Isle of Bute Livestock Group organises a series of monthly Discussion Group meetings between October and March and summer farm visits.
A wide range of livestock topics are covered, by mainland speakers, which will be of interest to all livestock producers. You are cordially invited to attend.
NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 3rd March in Kingarth Hotel
A meal has been organised for members at 7.00pm. Please give Secretary a ring to book your meal.
For those unable to attend the meal, it is anticipated that the Discussion Group Meeting will begin at about 8.30pm
Speaker: Mr Willie Harper, Gryffe Wraes Farm, Bridge of Weir
Topic: My Farming System
Mr Harper, runs about 200 Aberdeen Angus and Simmental cross cows on 600 acres. The majority of the farm’s land is in grass, some cereals are grown to feed the cattle.
To be followed by :- ISLE OF BUTE LIVESTOCK GROUP AGM
A meal has been organised for members at 7.00pm. Please give Secretary a ring to book your meal.
For those unable to attend the meal, it is anticipated that the Discussion Group Meeting will begin at about 8.30pm
Speaker: Mr Willie Harper, Gryffe Wraes Farm, Bridge of Weir
Topic: My Farming System
Mr Harper, runs about 200 Aberdeen Angus and Simmental cross cows on 600 acres. The majority of the farm’s land is in grass, some cereals are grown to feed the cattle.
To be followed by :-
Groups objectives are to :-
* Achieve a high health status for all cattle bred or imported on to the Isle of Bute
* Implement a local herd health programme
* Create a marketing opportunity for breeding stock, stores, finished cattle and dairy products
* Organise a discussion forum for the exchange of technical information
* Provide a cattle record keeping service
OFFICERS 2008
Chairman : Duncan Lyon, Drumachloy, Rothesay, Bute
Vice-Chairman : Robin Reid, Ardmaleish, Port Bannatyne, Bute
Secretary : Tom Cromack, Pier View, Kilchattan Bay, Bute
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