Livestock farmers talk profits

HELPING livestock farmers make the most of CAP reform will be the subject of a free day long conference at Harper Adams University College at Newport, Shropshire, next week.

The conference: "Profitable Livestock Farming Without Subsidies" is to be staged at the College on Thursday March 31 starting at 10.30am.

Funded by Defra and organised by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) under the umbrella of the West Midlands Livestock Forum, speakers include Simon Marsh from Harper Adams College, Clare Wise from the Red Meat Industry Forum, and Steven Feehan from ABP.

The conference is one of a series being organised in the West Midlands. Further details can be obtained from Peter Reynolds or Selma Todd on 01823 263161 or fax 01823 331461.