Past Events
2009
16th September 2009
Tir Gofal Habitat Management Day - Scrub & Hedges
Cornist Canol Farm, Flint, led by FWAG Cymru
10th September 2009
Tir Gofal Habitat Management Day -
Woodlands & Hedges
Little Aberbechain Farm, Newtown, led by FWAG Cymru
4th September 2009
The Environment Agency and IBERS Grassland Development Centre are holding an afternoon event at Berain, Llannefydd, Denbigh on September 4th 2pm to look at the causes of soil compaction and some machinery options available to correct it.
For more information please contact Nichola Taylor (EA) on 01248 484173 or Chris Duller (IBERS) on 01970 823157
2nd September 2009
1:30pm, Moel-y-Garth Farm, Guilsfield, Nr. Welshpool
CALU Workshop: Cereal Stubble and Soil Management
Chris Duller and Heather McCalman from the Grassland Development Centre (IBERS, Aberystwyth University) will cover crop rotation, cultivation strategies and soil management issues, including preventing and correcting compaction, over winter stubble management and nutrient inputs.
25th August 2009
Tir Gofal Habitat Management Day - Woodlands & Scrub
Newton Farm, Brecon, led by FWAG Cymru
20th - 23rd July
Meet the GDC team at the Royal Welsh Show we will be there everyday – and will be having a ‘clover clinic’ and in the countryside care area within the OCW marquee. Come and find out more about clover and how to benefit from it on your farm- whether you are conventional or organic you can make clover work for you!
1st July and 15th July
Livestock Marketing producers days in Mid Wales (Welshpool and Trefeglwys)
Making the most from grass.
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
26th June
Growing crops on an organic livestock farm near Wrexham
Heather McCalman
23rd June
'Crops without chemicals' Newton Farm near Brecon
Heather McCalman
19th June
'Crops without chemicals' Rogeston Farm, Haverfordwest
Chris Duller
10th June
'Crops without chemicals' at Rhug estate
Heather McCalman
9th June
Sheep South West event Keys to profitable lamb production.
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
1st June
Judging llaniliar show grassland competition
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
28th May
HCC open day Dinas Island Pembrokeshire
Grassland management by dairy heifer for improved sheep enterprise.
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
21st May
National Beef Association day Malvern Worc
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
19th May
Welsh Sheep Event Cenogau Bach Cerrigedridion North Wales
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
15th May
HCC Open day at Hendy Farm Hundred House Builth Wells 2pm
Soil is the most important resource on the farm. How are you using yours?
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
12th May
HCC Open day at Bryntail Farm Pontypridd 2pm
Soil is the most important resource on the farm. How are you using yours?
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
7th May
HCC Open day at Nantyderi Farm Raglan 2pm
Soil is the most important resource on the farm. How are you using yours?
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
6th May
Grasslands UK
The GDC team will be joining the BSGH stand at this event and Chris Duller will be speaking at one of the seminars.
30th April
Gelli Aur Students visiting Bronydd Mawr
Nutrition the secret to success
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
30th April
HCC Discussion grp meeting
Bryntail Discussion grp Pontypridd 7pm Managing Higher Fertilizer Prices
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
30th April
HCC Development Farm Open Day - Climate Change, IBERS, Trawsgoed. Contact Dave Davies dad@aber.ac.uk
28th and 29th April
Eblex meetings in South East England
Managing early season grazing.
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
27th April
Environment Agency meeting on Soil structure on Arable soils Pembrokshire
Contact: Charlie Morgan Tel: 01874 636480, Fax: 01874 636542 Email: cqm@aber.ac.uk
23rd April
Farming Connect Organic Development Farm Event
Ty Gwyn, IBERS - optimising use of slurry on the organic dairy farm.
Contact: Heather McCalman hym@aber.ac.uk & Huw Powell hgp@aber.ac.uk.
