Soil, Muck & Money: Nutrient Management Event

15 March 2013 09:30 - 15 March 2013 15:30

Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QN

A practical day at Torr Climate Change Focus Farm, looking at  soil management and how to make best use of FYM, slurry and compost, with an introduction to PLANET.

Speakers include James Bretherton, AgScope; Audrey Litterick, Earthcare Technical Ltd; Bill Crooks, SRUC & Jacqueline McColm, SEPA.

The day will include a farm walk.

This event is free of charge to attend but booking is essential so that lunch and resource packs can be provided.

For further information and to book a place please contact Sandra MacRae 01387 261 172 or email sandra.macrae@sac.co.uk

A SRUC and Soil Association Scotland joint event as part of the Scottish Government Climate Change Advisory Activity and Future Proofing Scotland Farming Programme. With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme and QMS.



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