Cumbria B&L Strategic Farm: How to reduce inputs – fuel, fertiliser and feed

The widely reported energy crisis may have caused our domestic energy bills to increase, but it has also led to dramatic price hikes for fuel, nitrogen fertilisers and feed costs. As such, it has left many producers looking for alternative options of ways to reduce costs and utilising grazing is more important than ever. 

Join AHDB’s Strategic Farmer Richard Carruthers and knowledge exchange manager Karl Pendlebury for this on-farm event to discuss ways to reduce inputs. We will be joined by independent consultant Liz Genever who will talk about the use of clover and longer-term leys. 

The event will cover the following:

• The impact of reducing input costs of the three F’s (fuel, fertiliser and feed)
• How utilising grazing more efficiently reduces inputs
• How to extend the life of leys with clovers (both red and white)

 Lunch and refreshment will be provided, please let us know of any specific dietary requirements.

We look forward to welcoming you to the event. You can register for your free place by booking online, emailing KE.events@ahdb.org.uk or calling 01904 771218. Attendees must be over 16 years of age and suitable footwear must be worn.