Grassland Weed Challenge: Strategies for Success (Oswestry)

Join Farming Connect for the third in their series of on-farm events to discuss effective grassland weed management strategies with 2025 shortlisted national agronomist of the year Daniel Lievesley (DJL Agriculture).

The event will explore practical techniques and long-term solutions to ensure healthy and productive leys. It will cover:

• The importance of assessing grassland weeds, identifying key species, and determining the need for intervention;
• The strategic use of herbicides, emphasising the crucial role of timing for optimal effectiveness and minimal impact and also the potential of new clover-safe sprays;
• The benefits and timing of alternative weed control methods;
• The crucial management changes needed to prevent weed recurrence and the underlying factors influencing weed growth.

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North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster: Farm Walk & BBQ

16th September 2025

Visit Ditchley Estate and join this gathering of farmers from the Thames Valley region to discuss local conservation, farming and farmer groups. See the estate’s own practices and hear from advisor Peter Thompson, founding father of the GWCT’s farmer cluster initiative.

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