Managing the Farmed Environment Profitably - Shropshire Venue
An event focussing on the Farm Demonstration Plots at:
Harper Adams University College
10.00 – 15.30
Thursday 4th November 2010
Come and listen to the experts on managing and utilising Wild Bird and Nectar Pollen mix options in the field and for the farm business. See the different crops and mixtures being grown on the Environmental Stewardship Farm Demonstration site.
This event is for all who are involved in land management and advice; including farmers, land managers, agronomists and agents.
Guest speakers:
• Sarah Faulkner of the National Farmers Union
• David Wild of Masstock SMART Farms
• Peter Thompson of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
See over 80 plots of wild bird seed, nectar pollen mixes and margin mixes in one location. What to grow, how to manage and get the best from these options
To book a place phone: 0300 060 1695 & quote WMFD 669
Make your decisions for selecting your Spring 2011 seed mixes
Discuss the best establishment and management techniques for your scheme
Events are registered for BASIS and NRoSO CPD points.
Agenda for 4th November:
10.00 Registration, Tea/Coffee.
Key speakers:
Sarah Faulkner of the National Farmers Union
The Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE). Progress with CFE, how the farming industry can continue to help.
David Wild of Masstock SMART Farming
Does environmental management make financial sense for the farm business? A look at gross margins and other factors affecting the farm business.
Peter Thompson of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
How to establish and manage wild bird / game seed mixes to best effect. Peter has many years of experience delivering on farm advice for farmland birds and wild bird seed mixtures. Peter works for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) which undertakes game research and advice on game management.
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Tour of the plots joined by guest speakers (bring outdoor footwear and clothing!)
15.30 Tea & depart
These events may not have facilities to accommodate people with access difficulties. If you believe you have access difficulties, please contact ISS Farm Events on 0300 060 1695 before you accept this invitation.
