Upland conference 2011

The challenges faced by beef and sheep producers in LFAs were addressed at the first EBLEX Upland Conference last month.

Taking place at the Rheged Centre, Penrith, on 30 June, the free Better Returns Programme event looked at key areas of management which can contribute to profitable beef and sheep enterprises in the sensitive upland environment.

You can download the conference presentations by clicking on the links below:

Introduction - Chris Lloyd

Optimising grass production
from upland pastures - Charlie Morgan

Maximising output from
upland suckler cow production - Gavin Dick

The value of trace elements in
good nutrition - Kate Phillips

Maximising forage resources
through feed planning - Dr Liz Genever

Adopting breeding strategies
to improve output in upland
flocks - Owen Davies

Case Study: Away wintering cattle and the
value of collaboration - Richard Findlay

Case Study: Embracing changes in
management practice - Simon Bainbridge