LDNP Herdwicks at Tilberthwaite John Hodgson
Agriculture + Horticulture / Machinery + Technology
Regenerative grazing - Genetics Day
Course

Regenerative grazing - Genetics Day

Ambleside
Introductory
Tractor Field Yew Tree_Geneve Brand

Info

Short Course In person

Overview

A course for any livestock or land farmer who is interested in regenerative grazing, increasing productivity, profitability and resilience, and conservationists/ecologists seeking to learn about genetics for grazing management. Regenerative grazing can help farmers reduce input costs and increase productivity – it offers a hopeful solution in challenging times.

Roots logo

Regenerative grazing - Genetics Day

Grazing school has created a ‘genetics’ day to help farmers develop a genetic selection strategy for their herd and flock that is optimal for their unique context. You will learn:

At a glance

  • How to select for fertility in your herd
  • How to identify the hard-working cows that pay the bills
  • How to use visual appraisal to select profitable cows/replacements
  • Why epigenetics are important in selection in low input systems
  • How to source the right seed stock for your system
  • How to add value to a low-input system
  • How to breed your way to lower costs
  • Importance of Genetics in both grass and cows
  • The importance of fertility
  • What is a low input system? – Out-wintering
  • Using cattle in habitat restoration and why low-input cattle are the future
  • Suckler genetics vs terminal genetics
Enquire
grey overlay shape

Related Courses

Shear 3550622 1280 Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Holmrook
CPD

7 & 8 July

British Wool’s experienced team of instructors will run more than 100 courses between April and August this year, offering tuition in machine and blade shearing and wool handling. Courses cover key topics relating to shearing such as health and safety, the shearing environment, equipment, shearing…

Short Course
In person
2 Days
View Details
Sheeps 3437467 1280 Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Penrith
CPD

24 & 25 June

British Wool’s experienced team of instructors will run more than 100 courses between April and August this year, offering tuition in machine and blade shearing and wool handling. Courses cover key topics relating to shearing such as health and safety, the shearing environment, equipment, shearing…

Short Course
In person
2 Days
View Details
Sheep 4810513 1920 pixabay Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Kendal
CPD

9 & 10 June

British Wool’s experienced team of instructors will run more than 100 courses between April and August this year, offering tuition in machine and blade shearing and wool handling. Courses cover key topics relating to shearing such as health and safety, the shearing environment, equipment, shearing…

Short Course
In person
2 Days
View Details
Flock of sheep 49667 1280 Dg farming amd growing

Farming + Technology

Ravenglass
CPD

2 & 3 June

British Wool’s experienced team of instructors will run more than 100 courses between April and August this year, offering tuition in machine and blade shearing and wool handling. Courses cover key topics relating to shearing such as health and safety, the shearing environment, equipment, shearing…

Short Course
In person
2 Days
View Details

News and events

The latest in Cumbria...
Keep up to date with local information, from upcoming networking opportunities and careers fairs to available travel bursaries, and get involved as a learner, provider or employer.