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Team members recently completed work funded by the Fells & Dales LEADER+ programme in the Copeland District Council area. A full report can be seen here - click to view a PDF file   Monday 21st January 1.30pm Browfoot, Staveley, Kendal Wednesday 23rd January 7.00pm Airey's abattoir at Ayeside   On the Monday Amanda Carson from VLA Penrith gave a presentation on Blue Tongue and a local feed supplier will talk on 'feeding the pregnant ewe'. There was an opportunity to grade lambs that were then seen at the abattoir on Wednesday   On Wed 23rd at 7.00pm there was an opportunity to look around the abattoir and see/judge the carcasses with Stephen Airey the owner/butcher.     25th September 1.30 – 3.30pm - David Martin & Family, Lords Plain, Levens, Kendal (Light refreshments provided)   Review of grassland results & implications for 2008: Nick Townley from Cumbria Farm Link will lead a discussion to review this year’s results after changes to fertiliser use. Details of 50% grant on soil/slurry samples. Slurry injection: Mark Condor will demonstrate an injector, based on an umbilical system Pasture Regeneration: A surface re-seeder will be demonstrated by James Bretherton NVZ update: Nick Townley will talk about the implications for local farmers     26th September 1.30 – 3.30pm - Keith Lord & Family, High Roosebeck Farm, Aldingham, Ulverston (Light refreshments provided)   Review of grassland results & implications for 2008: Reg Hesketh from Cumbria Farm Link will lead a discussion to review this year’s results after changes to fertiliser use. Details of 50% grant on soil/slurry samples. Winter feeding the dairy cow: Paul Brook from NWF will lead a discussion to include how Keith can best use his home grown Lupakalage. Cubicle comfort: Ken Porter, from Quatro will demonstrate different options for cubicle coverings. NVZ update: Reg Hesketh will talk about the implications for local farmers.     2nd October 1.30 – 3.30pm - John & Kate Waller, Hall Beck, Killington, Kirkby Lonsdale (Light refreshments provided)   Review of grassland results & implications for 2008 : Nick Townley from Cumbria Farm Link will lead a discussion to review this year’s results after changes to fertiliser use. Details of 50% grant on soil/slurry samples. Slurry separation: Chris Downham from Tanlake Machinery will lead a discussion and demonstration Slurry injection: Mark Condor will demonstrate an injector, based on an umbilical system NVZ update: Nick Townley will talk about the implications for local farmers

FARM DEMONSTRATIONS MAY 2007 Saving Costs and Reducing Pollution   After the winter events, we return to each of the 5 demonstration farms to look at the effects on grass growth, after changing fertiliser and slurry use, based on soil and slurry sample results.

14th May, 1.30 – 3.30pm   Keith Lord & Family, High Roosebeck Farm, Aldingham, Ulverston   (Light refreshments provided)   Grass seeder demonstration: Using a machine demonstrated by Leanne Curtis Liming benefits of sludge: Lee Henzell from Envar will talk about the benefits to soils of using Sludge, which Keith is planning to use this year. Reducing fertiliser use: Reg Hesketh of Cumbria Farm Link will lead a walk around the farm to look at the effect on grass growth of different fertiliser rates used this year. Soil compaction Time permitting, Keith Lord will demonstrate the use of his parapow

16th May 11am – 3pm Alan Carruthers & Family, East Farm, Crosscannonby, Maryport   Farm Walk (Refreshments provided)   Silage Wagon demonstration: Using machinery supplied locally including from Carrs Billington Agriculture Reducing fertiliser use: Nigel Hardie of Cumbria Farm Link will lead a walk around the farm to look at the effect on grass growth of different fertiliser rates used this year. Cow nutrition: Ian Wozencroft, a nutrition expert, will lead a discussion, part way around the walk. ELS: Simon Weldon from ADAS will be present to discuss the practical aspects of ELS during the walk

17th May 7pm John & Kate Waller, Hall Beck, Killington, Kirkby Lonsdale   Farm Walk (Light refreshments provided)   Soil compaction: John Waller will demonstrate a soil aerator Grassland management, fertiliser use and ELS: Nick Townley of Cumbria Farm Link will lead a walk around the farm to look at the cows, a re-seeded area that has been under-sown, and look at the effects on grass growth of different fertiliser rates used this year. Energy saving: Laura Teasdale of Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency will lead a discussion on how to reduce energy costs on farms.

21st May 1.30 – 3.30pm Richard Lister and Family, Aikbank Farm, Irton, Holmrook   (Refreshments provided)   Spreading liquid fertiliser: Steve Jackson, contractor will demonstrate, using a specialist machine. Nutrient planning use of different fertilisers:Ian Wrigley from FWAG and Matt Everett, Carrs Billington and will lead a discussion during a brief walk round the farm on how to minimise fertiliser costs for the output required. Ian will also explain the service and grants available from this scheme.

24th May 7pm David Martin & Family, Lords Plain, Levens, Kendal   Farm Walk (Light refreshments provided)   Reducing soil compaction: Bruce Nelson will demonstrate a paraplow and PV Dobson a soil aerator. Reducing fertiliser use and ELS: Nick Townley from Cumbria Farm Link will lead a walk around the farm to look at the effect on grass growth of different fertiliser rates used this year. Saving energy: Laura Teasdale, Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency will lead a discussion on how to reduce energy costs on dairy farms

Thursday 26th April 2007. 10am – 2pm.

 

This is a non-CFN event that some of you may be interested in attending if you fancy a quick break from the lambing field…

Novartis Animal Health in conjunction with Tynedale Farm Services invites you to Fangs Farm Loweswater with kind permission of Messrs Clark Demonstration of ‘Clik pour-on’ 16 week Guaranteed blowfly protection.

