Green Manures & Nutrient Management - Workshop 2
Green Manures and Nutrient Management.
The second of two workshops aimed at Farmers and Growers wishing to improve the efficiency and sustainability of nutrient use on their farms.
With increasing fertilizer costs and tougher legislation over nitrate pollution, green manures are set to play an important role in the future of soil fertility on both organic and conventional farms.
Garden Organic (formerly HDRA) has conducted over 15 years of research on green manures and cover crops. At this workshop we have speakers from Garden Organic, Abacus Organics and the NFU.
Workshop 2 -
Green Manures and Nutrient Management
Wednesday 4th August, 10am - 4pm,
Pound Farm, Holme Lacy, Herefordshire HR2 6LL (off the B4339)
Also in Warwickshire (Mon 2nd August), Shropshire (Tues 3rd August)
Topics include:-
- Green manures and nutrient budgeting.
- Financial & energy use implications of using green manure cover crops.
- How to make the most of Nitrogen fixed by green manures.
- An introduction to "Tried & Tested" nutrient management planning.
There will be the opportunity to view and discuss the farm demonstration plots which will have a wide range of green manure species growing.
Cost per workshop (per person) £20 including lunch.
Advance booking is essential as numbers are limited.
To book, please contact:- Anton Rosenfeld
02476 217738 arosenfeld@gardenorganic.org.uk
This series of workshops is funded by Lantra.
