Livestock Events
November 2009
Managing the dairy cow around calving - Penrith, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 03 November 2009
THIS on-farm event, run by ADAS on behalf of Defra, will highlight both the welfare and economic benefits of correct management during the dry period and the transition to freshly calved. Advice on cow survival at calving with the emphasis on calving...
Read Full Event DetailsNatural England - Upland Entry Level Stewardship meeting (Low Luckens Farm, Rowelton, Carlisle)
Begins on Tuesday 03 November 2009
THE Hill Farm Allowance (HFA) is coming to an end and the HFA payments received in March 2010 will be the last. The successor to the HFA is Upland Entry Level Stewardship (UELS). You are invited to a meeting to look at the potential of Upland Entry...
Read Full Event DetailsManaging the dairy cow around calving - Preston, Lancashire
Begins on Thursday 05 November 2009
THIS on-farm event, run by ADAS on behalf of Defra, will highlight both the welfare and economic benefits of correct management during the dry period and the transition to freshly calved. Advice on cow survival at calving with the emphasis on calving...
Read Full Event DetailsMonitor Farm Business Group Meeting - Cumbria (Beef and Sheep)
Begins on Monday 09 November 2009
THE first Cumbrian Beef and Sheep Monitor Farm Business Group Meeting will be held on Monday 9th November 2009 at Threlkeld Cricket Club, Keswick CA12 4ST at 7.30pm. It will be an evening presentation on "The health and welfare of the housed suckler...
Read Full Event DetailsLameness event - Dairy Works Young Adult Seminar - Myerscough, Lancashire
Begins on Tuesday 10 November 2009SAVE up to £4,000 a year for every 100 cows by intercepting lameness early. COGENT are hosting a series of young adult seminars in the form of interactive workshops throughout the UK. The project is to give young dairy farmers an insight...
Read Full Event DetailsNutrient Budgeting Workshop - Keswick, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 10 November 2009
MANURE and Fertilizer Management will be the topic of a FREE cost-cutting workshop for farmers in Cumbria. **(This event is now fully booked)** The workshop will be held on the 10th November 2009 at Armathwaite Hall, Keswick CA12...
Read Full Event DetailsUpland Entry Level Stewardship Meeting - Sedbergh, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 10 November 2009
THE Hill Farm Allowance (HFA) is coming to an end and the HFA payments received in March 2010 will be the last. The successor to the HFA is Upland Entry Level Stewardship (UELS). You are invited to a meeting to look at the potential of Upland Entry...
Read Full Event DetailsManaging the dairy cow around calving - Tattenhall, Cheshire
Begins on Wednesday 11 November 2009
THIS on-farm event, run by ADAS on behalf of Defra, will highlight both the welfare and economic benefits of correct management during the dry period and the transition to freshly calved. Advice on cow survival at calving with the emphasis on calving...
Read Full Event DetailsNatural England ELS Farm Walk - Broxton, Cheshire
Begins on Wednesday 11 November 2009
THE farm walk will begin with a brief introduction to the farm and the Entry Level and Higher Level stewardship schemes. A guided walk will look at lowland grassland management, hedgerows, in field trees, margins and buffer strips, overwintering...
Read Full Event DetailsNeed help with renewables? - Penrith, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 17 November 2009
ARE you a North West business thinking about the potential benefits of generating your own renewable energy? The opportunities for generating your own energy from wind, waste or with micro-renewables in the North West are significant. Envirolink...
Read Full Event DetailsCatchment Sensitive Farming - Tried and Tested workshops (Ribble and Wyre) - Chipping
Begins on Wednesday 18 November 2009
YOU are invited to a half day workshop to discuss the practical approaches to nutrient management which can offer the potential to increase profitability and reduce fertiliser use while reducing the risk of diffuse water pollution from agriculture...
Read Full Event DetailsNeed help with renewables? - Warrington, Cheshire
Begins on Thursday 19 November 2009
ARE you a North West business thinking about the potential benefits of generating your own renewable energy? The opportunities for generating your own energy from wind, waste or with micro-renewables in the North West are significant. Envirolink...
Read Full Event DetailsAlternative Energy - Could You Produce Your Own Power? - Lancashire
Begins on Thursday 19 November 2009
PRODUCING energy yourself, from a fuel not linked to oil, makes incredible sense in the current energy market. This FREE event will look at the possibility of producing your own electricity. From using a stand alone wind turbine and growing your...
