Event
Understanding SFI workshop: Nutrient Management Plan
Duchy College in partnership with Cornish Mutual have developed a range of Sustainable Farming Incentives (SFI) specific workshops providing practical advice and support on key farming schemes to optimise your farm management and secure available funding.
Workshop content overview:
- Benefits of nutrient planning to include integrating fertilizer and manure, best practice applications and techniques
- Calibrating machinery and environmental risks. Improving soil condition to aid nutrient uptake
- Soil nutrient supply for Nitrogen calculations
- Current regulations Nitrate Vulnerable Zones and Farming Rules for Water
- Record keeping techniques
- Soil testing (how, where and when) what for
- Understanding results
- Developing a Nutrient management plan to meet CNUM1 of the SFI
- Using a FACTS qualified advisor
Introduction to Coppicing and Creating Coppice Products
6th December 2025 – 7th December 2025
Join expert tutor Chris Keeler to learn all about the art of coppicing at this two-day course in West Sussex.