22nd April 2009
BGS Equine Workshop, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester
Catering for Horses - including grassland management for horses (Heather McCalman GDC)
21st April 2009
Derbyshire Grassland Society
(Heather McCalman GDC- clover management) Bentley Brook Inn, Fenny Bentley Ashbourn, DE6 1LF, Tel: 01335 350278
17 April
Farming Connect organic discussion group meeting. Middle Garth Farm, nr Newtown. Heather McCalman hym@aber.ac.uk
Grassland
2nd April 2009
Organic Grassland Conference
The Upper Gatehouse, Dartington Hall, near Totnes, South Devon including: Heather McCalman - GDC, Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences - IBERS
Legumes, fertility building, manures, weed control in grassland and rotations – for grass.
Cereals
24th March 2009
Growing Cereals in Wales - A CALU Workshop
10:30am - 3:30pm, IBERS, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, SY23 3EB
Contact calu@bangor.ac.uk or phone 01248 680450, or GDC on 01970 823058.
Rationing and Rotation Planning Meetings
23rd February 2009
Rationing and Rotation Planning, at Great Bottom Farm
OCW demonstration farm event
With Heather McCalman GDC IBERS and Tom Tolputt
Contact Philip Jones OCW: 01970 622248
25th February 2009
Rationing and Rotation Planning
Steynton Farm, Steynton Haverfordwest. 1.30 onwards
OCW event With Heather McCalman GDC IBERS and Tom Tolputt
Contact Philip Jones OCW: 01970 622248
26th February 2009
Rationing and Rotation Planning, OCW event at Manordulais Dryslwyn
With Heather McCalman GDC IBERS and Tom Tolputt
Contact Philip Jones OCW: 01970 622248
5th March 2009
Rationing and Rotation Planning, at Cappele Farm, Cerrigydrudion OCW demonstration farm event
With Heather McCalman GDC IBERS and David Peers ADAS
Contact Philip Jones OCW: 01970 622248
Organic Dairy
19th February 2009
OMSCO/DairyCo/OCW discussion group ‘Protein crops for organic dairy cows’
Heather McCalman GDC IBERS
Contact Owain Thomas : Dairy Co 01656 769711
Farm Open Day- Trefere, Penparc, Cardigan. 11am – 3pm Tuesday 24th February. An afternoon looking at efficient nutrient management of muck and slurry on an organic dairy farm. Lunch provided. Contact: Phil Jones on 01970 622248 (Organic Centre Wales) or Huw Powell on 01970 823028 (IBERS)
2nd March 2009
OMSCO/DairyCo/OCW Organic farm walk, Chirk
Heather McCalman
6th March 2009
OMSCO/DairyCo/OCW discussion group ‘Protein crops for organic dairy cows’
Heather McCalman GDC IBERS
Contact Owain Thomas : Dairy Co 01656 769711
26th March 2009
OMSCO/DairyCo/OCW Organic Dairy Group 'Seeds mixtures, variety choice and keeping clover in organic dairy systems', Pendine
Heather McCalman
EA/DDC Open Meetings
19th February Allt-yr-Afon Hotel, Wolfscastle, Pembs 7.30pm
4th March White Heart Inn, Llandeilo 7.30pm
Discussion Group Meetings
Farming Connect discussion group (Dyffryn Banw) at the Dyffryn Hotel, Foel, near Welshpool. 7:30pm Wednesday 25th February. An evening discussing the group’s soil analysis results and how to use them in nutrient input planning on farm.
Contact: Huw Powell on 01970 823028 (IBERS) or Mark Needham on 01970 625050 (HCC)
16th February 2009
Organic Discussion Group meeting:
Maintaining soil fertility.
7.00pm, The Abermule Hotel, SY15 6ND
Heather McCalman GDC
contact :Philip Jones OCW: 01970 622248
Nutrient Management Meetings
11th February AberConwy Grassland Society
17th February Mydroilyn Discussion Group
18th February Lampeter Discussion Group
24th February Carmarthenshire Grassland Society
25th February Aberystwyth Discussion Group
Open Days
26th January 2009
Bryncelynog Farm Open Day, Trawsfynydd. 11:30am -2pm
Muck and Slurry management.
2008
Tuesday 9th December
Workshop: Biodiversity in the hills and uplands - what is the role of organic farming?
