistance and how to avoid it, plus practical demonstrations and faecal worm egg counts. Where: Lentworth Farm, Over Wyresdale, Lancaster LA2 9BE (by kind permission of...
Read Full Event DetailsEntry Level Stewardship Farm Walk - Bebington, Wirral
Begins on Thursday 26 August 2010
A FREE practical on farm meeting to find out about the changes to the Entry Level Stewardship scheme. Where: Brooklet Farm, Brimstage Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 6HE When: Thursday 26th August at 12.45pm for 1pm start. Entry Level...
Read Full Event DetailsChipping Agricultural and Horticultural Show
Begins on Saturday 28 August 2010
CHIPPING Show celebrates all aspects of farming and rural life with classes for sheep, cattle, light horses, ponies and shire horses plus poultry, pigeon and egg sections. There are also classes for cheeses, handicrafts, cakes and preserves, a...
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