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Women in Dairy Meeting - Somerset

  • Alford Fields Farm Lovington Somerset, BA7 7PZ (map)

You are invited to the next meeting of the Somerset Women in Dairy Group

Anyone involved in dairy, from farm to farm office and throughout the industry, is welcome!

Meeting - Join us with Catherine Pickford, 2022 Farmer’s Weekly Dairy Farmer of the Year!

 400 cow spring block calving herd with a yield of 5300L

 New Zealand Friesian/Jersey crossbred

 90% calving within 6 weeks

 500 acres

Catherine will take us through their simple system with great attention to detail. She will discuss her staff involvement, progression opportunities and her plan for succession. Catherine would also welcome a discussion on how best to control weeds, Rye grass Vs Diverse Leys and lack of silage, what can you grow to fill the gap?

Lunch will be provided


Booking essential: Sarah Bolt & Mary-Kate Foster on 01458 851555 or

email: somersetwomenindairy@kingshay.co.uk

All are welcome and your first meeting is free, thereafter Women in Dairy Membership is £45 per year.

Earlier Event: November 3
Women in Dairy meeting - Cumbria
Later Event: November 17
Women in Dairy meeting - Cheshire