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Farmer, Collin Mcgregor with his new sign

Join us (AHDB) for a meeting at McGregor Farms, Coldstream Mains, in June.

Website
https://ahdb.org.uk/events/scotland-technology-in-arable-farming

Wednesday, 05 June 2024

1:30pm - 6:00pm

McGregor Farms, Coldstream Mains Farm , Coldstream, Scottish Borders

TD12 4ES

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What this meeting will cover

  • AHDB Analyst, Olivia Bonser, will discuss cereal market strategies
  • Technology company Crover will demonstrate its grain store robot
  • Droneag will be flying their drones (weather permitting)

Other technology companies will hopefully also be in attendance.

A short farm walk will also take place to look at the trials happening at McGregor farms.

Registration and refreshments will be available from 1:30pm with presentations starting at 2:00pm.

A BBQ or hog roast will be available from 5:00pm with time for networking.

BASIS and NRoSO points are available for attending.

The event is free to attend, but please register to allow us to cater accordingly.  

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Sectors:

Cereals & Oilseeds

If you have any questions about this event, please contact us using the details below.

E adrian.james@ahdb.org.uk

T 07771 798552

 

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