Seminar Programme 2008
10.30
am
"Why
Use a Ridba member for your next farm building?”
Antony Lowther,
MD/owner of third generation family business
A J Lowther & Son
Ltd based near Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire
How
we would all like a building project to progress as opposed to what usually
happens, this seminar will detail:
- Consequences
of what might happen if things go wrong and how the Farmer can protect
himself
- What
is a Competent Contractor and what should they be offering and doing
- Brief
history of Ridba
- Current
objectives of Ridba
- How the
objectives of Ridba coincide with those of the Farmer
- Conclusion:
use a Ridba member for your next farm building.
11.30
am
Rainwater
harvesting and greywater recycling on the farm.
Debra
Jackson BA (Hons), managing director, Receau and
Barrie Jackson LLB(Hons)
MCIM, chairman, Receau.
A
dairy herd of 200 milkers will get through 29000 litres of water daily.
Water charges are authorised to rise every year by 4.2% + RPI and
disposal charges can double the true cost of water to farms. In its modern
form, rainwater harvesting and recycling can supply up to 50% of farming
water needs. This presentation provides an overview of the requirements
and the financial incentives for farmers to take advantage of proven technology
to dramatically reduce water costs - in one example, savings of £52K
over a 5 year period!
1.30
pm
“How
CDM applies to farmers.” Bernardine Cooney, HM Inspector
of Health and Safety in the Agriculture and Food Sector, Safety
Section, Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
2.30pm
“The
Roundhouse concept.” Geoffrey Simpson, Managing Director,
Roundhouse Building Solutions Ltd.
The Roundhouse is not just a
farm building, it is a total concept designed to give optimum animal and
operative welfare. The building may look stunning but its process efficiency
delivers cost savings that many livestock farmers struggle to believe. This
seminar will explain about the development of the Roundhouse, it's 360degs ventilation,
integrated handling and how it could save you money.
