Lanarkshire: Growing grass, growing success with Jim Baird

Join us for this farm walk, hosted by Jim Baird, where we will be discussing the practical aspects of growing a successful business through producing and utilising grass and forage.   

Jim runs 230 dual purpose milkers, most are a two-way cross using black and white cows with Norwegian Red and Montbeliarde with yields of around 8300 litres.  5000 litres are coming from forage with four cuts of silage made to ensure high quality.

Organised by AHDB Dairy, BGS and LIC, discussion will include:

• Grass – the how and the why (including infrastructure)
• Silage making for winter milk production
• The right cow for the system
• Transition cow management
• Informed decision making - the role of benchmarking in our business success

The event will conclude with a light lunch (covid restrictions allowing) and the opportunity to talk with trade sponsors.

To assist with biosecurity and conform to government guidelines please ensure outer clothing and vehicles are clean and that clean boots that can be disinfected are worn. Please note children under the age of 16 and dogs are not allowed at the event, even if they are staying in the car.

This event will be subject to local covid restrictions.

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