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Crop mixtures – the growing of two or more crops together – have been found to have beneficial impact on weed control, standing ability, pest and disease control and to contribute to increased or more stable yield  per land area. Learning about crop mixtures is a work in progress and farmers and researchers across Scotland […]

Expert speakers include: Steven Falk, renowned entomologist, discussing the role of hedgerows for pollinators. Matthew Axe, on behalf of hedgelink, discussing his research into the role of hedgerows for storing carbon. Helen Rhodes, Yorkshire farmer and advocate of sensitive hedgerow management, discussing the practicalities of managing hedges on a commercial farm. You are welcome to submit questions to […]

A conversation on the value of agroecological food production systems hosted by Agricology and OF&G At this critical time for UK farmers and food businesses this discussion will explore the opportunity to develop more resilient,  respectful and sustainable food systems. In January OF&G called for policy to acknowledge and support the clear benefits of the land sharing approach (see here)   Supported by the […]

Championing the Farmed Environment invite you to join Phil Jarvis, Farm Manager at the GWCT Allerton Project, for a free virtual workshop on water, soils, wildlife and profit on farm. Phil will talk about activities that have been undertaken at Loddington and the wider catchment to improve water quality, while maintaining farm incomes and meeting environmental […]

Join Agricology, CFE and the NIAB team live at the herbal ley plots at Cereals with a mini version of the soil pit! We will explore what has been learnt about integrating cover crops and consider the opportunity to take the next step to integrate a longer term cover using living mulches and integrating leys. Exploring the […]

Virtual farm walk hosted by John Pawsey, organic farmer at Shimpling Park Farm, Suffolk To register, visit https://www.nfuonline.com/sectors/crops/crops-news/virtual-organic-farm-walk-challenges-of-net-zero/

AHDB-OF&G webinar Bringing arable farmers and plant breeders together to help manage a reduced reliance on external inputs, improved gross margins with an agroecological transition for more resilient farm systems.  Chair – Steven Jacobs, Organic Farmers and Growers with special guests –  Farmer, Mark Lea, Green Acres Farm, Shropshire Dr Ambrogio Costanzo, Organic Research Centre […]

Innovative Farmers virtual workshop. Cover cropping ahead of spring drilling can help protect soils over-winter, reduce nutrient losses and return organic matter. Grazing of cover crops by sheep can potentially reduce feed costs, return nitrogen in a readily available form and reduce the reliance on glyphosate to terminate cover crops. However, if not managed correctly, […]

The PFLA are very excited to be able to bring to you one of the leading advocates and knowledge bases of regenerative farming practices. During this session Nicole will discuss the absolute importance of soil health within a pastured system, touching on the science around regenerative farming techniques. She will illustrate a road map to […]

Soil Association Scotland webinar. Are you experiencing resistance to anthelmintics in your sheep? Would you like to reduce their use? Join us online with experts Spiridoula Athanasiadou and Caroline Chylinski of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to discuss: Grazing sheep on heather Adding naturally occurring fungi (Duddingtonia flagrans) to feed Benefits and challenges of alternative approaches […]

Speakers: Rick Davies (Northampton Monitor Farm) & Jamie Stotzka (Frontier Agriculture) This AHDB session will explore the elements of soil health and their connection and influence on soil function. Particular focus areas will include the influence of farming practice on soil health as well as biological systems and, in particular, the beneficial aspects and maintenance of balanced soil […]

Join AHDB’s Grass and Forage Scientist, Siwan Howatson, and Helen Mathieu, Area Sales Manager at Germinal for this AHDB webinar looking at the use of red and white clover to improve performance. The webinar will be suitable for beef, sheep and dairy farmers – there will be advice on how to assess clover content in your […]

Interested in your soil health?  This AHDB webinar will be a practical session looking at how to assess your soil structure, using a VESS assessment, and your earthworm numbers across the farm.  Use this information to inform management practices and hear how this has been put into practice on the AHDB Strategic Farms.  Led by […]

Join AHDB on June 3rd for the launch of The Farm where they will be reviewing Tim Downes current performance and processes as well as hearing more about his future ambitions for the farm over the next three years. Since 2000, Tim and Louise Downes have run The Farm organically. Their approach focuses on working […]

With the reduction in availability of key inputs, the need for integrated pest management has become even more important. But, do you know what and how many pollinators and beneficials that you are encouraging on your farm? Join this AHDB Strategic Farm Week webinar to discover how to set up, monitor, analyse and use the […]

Land Management 2.0 webinar series dedicated to ‘transforming the future of land management.’ The 60 minute FREE webinar is co-hosted by Tim Hopkin, Founder of The Land App, and Matthew Morris, Land Steward at The Duchy of Cornwall, with two guest speakers and a live Q&A. In this webinar  Russ Carrington will be talking about […]

This virtual event is part of a 2 part series in a collaboration between Agricology, FABulous Farmers, Duchy College,  AgriTech Cornwall,  FWAGSW,  and Rothamsted Research.   Multispecies leys combine complementary grass, legume and herb species. A more diverse sward can provide greater resilience to climate extremes, benefits for animal health, soil quality and biodiversity. Learning about multispecies leys is a work in progress and […]

A group of farmers in Norfolk have teamed up with researchers to investigate whether it’s possible for lucerne to provide extended grazing for sheep in the UK. Join us for an online discussion of this farmer-led research. David Cross, farms a dry mixed farm in North Norfolk and started the trial as he was looking […]

  Innovation for Agriculture are delighted to announce the launch of The Greatest Online Agricultural Show, an online based agricultural show that we are proud to be supporting. In these difficult times, the impact of the necessary cancellation of agricultural shows will be felt throughout the agricultural community. The Greatest Online Agricultural Show is an […]

Championing the Farmed Environment invites you to an evening webinar of presentations and discussions on trees, carbon & climate change; the role of farming in achieving net zero. Ceris Jones from the NFU and Chris Waterfield from the Forestry Commission will be on the panel alongside Neil Furniss of Caynton House Farm. The government has committed to increase […]

A huge range of rural organisations have got together to organise a series of Zoom webinars for everyone involved in land management – yes, EVERYONE! For those involved in farmer-led landscape scale conservation, this affords an opportunity to match up YOUR group with ideas, funding, and emerging markets. These sessions aim to explain and join […]

  OF&G National Organic Combinable Crops 2020 was due to take place at John Pawsey’s Shimpling Park Farm in Suffolk on 7 July. However, in light of the Government‘s recent announcement to extend COVID-19 restrictions and given the likelihood that we will not see a sudden return to full freedom of travel for some time […]

Virtual field day looking at how IPM is working for arable farms in the LEAF Network of Demonstration Farms and Innovation Centres. LEAF’s Lucy Bates will be joined by: Alastair Leake, farmer of the GWCT’s Allerton Project, a LEAF Innovation Centre that have been trialling and demonstrating IPM in action at their commercial farm in […]

Intercropping in arable systems   Intercropping offers the potential for more efficient resource utilisation, reducing pest and disease pressure and better competition with weeds. Members of the Innovative Farmers Field Lab on Intercropping in Arable systems have been experimenting with a range of intercropping and companion cropped mixtures on their farms.  David Casebow, at Sonning Farm […]