AHDB | SEED TO FEED MULTI SPECIES LAY EVENT
📅 Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
📍 Location: FarmED, Station Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire OX7 6BJ
If you’re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren’t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we’ll help you review the options.
Your local host farmer – who’s been there, done that and seen the benefits – will share their experiences, and you’ll learn from trusted advisers and other experts who will provide an in-depth look at the value of multi-species swards and how to manage them.
Key Points:
- How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system
- How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return
- When to reseed or overseed
- How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity
Agenda:
- 10:00am Arrival and reception
- 10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm
- 10:45am
- Forage selection: Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals; Ian Wilkinson
- Establishment and economic benefits: Selection and management of multi-species swards for livestock performance and gains; Ellie Roberts
- 12:15pm Farm walk and discussion
- Practical use of multi-species swards – what, where and why
- Environmental gains and soil health
- 1:00pm Lunch and networking
- 2:00pm Final thoughts and close
This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.
Spaces are limited – book early so you don’t miss out.
BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.
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