Farming Monthly National April 2018 | Page 22

| Grassland 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 A 22 | Farming Monthly | April 2018 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. www.farmingmonthly.co.uk