Event
Managing diverse swards and herbal leys
Join Innovative Farmers and The Farmer Network for a workshop and farm walk at Low Sizergh Farm in Cumbria on managing and establishing diverse swards.
This farm walk and workshop is hosted by Richard Park who manages a 341 acre organic dairy farm in south Cumbria and is using herbal leys. There will be lots of time for discussion on herbal leys and diverse swards, the field lab trials and how to monitor species in your sward.
Agenda
- 10am Arrive, coffee & tea
- 10:45 – 12:15 Start, intro to Innovative Farmers ‘field labs’ and discussions on herbal leys
- 12:15 – 13:00 Lunch
- 13:00 – 14:30 Farm walk
- The event is supported by Innovative Farmers and the Farmer Network. Attendance is free.
AHDB Northern Ireland Monitor Farm Network – Cover crops masterclass
6th January 2026
Join AHDB for a session on how to use cover crops effectively within your rotation and the benefits they can bring to your farm business.