Read Full Event DetailsThe benefits of EID as a management tool to you and your flock - Cheshire
Begins on Thursday 19 November 2009
ON the 31st of December 2009 the new sheep electronic identification (EID) rules come into force. Are you fully prepared? This demonstration event aims to show you that EID is much more than a piece of legislation but a powerful management tool for...
Read Full Event DetailsImproving welfare in free range egg production systems through better pasture management - Penrith, Cumbria
Begins on Thursday 19 November 2009
THIS meeting, one of eight regional events with egg producers across the country, has been organised by ADAS to highlight ways in which ranging affects the health and welfare of free range laying hens. Information will be provided on how to...
Read Full Event DetailsWhat does the future hold for Uplands Farming?
Begins on Monday 23 November 2009
THE NFU and Farming Futures invite you to a FREE workshop focusing on: Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Payments, Wind Energy Opportunities, Climate Change and the Uplands and Livestock Management Methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The day...
Read Full Event DetailsCatchment Sensitive Farming - Tried and Tested workshops (Ribble and Wyre) - Slaidburn
Begins on Tuesday 24 November 2009
YOU are invited to a half day workshop to discuss the practical approaches to nutrient management which can offer the potential to increase profitability and reduce fertiliser use while reducing the risk of diffuse water pollution from agriculture...
Read Full Event DetailsSheep Nutrition Workshop, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Begins on Tuesday 24 November 2009
EBLEX brings you this informative workshop that will highlight the importance of choosing your sheep ration carefully and the difference it could make to your bottom line. Venue: Kings Arms Hotel, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4QN Time: 5pm to 9pm For...
Read Full Event DetailsUplands Entry Level Stewardship Meeting - Colne, Lancashire
Begins on Tuesday 24 November 2009
YOU are invited to a meeting to look at the potential of Upland Entry Level Stewardship (UELS) on your farm and the benefits it can bring to both the environment and farm income. Where: The Alma Inn, Emmott Lane, Laneshawbridge, Colne BB8...
Read Full Event DetailsFarm Energy Event
Begins on Wednesday 25 November 2009
THE Farm Energy Event is the first event of its kind which will deal specifically with farm energy use; ways to save it, equipment to reduce its use, and even ways to generate it. With costs at an all time high, energy is now a major item on the...
Read Full Event DetailsMonitor Farm Business Group Meeting - Lancashire (Beef and Sheep)
Begins on Thursday 26 November 2009
THESE meetings are aimed at improving the performance of Lower Highfield Farm and the Lancashire beef and sheep monitor farm business group. Where: Lancaster Auction Mart, Wyresdale Road, Golgotha, Lancaster LA1 3JQ When: Thursday 26th November 11am to...
Read Full Event DetailsNatural England Entry Level Stewardship Farm Walk - Ormskirk, Lancashire
Begins on Friday 27 November 2009
THE walk will begin with an introduction to the farm and Environmental Stewardship and recent changes to the scheme. The walk will include discussion on ELS/HLS options such as new hedge planting, wild bird seed mixtures, overwintering stubbles, pond...
Read Full Event DetailsNatural England Entry Level Stewardship Farm Walk - Bowland Forest, Lancashire
Begins on Monday 30 November 2009
THE farm walk will begin with a brief introduction to the farm, Entry Level Stewardship and Higher Level Stewardship schemes. It will include discussion on stone wall restoration, restoration and maintenance of traditional farm buildings,...
Read Full Event DetailsAre you ready for NVZs? - Chipping, Lancashire
Begins on Monday 30 November 2009
AT this workshop an independent farm advisor will take you through the NVZ regulations and paperwork required. When: Monday 30th November at 10-30am Where: Chipping Village Hall, Chipping PR3 2QH The workshop will cover: The differences...
Read Full Event DetailsAre you ready for NVZs? - Cockermouth, Cumbria
Begins on Monday 30 November 2009
AT this workshop an independent farm advisor will take you through the NVZ regulations and paperwork required. When: Monday 30th November at 10-30am Where: Brigham Village Hall, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0TE The workshop will cover: The...
Read Full Event DetailsAre you ready for NVZs? - Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Begins on Monday 30 November 2009
AT this workshop an independent farm advisor will take you through the NVZ regulations and paperwork required. When: Monday 30th November at 10-30am Where: NFU North West, Skelmersdale WN8 9TL The workshop will cover: The differences between...
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