MORE than 70 farmers visited Grassland Challenge?s third annual demonstration day at Duchy College last month. The event was held so farmers could catch up with current developments in grass and forage production. Advice was given on the wildlife and environmental scheme seed mixtures, red clover, a white clover and ryegrass demonstration, farmyard manure and slurry nutrients, soil protection and reduced cost weed control in maize. Feedback from the day was positive. One farmer said: ?The arrangements were first class and I was very satisfied with the content of the day and the speakers? knowledge.? For more information contact 01579 372295, or 08454 587485 for details on Rural Business School courses and events. Grassland Challenge is a project led by Duchy College Rural Business School on behalf of the Cornish Grassland Societies in association with the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research.
