One Week to Go: Top 6 Reasons to Attend Gold Cup Open Day|
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The countdown is on, with just one week to go until the RABDF/NMR Gold Cup Open Day at Treveale Farm, Cornwall. Hosted by the 2025 Gold Cup winners, the event brings together dairy farmers from across the UK for a day of practical insight, networking and celebration on farm.
From technical talk stations to farm tours, trade stands and complimentary food throughout the day, visitors can build their own itinerary and take away ideas they can put straight into practice back on farm.
Here are six reasons not to miss it:
1. Hear from leading industry experts
The day begins with insights from dairy industry analyst Chris Walkland, alongside speakers covering key topics across tax, nutrition, veterinary and farm management.
2. Practical tax-efficient farming advice
Simon Tapp, Moore Scarrott Rural, will explore how reviewing business structures, succession planning and inheritance tax strategies can deliver meaningful annual savings and long-term resilience.
3. Smarter slurry management
Andrew Baxter, Weld Tech Engineering, and David Ball from AHDB will discuss how slurry separation technology is improving nutrient use, increasing storage capacity and reducing fertiliser reliance at Treveale Farm. |
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4. Tackling Johne’s for better herd performance
Dr Karen Bond, NMR, will highlight the hidden costs of Johne’s disease and outline practical steps to improve herd health, profitability and sustainability.
5. Calf-to-calving success strategies
From Gold Cup-winning calf rearing to achieving a 23-month age at first calving, gain practical insight from:
• Emily Linton & David Broad (calf rearing systems and the GB Calf Strategy)
• Jon Parsons, G&P Farm Vets (heifer performance, KPIs and achieving efficient calving targets)
6. A day of networking, insight and celebration
Alongside the technical programme, visitors can explore more than 30 trade stands, tour the progressive Treveale Farm and enjoy complimentary food and drink throughout the day – including a traditional whole ox roast, Cornish cream teas and ice cream.
Date: Tuesday 30 June, 10- 4pm
Location: Treveale Farm, Ladock, Truro TR2 4NS
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