Grassland & Muck

A Lite-Trac Agri-Spread lime and fertilizer spreader at Grassland & Muck 2011

Grassland & Muck is a triennial event for the industry, which takes place in the United Kingdom.[1] It showcases the latest technology and business information on forage production, harvesting and utilisation as well as the latest in muck management and application, attracting over 12,000 livestock farmers and contractors.

The event hosts over 200 exhibitors on 160 acres of land.[2] Machinery demonstrations are the highlight of the event with all the leading manufacturers bringing and showcasing the latest grassland and muck handling machinery in action. The event also provides technical advice on grassland management and all aspects of muck and slurry. In 2011 seminars were run at the event, featuring a range of expert speakers, on various livestock production issues.[3]

Event dates

The next Grassland and Muck event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2014.[4]

Grassland & Muck 2008, was held at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22 May 2008.[5]

Grassland & Muck 2011 was on track to be the best event of its kind ever to be held in the UK, and was proudly presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of England and partnered by fertiliser maker Yara UK limited.[6] In November 2010 it was reported that more than 90 per cent of stand space had already been booked.[7]

References

  1. Grassland & Muck 2014 McHale events. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  2. Grassland & Muck 2011 Rural Hubs partnership. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  3. "Grassland and Muck 2011 seminars announced". Farmers Weekly. 17 April 2011. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
  4. Grassland & Muck 2014 event info Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  5. Grassland & Muck 2008 event info KUHN.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  6. Grassland & Muck 2011 press release Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  7. "Strong Grassland and Muck 2011 bookings". Farmers Guardian. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 2012-12-28.

External links

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