The Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) is coming west next week for their autumn farm walk.
UGS President John Egerton will lead members and non-members on a visit to Howard and Jessica Pollock’s dairy farm at Castlederg on Tuesday next, October 22, commencing at 11am.
Beef and sheep production were the main enterprises on the farm until 1977, when the decision was made to commence milk production.
Since then, the dairy herd has expanded to around 170 crossbred cows using the Holstein x Fleckvieh x Norwegian Red breeds.
The event will conclude with a barbecue meal on the farm at around 1.30pm (costing £15 for members, and £20 for non-members).
Prior booking is essential and can be made via the UGS website, or by texting or calling George Reid at 0792 0037 910, or email secretary@ulstergrassland.co.uk.
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