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Field Lab: All Over Clover[/url][/u][/b]
Tuesday 17th April, 12.30-3pm, Mossgiel Farm, Ayrshire[/b]
Exploring grass seed mixes and grazing systems for dairy. At the first Field Lab meeting in February we discussed the challenges of establishing herbal leys without carrying out a full reseed, and came up with some options. Farmer Bryce Cunningham has developed a Field Lab plan - come and hear more. There will also be a visit to one of his fields. Book online[/url][/u]. Funding for this activity is made available through the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (which is jointly funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union), with partner funding from Quality Meat Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland, Innovative Farmers and The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation[/font][/size]
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[/color]Field Lab: Less Toil Better Soil[/url][/u][/b][/font][/size]
[/color]Monday 23rd April, 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm, The Bank, Neilston Development Trust[/b]
This Field Lab is exploring ways to increase crop yields, improve soil health and reduce the need for weeding. Paul Flyn will cover key aspects of soil health & fertility, followed by a practical soil workshop at Left Field demonstrating simple ways that you can analyse your own soil. Join our Less Toil Better Soil facebook group[/url][/u] for more regular updates. Book online[/url][/u]. Funding for this activity is made available through the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (which is jointly funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union), with partner funding from Quality Meat Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland, Innovative Farmers and The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation[/font][/size]
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[/color]Woodland: Making it Work for You. Creation and Funding, Wednesday 16^th May, Lanark Agricultural Centre, 12.30–3.30pm[/size]
[/color]Supported by Central Scotland Green Network Trust[/size]
[/color]A practical event looking at benefits of woodland creation and funding opportunities. The event will include discussion on woodland creation, management of existing woodland and support available. Speakers: Forestry Commission Scotland; Woodland Trust Scotland; Scottish Woodlands; Iain MacDonald Ardoch and Threepland Farms. Come along to hear and discuss what trees can do for your business. Free to farmers, foresters and land managers. Lunch will be provided. Book online, call Jane on 0131 666 2474, or email[/email][/u]. Funding for this activity is made available through the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (which is jointly funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union), with partner funding from Quality Meat Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland, Innovative Farmers and The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Foundation[/size]
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[/color]Save the Date: Field Lab: Grass Seed Mixes, Wednesday 23rd May 2018, 1pm-3.30pm, Mouldyhills Farm, Dumfriesshire[/b]
Exploring a range of grass seed mixes more suitable for Scottish soils & climate. More details coming soon. Call Clem on 0131 666 2474 for more information or email[/email][/u].
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