Events
Upcoming Events
June - September 2010: Glastir Training Dates (Cymraeg)
Past Events
7th June 2010
GDC at IBERS Gogerddan Farm Open Day
“Efficient production of quality beef from quality grassland”
More details (PDF)
Contact: Karen McFee (01970 625050) or Huw Powell (01970 823028)
2nd June 2010
GDC at Llwyn Y Brain discussion group near Welshpool
“Farm Walk- improving your leys”
Contact: Karen McFee (01970 625050) or Huw Powell (01970 823028)
27th May 2010
GDC at Henfaes Research Centre, Abergwyngregyn, Llanfairfechan, LL33 0LB
“Managing Grasslands with Low Inputs”
More details (PDF)
Contact:
Heli Gittins (01248 388647) or Huw Powell (01970 823028)
25th May 2010
Open Event at Ty Gwyn Organic Unit, Trawsgoed Farm, Aberystwyth, SY23 4LL, 11:30-3:30
IBERS plant breeding update - how will it help organic farmers? (Grassland Development Centre)
Clarifying the Complexity of Milk Contracts ... (and tips on how to maximise price) (ADAS)
24th May 2010
GDC at the Trefgarn HCC discussion group in Pembrokeshire
"Prevention and control of grassland weeds and improving old pasture leys"
Contact: Karen McFee (01970 625050) or Huw Powell (01970 823028)
21st May 2010
Organic discussion group meeting - Soil fertility, cropping and reseeding issues
1:30pm, Gelynos, Trallong, LD3 8HP
Grassland Development Centre
18th March 2010
Hendy Discussion group – managing soil nutrients and fertiliser Huw Powell GDC
11th March 2010
Llanearcheron Discussion group – planning reseeding Heather McCalman GDC
10th March 2010
HCC Farming Connect Bryntail discussion group meeting ‘what to grow where’ Heather McCalman GDC
9th March 2010
Llanegryn discussion group meeting –Reseeding organic land- heather McCalman GDC
4th March 2010
New Radnor Organic Farming Connect Discussion group – planning reseeding – Heather McCalman GDC
3rd March 2010
Hendreseffion Farming Connect Discussion group meeting- making the most of soil nutrients Heather McCalman GDC
Wales Climate Centre / Canolfan Hinsawdd Cymru
Nutritional intervention to reduce methane emissions from livestock
Focus on: Bull beef production
Development farm event at IBERS Gogerddan, Aberystwyth University
GDC Staff will be in attendance
Enquires: Ben Williams, Wales Climate Centre, 01970 621612
Further Information
Programme
HCC/FC discussion group meetings coming up in January & February:
January
- Panteithinog
- Famau
- Tregeiriog
- Bryncelynog
February
- Safn Y Coed
- Brecon
- Blaencwmpridd
- Hendy
- Hendreseifion
- Brohiraethog
For dates and times please call Huw Powell at the Grassland Development Centre on 01970 823028
5th November 2009
HCC Open Day, Nant yr Deri
Contact: HCC or Huw Powell, GDC, 01970 823028
22nd October 2009
FWGS AGM & Conference 2009
Venue: William Davies Hall, IBERS AU, Gogerddan
Starting at 0945hrs (Registration)
Enquiries: Patricia Pitt, GDC IBERS AU - Tel: 01970 823058
15th October 2009, 7:30pm
Slurry vs Fertiliser, Hog's Head, Llantilio Crosseny, Abergavenny
HCC/FC Discussion Group Meeting
Huw Powell, GDC, will be talking about the merits of the muck produced on your own farms, how the correct application at the correct times could help reduce your fertiliser bill!
Contact: Huw Powell, 01970 823026
15th October 2009
OCW Conference, William Davies Conference Hall, IBERS Gogerddan, Aberystwyth University
GDC chairing Feeds Workshop and Plenary Presentation on R&D
14th October 2009
Forage Crops Open Day, Henfaes
Organised by CALU
Led by Heather McCalman
13th October 2009
Environment Agency Training Day, near Usk
Led by Chris Duller