The Campaign for the Farmed Environment(CFE) has two free events during November that will look at practical steps you can take while farming productively. These farm walks will give you a chance to chat to host farmers, details of how to obtain trees for shelterbelts, with costs subsidised by the Woodland Trust, a chance to meet a Catchment Sensitive Farming project officer.
Click for more details and to book your place:
Hampshire: 13 Nov, Crondall Village Hall & Penn Croft Farm, Crondall
Kent: 22 Nov, Hadlow Place Farm, Tonbridge
In addition, FWAG SE and Affinity Water are to host a cover crop demonstration in Kent on November 20, with BASIS and NRoSO points available. This event, from the Campaign for the Farmed Environment, is supported by Kings Seeds and Catchment Sensitive Farming.
See cover crop demonstration plots and hear about the latest on cover crop biology, agronomy and technology, to help you to grow cover crops successfully on your own farm.
Cover cropping is increasing in popularity on UK farms, with the potential to bring multiple benefits for soil health and water quality. But the practice doesn’t come without its potential problems. This morning event will highlight the advantages and suggest troubleshooting.
November 20 (Monday) programme for cover crops demonstration
Alkham Village Hall Hogbrook Hill Lane, Alkham CT15 7BU (presentations) and then at South Alkham (cover crop plots)
09:00 – 09:30 Arrival at Alkham Village Hall, registration, coffee and bacon rolls
09:30 – 09:45 Introduction & welcome: Paul Cobb and Tim Clarke, FWAG SE
09:45 – 09:55 Nitrates, the story so far: Sophie Mortimer, Affinity Water
09:55 – 10:15 Can cover crops make you extra profit AND help the environment? Paul Brown, Kings
10:15 – 10:45 Soil microbes, healthy soils and cover crops: Jamie Stotzka, Plantworks Ltd
10:45 – 10:55 Catchment initiatives - helping farmers to improve water quality: Graham Earl, CSFO
10:55 – 11:15 Travel to cover crop demonstration plots site by car
11:15 - 12:30 View and discuss cover crop demonstration plots
12:30 Return / depart
Please ensure that you bring suitable boots and outdoor clothing for viewing the demonstration plots. Groups will travel to the demonstration plots by 4WD vehicles.
This event is FREE, but please book on through Eventbrite by following the link below (or copy & paste into your browser):
Or if you prefer, please book by contacting Paul Cobb t: 07713 333160 or email: cGF1bC5jb2JiQGZ3YWdhZHZpY2UuY28udWs=