Event
Ross-shire Women In Agriculture – Basics of fertiliser & soil health
Join Ross-shire WIA on Thursday 25th September to learn the basics of fertiliser and soil health for Women in Agriculture.
For absolute beginners, or those wanting a refresher!
💡 What We’ll Cover:
- 🧪 What are Nitrogen, Phosphate & Potash (NPK)?
- 🌿 Why and when do plants need them?
- 📏 What do N, P, K, S, Mg, and pH, and TSP, and organic, mean?
- 🌍 What nutrients are in your soil?
- 🧭 How does soil acidity affect plant growth?
- ⚖️ How can you adjust soil pH practically?
- 🧮 Fertiliser numbers explained – and how to calculate what you need
- 🔄 Switching easily between kg/ha, g/m², etc.
- 🌿 A comparison of Beth’s hayfield and grazing
Courtesy of Beth Rose, at Birchwood croft, Flichity.
Booking is essential for catering purposes.
The Farm Advisory Service has been running WIA events since 2017. The discussion groups and the Facebook group are open to all women working in Scottish agriculture, from those with daily involvement in a farm business, to those who are just starting out and interested in finding out more about farming. New attendees are always welcome, and you are welcome to join any meeting even if it is not in your local area. Meetings vary from daytime workshops to evening seminars. Find out more about their other WIA events here.
