Strategic Cereal Farm Scotland open day: Research into action

Through a farm walk and presentations, you will learn about the on-farm trials at Strategic Cereal Farm Scotland and be able to ask questions of the host farmer (David Aglen) and research scientists.

This meeting will cover

• Cover crops, spring barley establishment and biodiversity with Ken Loades (James Hutton Institute) and David Aglen (host farmer)
• Adjusting inputs in response to crop monitoring with Fiona Burnett (SRUC)  
• Optimising nitrogen applications with Steve Hoad (SRUC)

Visit our new exhibitor area to learn about new technologies, research projects and more.

We will be joined on the day by: 

• NatureScot 
• Scottish Agronomy 
• NUTRI-CHECK NET 
• Pasture for Life 
• Farming and Water Scotland 
• Dods of Haddington 

Catering will be provided.  

This meeting is free to attend, but please book a place so we can organise catering. 

BASIS and NRoSO points will be available for attending.  

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a field walk.

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