Livestock

Climate resilience on-farm action planner – beef, lamb and dairy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:35:00 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner – beef, lamb and dairy

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Rising sea levels

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:33:26 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Rising sea levels

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Storms and wind

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:33:00 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Storms and wind

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Wetter winters and extreme rainfall

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:32:16 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Wetter winters and extreme rainfall

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Winter temperatures

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:31:45 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Winter temperatures

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Drier summers/low summer rainfall

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:26:00 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Drier summers/low summer rainfall

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: High summer temperatures/heat extremes

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:26:00 GMT

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: High summer temperatures/heat extremes

Environment Baselining Roadshow 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Environment Baselining Roadshow 2026

The Pork Environmental Roadmap

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:01:05 GMT

The Pork Environmental Roadmap

Chelmsford: Bluetongue virus regional update

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:20:27 GMT

Join this event hosted by Westpoint Farm Vets to hear the latest information on bluetongue virus (BTV), regional disease updates and the support available to you via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Agenda

6:00pm Arrival and food
6:30pm Animal Health and Welfare Pathway; Westpoint Vets update
6:50pm Bluetongue update; Pirbright
7:10pm Bluetongue update – fertility implications and dummy calves; APHA
7:30pm Regional update; AHDB
7:40pm Q&A and teas/coffees
8:30pm Close

This event is free for Westpoint beef/flock club members and £15 for non-members and includes food.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Maddy Tyson at Westpoint Chelmsford on: 01306 628489.

Further information

Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support

Environmental Roadmap sets a clear path for sustainable pork production

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:10:26 GMT

Environmental Roadmap sets a clear path for sustainable pork production

CREAM Awards Winners Walk

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:11 GMT

CREAM Awards Winners Walk

Surrey: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:06:09 GMT

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

If you’re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we’ll help you review the options.

Your local host farmer – who’s been there, done that and seen the benefits – will share their experiences, and you’ll learn from trusted advisers and other experts who will provide an in-depth look at the value of multi-species swards and how to manage them.

What we’ll cover

How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
When to reseed or overseed
How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity

Agenda

10:00am Arrival and reception
10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains
12:15pm Farm walk and discussion
1:00pm Lunch and networking
1:45pm
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
2:15pm Final thoughts and close

Important information

This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.

BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speakers

Ellie Roberts is NIAB’s technical expert for the National Variety and Recommended Lists for grass and clover (herbage) and maize and APHA forage crops.

Her research interests are in grassland systems, soil–plant–animal interactions and health, and the economics of forage systems.

Representatives from Germinal will also be speaking at this event. Germinal is a seed specialist providing market-leading solutions for the agricultural and amenity sectors. Operating directly in Great Britain and Ireland, Germinal has working partnerships in over 25 countries.

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Surrey: Beef genetics and safe cattle handling

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:56:31 GMT

Join us at this on-farm meeting to learn about the importance of beef genetics and estimated breeding values (EBVs). We'll also discuss practical and safe cattle handling with Mid Downs Farm Vets.

The event includes a farm walk.

Agenda

10:00am Arrival, registration and bacon rolls
10:30am AHDB regional update
10:45am Beef breeding and EBVs
11:30am Safe cattle handling with Mid Downs Farm Vets
12:30pm Farm walk
1:00pm Finish

This event is free to attend but please register in advance to ensure you are catered for.

Kent: Bluetongue virus regional update

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:13:12 GMT

Come along to hear the latest information on bluetongue virus (BTV), other regional disease updates and the support available to you via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Agenda

6:00pm Arrival and food
6:30pm Regional update; AHDB
6:40pm Bluetongue update – mythbusting, signs and symptoms; Pirbright
7:00pm Bluetongue update – fertility implications and dummy calves; APHA
7:20pm Neospora and Animal Health and Welfare Pathway; Badgers Oak Vets
7:30pm Q&A
8:30pm Close

This event is being hosted by AHDB and Badgers Oak Vets. It is free to attend but please register in advance to ensure you are catered for.

Further information

Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for sheep
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support

Cornwall: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:11:00 GMT

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

If you're thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what is the best mix for your livestock system, this event is for you.

Join technical experts Ellie Roberts and John Harris at Hole Farm who will explore the value of multi-species swards and how to manage them.

What we’ll cover

How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
When to reseed or overseed
How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity

Agenda

10:00am Arrival and reception
10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains
12:15pm Farm walk and discussion
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
1:00pm Lunch and networking
2:00pm Final thoughts and close

Important information

This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.

BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speakers

Ellie Roberts is NIAB’s technical expert for the National Variety and Recommended Lists for grass and clover (herbage) and maize and APHA forage crops.

Her research interests are in grassland systems, soil–plant–animal interactions and health, and the economics of forage systems.

John Harris – Oliver Seeds.

Other events in this series

Other events to follow.

Multi-species swards – from seed to feed roadshow

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Multi-species swards – from seed to feed roadshow

Cheshire: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:24:00 GMT

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

If you’re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we’ll help you review the options.

What we’ll cover

How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
When to reseed or overseed
How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity

Agenda

10:00am Arrival and reception
10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains
12:15pm Lunch and networking
1:00pm Farm walk and discussion
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
3:00pm Final thoughts and close

Important information

This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.

BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.

If you have any questions about these events, contact your regional knowledge exchange manager.

Speakers

James Bretherton is a grassland consultant and founder of AgScope. He specialises in soil conditions, health, biology and chemistry.

Other events in this series

Other events to follow.

CREAM Awards Winners Walk: High performance and fertility in practice

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:01:32 GMT

Step onto one of the UK’s top-performing dairy farms and see first-hand what’s driving exceptional results.

Join us and British Dairying to learn from Hook Farm Partnership, winners of the High Performance and Fertility Awards. The event date has recently changed from 20 May to 18 June.

See how they deliver high yields, excellent fertility and strong margins through a clear, data-led approach.

You’ll walk the farm with the Woolford family and their team, exploring how they manage a 280-cow closed herd to maximise performance from every animal.

From breeding decisions and genomic testing to herd health planning and staff engagement, you’ll gain practical insight into what works and why.

What you’ll take away

How youngstock and heifer management underpins future herd performance and fertility
How to use data and KPIs to drive better fertility and herd performance
Practical ways to improve efficiency and output from existing resources
Approaches to breeding, replacement and genetic progress
How strong team involvement underpins consistent results
Ideas to improve herd health while keeping costs under control

The day starts with a panel session followed by a guided farm walk, themed stops with expert speakers, farmer-led discussion and Q&A to help you reflect on what you’ve seen and how to apply it at home.

Important information

Places are limited – book early to secure your place
Refreshments will be provided at registration from 10:00am for a prompt 10:30am start
Lunch will be provided

Feeding the future without costing the earth

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:05 GMT

Feeding the future without costing the earth