Members of Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFC) will be joining conservation
and farming experts to enhance their understanding and skills in precision
arable farming.
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has joined
forces with the Game
& Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) to develop an arable precision farming day at the Allerton Project
demonstration farm, Loddington, Leicestershire.
Nuffield scholar Davina Fillingham shares her professional expertise and
study project on precision farming, and Clive
Blacker from Precision Decisions explore scanning, yield mapping and guidance for successful
but sustainable farming enterprises of the future.
GWCT’s
Phil Jarvis commented: "It's really important to show the next generation
of farmers how technology can aid both profitable food production and help
protect our farmed environment. I'm sure this event will stimulate informative
discussion and positive messages."
Sam Dilcock, newly-elected Agriculture and Rural Issues
(AGRI) chairman and self-employed contract farmer said: “As an Industry, we are
becoming ever more scrupulous over our inputs, returns and best practice to
deliver on our customers’ expectations. Best practice is a combination of
cutting-edge innovations alongside tried and tested methods, to produce food
which is safe for the consumer and the environment. This is paramount for the
future of agriculture. This precision
farming event will deliver knowledge from experienced industry experts which
our members will find both intriguing and informative on a practical level.”
Young farmers will experience conservation and farming practices first-hand
at the 333 hectare mixed arable and livestock business headed up by Phil Jarvis ,
hear from the project’s director of policy Dr Alastair Leake,
and from head of Allerton’s development and training Jim Egan
The Allerton Project is home to ground-breaking
research on many areas of farming, including the successful implementation of
water-friendly farming. As crop profit margins are squeezed, the need for
informed management of the natural resources available to the farm becomes paramount.
The Allerton Project’s aims are to research the effects of different farming
methods on wildlife and the environment, and to share the results of this
research through educational activities.
For more information on the event
and to book, contact: sarah.palmer@nfyfc.org.uk
or book directly via the NFYFCwebsite.
Note to Editors:
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs
(NFYFC) With over 25,000 members and 644 clubs, the National Federation
of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is one of the largest rural youth organisations
in the UK and head of a nationwide body of Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs) located
throughout England and Wales dedicated to supporting young people in
agriculture and the countryside. Their
memberships comprise young people aged between 10 and 26 years from a variety
of backgrounds, who live or work in rural areas.
Members of the YFC organisation play an important role in
current (and future) social and economic aspects of the rural community. They
play a key role in the sustainability of rural environments and therefore have
a great interest in maintaining viable conditions in which to live and
work. YFC members can sign up for the
event by visiting the NFYFC
website.
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
– providing research-led conservation for a thriving countryside. The GWCT is
an independent wildlife conservation charity which has carried out scientific
research into Britain’s game and wildlife since the 1930s. We advise farmers
and landowners on improving wildlife habitats and we lobby for agricultural and
conservation policies based on science. We employ 22 post-doctoral scientists
and 50 other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects,
mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as
projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies.
The Trust is also responsible for a number of Government Biodiversity Action
Plan species and is lead partner for grey partridge and joint lead partner for
brown hare and black grouse.
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