10:30am - 3:00pm
North Wyke Research, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SB
Thursday 4th December
Discussion Group - Efficent Use of Slurry
Berriew, Forden
Contact: Chris Duller
Thursday 20th November
Open Meeting - Efficient Use of Slurry - meeting with EA/DDC
Newcastle Emlyn
Contact: Chris Duller
Thursday 20th November
British Grassland Society Winter Roadshow events - Managing Higher
Fertilizer Costs
11am, Harper Adams College and 8pm, Monmouth Grassland Society
Wednesday 19th November
East Radnor Grassland Society - Managing Higher Fertilizer Costs
7:30 Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne
Tuesday 18th November
Discussion Group - Managing grass quality - forage options for increased protein
Dyffryn, Meifod
Contact: Chris Duller
Tuesday 18th November
Converting to organic Farming
Lanbadarn Fynydd
Farming Connect OCW event 01970 823026
With Marilyn James WQF and Heather McCalman GDC IBERS
Thursday 13th November,
1pm
Innovis Forage Options event
Open to all clients of Innovis
At Peithyll and Tanygraig, Aberystwyth University
Tuesday 11th November
Discussion Group - Efficient Use of Slurry
Treffgarne, Spittal, Pembs
Contact: Chris Duller
Friday 7th November
Meat South West - Options for reducing winter feeding costs
Hosted by Mr Nigel Blake, Liskeard, Cornwall
Contact Helen Ashcroft, Meat
South West, PO Box 16, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2WE, 01837 880443
Thursday 6th November
Meat South West - Options for reducing winter feeding costs
Hosted by Mr Tom Morris, Taunton
Tuesday 4th November
Safnycoed Discussion Group meeting - Winter forage qualities
Tuesday 4th November
Challenges of Upland organic farming
The Organic Unit, ADAS, Pwllperian, Cwmystwyth, Nr.Aberystwyth SY23 4AB
In attendance : Owen Davies, David Frost and ADAS colleagues & Heather
McCalman GDC, IBERS
Farming Connect OCW event : 01974 2822293/01970 622248
Monday 27th October
Discussion Group - Managing clover - maintaining the right balance
Cefn Isaf
Contact: Chris Duller
Thursday 23rd October
Welsh Organic Producers Conference jointly with Federation
of Welsh Grassland Societies and Organic Centre Wales
RWS showground, Builth Wells
GDC team running four afternoon workshops – making the most of soils,
clover, feed and manures
Thursday 16th October
Tregeiriog Open Day
Berllan Helyg, Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen
Thursday 9th October
Naked oats for organic poultry
IBERS Gogerddan/Nantyclyd Llanilar
Optimising homegrown cereal on organic poultry layer unit- potential for naked
oats
Farming Connect Demonstration Farm event 1.30-3.30pm
Contact Heather McCalman 01970 823026
Tuesday, 7th October 2008
RENEWABLE ENERGY
A CALU workshop looking at the role of different energy crops in helping to
reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
IBERS, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, SY23 3EB
Thursday 2nd October
BLAENGLOWON FAWR FARM OPEN DAY, Talgarreg, SA44 4EX, Cattle handling
to improve production and thistle control. Starts 1.30pm. Contact
Huw Powell 07786 397674
Friday 26th September
RHIWFELEN FARM OPEN DAY, Foel, Welshpool, SY21 0NZ, Improved
grazing and breeding- making the best use of Autumn grass also summing up
the work done on thistle control on the farm. Starts 2pm. Contact
Huw Powell 07786 397674
Tuesday 23rd September
DINAS ISLAND FARM OPEN DAY, Dinas, Pembs, SA42 0SE, Sheep
Breeding for the future and Chicory/grass/ Red Clover leys. Starts 2pm. Contact
Charlie Morgan 07786 397673
Wednesday 6 August: CALU
Workshop - Soils & Cereals. Workshop looking at the important
of soils in planning cereal crops, and the wide range of cereals suitable
for production in Wales.
1:30pm - 3:30pm, Hanfaes Research Centre, Abergwyngregyn, LL33 0LB
Booking or Enquiries to calu@bangor.ac.uk or 01248 680450
Thursday 12 June – Farm walk at Bodysgaw Isa for BGS, FUW & Grassland Soc. members. Start time 11am. See poster (Cymraeg). RSVP by 6th June to FUW County office, 01824 707198.
