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Mixed Farming Spring Meeting: How to optimise cereal & forage production

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: Arrival from 2:00 pm to start at 2:30 pm
Finish for 5pm for a pie and pea supper

Location: Darlington Farmers Auction Mart, Humbleton, Darlington DL2 2XX

BASIS & NRoSO CPD points are available at this event.


You are warmly invited to join us for an informative and forward‑looking session exploring how to get the best from your crops and forage this season.

Agenda

John Miles - Seed Technical Manager &
Harriet Blakey - Seed Product Specialist

2025 rust races and future variety choice 
Latest rust race developments
Implications for 2025/26 cropping
Selecting resilient and profitable varieties


Ben Lowe - National Forage Manager

Feeding Profit: Getting more from forage
Practical strategies to maximise forage utilisation
Improving livestock performance through better feed planning
Reducing input costs through home‑grown feed efficiency


Eion Walsh - Bunge Trader

Cereal market & straight products update
Market trends and pricing outlook
Understanding current demand drivers
Opportunities with straight inputs for 2025


RHIZA representatives will also be available to discuss any questions regarding nutrient planning.