Soil Association Events

[Jane Arnold]

Dear all,



Please see details of our forthcoming events below. We would be really grateful if you could circulate this to your networks as appropriate. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries or would like to book a place.



In order to make the second round of Controlling Rushes Without Chemicals days (see info below) as useful as possible, it would be great to have any pictures, comments or news on progress, however small (whether you attended the first meetings or not). We will use these to feed into the agenda as well as building up a collection of pictures & stories from participants. Please send any comments/updates/photos to jdin...@soilassociation.org.



Many thanks,

Lyn

07899791748



Controlling Rushes Without Chemicals – half day workshops:

Wednesday 14th October, Cumbria (Silverlea Farm)

Wednesday 28th October, Ullapool (Strathcanaird)

Thurs 5th November, Kingussie, run with CNPA & RSPB (First meeting)

Friday 6th November, Caithness. Event kindly supported by Caithness Wetlands and Wildlife Initiative (First meeting)


Silage: What you got? Good, not so good? How to make the best use of it. Friday 13th November, 11-3pm, near Blairgowrie, Perthshire,

A practical event looking at the importance of silage analysis, understanding dry matter, intake, nutritional needs, building a diet, ultimately making best use of home grown forage and saving on inputs. Speakers include Robert Gilchrist, QMS and David Houstoun, Glenkilrie Farm. Free of charge to farmers and land managers and £40.00 plus VAT to others. Booking is required as spaces are limited. For further information please call Lyn 07899 791748 or email lwh...@soilassociation.org

Supported by SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme, in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland, Duchy Originals and Zero Waste Scotland



Breeding for Blight-Resistance in Organic Potatoes (incl. Tattie Tasting!), Black Isle, Monday 16th November, 11am–3pm

A half-day event looking at blight-resistant organic potato varieties, with a chance to taste the results. Host Dan Ross, and other growers have been trialling a range of varieties this season including Carolus, Athlete, Kifli, and Shona, to compare growth, blight resistance, yield, and taste. The workshop will hear about the trial, compare the results and taste the finished product. Delivered in partnership with Agrico (Bioselect UK) and the Sarvari Research Trust. Free of charge to farmers, growers & crofters; £40.00 plus VAT to others. Booking is essential so that resource packs can be provided. Call Jane on 0131 666 2474 or email jdin...@soilassociation.org

With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme, Duchy Originals Future Farming Programme, Forestry Commission Scotland and Zero Waste Scotland



Lyn White| Agricultural Development Manager| Scottish Farming Innovation Network | Soil Association Scotland| M: 07899 791748



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