Event
Strategic Cereal Farm Scotland open day: Research into action
Through a farm walk and presentations, you will learn about the on-farm trials at Strategic Cereal Farm Scotland and be able to ask questions of the host farmer (David Aglen) and research scientists.
This meeting will cover
- Cover crops, spring barley establishment and biodiversity with Ken Loades (James Hutton Institute) and David Aglen (host farmer)
- Adjusting inputs in response to crop monitoring with Fiona Burnett (SRUC)
- Optimising nitrogen applications with Steve Hoad (SRUC)
Visit our new exhibitor area to learn about new technologies, research projects and more.
We will be joined on the day by:
- NatureScot
- Scottish Agronomy
- NUTRI-CHECK NET
- Pasture for Life
- Farming and Water Scotland
- Dods of Haddington
Catering will be provided.
This meeting is free to attend, but please book a place so they can organise catering.
BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.
Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.
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Fields Good: Regenerative Agriculture Festival
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Rooted in the idea that it all starts with the soil, Fields Good is a day festival in Northern Ireland celebrating farming, food and the future.