The Ulster Arable Society (UAS), Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), have once again joined up to deliver the annual conference for arable growers.
This all day conference will update arable growers on current agronomy and business management issues focusing on crop production in a changing climate.
- Date: Thursday 25 January 2024
- Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
- Venue: CAFRE Greenmount Campus
Get ready for a day dedicated to the future of arable agriculture. Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about arable farming.
The Ulster Arable Society are offering a discounted new membership fee of £10 to anyone that signs up when registering for the conference. If you wish to sign up please select the UAS new member ticket price.
4 NRoSO points available
BASIS points applied for
Programme
Welcome / Introduction
Keynote address – Matt Dempsey (IFJ)
European Update – Jenny Brunton (NFU)
SESSION 2
Manures in Arable Rotations Project – Lisa Black (AFBI)
Biological Farming a Practical Experience – Ed Horton (SS Horton)
AHDB Levy Update – Ken Boyns (AHDB)
LUNCH – to include UAS AGM and workshop
SESSION 3
Role of Varietal Disease Resistance – Vijaya Bhaskar (Teagasc)
Grass Weed Resistance in Ireland – Siobhan Hillman (AHDB)
Panel question and answer session – Facilitated by Andy Doyle ( IFJ)