Event
NSA South East Region Field Day
National Sheep Association event – part of Countryside COP, bringing together the rural community and businesses to showcase and inspire activity ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 – 22 November 2024.
Summary:
Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system” by kind permission of Randall Farms Ltd.
Programme:
10.30: Arrival
10.50: Welcome from NSA & Host Farmer
11.00: Three x 25 minute presentations (to include questions)
- “The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team”.. Virgin Money.
- “Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises.”
- “Pasture/cover crop grazing management”…AHDB/ Grazing Specialist.
12.15: Light refreshments & view trade stands.
13.00: Interactive workshops in breakout groups (with 15 min break)
- Rappa…”Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use.” with iLivestock ”Data capture and effective utilisation.”
- MSD ”How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well planned vaccination programme will enhance profits.”
- Elanco “Strategic/appropriate use of endo & ectoparasite control in high forage systems.”
- Bimeda ” The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing.”
- Forage Breeder/ Host Farmer… view pastures, fodder crop grazing.
15.15: General networking and post event BBQ
16.00: CLOSE.
Now in its fourth year, Countryside COP provides a platform for anyone interested in the countryside to hear how the UK’s rural economy and agriculture can help tackle climate change and improve sustainability.
The Countryside COP allows the rural community and UK agriculture to set the agenda and will serve to amplify policy asks and other messaging through many voices.
For more information on Countryside COP 2024 events, go to https://agricology.co.uk/research-projects/countryside-cop4-04-08-november-2024/
