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Soil Event

During this webinar, we'll share details of an ongoing trial at Glovers Farm in Norfolk that is focused on herbal leys and improving soil health. Join us to find out how you can optimise the long-term health and resilience of your land.

Website
https://ahdb.org.uk/events/enhancing-soil-health-with-diverse-leys

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

7:30pm - 9:00pm

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A group of experts will share the findings to date and explore the future of improving soil health, establishment of herbal leys and innovative agricultural practices.

We'll use the experimental site 'Chalk Pit Field' in north Norfolk as our case study, where these practices are being implemented and studied.

Find out more about David Cross and Glovers Farm

Key topics

  • Introduction to the Monitor Farm trial at David Cross’s farm (Glovers Farm) in north Nofolk
  • Insights into the establishment of a herbal ley and its implications for soil health
  • Overview of the trial’s field design and treatment plan, focusing on the role of mycorrhiza inoculation and compost extract application in enhancing soil biology
  • Discussion on the baseline data for minerals and biology from the original project, and how these metrics are used to evaluate the impact of the trial

Speakers

  • Liz Genever, independent sheep and beef consultant
  • David Cross, monitor farmer
  • Nick Padwick, representative from Wild Soils

If you are unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

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