BGS Grazing Partners
BGS Grazing Partners
Farmers who want help with their grazing management should contact BGS to take part in this new initiative, developed to use the UK's best untapped resource in grassland management.
This scheme will be using farmers who are good and experienced grazing managers to help or mentor those who want help to improve.
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Designed to suit different needs:
Level 1 - Kick-start
Producer wants to improve grazing results and may already have some ideas and is looking for a knowledgeable second opinion. Farmer pays just £50 joining fee.
Level 2 - Reassurance
Producer wants a valued second opinion, but also wants the reassurance of having someone at the end of the phone or via e-mail as he/she gets the new system up and running. Farmer pays an extra £50.
Level 3 - Hand-holding
Producer wants to make more of his grass, but needs ideas and regular on-farm input during the growing season to support changes. Farmer pays and extra £200.
Dairy mentors are: Robert Craig - Cumbria Matthew Ingram - Shropshire Rob Studley - Dorset Kieran Wellwood - Devon David Munday - Devon Nick Spencer - Gloucestershire Tim Simons - Pembrokeshire Neale Manning - Shropshire Andy King - Somerset Malcom E Fewster - West Yorkshire Simon Martin - Wiltshire Beef and Sheep mentors are: Sam Rawling - Cumbria Lawrence Glanville - Devon Steve Conisbee - Surrey Glasnant Morgan Powys Hefin Llwyd Devon Sheep mentors are: Stuart Stark - Yorkshire Ed Higgins - ShropshireContact Sara Gregson, project manager, on 01799 530934 or click here for Sara's e-mail
Members
BGS is a membership organisation which acts as a communication forum, through events and publications, for the profitable and sustainable use of grass and forage.
Local Societies
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