Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year – Sam Chesney of Northern Ireland  will address Welsh farmers at Hendreseifion Farm, Llawrin, Machynlleth SY20 8QQ, hosted jointly by Farming Connect and the National Beef Association. 

Sam’s topic will be ‘Farming for the Future: My plans for profitable beef farming post CAP reform’.

Sam Chesney runs a suckler herd of 150 Limousin crosses at Kircubbin, County Down, Northern Ireland. He is actively involved in the beef supply chain through his role as Director of Strangford Down Co-operative, selling cattle and sheep and buying feed and other inputs for farmer members. His interest in agricultural policy and regulations sees him represent farmers at DARD meetings on behalf of NBA Northern Ireland, while his commitment to technical efficiency means he is also an AgriSearch Board Member, Ulster Grassland Board Member and Young Farmer Ambassador.

Start time is 11am;  for more details contact:

Adam Watkins: 07531 487928

adam.watkins@menterabusnes.co.uk

Mari Hughes: 07531 398272

mari.hughes@menterabusnes.co.uk

Sam’s topic will be ‘Farming for the Future: My plans for profitable beef farming post CAP reform’.

Sam Chesney runs a suckler herd of 150 Limousin crosses at Kircubbin, County Down, Northern Ireland. He is actively involved in the beef supply chain through his role as Director of Strangford Down Co-operative, selling cattle and sheep and buying feed and other inputs for farmer members. His interest in agricultural policy and regulations sees him represent farmers at DARD meetings on behalf of NBA Northern Ireland, while his commitment to technical efficiency means he is also an AgriSearch Board Member, Ulster Grassland Board Member and Young Farmer Ambassador.

Start time is 7.30pm

For more details contact:

Sally Davies: 07949 793000

sally.davies@menterabusnes.co.uk

Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year – Sam Chesney of Northern Ireland  will address Welsh farmers at The Oriel Hotel, Upper Denbigh Road, St Asaph, LL17 0LW, hosted jointly by Farming Connect and the National Beef Association.

Sam’s topic will be ‘Farming for the Future: My plans for profitable beef farming post CAP reform’.

Sam Chesney runs a suckler herd of 150 Limousin crosses at Kircubbin, County Down, Northern Ireland. He is actively involved in the beef supply chain through his role as Director of Strangford Down Co-operative, selling cattle and sheep and buying feed and other inputs for farmer members. His interest in agricultural policy and regulations sees him represent farmers at DARD meetings on behalf of NBA Northern Ireland, while his commitment to technical efficiency means he is also an AgriSearch Board Member, Ulster Grassland Board Member and Young Farmer Ambassador.

Start time is 7.30pm

For more details, contact:

Lowri Williams: 07772 694098

lowri.williams@menterabusnes.co.uk

Mari Jones: 07970 188648

Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year – Sam Chesney of Northern Ireland  will address Welsh farmers at Cloeg Meirion Dwyfor, Glynllifon, Clynnog Road, LL54 5DU, hosted jointly by Farming Connect and the National Beef Association.

Sam’s topic will be ‘Farming for the Future: My plans for profitable beef farming post CAP reform’.

Sam Chesney runs a suckler herd of 150 Limousin crosses at Kircubbin, County Down, Northern Ireland. He is actively involved in the beef supply chain through his role as Director of Strangford Down Co-operative, selling cattle and sheep and buying feed and other inputs for farmer members. His interest in agricultural policy and regulations sees him represent farmers at DARD meetings on behalf of NBA Northern Ireland, while his commitment to technical efficiency means he is also an AgriSearch Board Member, Ulster Grassland Board Member and Young Farmer Ambassador.

Start time is 11am.

For more details, contact:

Gwyn Griffiths: 07971 526169

gwyn.griffiths@menterabusnes.co.uk

Matt Scowen: 07748 131489

Thursday 9 February at the Talardd, Llanllwni at 7.30pm with guest speaker Mr Rhodri Jones from the Union’s Solicitors Hugh James who specialises in agricultural issues.

Led by internationally renowned sheep expert, John Vipond of the Scottish Agricultural College the events will consider key factors influencing flock performance including the nutrition of lamb ewes; improving lamb survival rates; and management systems to reduce labour requirements.  John Vipond will also update farmers on research developments offering practical advantages for livestock farmers.

Nant Y Ffin Hotel, Llandysilio, SA66 7SU

Start time 19.30.

