Event
Water management
Join AHDB Norwich Monitor Farm host Michael Balls and speaker Rob Holland from Anglian Water for an informative event on essential water management practices.
This event will cover
- Ditch and drainage management
- Learn best practices for managing ditches and drainage systems to minimise the risks of waterlogging and soil erosion, and help maintain land conditions year-round.
- Pollution control after heavy rainfall
- Explore ways to prevent pollution from runoff and safeguard water quality during and after periods of excessive rainfall.
- Funding opportunities
- Find out about available funding options that can support water management improvements specific to your area.
- Benefits of cover crops
- Discover how cover crops can play a crucial role in improving soil structure, increasing organic matter, boosting resilience, and reducing erosion on your farm.
Registration and refreshments will be available from 9:30am, with presentations starting at 10:00am. Lunch will be provided.
The event is free to attend, but spaces are limited, so please register to secure your spot and allow us to cater accordingly.
BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.
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.