Workshops on sustainable soil
Workshop 1: How to Manage Green Manures to Benefit your Soil
Tuesday 15th June 2010
Taylor Organics, Ellerdine, Shropshire
Event Location: Ellerdine Village Hall, Heath Lane,
Ellerdine, Telford, Shropshire TF6 6QT
A series of events aimed at farmers and growers wishing to improve the efficiency and sustainability of nutrient use on their farms.
Aim of the workshops:
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 we will be drawing on this expertise. These two workshops are suitable both for people unfamiliar with green manures, or those already using them
who would like to refine their management. It should answer many of the questions farmers and growers are asking, such as:
• Which type and variety is best to use?
• How can the nutrients be targeted to the next
crop?
• How can I prevent leaching of nutrients?
• What are the options for using green manures in
environmental stewardship schemes?
• What are the future environmental and financial
implications of their use?
This work is funded by Landskills West Midlands, managed by Lantra on behalf of Advantage West Midlands as part of the Rural Development Programme (RDPE). RDPE is funded by Defra and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Workshop 2: Green manures and Nutrient Management
Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Taylor Organics, Ellerdine, Shropshire
Event Location: Ellerdine Village Hall, Heath Lane,
Ellerdine, Telford, Shropshire TF6 6QT
It is essential to book in advance, as numbers are limited. The cost is £20 per event including VAT and lunch. Organic Buffet Lunch will be provided.
To book your place, please contact Anton Rosenfeld:
T: 024 76 217738 E: arosenfeld@gardenorganic.
