REGENERATIVE LIVESTOCK FARMING EVENT LAUNCHED TO HELP FARMERS OVERCOME INDUSTRY CHALLENGES This summer, a brand-new event is being launched to help livestock farmers get to grips with regenerative farming and see it in action on a commercial farm.
Down to Earth, taking place on 15 June in Shropshire, is tailored for beef, sheep and dairy farmers. It offers an arena where the whole industry can come together and address the opportunities, facts, and the science surrounding its principles and see them in action. At its core, regenerative agriculture looks at improving soil health or restoring highly degraded soil. This unique event will offer farmers the practical advice they need to start applying its principles back on their farms. 86 DIRECT DRILLER MAGAZINE
The event, organised by the RABDF and sponsored by Barclays, Mole Valley Farmers, Promar, Kite Consulting and AHDB, is hosted by organic dairy farmer Tim Downes. He has been using regenerative farming principles for many years and is now reaping the rewards. He is achieving grass yields upwards of 11t of DM a ha without any bought-in inputs, with 4,500L of milk from forage. As well as seeing the regenerative farming principles in action through farm tours throughout the day, Down to Earth will also host top industry
speakers, drop-in workshops, practical demonstrations and a range of exhibitors. Commenting on the event, RABDF Managing Director Matt Knight said: "As pressure mounts for all livestock farming systems to become more sustainable, the RABDF has launched Down to Earth to offer practical faceto-face help to farmers. Regenerative farming can help build a food system that meets the consumer's needs, the animals and the environment. "Livestock farmers face unprecedented changes with ISSUE 17 | APRIL 2022
