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Dear all,
Please see below details of our 5 up-and-coming events. These are free to farmers and other land managers to attend; booking is required as places are limited. Please circulate to anyone you think maybe interested in attending. Click on the links below for further details.
Thanks,
Lyn & Colleen
 
Farmers, Water and Woodland, Thursday 27th February, Ayr
A day looking at practical solutions for reducing diffuse pollution, planting trees to protect water courses and highlighting successful practical projects. The day will also include a visit to Torr Farm. For further information please contact Lyn on 0131 666 0847 or lwhite@soilassociation.org With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme & QMS
 
Effective Field Drainage: Reducing Flood Risk & Improving Soil Performance Friday, 28th February 10-2, Palacerigg, Cumbernauld
A practical half-day event looking at the impacts of poor farm drainage, the benefits of improving it (like 30% more grass growth & reduced parasite risk), and soil management to reduce waterlogging and flooding. For further information please contact Colleen on 0131 666 2474 or  cmcculloch@soilassociation.org  With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme, Duchy Originals, Forestry Commission Scotland and Zero Waste Scotland.
 
Soil, Muck & Money: Nutrient Management Event, Tuesday 4th March, Upper Largo, Fife
A practical day looking at soil management and how to make best use of FYM, slurry and compost. The day will also include a visit to Durie Farm. For further information please contact Lyn on 0131 666 0847 or lwhite@soilassociation.org With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme & QMS
 
Green Manures and Building Soil Fertility
Wednesday 12th March, 9.45am – 3pm, Pillars of Hercules, Falkland, Fife
A practical day with the legendary Iain Tolhurst of Tolhurst Organic looking at green manures in practice – building them in to your rotation, undersowing, and which species and varieties are most appropriate for your situation and requirements. Green manures increase soil organic matter and improve soil structure, and are an effective and sustainable way of building soil fertility. Call Colleen on 0131 666 2474  or email cmcculloch@soilassociation.org.
 
Field Lab: Anaerobic Digestion – Meeting 2, Thursday 3rd April, Cream o’Galloway, Gatehouse of Fleet
We will look at applying digestate to silage fields and compare the differences in cost, practicality and environmental impact between a conventional surface broadcaster and modern bandspreader. You do not have to have attended the first meeting to come to the second one. Call Colleen on 0131 666 2474  or email cmcculloch@soilassociation.org. With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme, Duchy Originals, Forestry Commission Scotland and Zero Waste Scotland.
 
Soil Association is a membership charity campaigning for planet-friendly food and farming. We believe in the connection between soil, food, the health of people and the health of the planet. Find out more: www.soilassociation.org