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If you want to know how to grow grass better - or are pondering the choice of equipment to mow, ted, chop, bale or ensile it - then make sure you come to Grassland and Muck 2008 on 21 and 22 May

Some subjects never go away, and finding the best way to grow grass (not to mention cut, store and feed it) is one of them. Grass variety choice? Fertiliser options? DIY or contractor? Clamp or bale? There's a lot to think about.

The single best way to get answers to these and other questions is to visit Grassland and Muck 2008, the UK's leading grass and forage event, which takes place on 21 and 22 May 2008 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

It will cover 77ha (190 acre) in total, with 65ha (160 acres) of ready-to-cut grass and is expected to attract more than 12,000 livestock farmers and contractors.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• The latest machinery from all the main manufacturers in action. Whether it's mowers, tedders, rakes, foragers, balers, wrappers or clamp equipment like telehandlers, it'll all be there, hard at work.  For more on the latest kit to be featured at the show see FWi's dedicated Grassland and Muck 2008 - new kit on show page
• Grassland and Muck 2008 also gives you a unique chance to see the latest muckspreaders, slurry tankers and slurry injection systems in action.
• Experts will be on hand to explain how the new Nitrate Vulnerable Zone legislation will affect your business, how to calculate the value of your farmyard manure and slurry, understand when you can apply muck and slurry and calculate application rates that meet the new regs.
• The free ADAS on-site muck testing service will be the first chance to see new NRIS technology in action, giving instant analysis of your manure samples.
• More than 200 exhibitors will be there to show off the latest products and services.
• See the latest grass variety and agronomy trial plots and get vital information on grass management.
• A full seminar programme, sponsored by Keenan, will cover subjects from agronomy to feeding, plus livestock performance on both fresh and conserved forage. For the first time, the seminars will be supported by practical demonstrations to help visitors get better returns from their grass.
• Advice and information will be available on crop protection and nutrition, livestock management and feeding, seed supply and plant breeding.

Grassland and Muck 2008 is organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England, in partnership with Yara UK, sponsored by Keenan and Agrovista in association with Farmers Weekly.

Event Details

• When: Wednesday 21 May and Thursday 22 May
• Where: Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
• Opening times: Wednesday: 8.30am to 5pm. Thursday 8.30am to 4pm
• Cost: On-the-gate prices are £15, but you can book tickers in advance (when they go on sale on 1 March 2008) at £12 for adults and £10 for students. Look out for special ticket offers in Farmers Weekly in the coming months, too.
• More details: Call 02476 696 969 or visit Grassland and Muck 2008