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Grassland UK 2018
Grassland UK returns to the Bath & West Showground, Somerset on Thursday 10 May 2018. This ever-popular triennial
event showcases grassland machinery and processes from seed to feed, attracting over 8,000 visitors from across the
UK and beyond.
live demonstration event held
on working farmland
neighbouring the Showground,
Grassland UK takes place on
over 100 acres, offering over 90
acres of machinery
demonstration plots. More than 30 of the
world’s key manufacturers will be
demonstrating grassland processes on grass
specially grown for the show, including; John
Deere, JCB, Class and McHale. Manufacturers
will also be demonstrating loading and
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handling equipment using the mown grass in
the farm silage clamp, along with cutting edge
muck and slurry technology.
Visitors can hear expert views on a mix of
technical and agronomic topics such as grass
management, varieties and soil management,
alongside more business-oriented topics,
including legislation changes, and attend
seminars organised by the British Grassland
Society.
Over 180 trade stands will showcase a range
of products including seeds, mowers, balers,
tedders, livestock handling and feeding
equipment, while numerous catering outlets will
offer superb food & drink throughout the day.
The show is sponsored by Mole Valley
Famers and Oliver Seeds, and is organised in
association with Farmers Guardian.
From its inception in 1985 Grassland UK has
gone from strength to strength, establishing
itself as the foremost grassland event in the UK.
Tickets are now on sale from
bathandwest.com – book in advance and save
£3 per ticket.
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