Welcome to NorFor´s 9th Annual Advisory Workshop

The 9th annual NorFor advisory workshop focus on sharing knowledge to make the best use of the NorFor model in real farm situations. We will also present results from recent trials and discuss how the impact of this dry and hot summer have been handled so far. This year’s workshop will also provide a good base of knowledge for new users of NorFor both, on the model and the use of the software.

The lectures and discussions also will cover topics such as rape seed vs soya as protein source, energy evaluation and forage analysis as well as discussing the effects on using high levels of straw in the ration. Of course, we will also do farm visits in where we will learn and see how NorFor was recently put into use and discuss the methods and results with the farmer and advisor. 

This workshop offers a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience between advisors from different countries and regions who currently use the NorFor model or who are interested in doing so. Such experience will strengthen the knowledge and understanding of feeding cattle in general and especially about the NorFor system.

The workshop will be presented in English. However, there are several individuals who will be able to translate if you want to comment or ask questions in your mother tongue.

Practical information:

Date and time:

The 7th-8th of November 2018 (Official start 12.00 day 1 and finish 16.00 on day 2).

Venue

The workshop will be held at the Latvian Rural Advisory and Training Centre, LLKC Headquarters in Ozolnieki, Jelgava, located 45 km south of Riga Airport.

Accommodation

Participants will be accommodated at the LLKC Hostel in the same building as the workshop takes place. There are also hotels nearby (4 min walk) that will be used if necessary.

Depending on the arrival time a shuttle bus can be organized in the early morning from Riga Airport.

Documentation

All presentation materials will be handed out at the workshop. No minutes or documentation of discussion will be delivered.

Meals

Meals (breakfast day 2, lunch both days and dinner day 1) are included in the fee during the workshop. If you have a food allergies please notify the organizers no less than three weeks in advance.

Price

The price of the workshop is 420 Euro, which includes lectures, lunches, dinner and night hotel (single room). Travel costs are paid by each participant. Bus transfer will be arranged from the airport and back.

Deadline

Registration and payment possible until the 20th of October.

Number of participants

The workshop is limited to maximum 30 participants.

To register to the workshop contact Clementina Álvarez