Tuesday, 10 June,
Llanbrynmair - Early summer grassland management. (GDC, FWGS, BWB). Please book via Diana Lavers, British Wool Training,
Tel: 01686 626811.
Monday, 9 June 2008, Mold - Early summer grassland management. (GDC, FWGS, BWB). Please book via Diana Lavers, British Wool Training, Tel: 01686 626811.
Monday, 2 June 2008 - Organic
Arable Event, Holyhead - Organic Centre Wales, Grassland Dev. Centre.
Start time: 1.30pm. Contact: Dr Heather McCalman, Tel:
01970 823026.
Tuesday, 20th May
2008. Pembs Sustainable Agric Netwk Seminar - Fuel/Machinery costs
rising. Is No/Min-Till the answer? Starting 7.30pm, Nant-y-Ffin Motel, Llandissilio
Contact: Heather McCalman, GDC (Tel: 01970 823026) or Alison Ebsworth (01834
860965)
Monday, 19 May 2008, Brecon - Early
summer grassland management. (GDC, FWGS, BWB). Please
book via Diana Lavers, British Wool Training, Tel: 01686 626811.
Thursday, 15th May.
Getting more from slurry. On-farm mtg at Pant Moch, Pont Sian, Llandysul.
Start time 7.15pm.
Contact: Chris Duller, GDC Tel: 01970 823157 or Sion Evans, DDC.
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, Pandy - Early
summer grassland management. (GDC, FWGS, BWB). Please
book via Diana Lavers, British Wool Training, Tel: 01686 626811.
Friday, 2 May 2008 - Making the most of
organic manures on dairy farms, Caernarfon [on-farm mtg], featuring
soil and slurry analyses - discussion led by Grassland Dev. Centre (IBERS).
Contact: Richard Davies on Tel: 01824 790214.
Thursday, 1 May 2008 - Making the
most of organic manures on dairy farms in Holyhead [on-farm mtg],
featuring soil, slurry analyses - discussion led by Grassland Dev. Centre
(IBERS). Contact: Richard Davies on Tel: 01824 790214.
23 April 2008 -Soil
Structure Event (Carlett Brook Catchment Initiative) starts at 1.30pm,
Fenton Farm, Crundale, Haverfordwest [by kind permission of Mr & Mrs
Morgan & Family]. In conjunction with EA, the Grassland Development
Centre will be discussing Soil Structure - How good is your soil, How to identify
issues, How to improve it. Please book via:- Roland
Long, Environmental Agency, Tel: 07721 860135.
Thursday
27th March: Milking Grass for Profit, spring farmwalk. Hosted by
Gavin Fowler, Boode Farm, Braunton EX33 2NN. GDC in attendance.
Tuesday 18th March: Milking
Grass for Profit, spring farmwalk. Hosted by Tom Rawson, Thornhill Hall Farm, Dewsbury WF12 0QL. GDC in attendance.
Thursday, 14 March 2008 - Early
Season Grazing Management. Henbant Farm, Talgarreg, Llandysul.
Starts 11am-2pm. Contacts: Chris Duller, GDC
Tel: 01970 823058 or DDC, Tel 01554 748570.
Thursday, 13 March 2008 - Open Day at Ty'r Eglwys
Farm, Llangennech, Llanelli. Demonstration of the farming system
and trailing shoe slurry demo. Discussion on analysing, interpreting
and evaluating samples. Contact: Chris
Duller, GDC, Tel: 01970 823058 or Iwan Thomas, DDC, Tel: 01554 748 570.
Monday, 25 February 2008 - Open Day at Bryn Celynog, Trawsfynydd LL42 4TR. Focusing on - Managing higher
fertiliser costs, EID demo, Profitable suckler herd nutrition, Project Update. Contact: Heather
McCalman/Huw Powell, GDC Tel:
01970 823026/823028.
Wednesday,
20 February 2008 - Outwintering Cattle on Brassicas starting
10.30-14.30hrs at Gelli Wen, Pendoylan Road, Pontyclun CF72 8NU. Contact: Charlie Morgan, GDC, Tel 01874 636480, Lynfa
Davies, HCC, Tel: 01970 625050.
