The Farmers Mart Oct/Nov 2013 - Issue 30 | Page 22
YOUNG FARMERS
GETTING TO GRIPS WITH GRASS
YFC members learned from the
experts at a new training day in
grassland management run by
NFYFC and the British Grasslands
Society (BGS).
Grass Farming for the Future is a new
initiative, supported by Defra, aiming to
teach Young Farmers how to make the
most of a cheap, nutritious livestock feed.
Members visited the dairy farm of farmer
Tim Downes learning about grassland and
soil management before tour around his
farm.
As well as the training day, members can
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