by Sara Gregson | Nov 8, 2016 | Farming & Food
Ten years after I visited farmer/inventor Harry Weir and his techno-grazed Friesian bulls and heifers in New Zealand, I found myself listening to James Daniel on a Cornish beef farm, talking about the techno-grazing trials he is running there. Techno-grazing is a...
by Sara Gregson | Sep 20, 2016 | Farming & Food
Scottish farmer Robert Fleming has learnt much from doing a Nuffield Scholarship this year, looking at efficient beef production. But he is also making major changes to his business after seeing the results of grass overseeding trials carried out back home too. Over...
by Sara Gregson | Jun 30, 2014 | Farming & Food
What a terrific grass-growing season it has been in the UK – the mild, wet winter and early spring brought fast and furious growth that was challenging to manage. Very different from last year when it seemed there would never be enough to graze or cut. Over recent...
by Sara Gregson | Jan 22, 2013 | Farming & Food
Nearly three months after the ‘Pasture to Profit’ conference in Worcester I still keep thinking about Neil Grigg and Tom Foot’s entertaining double act, as they recalled their ‘incredible journey’ so far setting up a milk production business from nothing. This article...
by Sara Gregson | Nov 17, 2011 | Farming & Food
Pasture to Profit Conference 250 young, successful, profitable, grassland farmers met at Worcester Rugby Club today to learn from each other and speakers from across the world. Key messages from the early speakers: Adrian Van Bysterveldt – Dairy New Zealand...