Wednesday, 20 February 2008 - Organic Converters Group: Pumpsaint soils and nutrient management. Contact: Heather McCalman, GDC Tel 01970 823026 or Arwel
Davies: Mob 07966320104 / 01267 275778.
Wednesday, 20 February 2008 - GDC standat HCC Regional Conference. Venue: Glasdir, Conwy Rural
Dev Centre Ltd, Plas yn Dre, Llanwrst LL26 0DF. Contact: Dr Heather McCalman, GDC Tel: 01970 823026/823058.
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 - Open Evening Rhiwfelen,
Venue: Dyffryn Restaurant, Foel, Welshpool, SY21 0NU. Contact: Heather McCalman/Huw
Powell, GDC Tel: 01970 823026/823028. HCC, Mark Needham, Tel: 01970
625050 or click here for further
details.
Wednesday, 13 February 2008 - GDC stand at HCC Regional Conference. Venue: Nantyffin Hotel, Llandissilio, Clunderwen, Pembs.. Contact: Dr Heather McCalman, GDC Tel: 01970 823026/823058.
Thursday 31 January 2008 - Organic arable workshop, Welshpool - Andrew Trump OAMG and Heather McCalman. Contact: Philip Jones 01970 622100
Tuesday 29th January 2008 - Organic arable workshop, Machynlleth - Andrew Trump OAMG and Heather McCalman. Contact: Philip Jones 01970 622100
Thursday 24th January 2008 11.00am - Open day Great Bottom Farm, Penrhos, Raglan NP15 2DE
Chris Duller of GDC - will be talking on 'Managing higher fertiliser costs
this spring'
Tuesday 22nd January 2008 - Organic arable workshop, Raglan - Andrew Trump OAMG and Heather McCalman. Contact: Philip Jones 01970 622100
Wednesday, 16 January 2008 (Evening Mtg) - Controlling feeding costs. Venue: Betws yn Rhos Village Hall starting at 6pm. GDC, Huw Powell, in attendance re home grown cereals and grassland options at Nantyrefail. Click on flyer for further information.
2007
Friday 14th December - Open
Day at Blaenglowon Fawr, Talgarreg, Synod Inn, 1:00 pm. Huw Powell
from GDC will be leading a tour and discussion on the value of forage crops
in cutting feed costs and finishing lambs. For
further details please click here.
11 December 2007: Willow for Wales Open Day , 1.00pm at Brigham Farm, Llanharry.
Contact : Chris Duller or Huw Powell, GDC, Tel 01970 823157 or 823028. Further details .
6 December - EID Event at IGER Bronydd Mawr Research Station, Trecastle, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RD. Contact - Dr Heather McCalman Tel 01970 823026 or Charlie Morgan Tel 01874 636480
26-27 November - Winter Fair, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells - Come and see us. Contact: Dr Heather McCalman, GDC Tel 01970 823058.
22 November - Organic arable workshop. Pembs/Ceredigion area with Andrew Trump OAMG and Heather McCalman. Contact: Philip Jones 01970 622100
14 November - Willow for Wales Open Day at Glynllifon College, Caernarfon at 1.30pm. Contact: Chris Duller or Huw Powell Tel Nos 01970 823157/823028. For further info, please see attached.
13 November - Welsh Dairy Event, Carmarthen - Come and see the GDC (IGER) staff on the WAG Farming Connect stand and enter our forage competition. Contact: Heather McCalman
13 November - Evening meeting - Cerrigydrudion Discussion Group discussion 'Growing crops to save feed costs and for self-sufficiency - what are the options?' Contact: Huw Powell, GDC Tel 01970 823028.
8 November (provisional - to be confirmed) - FC Open Day at ADAS. Contact: HCC, Lynfa Davies. Tel 01970 625050.
7 November - Organic arable workshop North West Wales with Andrew Trump OAMG and Heather McCalman. Venue tbc. Contact: Philip Jones 01970 622100
6 November - Organic Demo farm open day. Update on Hafod y Llan from new farm manager Arwyn Owen and Heather McCalman - Contact: Philip Jones 01970 622100
31 October - Dinas Island Farm Open Day by kind permission
of Neil Perkins & Family. Start time 1.30pm. For further
information, please click on attached notice or Charlie Morgan, GDC Tel 01874 636480 or HCC Lynfa Davies Tel 01970 625050.
