Monitoring and manging soil health in a changing climate- Flooding and Drought

A free training workshop led by independent soils expert Neils Corfield who will be leading a training workshop and farm walk on improving soil and pasture health to help combat the challenges of our changing climate.

The Weatherproof Farm - Grazing & Mixed Operations

Towards the subsidy free, profitable operation.

• How poor soil and pasture health is bringing systemic weaknesses to grazing operations and what to do about it.

• Want to shorten housing periods costs?

• Have issues in winter with wet lying ground?

• Want to eliminate poaching?

• Have problems with burning-off, or grass growth dropping off mid-season?

• Want to grow more grass in drought and with less fertilizer?

• Want to carry more stock and improve biodiversity on your farm?

• Want the forecast to bring a smile to your face whatever the weather?

• This session is for you!

 Topics Covered

Soil health

Soils monitoring

Compaction

Pasture monitoring

Grazing management

Grass production (how to double output & UK data showing close relationships with rainfall)

Advice: interventions & solutions

We will also explore options for rainwater harvesting to save on your water bill with representatives from Enduramax and others to demonstrate kit and ways to make your farm more water resilient. To book a place please email - Click to contact -