The Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) is looking for unique ideas in grassland and farm management as part of a 2020 grassland innovation awards competition sponsored by Danske Bank.

Replacing the annual grassland competition, all entries will be welcomed from both members and non-members. Suggestions range from novel devices for grazing infrastructure to different ways of managing grazing or establishing swards.

To enter, applicants are required to submit a short video of no more than five minutes. Additional supporting information (eg photographs, text) can be supplied via email.

All entries should be sent to secretary@ulstergrassland.co.uk or via WhatsApp to 079-200 37910.

The deadline for entries is 30 September 2020.

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