Devon Grassland Society

Affiliated to British Grassland Society; group based in Devon with a passion for efficient, sustainable and profitable grass and forage use

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

The winter programme is rapidly coming together, if you would like to recommend a speaker or get yourself added to the invite list do get in touch

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Looking forward to the first meeting this Thursday!

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Join us on 10th November for the first of our winter meetings with Nigel Hester from @Yara_UK talking through making best use of fertilisers.
Non members welcome, see you at 8pm at
Exeter Golf and Country Club - EX2 7AE

#grasstomilk #grazing #nutrientmanagement #fertilizer

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Join us on 10th November for the first of our winter meetings with Nigel Hester from @Yara_UK talking through making best use of fertilisers.
Non members welcome, see you at 8pm at
Exeter Golf and Country Club - EX2 7AE

#grasstomilk #grazing #nutrientmanagement #fertilizer

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Well done to our previous chairman @Blakedairy for reaching the finals of the Grassland Farmer of the Year 🌱🎉

[BGS @BritishGrass]

And the winner of the BGS Grassland Farmer if the Year 2021 is....@MJonesTrefnant
Congratulations to Marc and everyone at Trefnant Hall.

Well done to @Blakedairy and @johnston_harold who were the runners-up.

Many thanks to our sponsors @GerminalUKAgri @NufarmUK and @Yara_UK

[BGS @BritishGrass]

BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2021
Find out who will take home the title at our online Awards Evening on Tuesday 19 October at 7.30pm.
It's free to attend, and you can register here https://t.co/9cgJqug778
@GerminalUKAgri @NufarmUK @Yara_UK

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Last week we visited the Stephens family near Crediton. It was excellent to hear of high organic matter content in their well-managed permanent grass fields, and to see clover being incorporated successfully by feeding seed to grazing livestock. Thanks to @Yara_UK for sponsoring

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

**TOMORROW** Current and prospective members welcome 🌱 Free to attend but we ask for a £5 contribution for food. Message/email us if you’d like to attend. Massive thanks to Yara for sponsoring. @BritishGrass @_JMStephens @Yara_UK

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

A week today is our Autumn farm walk at Swannaton Farm, Sandford. The Stephens family are beef and sheep farmers who are focusing on improving soil health as a key aspect of their grassland management. The walk is kindly sponsored by @Yara_UK 🌱 Please contact us for more info

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

A week today is our Autumn farm walk at Swannaton Farm, Sandford. The Stephens family are beef and sheep farmers who are focusing on improving soil health as a key aspect of their grassland management. The walk is kindly sponsored by @Yara_UK 🌱 Please contact us for more info

[BGS @BritishGrass]

Not long to go now, but there is still time to sign up for our virtual summer meeting. Beef and sheep farms tonight, dairy farms tomorrow.
For more details visit https://t.co/NCDe5GTa5P or follow the links in the tweet below.
@UlsterGrassland @GrasslandClub

[BGS @BritishGrass]

Only two weeks to go until our virtual Summer Meeting in Northern Ireland. Over 100 people have registered so far. To sign up for the FREE virtual farm tours and Q&A sessions, visit our website https://t.co/NCDe5GTa5P

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

TOMORROW! Looking forward to seeing lots of you there 🌱🐄

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

*Spring Farm Walk* All are invited! @Blakedairy will be welcoming us to their farm for our next walk. See details below. Kindly sponsored by Matford Arable

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

*Spring Farm Walk* All are invited! @Blakedairy will be welcoming us to their farm for our next walk. See details below. Kindly sponsored by Matford Arable

[Creedy Associates @CreedyAssociate]

❗️JOB OPPORTUNITY ❗️Free range organic broiler manager based near Crediton, Devon. For more information please contact us. Retweets welcome

[BGS @BritishGrass]

Following on from the success of last week's 'Biodiversity of Grasslands' webinar, you can still register for the second in the series taking place tomorrow evening https://t.co/hUDv8G5Paf

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

We have made the decision to postpone this event due to the new lockdown rules surrounding non-essential travel. Whilst we’re sorry that this is not able to go ahead, we will be planning the next meet with renewed vigour for spring/summer! 🤞🏼

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

🎅🏼 Merry Christmas from all at DGS! 🎄 A note to say that our Winter Farm Walk will be on 2nd February, 11-1, around the subject of Winter Feeding 🌱 More info to follow!

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

🎅🏼 Merry Christmas from all at DGS! 🎄 A note to say that our Winter Farm Walk will be on 2nd February, 11-1, around the subject of Winter Feeding 🌱 More info to follow!

[BGS @BritishGrass]

The next in our series of Herbal Leys webinars, held with @AHDB_BeefLamb @AHDB_Dairy, is on Tuesday 1st December. Entitled 'Considerations beyond the price tag' the panel will consider the environmental and financial aspects of using herbal leys.
https://t.co/1FcnHyX8q1

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DGS walk with @LIC_UK_Ltd Piers Badnell on managing grass to maintain quality and consistent growth. Key message: understanding grass growth rate and demand to better utilise what is available. Do you know your growth rate and demand this week? 🌱Thanks to hosts @sandfordmilkco

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Looking forward to seeing you there, email us if you can join! Free to attend and open to members and non-members. Also, @BASISRegLtd points applied for so may be a good opportunity to pick up some of those missed points this year! 🌱🐄

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Next Wednesday! Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can monitor numbers. Should be a great opportunity for livestock farmers to pick up tips and ask question with Piers Badnell from @LIC_UK_Ltd 🐄🐑🦌🐐🐂 Thanks to @sandfordmilkco for hosting. @BritishGrass

[Devon Grassland Society @DevonGrassSoc]

Next Wednesday! Please let us know if you plan to attend so that we can monitor numbers. Should be a great opportunity for livestock farmers to pick up tips and ask question with Piers Badnell from @LIC_UK_Ltd 🐄🐑🦌🐐🐂 Thanks to @sandfordmilkco for hosting. @BritishGrass