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The Dairy Show. Part 3, David Pettitt of Kingshay
Followers of Farm Radio will remember Geoff Pagotto's contributions. We're really pleased that Geoff is now able to take part in Transition Vision, the successor to Farm Radio. Here is the third of six pieces that he recorded at The Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground. High feed costs were the buzz at the Dairy Show and David Pettitt of Kingshay attempts to explain the ins and outs of the market place and just what individuals can do to lower costs.
The Dairy Show. Part 4, Geoff Elliott of SSD Nutrition
Followers of Farm Radio will remember Geoff Pagotto's contributions. We're really pleased that Geoff is now able to take part in Transition Vision, the successor to Farm Radio. Here is the forth of six pieces that he recorded at The Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground. Seaweed has long been used in agriculture and its benefits are now establishing themselves in human health. Local supplier Geoff Elliott of SSD Nutrition talks about both aspects.
The Dairy Show. Part 5, Julian Goodwin of Crimp Grain Services ...
With all that grain beng sold at attractive high prices, what's happening to crimping grain. Julian Goodwin of Crimp Grain Services enlightens Geoff Pagotto
The Dairy Show. Part 6, Nigel Pritchard of M. J. Abbott
Water conservation on new build is the norm across Europe and, as always, we are playing catch up, particularly in agriculture, as Nigel Pritchard of M. J. Abbott explains to Geoff Pagotto
Butterfly Conservation in Neroche Forest, Part 1
At times it seems that the interests of conservation and agriculture are at odds. However, Nigel Spring, on behalf of Butterfly Conservation, is running a project in Neroche Forest in the Blackdown Hills which aims to attract and sustain a population of butterflies whilst still supporting agriculture. Geoff Pagotto went to talk to Nigel about it and found him and the volunteers working in the snow.
The Dairy Show. Part 2, Tony Walkers of Oliver Seeds
Followers of Farm Radio will remember Geoff Pagotto's contributions. We're really pleased that Geoff is now able to take part in Transition Vision, the successor to Farm Radio. Here is the second of six pieces that he recorded at The Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground. What are the options and alternatives for fodder this winter and making plans for next year? Tony Walkers of Oliver Seeds shares his observations.
The Dairy Show. Part 1, Huw Bowles of OMSCo
Followers of Farm Radio will remember Geoff Pagotto's contributions. We're really pleased that Geoff is now able to take part in Transition Vision, the successor to Farm Radio. Here is the first part of six pieces that he recorded at The Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground. Feed self sufficiency is vital for organic farmers. Huw Bowles, operations director for theOrganic Milk Suppliers Co-operative, OMSCo, explains the latest from their feed project.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show, Pt. 1, agri cctv
Geoff Pagotto visited the recent Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show at the Bath and West Showground and has provided us with a set of interviews. The first is with James Smith and Chris Dyer of agri cctv. Everyone is familiar with the use of cctv for security purposes but James and Chris are promoting other ways of applying the technology on the farm, in particular, using cams to monitor livestock which can be done via the internet. This item also includes a job opportunity for someone too.
Butterfly Conservation in Neroche Forest, Part 2
At times it seems that the interests of conservation and agriculture are at odds. However, Nigel Spring, on behalf of Butterfly Conservation, is running a project in Neroche Forest in the Blackdown Hills which aims to attract and sustain a population of butterflies whilst still supporting agriculture. Geoff Pagotto went to talk to Nigel about it and found him and the volunteers working in the snow.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show, Part 2, Robert Giles of Cannington College
Cannington College has now become Bridgwater College's land-based studies centre. It has seen a massive investment into the resources for teaching folk with an ambition to work on the land and awards a wide range of qualifications. Geoff Pagotto interviewed Robert Giles, programme manager for agriculture at the Agricultural Machinery Equipment Show at the Bath and West Showground at the beginning of February about what the college could offer students.
Superherds - Yes or No? Part 1 David Cotton, RABDF
To improve earnings from milk production herds have to get bigger, right? Geoff Pagotto went to the Superherds conference arranged by the the Royal Bath and West Society to find out what current thinking is on this. In this first part Geoff speaks to David Cotton, Chairman of The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, RABDF. David is well known in this area as he has a farm to near Glastonbury.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show, Part 4, Ryan Lanfear, S W Agricultural Mechanic of the...
Son of a farmer and now working for T H White in Marlborough, Ryan Lanfear was awarded the presitigious title of South West Agricultural Mechanic of the Year at the recent Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show at the Bath and West Showground. He spoke to Geoff Pagotto about how he got started and his hopes for the future.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show, Part 3, Kitson Recycling
It is nice to know that all that waste plastic that can so easily start cluttering up the place can now be recycled and turned into something of permanent utility. Geoff Pagotto spoke to Andrew Cook of Kitson Recycling about the service they provide to farmers and other rural businesses.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show Part 8 Solar Power INTL
Yaron Reuveny of Solar Power INTL, Dorset based photo voltaic (pv) specialists, explains to Geoff Pagotto the comprehensive service that they provide which should be of interest to farmers.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show Part 7. Sungift Solar
Geoff Pagotto talks to Gabriel Wondrausch of Sungift Solar about the opportunities for farmers presented by photo voltaic (pv) energy production. It's true to say that we are a few years behind some other European countries but we may be about to catch up.
Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show Part 5. Alan Lyons, Show Manager ...
Alan Lyons explains to Geoff Pagotto how the Bath and West became involved with running a machinery equipment show as a result of losing a dairy show through a blue tongue outbreak, the elements they have added and how it has been a gratifying success.
Superherds - Yes or No? Part 4, Paul Robinson, Kingshay
To improve earnings from milk production herds have to get bigger, right? Geoff Pagotto went to the Superherds conference arranged by the Royal Bath and West Society to find out what current thinking is on this. How big is a superherd? A few hundred? How about 22,000? Paul Robinson of Kingshay has been to Saudi Arabia to look at a unit of this size and reports to Geoff Pagotto that health was good and heat detection rates were almost twice the average in the UK.
Superherds - Yes or No? Part 2 David Swales DairyCo
To improve earnings from milk production herds have to get bigger, right? Geoff Pagotto went to the Superherds conference arranged by the Royal Bath and West Society to find out what current thinking is on this. In this second part he encounters David Swales, DairyCo's Market Intelligence Manager to go over some of the facts and figures.
Superherds - Yes or No? Part 3 Ian Tossel, Lely Robots
To improve earnings from milk production herds have to get bigger, right? Geoff Pagotto went to the Superherds conference arranged by the Royal Bath and West Society to find out what current thinking is on this. More cows to milk = more labour. Not if you go for a robotic milking system. In this third part Geoff talks to Ian Tossel of Lely Robots about their latest system and how not only does it speed up the process but also has benefits for cow welfare.
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