24 April 2012 This FREE one day event gives an introduction to on-farm emissions, putting them into context and looks at practical measures that can be taken to reduce a farm’s footprint. Expert speakers will focu... |
10 May 2012Venue: Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet This one day show looks to cover every aspect of the livestock farmer's interests from seeds to feeds with machinery and clamp demonstrations, topical seminars, a technical advice area and trade stands from all sectors of the industry. You can look forward to seeing working demonstrations of grass machinery on over 100 acres of land, and all of the latest innovations and ideas available on the market. Tickets are available on the d... |
17 May 2012The training sessions will be held at the Soil Association HQ in Bristol. Our offices are located here. We are holding 3 hour social media training sessions on the following dates: Thursday 17 May - this session is now full Tuesday 19 June - this session is now full Thursday 19 July - this session is n... |
18 May 2012Growing Sustainable Food Solutions
Gardening & Cooking for Life and a Sustainable Future
Spring: 18-20th May Designing organic and sustainable, natural food gardens Building and sustaining soil fertility Composting, utilizing waste, mulching, minimizing cultivations Seed sowing and plant... |
19 May 2012Monty’s approach to biodynamics is very down to earth. He will explain the intricacies of this unique approach (eg the biodynamic preparations, compost making & the planting calendar) in a way that anyone and everyone will be able to understand. This one day workshop aims to show that everyone can in fact use and benefit from biodynamics whatever their individual situation eg home gardener or professional grower. Booking: either contact the ... |
19 May 2012“The role of bio-diversity in food production systems" The horticultural growing unit at Hardwick has been established since 1988. It is the longest running organic horticultural stock free unit in the UK and is run by the Tolhurst family. Iain Tolhurst has been an active grower since 1976 developing a “whole systems approach” to vegetable production. He will explain how this system works and how ordinary gardeners can benefit from adopting similar methods. Saturday 19th May 2012 – 6.45 for 7.00pm
Hardwick House, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxon RG8 7RB To book a place please call the Hardwick Estate Office on
0118 9842955 or e-mail hardwickestate@btinternet.com Tickets £10 – light refreshments included |
22 May 2012This FREE one day event gives an introduction to on-farm emissions, putting them into context and looks at practical measures that can be taken to reduce a farm’s footprint. Expert speakers will focus on: On farm energy use Reducing emissions from dairy productions Soil, grassland, and nutrient management The day will also include a farm tour to see aspects of low carbon... |
22 May 2012Lower Norton Farm, Mill Lane, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8QF Want to cut costs and improve your current water use? Want to look at the alternatives to you for sourcing your water and what you might need to consider? This on-farm event will cover the considerations for water use on the farm, looking at economic savings and providing practical on-farm examples. Speakers will include LEAF, SCL Water, The Environment Agency, Rural Focus and Duchy College Rural Business School, talking about different options for reducing mains water use, including borehole in... |
24 May 2012Jedburgh A practical day looking at soil management for optimum grassland productivity; grassland and clover establishment and management, including choice of grass and clover species; and making best use of ... |
25 May 2012Leeds Two networking and consultation events: 25 May 2012, 10.00am - 3.30pm St George’s Centre, Great George Street Leeds, LS1 3BR What is it all about ? • An opportunity to network and exchange ideas for ... |