To confirm your attendance, contact:

Jamie McCoy

07887 771224

Jamie.mccoy@menterabusnes.co.uk

Led by internationally renowned sheep expert, John Vipond of the Scottish Agricultural College the events will consider key factors influencing flock performance including the nutrition of lamb ewes; improving lamb survival rates; and management systems to reduce labour requirements.  John Vipond will also update farmers on research developments offering practical advantages for livestock farmers.

 Blaencwmpridd, Synod Inn, Llandysul, SA44 6JP

Start time 11.30.

To confirm your attendance, contact:

Ben Williams

01970 636305

ben.williams@menterabusnes.co.uk

Led by internationally renowned sheep expert, John Vipond of the Scottish Agricultural College the events will consider key factors influencing flock performance including the nutrition of lamb ewes; improving lamb survival rates; and management systems to reduce labour requirements.  John Vipond will also update farmers on research developments offering practical advantages for livestock farmers.

Llandovery RFC, Llandovery, SA20 0BA

Start time 19.30.

To confirm your attendance, contact:

Edgar Jones

07877 259981

edgar.jones@menterabusnes.co.uk

Led by internationally renowned sheep expert, John Vipond of the Scottish Agricultural College the events will consider key factors influencing flock performance including the nutrition of lamb ewes; improving lamb survival rates; and management systems to reduce labour requirements.  John Vipond will also update farmers on research developments offering practical advantages for livestock farmers.

 Abbey Meadow Farm, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8DD

Start time 11.00.

To confirm your attendance, contact:

Mari Jones

07970 188648

mari.l.jones@menterabusnes.co.uk

Led by internationally renowned sheep expert, John Vipond of the Scottish Agricultural College the events will consider key factors influencing flock performance including the nutrition of lamb ewes; improving lamb survival rates; and management systems to reduce labour requirements.  John Vipond will also update farmers on research developments offering practical advantages for livestock farmers.

Village Hall, Betws yn Rhos, Abergele, LL22 8AW

Start time 19.30.

To confirm your attendance, contact:

Mari Jones

07970 188648

mari.l.jones@menterabusnes.co.uk

Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Hall

Pembrokeshire County Show Ground

Withybush, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BW

7pm, Tuesday 6th March 2012

Find out how to eliminate your energy bills and profit from recovering value from the energy in your slurry/excess silage. Incentives and energy prices have increased, costs have come down, and AD now shows real returns on investment.

This seminar brings together a leading team of experts, covering:

                        • Small scale AD technology (slurry based systems)

                        • Crop/waste based AD systems

                        • Project finance experts

                        • Consultancy and Project Management Team

All aspects of project development will be covered:

                        • Why AD? basic principles, technology available, case studies, costs and returns, sources of finance, how to get started

                        • Discussion and Q+A sessions.

All you need to know to be fully informed about this diversification opportunity.

Attendance is free of charge and refreshments will be provided.

For more information please contact: Dr Kevin Monson on 01823 666 150 or email kevin.monson@wyg.com

Thursday 8 March at the Red Lion, Llannon, Llanelli at 7.30pm with guest speaker, Dr Catherine Nakielny following her visit to New Zealand and Australia as past of her Nuffield Scholarship and Mr Brian Walters FUW Vice President.

It truly is an event for the whole family, the Eisteddfod is a celebration of the Welsh language and culture, as well as an excellent platform to show the wealth of talent we have here in Wales today. With competitions, live music stages, street theatre, exhibitions and trade stands, there's something here for everyone.

For more information please visit: www.urdd.org

The Eisteddfod Festival, the pinnacle of the Welsh cultural calendar, it travels from place to place, alternating between north and south Wales giving communities across the country a chance to welcome up to 160,000 visitors over an eight day period.

An eclectic mix of old and new, the traditional and the modern, the Eisteddfod is a celebration of Wales, its culture and its language. Combining ceremonial and official activities with a dynamic, young-spirited and welcoming festival, we offer something for everyone – whatever their ages and interests.

The Welsh language and Welshness is an integral part of our festival. However, this is not only a festival for Welsh speakers, rather a friendly and vibrant festival for anyone interested in our country, our culture and our language. Many of our visitors have no knowledge of Welsh – and the welcome is the same for everyone – warm.

We are a cultural festival, the natural national stage for music, dance, visual arts, original performances – all types of culture. The festival is at the heart of our culture and our nation, where the Welsh language cultural agenda is set for the next year, and where we celebrate its past successes.

The Eisteddfod is a celebration of Welshness, of our culture, of the concept of belonging to a community and of priding ourselves on our country and its achievements. The television, radio and online coverage in both languages enables those who support our language, our heritage and our nation to rejoice in its successes, and for those who are unable to attend to feel part of the excitement and the pride which comes with hosting the National Eisteddfod.