Free farmer meeting to focus on making more from pasture

A sheep and beef consultant and qualified vet from New Zealand is to be key speaker at a meeting to be held in Kirkwall this coming Thursday.

Orkney farmers are being invited along to attend the free event, titled “Making More from Pasture”, which will hear from Trevor Cook, who has worked in farm consultancy, extension and research.

Mr Cook specialises in advising farmers on all aspects of production from grass-based systems. He will be talking about how livestock production revolves around feed and link this to grass production and profit.

He will also share his extensive knowledge on livestock production from pasture and lead discussions on how Orkney livestock farmers can improve the utilisation of grass on their farms to maximise output and keep costs down.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 4, from 12.30 noon until 3:30pm at the Ayre Hotel Kirkwall. The meeting is free to attend, but QMS has said booking is essential as lunch will be provided. Anyone attending is asked to book via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qms-making-more-from-pasture-tickets-50773960282 or call 0131 510 7920.