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Even Poster

See how wholecrop beans can cut livestock feed costs, boost sustainability and replace imported soya. Organised by partners in NCS project.

Join partners in the NCS project for an open day exploring how wholecrop beans can reduce feed costs, improve sustainability and replace imported soya.

Register HERE

The programme of presentations and farm tour will cover:

  • The benefits of wholecrop beans
  • Agronomy and variety advice
  • Harvesting and preservation technology
  • Livestock nutrition
  • Science in practice

 

Meet at The Black Bull, Moulton (DL10 6QJ) for presentations and lunch, followed by a visit to Lingy Moor Farm by kind permission of Richard Barker.

This event is organised by partners in the NCS project with generous support from Limagrain and Agrisource.

 

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