October (TBC) - Organic demonstration farm Rhydicrew, Llanegryn Nr
Tywyn. Off-farm event featuring forage crops for lamb finishing including
chicory, stubble turnips and clover. Contact - Heather
McCalman, Gwen Lloyd, Tel 01970 823026
18 October - Federation of
Welsh Grassland Societies Conference and AGM , Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth
SY23 3EB Contact - GDC/IGER Charlie
Morgan Tel 01874 636480 and Marie Fox Tel 01970 823000.
18 October - Welsh Organic
Producers Conference 'Climate Change and Sustainability' being held at the
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. GDC In attendance. For
further info - Contact: OCW Tel: 01970 622248.
16 October - Evening meeting - Betws-yn-Rhos Grassland Society/Nant-yr-Efail Demo Farm Discussion Group re Options for re-seeding. Contact: Huw Powell, GDC Tel 01970 823028.
10 October - Pembrokeshire Organic Group, Pelcomb Cross, Heather McCalman, IGER GDC - Soil fertility for cereal cropping - min-till and white clover understoreys - developing the theories into practice - warts and all!
27 September Llangyderyn Beef and Sheep Discussion Group to visit Bronydd Mawr.
Contact - Charlie Morgan, Tel 01874 636480.
27 September Gelli Goll group, off-farm - Liming issues. Contact - Phil Thomas Tel 07861394335 or Charlie Morgan 01874
636480
19 September,
1.30pm at Rhiwfelen Farm, Foel, SY21 ONZ a
HCC demo farm.
Topics - returns from performance, recording, lower input systems and breeding
for resistance.
Contact - Huw Powell, GDC, Tel 01970 823026/823058 or
HCC Tel 01970 625050
17 September -
HCC demonstration farm Berllan Helyg/Treiriog Farm
Topics - Thistle control, clover establishment and summer grass quality
Contact - Elaine Rees, Tel 01691 831430 Charlie Morgan 01874
636480
14 September 1 pm - 3pm,
Open Day at Hendy Farm, Caernarfon
By kind permission of Mr Aled Jones & family.
There will be an opportunity to see and discuss:
- Farming system at Hendy
- Managing swards for maximum quality -Chris Duller, IGER
- Growing a successful maize crop- Dave Blowers, Huntseeds
Contact - Chris on Tel 01970 823157
11 September, 10.30am -
2.30pm
Open Day, Dyffryn Farm, Meifod, Powys
Specialist vet Roger Blowey will be looking at the entire aspects of Dairy
Herd Fertility,
Chris Duller of IGER Grassland Development Centre will be covering management
options to maintain high quality grass in front of cows at all times
Contact - Chris on Tel 01970 823157
10 September- Llandisker
discussion group
Topics - sulphur analyses and Tir Gofal cropping options
Contact - Steven Bradley, Tel01834 860965 or Charlie Morgan
01874 636480
6 September, 1.30pm
at IGER Bronydd Mawr, LD3 8RD
Update on EID legislation, practical demonstrations of EID Systems.
Contact: Charlie Morgan, GDC Tel 01874 636480,
HCC Mark Needham Tel 01970 625050
30 August, 11am (to be confirmed) - Open Day at Hendy Farm, Caernarfon, LL54 5RL - a DDC Demo Farm. GDC/IGER in attendance to discuss Reseeding Options. For further information, please contact:- Contact: Chris Duller, GDC - Tel: 01970 823157/823058
28 August, 2pm - Open Day at Tregeiriog Farm/Berllam Helyg, Llangollen, LL20 7HT - a HCC Demo Farm with IGER/GDC in attendance re grass improvement using harrows, topper and rotational grazing. Thistle trial - early results. Clover establishment trial description. Grass qualities, results of winter feeding and summer grazing. For further info, please contact:- Contact: Charlie Morgan, GDC - Tel: 01874 636480/01970 823058
22 August - Discussion Group Mtg, Ruthin. Slurry Issues with IGER/GDC. Contact: Charlie Morgan, GDC Tel: 01874 636480 or Chris Duller 01970 823157/823058
August [T.B.C] - Open Day, Dinas Island, Pembroke a HCC Demo Farm with IGER/GDC in attendance re red clover establishment, first impressions and how it will fit in the system? Plus, Chicory - the benefits. Contact: Charlie Morgan, GDC Tel: 01874 636480/01970 823058
14-16 August - Pembrokeshire Show. GDC staff available on WAG/Farming Connect Stand No. 213 / see pink area on site map available at showground.
