Efficient, Sustainable Beef Production
Join us on Tuesday 15th July at Trepoyle Farm
National Beef Association
Kepak
Genus PLC
Meeting Focus
The event will provide a comprehensive and insightful look into the various aspects of efficient and sustainable beef production, offering attendees valuable opportunities to learn and engage with industry experts.
Farm Walk Features
- 530 acres farmed
- 350 flock of sheep
- 120 x 18–20-month-old dairy x beef production
- 120 South Devon and Angus x suckler cows with all progeny finished on farm
- Rotational grazing of mixed swards achieving 1400kg LWG/ hectare.
- Production of Bokashi fertiliser
- Calf rearing system
- Worming and vaccination programme
- Use of EBVs in genetic selection
- Tesco Angus contract
- Involvement on Agri politics disease management
- Grass silage analysis
- Ration formulation
- All under countryside stewardship
Itinerary
Tuesday 15th July, Trepoyle Farm, North Tamerton, EX22 6RL
2pm Arrival
A welcome and introduction to Trepoyle Farm by Bill and Suzanne Harper. Followed by Farm Tour.
4.30pm Refreshments
Light refreshments and break before discussion panel
4.45pm Discussion Panel
Speakers: Neil Shand, NBA / Kepak Procurement Manager / Neil Wharton, Genus / Richard Waters, Harpers Feeds / Bill Harper, Farmer.
Event Highlights
Highlights
A chance to meet NBA Chief Executive, Neil Shand to discuss the politics around Beef Production.
Procurement officers from Kepak will be on hand to discuss Angus contracts
A representative from Genus will be looking at sourcing high performance beef genetics
Attend
Book your place
Join us on the day
Farmers from across Devon and Cornwall are welcome.
Meet the NBA Chief Executive
Neil Shand will be in attendance to discuss politics around beef production
Hospitality
Free refreshments and BBQ will be offered
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