The BETTER Farm NI programme is holding a farm walk on 29 November at 2pm hosted by Fionbharr Hamill, 18 Bannaghan Road, Downpatrick, Co Down BT30 7JR.
The enterprise
Fionbharr runs 100 spring calving suckler cows, with progeny taken through to beef. Cows are served to Charolais, Angus and Limousin sires using a mix of stock bulls and AI.
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The event will feature an overview of the progress made on the farm since joining the programme in 2017.
The farm walk
Farmers will get the opportunity to see at first hand cows grazing forage crops, with advice given on establishment costs and how to manage cows when grazing.
There will also be a focus on wintering finishing costs on the farm, to include a comparison of the financial and physical performance of Angus and Charolais-bred steers.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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The BETTER Farm NI programme is holding a farm walk on 29 November at 2pm hosted by Fionbharr Hamill, 18 Bannaghan Road, Downpatrick, Co Down BT30 7JR.
The enterprise
Fionbharr runs 100 spring calving suckler cows, with progeny taken through to beef. Cows are served to Charolais, Angus and Limousin sires using a mix of stock bulls and AI.
The event will feature an overview of the progress made on the farm since joining the programme in 2017.
The farm walk
Farmers will get the opportunity to see at first hand cows grazing forage crops, with advice given on establishment costs and how to manage cows when grazing.
There will also be a focus on wintering finishing costs on the farm, to include a comparison of the financial and physical performance of Angus and Charolais-bred steers.
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