A series of 6 farm walks to practically illustrate & define Efficient and Sustainable Milk Production are being arranged by CAFRE dairy advisers for local dairy farmers. The first 2 walks will be held on Wed 27th March in Garvagh & Tempo. Register now: cafre.ac.uk/events/efficie…

FREE SHEEP FARM WALK TUESDAY 14TH MAY. - Stevenson farm Donegal - Located midway between Castlefinn + Killygordon F93KF77 - Light refreshments on arrival Follow us @Shop6pm! - Farm walk commences at 6.30pm This event is very kindly sponsored by Mullinahone Co-op #igasheep

The Open Farm Weekend event, one of NI's largest free awareness initiatives is returning this month. The event, led by the UFU, will feature 18 working farms shining a spotlight on crucial issues such as food poverty, sustainability, and farm safety. 🔗openfarmweekend.com/our-farms/

David Patterson Grassland Agronomist at AFBI Hillsborough tells you why you should join one of the AFBI "Farming for the Future" Open Day tours next Tues 18 & Weds 19 June. Tours are booking fast, some spaces still available, register now before spots run out! bit.ly/3V70O97

Still time to register for these AFBI Open Days next Tuesday & Wednesday at AFBI Hillsborough Promises to be a good opportunity to learn about the latest research on beef, lamb & milk production 🐂🐑🐄 #knowledgeexchange

Dr Conrad Ferris AFBI Dairy Scientist invites you to a Dairy Open Day in AFBI Hillsborough on 18th June. It has been 6 years since the last AFBI Dairy Open Day so lots to tell you. Book via this link bit.ly/3V70O97, see you then! #AFBIScience

Just a few photos from tonight’s Ulster Grassland Society Summer Meeting at Portrush Great turnout of members & friends from right across Northern Ireland and further afield See farming press & #UGS social media channels for full report & more pix

Some pix from last nights Summer Meeting on the farm of Bill Harpur at Portrush Full report and photos to follow in farming press

BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2024 On-farm judging has begun. Judges will be visiting the three finalists: Philip & David Clarke (Ferm Grassland Club) Peter Done (cheshiregrasslandsociety ) Dylan (Dylan Jones) & Wyn Jones (Anglesey Grassland Society) Look out for posts from the visits

BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2024 Yesterday the judges visited Philip & David Clarke at Augher, Co. Tyrone. The 80 spring calving cows yield of 5747 l/cow (73% from forage). The farm is mostly long-term leys, with some multi-species swards and red clover based silage swards.

Always great to catch up with Tom from BGS who works tirelessly behind the scenes for our industry #TopMan #GrassExperts

Still time to book places at our Autumn Meeting in Castlederg, Co Tyrone on Tuesday 22nd October visiting the dairy farm of Howard & Jessica Pollock Call or text George Reid on 07920 037910 without delay to book your place / lunch

The title of BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2024 goes to Dylan and Wyn Jones from Castellior, Anglesey. Dylan Jones Congratulations!

The Runners-up were Philip and David Clarke from Augher Ferm Grassland Club and Peter Done from Malpas cheshiregrasslandsociety Well done to everyone

November's meeting is open to all farmers.

Check out Omagh & Enniskillen dates.

Fantastic day at Winter Fair with huge honour as RUAS President to host Society Patron HRH The Duke of Edinburgh The Royal Family Full house of trade exhibits & quality livestock to facilitate business, networking & social interaction for 000’s of visitors from NI & further

Wishing all our members, supporters, followers, sponsors and friends a very Merry Christmas.

Iv the wife’s head recked talking about cows and grass. But she understands now. Delighted to come 1st in the grazing competition and the over all grassland farmer of the year for 2024 in the Ferm Grassland Club.

Enjoyable visit / meeting with CARASNIPanel on Philip & David Clarke’s dairy farm at Augher followed by lunch at thevalleyhotel and presentation on The Vaughan Trust Informative, challenging & interesting with good networking as well