AgriSearch recently opened recruitment for a new cohort of farmers for its refreshed GrassCheck Farm Network, a key initiative aimed at improving grassland management and performance across Northern Ireland. Providing farmers with current and predicted grass growth and quality information to assist farmers to improve their grassland management and performance.
The webinar will outline what will be involved in participating in the new network, including enhanced technical support, expanded training opportunities, and improved data capture to provide a deeper understanding of the economic and environmental benefits of effective grassland management. Farmers can register to attend the webinar by clicking here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yN8rRLJLT-qnlTUI8_T6Pg
Another key aspect of the next phase of the project will be a strong commitment to knowledge exchange, ensuring that findings and experiences are widely shared with farmers across Northern Ireland.
The network will consist of up to 50 progressive farmers who will measure, monitor, and manage grass growth on their farms throughout the grazing season. Participants will contribute to the collection of high-quality grass growth and quality data, helping to benchmark performance and inform management decisions both on their own farms and across the wider industry.
A recruitment pack can be viewed by clicking here. The online application form can be accessed by clicking here
GrassCheck is a joint initiative of AgriSearch, AFBI and CAFRE and is co-funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).