3 August - at Gelli Goll a HCC Demo Farm. IGER/GDC in attendance re Why Lime? Contact: Charlie Morgan, GDC on Tel: 01874 636480
9 July - Willow for Wales Open Day at Bordorgan Estate, Anglesey. Please click on flyer or contact GDC:- Contact: Huw Powell, GDC Tel: 01970 823028.
8-12 July, BGS Summer Mtg 'How Green is my Valley', to be held at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd with a programme of farm visits across the region featuring beef, sheep and dairy farms who have successfully integrated agri-environment schemes into their production systems and in some cases also added value to their products. There will be a FC/IGER/GDC exhibit at this meeting for farmers to come and talk to one of the GDC Extension Team. For more information:- Contact: BGS, Tel No. 0118 9318189 or via website: www.britishgrassland.com
27 June - Soil Fertility: Woodchip Composts & Fertility Building Crops at IGER, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth at 2pm-4pm. To book your place and/or for further information, please contact:- Dr Heather McCalman or Patricia Pitt, GDC, IGER - Tel 01970 823058 19th June - Using Clover as an Understorey (to control weeds and provide fertility) in Organic Cereals. Location, Nr Haverfordwest. IGER & OCW present. Contact: Phil Jones, OCW Tel: 01970 622248.
15th June - Grassland Management through Organic Conversion and Beyond. Location - Nr Llandysul. IGER & OCW present. (Finishing with a BBQ!) Contact: Phil Jones, OCW Tel: 01970 622248.
14th June - Lamb Production & Selection. Nr Raglan. Graig Farm and QWFS present. (Finishing with a BBQ!). Contact: Phil Jones, OCW Tel: 01970 622248.
7thJune - Grass Quality for Silage and Cereal Growing on a Dairy Farm. Nr Lampeter. IGER and OCW present. Contact: Phil Jones, OCW Tel: 01970 622248.
1st June - HCC/FC Demo Farm Open Day at Camaes at 1.30pm. Kindly hosted by Alwyn Jones. Speakers include:- Dr Dave Davies (IGER) - Silage Making and Use of Inoculants; Huw Powell (IGER/GDC) Red Clover Leys - Assessing the Impact of Early Season N (vs no N) and Using Grass for Silage Analyses to Improve Cutting Decisions and Silage Quality; David Peers (ADAS Livestock Nutrition Consultant) - Silage Field Trial with Protein Supplementation to Store Cattle; Peter Gillard (BioCal) - Creep Feeding Lambs Using a Yeast Based Product. Contact: Myrddin Davies, HCC Tel: 01970 525050.
9 May - Big Bale Silage Production Open Day at IGER, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth. Start time 10.00am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Click on flyer for further details. For Copies of Big Bale Silage Handouts - click here. Contact: Jessica Longworth, IGER - Tel: 01970 823024
3 March, Winter Management Options for Welsh Livestock Farmers - featuring off-farm wintering of cattle at Gafrwy, Lampeter. Contact: Iwan Thomas, DDC, Gelli Aur.
22 February 2007, Winter Management Options for Welsh Livestock Farmers - featuring extended grazing and forage cropping. Steynton Farm, Haverfordwest Contact: Iwan Thomas, DDC, Gelli Aur
15 February 2007, Winter Management Options for Welsh Livestock Farmers - Open Afternoon 'Outdoor Supplementation of Beef & Sheep at ADAS Pwllpeiran. Contact: B.McClean, ADAS (01974 282229) and Aled Davies, FC (01970 636294).
