Keep H2O Low - FREE Water auditing and Training for Arable and Horticulture Farmers
Keep H2O Low
FREE water auditing and training for arable andhorticulture farmers.
Water is an important farm resource which has a financial and an environmental cost to the business. Furthermore, there is increasing competition for the fresh water available in certain parts of the UK and its costs are rising rapidly. Added to this sudden rainfall events lead to diffuse pollution and the loss of nutrients and crop protection products from farmed environments. Managing water wisely, assessing and enhancing the efficiency of on-farm water use saves money and helps plan for future needs. If you are interested in managing your water more effectively, then this FREE workshop is for you!
When and where:
9th March 2011 - Potato, Vegetable & Arable
at
Near Callow, Herefordshire
Topics will include irrigation, rainwater harvesting,
water quality & new technologies.
18th March Top & Soft Fruit
at
Near Ledbury, Herefordshire
Topics will include irrigation, rainwater harvesting, water quality & new technologies
22nd March Arable
at
Near Pershore, Worcestershire
Topics will include spraying techniques, rainwater
harvesting, water quality & new technologies.
What the course involves:
Each day will run from 9.30am – 4.00pm and consist of interactive training sessions with leading water experts including Louise Manning, followed by a farm walk to discuss water efficiency in practice. As part of this course there is a follow up day later in the year, where there will be an opportunity to discuss your personal water plan and develop your skills for communicating to others.
What you will learn:
By the end of each course participating farmers will be able to:
• Understand the general context of integrated water management on your farm
• Monitor your own water use on farm
• Develop awareness of relevant ideas and technology to manage water more
effectively
• Select the best options for your farm
• Plan to communicate to others.
A range of knowledge exchange materials will be used to support farmers in reducing their water resource use, including farm visits, videos, podcasts and on-line support. The days will be run by Louise Manning, Risk Management Consultant & Trainer & Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming).
To book your FREE place, please contact Evelyn See
E: evelyn.see@leafuk.org T: 02476 413911
Please remember to book early as places are limited.
This course is funded by LandSkills West Midlands, managed by Lantra on behalf of Advantage West Midlands, as part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE). RDPE is funded by Defra and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. This course is supported by the European Union and the European Regional Development Fund.
