Farmers from across Wales are invited to join an innovative farming business and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) for a special GrasscheckGB workshop.
The workshop is held on Thursday 22 February 2024 at Penmaen Bach near Machynlleth, where Richard Rees and his brother Huw Llyr run a 90-hectare holding, grazing a flock of 400 Aberfield cross ewes to Abermax rams.
The farm has been part of the GrasscheckGB initiative for 2 years already and has provided data and support that has been invaluable for the business. The family aim to finish all lambs off grass on a rotational grazing system incorporating chicory and lucerne. The farm is trying to keep costs as low as possible by emphasising grass production and root crop use for wintering.
Joining the workshop is consultant Andy King will share an analysis of this season’s farm grazing data and explore how it helps on farm decision making.
Rachael Madeley-Davies, HCC’s Head of Sustainability and Future Policy said: “The work that has already been done here at Penmaen Bach provides a real in-depth insight into what can be achieved if we use data to its full advantage. Our industry and farming practices must evolve if we are to stay ahead of the game and lead the way in innovative, sustainable and profitable farm businesses. I would encourage anyone who grows this valuable resource to join the information day and get learn about the project and benefits it can deliver for their own farming enterprise.”
Book your place here : https://bit.ly/3RYvPcs
