Event category
Field day
Smart feeding, strong finishing: a Halcombe farm field day.
Join us for an engaging afternoon to talk all things cropping, regrassing and feed management on a Halcombe property where they have a strong focus on finishing.
Topics
The day will include:
- Learn about how the Linklaters run their operation.
- A farmer panel on spring/summer feed and forage management, with a focus on different policies to navigate this.
- A cropping contractors’ perspective.
- Dr Lydia Cranston – Massey university Senior lecturer in sheep production systems, will discuss science and research around agronomy and grazing management.
- Farm safety and demonstration of tools available to minimize the risks – particularly around quad bikes.
- The day will conclude with a BBQ and refreshments, thanks to Iplex.
Registration
Registration is essential.