Also present Nettex Electric fencing , Britmilk Liquid feed buckets and Allflex tags plus others

 

Refreshments available . For more info call Emma Jackson 07721 892 810  

 

Thursday 22nd of March, 11am to 2.30pm

 

Improving dairy margins - Adrian Luckham from English Food and Farming Partnerships looking at case studies of innovative ways of working that have reduced costs of up to 3 pence per litre.

 

Grassland Management – Matt Everett

Animal Nutrition - Richard Vecqueray

 

Kind permission of Stephen and Geoff Carruthers, Towcett Farm, Newby, Penrith, CA10 3EQ

 

If possible please book a free place thro’ CFN office on 01768 868615 or contact Brian 07762 596226 or 01768 898453. Refreshments provided both events. Everyone welcome.

 

 

Friday 23rd of March – 11am to 2pm

 

Cross Compliance – Bryce Rham from Momenta.

Entry Level and Higher Level Environmental Schemes Henry Conn from Natural England

 

With kind permission of J Whiteford and Son, Middle Farm, Ruleholme, near Brampton.

 

Tel Elizabeth 016973 71608 for more info.

Animal ID regulations – what’s it worth to you?

 

The NFU have organised the following events in Cumbria -

These seminars have been limited to 20 per event therefore booking is essential. To reserve your place or to find out more information then please contact Adam Briggs on 01695 554 912.These promise to be popular seminars so early booking is recommended.

 

Many livestock farmers have been counting the cost of missing tags and incomplete records following the introduction of the Single Payment Scheme. In the past farmers may have been issued warning letters or landed with a fine if they had fallen foul of the requirements regarding animal ID. The situation now is that farmers can face sizeable reductions to their income should they fall foul of the regulations. To put the size of the problem into context, of the 605 farmers checked against cattle ID requirements 61% failed while cattle and sheep ID breaches accounted for 75% of the total Cross Compliance breaches reported. Around 500 farmers were penalised and typically faced reductions in their payment of between 1% and 3%. With this in mind the NFU, together with EBLEX and the Dunbia group, have teamed up with the North West Food Alliance to organise a series of events which will spell out exactly what is required in terms of record keeping and offer some tips on how to avoid being penalised now and in the future. The meetings will outline what records are required, what licences are needed in different circumstances and how correct tag insertion can prevent losses which can lead to fines. Trading standards will also be in attendance to answer any questions from their perspective. The implications of incorrect animal ID within the processing sector will also be highlighted.

THURSDAY 8th MARCH 2007 10.30-3.00pm

 

FARM OPEN DAY TO BE HELD AT WEARY HALL STYLE MEALSGATE

 

BY KIND PERMISSION OF MR IAN FORSTER

 

SPEAKERS:

TOM FURNISH –KW Feed Specialist Dr RICHARD WYNN – Animal Nutritionist

Subject: ANIMAL NUTRITION & FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FEED INDUSTRY

 

ALISTAIR REID –Belle Vue Vets

Subject: DAIRY HERD HEALTH & FERTILITY

 

HARRY MARTIN –Farming Connect

Subject: GENERAL FARM MANAGEMENT

 

FRIDAY 2nd MARCH 2007 10.30am – 1.00pm

 

FARM OPEN DAY TO BE HELD AT WHARTON HALL Kirkby Stephen

BY KIND PERMISSION OF MARK CHIPPENDALE

 

SPEAKER: BRYCE RHAM from Momenta

SUBJECT: CROSS COMPLIANCE to include a power point presentation and short farm walk

 

For further information please contact Maurice Hall 017683 41350  

 

 

THURSDAY 1ST MARCH 2007 12.00-3.00pm

 

FARM OPEN DAY TO BE HELD AT FELLSIDE HOUSE FARM CALDBECK
BY KIND PERMISSION OF MR & MRS KEN PEARS

SPEAKERS: BRYCE RHAM from Momenta - PROJECT OFFICER from Natural England (Rural Development Service)

SUBJECT: CROSS COMPLIANCE and ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES to include a power point presentation and short farm walk.

Refreshments will be provided

For further information please contact Elizabeth 016973 71608  

 

Thursday 22nd Feb 10.30am to 3.30pm

Anthelmintic wormer resistance -Rebecca Mearns – VLA, Penrith
Care of the in-lamb ewe and reducing the risk of abortion - Local Vet Bill McKinney
On demonstration - Faecal egg counter plus Latest dosing equipment and electronic ID systems from Richey .

 

Turner Hall Farm, Seathwaite near Broughton-in–Furness - courtesy of the Hartley family.

Everyone Welcome. Refreshments provided.

More info- call Will Rawling on 01946 861391 or CFN office on 01768 868615.

 

 

Open event.- Wednesday 24th of January, 10.30am to 3.30pm, Venue courtesy of the Dixon family, Hartley Castle Farm, Hartley, Kirkby Stephen

 

• Requirements of in-lamb ewe
• Wormer resistance in sheep – Eurion Thomas, Innovis
• Demo with faecal egg counter

 

Open event. Thursday 25th of January, 10.30am to 3.30pm Venue courtesy of Messrs Nicholson, Swinside End Farm, Scales, Lorton.

• Requirement of in-lamb ewe – Rod Welford, Millcroft Veterinary Practice
• Wormer resistance in sheep – Eurion Thomas, Innovis based in Aberryswith
• Demo with faecal egg counter
• Display of sheep handling equipment – Carrs Billington