Chilterns farmers can join an innovative outreach programme to help them increase profits from grazing.

Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes: Chilterns provides knowledge exchange, free mentoring and bespoke training. Farmers, graziers and land managers can learn how to reduce input costs and boost profits, while delivering environmental benefits.

A winter webinar series for beef, sheep and dairy producers is underway and events have focused on adaptive grazing practices, financial planning, plus livestock health and performance.

Charlotte Downing, who is Project Lead for Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes: Chilterns, says: “If you graze or farm in the Chilterns, then please join us for free online and in person events. They are led by farmers and specialists, with opportunities to share ideas and learn from research. We’ve also been offering a limited number of free, flexible mentoring places, and training geared to the needs of your farm business.

“Adapting different approaches to grazing management will allow you to cut costs and reduce the workloads associated with housing livestock during winter. Your farm will potentially become more resilient to rising input costs.”

Interested farmers should contact Charlotte Downing e:ccnwd@pastureforlife.org t:07854 249486. Follow Pasture for Life on eventbrite.co.uk for free webinars.