Devon: Autumn planning for profitable production

Join us at Caulston Farm for a practical on-farm event with Andre Van Barneveld of Graise Consultancy, which will focus on making marginal litres pay through smart autumn feeding and forage planning.

Hosted by Strategic Dairy Farmer Adam Atkinson and the Caulston team, the session will look at how to build a robust autumn rotation plan that supports winter resilience and sets your herd up for a successful spring.

Drawing on real-time performance data and current grass growth trends, we will explore how to maximise milk from homegrown forage, reduce purchased feed, monitor cow condition and performance, make informed decisions on winter feed strategies and drying off.

What to expect at the meeting

This meeting will cover:

• Creating an effective autumn rotation plan based on pasture growth curve trends
• Managing marginal litres for cost-effective milk production
• Milk on or move on? When to dry off
• Fat, fit or falling behind? Managing cow body condition into winter
• Setting realistic closing cover targets to protect spring grass supply
• Graze it or grow it on – winter feeding strategies

Lunch will be provided.

Get in touch using the booking link above to reserve your place.

Learn more about the Strategic Dairy Farm, Caulston Farm

Laura Awdry, Knowledge Exchange Manager – Dairy