https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/farm-excellenceFarm Excellencehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/real-farms-real-results-glovers-farm-tour<h6>This will be the final Monitor Farm meeting with <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/glovers-farm" title="Glovers Farm">David Cross of Glovers Farm</a>. Come along to hear about and learn from David's journey and find out how you can&nbsp;enhance your business resilience, reduce inputs and improve gross margins.</h6> <h2>Agenda</h2> <p>10:30&ndash;11:00am Welcome and registration<br />Arrive, grab a tea or coffee and connect with peers.</p> <p>11:00<span>&ndash;</span>11:15<span>am&nbsp;</span>Event briefing and introduction to the farm tour<br />Hear about&nbsp;the plans for the day and what you can expect to take away.</p> <p>11:15am &ndash; 1:00pm Farm tour: Hands-on learning at four stations<br />Rotate through practical sessions, hearing from farmers and experts about real-world solutions.</p> <p><strong>Station 1: Transition to a livestock system</strong></p> <ul> <li>Explore how David Cross successfully shifted from arable to livestock, reducing inputs and improving resilience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Station 2: Soil health and biological activity</strong></p> <ul> <li>See soil health in action and learn how biological activity can drive productivity</li> <li>Practical insights into soil management and monitoring</li> </ul> <p><strong>Station 3: Farm trials and practical demonstrations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Discover how on-farm trials have influenced decisions</li> <li>Explore the latest data on soil and plant health and how to apply findings on your farm</li> </ul> <p><strong>Station 4: Enterprise changes and livestock expansion</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understand the impacts of shifting rotations, introducing new grazing systems and phasing out arable crops</li> </ul> <p>1:00&ndash;2:00pm Lunch and networking<br />Enjoy a relaxed lunch while networking with fellow farmers, advisors and industry experts.</p> <p>2:00&ndash;2:45pm Economic and environmental impact<br />Hear how FARMAX modelling assessed the economic and environmental outcomes of the farm's transition.</p> <p>2:45&ndash;3:30pm Panel discussion and Q&amp;A</p> <ul> <li>Take part in a farmer-led discussion, ask questions and share insights</li> <li>An opportunity to explore the practicalities of grazing systems, soil health management and business resilience</li> </ul> <h2>Speakers</h2> <ul> <li>Liz Genever,&nbsp;<a href="https://lizgenever.com/index.html#" target="_blank" title="liz genever - Home">Independent grassland and soil consultant</a></li> <li>James Daniel,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.precisiongrazing.com/" target="_blank" title="Precision Grazing Ltd">Precision Grazing Ltd.</a></li> <li>David Cross, Glovers Farm</li> <li>Katrina Thompson, AHDB</li> </ul> <p></p>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:43:54 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/real-farms-real-results-glovers-farm-tourhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/leverton-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walk<h6>Join us for our end-of-season summer farm walk hosted by Joe Vickers to look at the cropping for harvest 2025 with stimulating discussions around the season so far.</h6> <h2>This meeting will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Cropping 2025 and harvest outlook</li> <li>Reflecting on the first year as an&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/monitor-farms">AHDB Monitor Farm</a></li> <li>What's next for Hurns End Farm in 2025/26</li> </ul> <p>This meeting is free to attend, but please <a href="https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_ShowEvent1.aspx?eID=3417 ">register</a>&nbsp;so we can organise catering.</p> <p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.</p> <p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/lincolnshire-monitor-farm">Find out more&nbsp;about Leverton Monitor Farm</a></p> <p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="216" height="216" /></p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton,&nbsp;Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals &amp; Oilseeds</a></p>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:37:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/leverton-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/bingham-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walk<h6>Join us for our end-of-season summer farm walk hosted by Joe Fisher to l<span>ook at the cropping for harvest 2025 with stimulating discussions around the season so far.</span></h6> <h2>This event will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Cropping 2025: SFI, Wildfarmed crops and quinoa</li> <li>Reflecting on the season so far and harvest outlook</li> <li>What's next for Manor Farm in 2025/26</li> </ul> <p>This meeting is free to attend, but please <a href="https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_ShowEvent1.aspx?eID=3416 ">register</a>&nbsp;so we can organise catering.</p> <p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.</p> <p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/bingham-monitor-farm">Find out more about Bingham Monitor Farm</a></p> <p></p> <p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="228" height="228" /></p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton, Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals &amp; Oilseeds</a></p> <p></p>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:10:01 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/bingham-monitor-farm-summer-farm-walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/buckinghamshire-bedfordshire-monitor-farm-final-meeting-and-summer-farm-walk<h6>Join us for a final meeting and farm walk hosted by Will MacLennan to look at&nbsp;the cropping for harvest 2025 with stimulating discussions around the season so far.