Farming Events

How can businesses working in a shared rotation collaborate to assess and manage the health of the soils they share? Come along to hear about this GREATsoils field lab where three businesses are working together to address soil health. The field lab aims to improve soil health and organic matter in a shared rotation of an arable/horticulture system. 1.00-5.15 - 17 July - Lincolnshire

This field day will look also look at outcomes of Loddingtons GREATsoils field trial comparing two different mixtures of flowering green manure stripes established in a newly planted apple orchard to encourage natural predators and add organic matter to soil. 9:45 – 3:30 | 26 July | Kent

This GREATsoils field lab, also part of the Innovative Farmers programme, compares three green manure mixes with varying proportions of different leguminous species, measuring their impact on the following Kale crop. This day will focus on the choice of mixture and management of the green manure crop, and will be held just before they are due to be incorporated. 1.00-5.00 | 18 July | Lancs

The Soil Association are delighted to have teamed up with Rijk Zwaan again for a fourth year to introduce a programme of inspiring technical seminars which will complement this open day. As well as the opportunity to see the extensive range of varieties grown under organic cultivation, you will also be able to hear from a variety of industry experts and leaders. 6 September | Huntstile Farm, Bridgwater| More information coming soon!