Hereford Monitor Farm: Working soils and drilling decisions with David Felce

Thursday, 19 December 2024

11:00am - 3:00pm

Garnstone Farms, The Estate Office, Ledgemoor, Weobley, Hereford, Herefordshire

HR4 8QH

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A practical demonstration and workshop exploring soils, their management and preparation for drilling. We will look at soil structure, how we can influence it and key considerations for seedbed preparation and choice of drill.

David Felce will be delivering the session with assistance from our host Chris Greenaway.

This event will cover

  • Components, structure and properties
  • How do we influence it – cultivation or not
  • Chemical and biological interactions and the effect on soil health
  • Soil assessment
  • Types of cultivators
  • Types of drill
  • Setting up the field

Registration is at 11:00am and the event will finish at 3:00pm. The event is free to attend, but please register to allow us to cater accordingly.

BASIS and NRoSo points will be available for attendees.

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