Monaghan farmer Alan Mackarel is to open the gates to his Clones farm on Wednesday to farmers and a host of experts on grassland, soil fertility and technology.
Mackarel has invested continuously in reseeding and soil improvement on his farm over the years and farmers at the Knowledge Transfer (KT) event will be able to learn from his experience.
At the event, topics including how to get your soil structure and fertility right and what seed will match your farm will be discussed.
There will also be an interactive demonstration highlighting the differences between ploughing, direct drill and min-tilling and which technique is best for your farm.
Speakers
Speakers include representatives from Lakeland Dairies, seed companies Germinal and Goldcrop, as well as soil fertility experts Dr Stan Lalor from Grassland Agro and Dr David Atherton from Thomson and Joseph.
Speaking ahead of the event, technical and product manager with Lakeland Agri Alan Hurst said: “Getting your soil fertility to the optimal levels will ensure that more grass will grow, which will, in turn, help drive profitability at farm level.
"Productive grassland is the foundation for any successful farm business.
“Alan Mackarel is top of his game in terms of growing grass and there will be plenty of practical information for farmers on the day.”
The event is approved for the KT scheme by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) and will count as one of the necessary five meetings as part of the scheme.
Event details
Venue: Alan Mackarel’s farm at Granshamore, Stonebridge, Clones, Co Monaghan. Eircode: H23 WP68.
When: Wednesday 10 July, 11am to 1.30pm.
Knowledge Transfer: DAFM registration for KT group participants will be from 10.45am to 11.45am.
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Monaghan farmer Alan Mackarel is to open the gates to his Clones farm on Wednesday to farmers and a host of experts on grassland, soil fertility and technology.
Mackarel has invested continuously in reseeding and soil improvement on his farm over the years and farmers at the Knowledge Transfer (KT) event will be able to learn from his experience.
At the event, topics including how to get your soil structure and fertility right and what seed will match your farm will be discussed.
There will also be an interactive demonstration highlighting the differences between ploughing, direct drill and min-tilling and which technique is best for your farm.
Speakers
Speakers include representatives from Lakeland Dairies, seed companies Germinal and Goldcrop, as well as soil fertility experts Dr Stan Lalor from Grassland Agro and Dr David Atherton from Thomson and Joseph.
Speaking ahead of the event, technical and product manager with Lakeland Agri Alan Hurst said: “Getting your soil fertility to the optimal levels will ensure that more grass will grow, which will, in turn, help drive profitability at farm level.
"Productive grassland is the foundation for any successful farm business.
“Alan Mackarel is top of his game in terms of growing grass and there will be plenty of practical information for farmers on the day.”
The event is approved for the KT scheme by the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) and will count as one of the necessary five meetings as part of the scheme.
Event details
Venue: Alan Mackarel’s farm at Granshamore, Stonebridge, Clones, Co Monaghan. Eircode: H23 WP68.
When: Wednesday 10 July, 11am to 1.30pm.
Knowledge Transfer: DAFM registration for KT group participants will be from 10.45am to 11.45am.
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