Somerset: More from less - making the most of your soils

Join Terrafarmer and LEAF farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.

We'll assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies. 

Agenda

10.30am Arrival and refreshments

11:00am Stratton Farms background and introduction

Rob and Jeremy will outline their ~1800-acre mixed farm partnership with a focus on their 440 acres of permanent pasture, red clover and herb legume leys.  Rob and Jeremy are advocates of regular testing of nutrients and organic matter in order understand their soils and to help make their businesses more resilient and sustainable.

11.30am Terrafarmer soil biology and Stratton Farms analysis results

Terrafarmer will present the farm’s recent soil analysis results and outline a ‘What next?’ action plan, including:

• Identifying opportunities from the soil data
• Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies
• Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management
• Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity

12:15pm Lunch

12:45pm Farm walk and Q&A

The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:

• Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields
• Establishment and performance of herbal leys
• Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management
• Demonstration of Tow & Fert machinery

2:00pm Event close

This event qualifies for BASIS points.