See It. Discuss It. Practise It.
Farmer field days will create opportunities for farmers, community groups and interested learners to visit the Model Farm, observe practical demonstrations and exchange knowledge around real agricultural activities.
Possible field-day topics
- Livestock housing and husbandry
- Dairy and small-ruminant management
- Poultry systems
- Greenhouse management
- Crop and vegetable production
- Soil and water practices
- Climate-resilient agriculture
- Bee-keeping
- Farm hygiene and safety
- Biogas and resource efficiency
- Farm records and planning
- Nutrition-sensitive farming
How field days should feel
Field days should be practical, organised and useful rather than ceremonial. Visitors should leave with clear lessons, demonstrations they can remember and information on where to obtain further training or technical support.