</h6> <h2>This meeting will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Cropping 2025 and harvest outlook</li> <li>The past 3 years of Will's Monitor Farm journey</li> <li>What's next for Dollars Grove Farm</li> </ul> <p>This meeting is free to attend, but please <a href="https://commsahdborguk.ctml2.com/ahdblz/EventMgr_ShowEvent1.aspx?eID=3415">register</a>&nbsp;so we can organise catering.</p> <p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.</p> <p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/buckinghamshire-bedfordshire-monitor-farm">Find out more about Buckinghamshire &amp; Bedfordshire Monitor Farm</a></p> <p></p> <p><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Staff%20Bio/cereals%20and%20oilseeds/A%20headshot%20of%20Molly%20Bampton.JPG" alt="" width="181" height="181" /></p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/molly-bampton">Molly Bampton,&nbsp;Knowledge Exchange Manager - Cereals &amp; Oilseeds</a></p>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:57:37 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/buckinghamshire-bedfordshire-monitor-farm-final-meeting-and-summer-farm-walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/from-research-to-practice-strategic-cereal-farm-north-summer-open-day<h6><span>Join us for&nbsp;</span><span>an update on the third year of field trials at <a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/strategic-cereal-farm-north">Strategic Cereal Farm North</a>.</span></h6> <p>Through presentations and a farm walk, you will learn about the&nbsp;ongoing on-farm trials at Strategic Cereal Farm North and have the opportunity to ask questions of David Blacker (the host farmer) and research scientists.</p> <p><span>Topics will include:</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Micronutrient management and crop health &nbsp;</span><span></span></li> <li><span>Earthworms, living mulches and soil organic matter&nbsp;</span><span></span></li> <li><span>Field drainage&nbsp;</span><span></span></li> </ul> <p><span>Lunch will be provided.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>This meeting is free to attend, but please register using the 'Book Now' button so that we can organise catering.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.&nbsp;</span></p>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:07:31 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/from-research-to-practice-strategic-cereal-farm-north-summer-open-dayhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-to-use-wheat-varieties-to-reduce-fungicide-intensityHow to use wheat varieties to reduce fungicide intensityWed, 19 Mar 2025 12:05:48 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-to-use-wheat-varieties-to-reduce-fungicide-intensityhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/grazing-outlook-for-2025-can-this-be-a-better-yearGrazing outlook for 2025 – Can this be a better year?Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:33:14 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/grazing-outlook-for-2025-can-this-be-a-better-yearhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/search-for-new-strategic-cereal-farm-extends-to-scotlandSearch for new Strategic Cereal Farm extends to ScotlandMon, 17 Mar 2025 10:07:46 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/search-for-new-strategic-cereal-farm-extends-to-scotlandhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/review-of-beef-enterprise-options-for-glovers-farmReview of beef enterprise options for Glovers FarmTue, 11 Mar 2025 08:29:10 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/review-of-beef-enterprise-options-for-glovers-farmhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/hampshire-maximising-your-profits-and-performance-with-briony-burge<h6>Join us at Whitewool Farm in Hampshire for an interactive meeting with Briony Burge from Creedy Associates on planning for profitability.</h6> <p>Whitewool farm is a diversified business with the dairy enterprise at the heart.</p> <p>During this meeting, we will focus on using financial and performance analysis to identify hidden costs in the dairy part of the business and how Jamie and Will can be focused on driving progress and increasing output.</p> <p>Topics covered will include:</p> <ul> <li>Profit requirement and profit target</li> <li>Identifying hidden overhead costs and monitoring for progress</li> <li>Monitoring output &ndash; what is key to financial performance and what is the limiting factor on your farm?</li> <li>Deciding 5 Key KPIs and monitoring these to make progress</li> </ul> <p><a href="/farm-excellence/whitewool-farm">Learn more about Whitewool Farm</a></p>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:17:19 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/hampshire-maximising-your-profits-and-performance-with-briony-burgehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/optimising-herd-genetics-insights-from-strategic-dairy-farmersOptimising herd genetics: Insights from strategic dairy farmersTue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/optimising-herd-genetics-insights-from-strategic-dairy-farmershttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-host-a-strategic-cereal-farmDo you have what it takes to host a Strategic Cereal Farm?Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:11:58 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-host-a-strategic-cereal-farmhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/seedbank-studies-illuminate-weed-management-at-strategic-cereal-farmSeedbank studies illuminate weed management at Strategic Cereal FarmMon, 17 Feb 2025 13:27:11 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/seedbank-studies-illuminate-weed-management-at-strategic-cereal-farmhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-monitoring-gadgets-guide-strategic-cereal-farm-northHow monitoring gadgets guide Strategic Cereal Farm NorthMon, 10 Feb 2025 10:20:57 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/how-monitoring-gadgets-guide-strategic-cereal-farm-northhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/scottish-dairy-farm-sought-for-national-programmeScottish dairy farm sought for national programmeWed, 05 Feb 2025 10:24:59 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/scottish-dairy-farm-sought-for-national-programmehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cumbria-whole-dairy-system-review-with-owen-atkinson<h6>Join Owen Atkinson from Dairy Veterinary Consultancy at Moorhouse Hall Farm for an on-farm workshop on herd performance, the pros and cons of adapting systems, and how forage can impact profitability.