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Fri, 07 Oct
|Bangor
NFFN Sward Farm Walk with Ballyboley Dexters
Join Nature Friendly Farmer of the Year Stephen Alexander to hear how herbal leys have been introduced to his system at Orlock Farm. Hosted by the Nature Friendly Farming Network
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Time & Location
07 Oct 2022, 11:00 – 13:00
Bangor, Unnamed Road, Bangor BT19 6YU, UK
About the event
Stephen Alexander is hosting a farm walk and talk with NFFN members to share how he manages his spring calving herd, including the benefits of Pasture for Life accreditation, the opportunities and challenges of introducing herbal leys and how selling straight to the consumer has benefitted his farm business.
Stephen will be sharing how a Kiwitech Drag Trough and electric fencing are two key pieces of equipment making life easier on the farm.
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