Farming Monthly National May 2016 | Page 47

| Livestock Holstein UK commits to Spreading the word the future of UK Dairy Day Holstein UK has secured the future of the UK’s premier dairy event until 2020 by renewing its contract with The International Centre in Telford for the annual September Dairy focused event. he event now in its 3rd year has been boosted further by an increase in trade stand bookings and interest from the industry. In response to the challenges currently facing the industry UK Dairy Day have made important changes for the 2016 event to support farmers by offering free visitor entry, car parking and free entry for show cattle. Hannah Williams, UK Dairy Day Event Manager; “The industry needs support and a platform to work together to share knowledge, discuss plans and seek support T for future decision making. What UK Dairy Day offers is an industry focussed platform for this and by securing dates up to 2020 we are demonstrating our commitment to the future of dairy farming.” The event will continue to be held at the International Centre in Telford, Shropshire which provides an excellent central location with the venue offering a great environment and atmosphere. Working closely with Southwater Event Group, owners of the venue and three hotels, UK Dairy Day are continually reviewing layout to ensure space is maximised to include all relevant businesses related to the industry. Save the Date: UK Dairy Day 14th September ‘16 at The International Centre, Telford. FREE entry for all visitors and exhibitors www.farmingmonthly.co.uk TRAMSPREAD, the digestate and slurry handling specialists will be displaying a cross section of their range on stand number 498 at this year’s Pig & Poultry Fair, including the Reck slatted floor mixer which revolutionises the management of slurry in under- floor stores and channels. he folding impeller is simply lowered by a winch on the frame to fit through a floor slat and is then able to homogenise the slurry below without the need to lift out a concrete section. The mixing action can be further improved by specifying the optional ‘swing device’ which allows the frame to tilt the impeller to either side, enlarging the area to be mixed and so reducing the amount of times the mixer needs to be moved to cover an area. For an almost dry crust the water supply option is recommended as water runs through the mixer sword directly to the folding propeller and creates a free-flowing slurry. These mixers are available for cow sheds and pig sheds in either electric or hydraulic options, and in various sizes to suit any under floor store. For information on the extensive T range of Reck mixers, and anything else in the TRAMSPREAD range from slurry test kits up to 7000m3 slurry stores, call in to their stand and speak to their knowledgeable and experienced personnel or telephone 01449 766133 www.tramspread.co.uk [email protected] May 2016 | Farming Monthly | 47