NORTHUMBERLAND SUMMER FARM WALK

Acton Farm Blanchland

Join us for a farm walk at Acton farm on the Northumberland – Durham Border. Overlooking Derwent Reservoir Dan Herdman manages just over 1200 acres made up of mostly moorland and rough grazing land. Livestock across the farm consists of a flock of Cheviot Aberfield ewes and Mules ewes, alongside a suckler herd of Aberdeen […]

GRAZING & SOIL MANAGEMENT

Byers Farm Bewcastle

This workshop, kindly hosted by Alex Main at Byers Farm will cover grazing and soil management with speakers, Rhidian Jones and Peter Faulder.  Rhidian will also give an overview of the Farm Climate Demo project.  To book, email: peterfaulder@yahoo.co.uk or call the Farmer Network office. With thanks to funding from Cumbria Community Foundation and the […]

‘ARE EWE READY?’

Mitchells Auction Mart Cockermouth

Daisy Roper BVMS MRCVS from Millcroft Vets will be speaking about how best to optimise flock health to set yourself up for a successful year ahead including: Body condition scoring Disease testing and Advanced breeding practices. The event is funded by Cumberland SPF and supper will be provided so please book

NEXT MEMBERS’ HOUR – AUTUMN SALES PROSPECTS

August’s online members hour will feature auctioneers from the North of England discussing the prospects for the autumn sales including the potential impact of Bluetongue.  More details on how to book in next week’s edition of ENews.  Members can view a recording of July’s meeting on Red Tractor Assurance by clicking HERE.