</h6> <p>Since joining the&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/strategic-dairy-farms">Strategic Dairy Farm programme</a> in 2023, Moorhouse Hall Farm has been looking at ways to increase efficiency and profitability.</p> <p>Originally tenant farmers in Lancashire, the Bailey family are now looking at what system works best on their purchased farm in Cumbria.</p> <p>Owen Atkinson will lead the discussion on Moorhouse Hall's current performance and potential, allowing them to make informed decisions about their farm. They will discuss whether to enter&nbsp;a stricter block system and maximise grazing or install a robotic milking system.</p> <p>The learnings and discussion will be shared among farmers to also weigh up the pros and cons of each system.</p> <h2>We will&nbsp;discuss</h2> <ul> <li>Whether your system suits your lifestyle</li> <li>The pros and cons of going to an autumn-block grazing focused herd vs robotic herd</li> <li>How to make your farming system work for you</li> <li>Setting up your farm for the future</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/moorhouse-hall-farm">Find out more about Moorhouse Hall Farm</a></p>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:45:14 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cumbria-whole-dairy-system-review-with-owen-atkinsonhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/fertility-improvement-causes-challenges-with-the-control-of-mastitis-infectionFertility improvement causes challenges with the control of mastitis infectionThu, 23 Jan 2025 13:58:05 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/fertility-improvement-causes-challenges-with-the-control-of-mastitis-infectionhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/dumfries-planning-for-the-future-of-your-business<h6>Join us for Potstown Farm's final Strategic Dairy Farm meeting looking at how to futureproof your farming business with Neil Wilson.</h6> <p>The recent Marcus Child event in Kilmarnock encouraged the Owen family to write down their goals for the future and think more constructively about strategic planning for the next 5&ndash;10 years.</p> <p>Succession is often a tricky subject, but the recent budget brings planning for succession into a much sharper focus and has put farming families under more pressure than ever.</p> <p>Many succession issues are the same. However, there are also some traditional views and assumptions about who is best placed to own or run a family business, and these can create barriers&nbsp;to progress.</p> <p>Neil Wilson, Executive Director at SAB Advisory Ltd has experience in agriculture and a wealth of strategic leadership, relationship management, banking and markets experience. His farming background&nbsp;means he can relate to the issues at the farm gate and his professional experience allows him to add significant value to any business he works with.</p> <p>Neil will lead the talk with his professional&nbsp;and personal experiences and&nbsp;discuss the Owen family's thoughts around strategic planning and future-proofing their family business.</p> <h2>This meeting will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Goal setting</li> <li>Succession planning &ndash; growth and vision</li> <li>Financial planning &ndash; budgets and cash flow</li> <li>Working with the wider team &ndash; your banker, accountant, etc.</li> </ul> <h2>About Potstown Farm</h2> <p>Potstown Farm is located near Lockerbie, Scotland, where Gareth and David Owen farm their all-year-round calving herd of 255 milking cows.</p> <p>Half of the herd at Potstown are Holsteins and half are Jerseys, milked on a robotics system. They joined the Strategic Dairy Farm programme in 2021, wanting to look at how to maximise their current infrastructure and increase farm efficiency.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/potstown-farm">Learn more about Potstown farm</a></p>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:47:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/dumfries-planning-for-the-future-of-your-businesshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/dairy-discussion-groupsDairy discussion groupsFri, 17 Jan 2025 09:20:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/dairy-discussion-groupshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/camborne-monitor-farm-talking-tackle-considerate-cultivations-with-andy-newbold<h6>The second of our winter series at Camborne will see us tackle the complex issue of considerate cultivations in the context of high rainfall and vegetable break crops.</h6> <p>Join us to discuss considerate cultivation strategies with Andy Newbold of Tillage Live &amp; Agri Machinery news.</p> <p>Across the country, harvest 2024 exhibited the perils of tight seedbeds and/or inconsiderate cultivations on all but the most forgiving and free-draining of soil types. The protracted wet weather didn&rsquo;t allow such crops to get away in autumn nor encouraged deeper rooting in spring. The results of these prolonged field conditions we are all painfully aware of.</p> <p>So how do we manage water and grow profitable crops in these &lsquo;wet west&rsquo; or &lsquo;bulbs in rotation&rsquo; scenarios without a wholesale return to intensive cultivations and associated expense? Come along to find out.</p> <p>We&nbsp;will be meeting at the Trevaskis for breakfast before heading back to Cornhill Farm for some static machinery discussions and field work appraisal.</p> <p>Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk &amp; outside discussion.</p> <p>BASIS and NRoSO points will be available.</p> <p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/farm-excellence/camborne-monitor-farm">Find out more about Camborne Monitor Farm</a></p>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:34:07 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/camborne-monitor-farm-talking-tackle-considerate-cultivations-with-andy-newbold