2006
25 October 2006, Willow for Wales, 1.00pm at The Red Lion Pub, Cyffylliog Nr Ruthin followed by field visit to Cyffylliog Farm, Cernyfed. Please see FLYER. Contact: Chris Duller, GDC IGER Aberystwyth 01970 823000 Ext 3157
23 October 2006, Mid Cards Grassland Society - Open Meeting, 8pm at Ty-Glyn Hotel, Ciliau Aeron. Please click here for further details.
19th October 2006, FWGS Annual Conference, AGM and BGS Winter Roadshow 2006 at IGER Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth. Contact: FWGS Local Grassland Society Secretaries or FWGS Secretariat at IGER GDC, Patricia Pitt, on Tel No. 01970 823058.
15 September 2006, Willow for Wales, 1.00pm at Clawydd Newydd Hall Nr Derwen - please click on FLYER for further information. Contact: Chris Duller, GDC IGER on 01970 823157
12 September 2006, Ty Gwyn Farm Open Day 2006, 11.00am to 3.30pm PLEASE SEE ' FLYER ' FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Contact Tel No's: Dr Heather McCalman (01970 823026),Philip Jones (01970 622100)
TIR GOFAL - HABITAT MANAGEMENT DAYS, SEPTEMBER 2006: PLACES AVAILABLE!! CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINK - Programme and Contact Details.
24-27 July 2006 - Royal Welsh Show, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells - Come and Visit the GDC Team on duty at the IGER stand, Countryside Conservation Area.
14 July 2006 - Cambrian Organics - Nags Head Discusssion Group 'Naked Oats for the Organic Farm', Nantygwyfaen, Croeslan. Contact: Teleri Thomas Tel: 01559 370751
11 July 2006 - HCC Open Day at Great Bottom Farm, Raglan. Contact: Phil Thomas (FC Facilitator) Tel: 01656 340821/Mob: 07812 340821.
3 July 2006 at 1.30pm: IGER GDC Development Farm Open Day, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth SY23 3EB. The afternoon, themed as:- 'Plant Breeding for Welsh Livestock Farmers' will include grasses legumes, non- forage crops (cereals and willow) and livestock performance- looking at both environmental and production benefits from new varieties. Contact: Dr Heather McCalman, Manager GDC - Tel: 01970 823026.
Friday, 2nd June - Rhiwfelin Open Day with HCC Wednesday, 14th June - Development Farm Event at IGER Bronydd Mawr Contact: Charlie Morgan, Extension Officer, GDC -Tel 01874 636480.
TIR GOFAL - HABITAT MANAGEMENT DAYS 2006: PLACES AVAILABLE!! on Management Days being held in May, June and September '06 for Tir Gofal Agreement Holders. These have been jointly arranged by IGER/GDC and FWAG Cymru. Please see June dates below and for sight of the full proramme, please click the following link - Programme of Habitat Management Days.
Wednesday, 28 June 2006: 'Uplands Rough Grazing & Wetlands' at Gilar, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0PL Led by: IGER/GDC
Wednesday, 21 June 2006: 'Uplands Rough Grazing & Wetlands' at Llwynderw, Abergwesyn, Llanwrty Wells, Powys, LD5 4TW Led by: IGER/GDC
Thursday, 8 June 2006: 'Arable Options' at Cefn Maesoglan, Llangaffo, Gaerwen, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL60 6NH Led by: FWAG Cymru
Wednesday, 7 June 2006: 'Enclosed & Lowland Grassland' at Hem House Farm, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0BW Led by: IGER/GDC
Tir Gofal Habitat Management Days 2006: Thursday, 25 May 2006: 'Hedgerows' at Coleg Glynllifon, Clynnog Road, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Ll54 5DU by FWAG Cyrmu
Wednesday, 24 May 2006: 'Hedgerows' at Noyadd, Llanddewi'r Cwm, Llanfair ym Muallt/Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3RX by FWAG Cymru
Tuesday, 23 May 2006: 'Arable Options' at Ty-Brith, Cloddiau, Nr Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9JE by Charlie Morgan, GDC, IGER
Wednesday, 10 May 2006: 'Enclosed & Lowland Grassland' at Hendre Glyn, Upper Llanover, Abergavenny, Mons NP7 9ER by Charlie Morgan, GDC, IGER