Pigs in the rotation Swaffham, Norfolk

Do you use pigs as part of your rotation? Or perhaps your pigs form part of someone else’s rotation? Join us next month to hear how producers and landlords can work together to benefit not only each other, but the environment as well.

Who: Landlords and outdoor pig keepers

When: 3:00–5:30pm on Monday 1 July. 

Where: The George Hotel, Station Street, Swaffham PE37 7LJ

Register: To help us cater for the correct attendee numbers, book your place via the booking link, Tel: 01904 771212 or email: Naiya.Khatri@ahdb.org.uk

The meeting will provide landlords with an opportunity to better understand pig production and the benefits pigs can bring to arable rotations. We'll also highlight options that producers might like to consider for sward cover and provide support for developing relationships with landlords.

Agenda

Building mutually beneficial relationships and incorporating pigs into arable rotations; Andrew Palmer, AHDB

Working with pig producers and landlords; Ed Bramham-Jones, Norfolk Rivers Trust

Round-table discussion 

The impact of ground cover on soil nitrogen changes over winter; Fiona Wood, Anglian Water

Sward mixes and the alternatives to grass; Richard Barnes, Frontier Agriculture

Close and refreshments

Presentations

Building mutually beneficial relationships and incorporating pigs into arable rotations; Andrew Palmer, AHDB

Working with pig producers and landlords; Ed Bramham-Jones, Norfolk Rivers Trust

Sward mixes and the alternatives to grass; Richard Barnes, Kings Crops