Beef Shorthorn and NFU Scotland Open Day
2012-08-21

Beef producers can find out more about Glenapp Estate’s award winning suckler herd at an open day staged by the Beef Shorthorn Society and NFU Scotland on Thursday 30 August, by kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Inchcape.

Glenapp Estate’s award winning suckler herd

The event will feature a tour of the Ballantrae based estate taking in the suckler herd, the extensive sheep operation and the estate’s recently established grass based dairy herd.

Presentations will be made SAC beef specialist Gavin Hill, estate manager Charlie Russell, Morrisons’ Andrew Loftus, and NFUS vice president Allan Bowie.

Glenapp Estate was the winner of the inaugural Morrisons Beef Shorthorn Suckler Herd of the Year, judged by SAC beef specialist Gavin Hill who commented: “Charlie initially addressed the high fixed costs which majorly impact profitability of suckler herds, which gave Glenapp the edge over the other finalists. His system maximizes output while reducing costs; initially he appraised the land type and its capabilities followed by making the correct choice of cattle breed.”

The open day commences at 1pm with a BBQ to follow at 5pm,For catering purposes, please call 0131 472 4000 to book your place or text farm visit followed by your name, address and number attending to 07787 434103.

Venue: High Ballachdowan Farm, Glenapp Estate, Ballantrae, Girvan, KA26 0NY.

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