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DairyCo roadshow with John Roche – Grass as the system

Published 9 November 10

Influential speaker and consultant Dr. John Roche will be discussing the key profit drivers for grazing systems at presentations across the country in a DairyCo roadshow this month. 

"With commodity prices rising but volatile, successful farm systems must be able to produce milk cheaply to survive market downturns, while capitalising on high milk prices when they occur," says Dr Roche. 

Dr Roche will be aiming to dispel many commonly held myths regarding the importance of milk yield/cow to farm profitability.  He will also be discussing suitable genetics for grazing systems, milk production and reproduction responses to supplements; and the importance of grazing management and stocking rate in optimally run systems. 

The roadshow is scheduled for the following dates and venues: 

Dorset: Monday 22 November
11am Langton Arms, Tarrant, Monkton
To book call DairyCo extension officer Andrew Warner on 07929 203702

Devon/Cornwall: Monday 22 November
7.30pm Bullers Arms, Marhamchurch, nr. Bude
To book call DairyCo extension officer Sarah Bolt on 07717 501564 

Pembrokeshire: Tuesday 23 November
1pm Hotel Plas Hyfryd, Narbeth
To book call DairyCo extension officer Chris Duller on 01974 282536

Staffordshire: Wednesday 24 November
11am Slater's Country Inn, Newcastle under Lyme
7.30pm Portal Golf Club, Tarporley
To book call DairyCo extension officer Hugh Black on 07966 237818

Cumbria: Thursday 25 November
10.30am Crooklands Hotel, Kendal
To book call DairyCo extension officer Karen Lancaster on 01524 781750

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Date 8 November 2010