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An update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm North

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:48:54 GMT

An update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm North

Derbyshire: Strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:50:56 GMT

During this farm walk in the heart of the Peak District National Park we'll be exploring strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems.

This year, Regenerate Outcomes is hosting a series of farm walks with a focus on growing farm resilience and profits through improved soil health in grazing systems.

Join us at Lower Hurst Farm where Nicky Stonebridge, General Manager, will be joined by 2023 Soil Farmer of the Year Stuart Johnson, who will lead the farm walk.

This event is being run by Regenerate Outcomes, AHDB and Pasture for Life.

The farm walk will cover:

The six principles of soil health and the three rules of adaptive stewardship that drive the four ecosystem processes to build more resilient and profitable farms
How to improve your field observational skills to enhance soil health
How to integrate regenerative practices in the ever-changing world of government programmes and subsidies
Demonstrations including shovel tests, soil interpretation and water infiltration tests
The regenerative practices that Nicky is implementing on farm

You will also have the opportunitiy to learn about how Regenerate Outcomes is working with farmers across the UK to improve soil health.

Useful information

The day will start at 10am and the farm walk will be concluded by 2pm. Lunch will be provided at 1pm

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a farm walk and, where possible, a 4x4 vehicle as we may need to car share to see as much as possible on the day.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance by emailing info@regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

Lower Hurst Farm

The farm stands within the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. Since the early 1980s the farm has been run as a traditional beef and sheep farm, but it was in 1997 that the decision was taken to obtain organic status.

In August 2000, after a three-year conversion period, the 250-acre farm became fully organic and now has Soil Association accreditation.

The cattle are all Herefords, descendants from the farm’s foundation breeding cows, which were purchased over 30 years ago.

The farm works in harmony with nature and has been part of an environmental stewardship scheme for more than 20 years.

Regenerate Outcomes

Regenerate Outcomes helps farms to reduce input costs, improve plant and animal health, and increase profit margins through a mentoring programme with Understanding Ag – a group of experienced regenerative farmers.

Farmers joining the programme also benefit from generating additional revenue from the sale of carbon credits. You can, alternatively, choose to keep the credits for the future or use them to offset farm emissions. There are no upfront costs to join.

Pasture for Life

Pasture for Life champions the positive impacts of 100% pasture-fed farming on nature, human health and animal welfare, while safeguarding the future viability and sustainability of British livestock farmers.

Its membership is made up of all different types of farms, butchers, artisans, academics, vets and more, as well as members of the public interested in its work, all working together for restorative ways of farming and to be a part of efforts to enhance food, farming and the countryside.

It has also developed the only certification mark for 100% grass-fed/pasture-fed, grain-free ruminant meat and dairy in the UK.

Strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:50:56 GMT

Join Regenerate Outcomes for a farm walk exploring strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems.

This year, Regenerate Outcomes are hosting a series of farm walks with a focus on growing farm resilience and profits through improved soil health in grazing systems.

Join us at Dairy House farm where AHDB strategic farmer Ian Norbury has been on a long-term road to regenerative farming. Ian will be joined by 2023 Soil Farmer of the Year Stuart Johnson, who will lead the farm walk.

This event is being run by Regenerate Outcomes, AHDB and Pasture for Life.

The farm walk will cover:

The six principles of soil health and the three rules of adaptive stewardship that drive the four ecosystem processes to build more resilient and profitable farms
How to improve your field observational skills to enhance soil health
How to integrate regenerative practices in the ever-changing world of government programmes and subsidies
Demonstrations including shovel tests, soil interpretation and water infiltration tests
The regenerative practices that Ian is implementing on farm

You will also have the opportunitiy to learn about how Regenerate Outcomes is working with farmers across the UK to improve soil health.

Useful information

The day will start with lunch at 12pm and the farm walk will be concluded by 4pm.

Please bring suitable footwear and clothing for a farm walk and, where possible, a 4x4 vehicle as we may need to car share to see as much as possible on the day.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance by emailing info@regenerateoutcomes.co.uk

Ian Norbury

Ian Norbury farms beef at Dairy House Farm and has been on a long-term road to regenerative farming.

Ian started with kale and wrapped bales for deferred grazing, he then moved to scrapping the ring feeders, followed by the wrap.

Livestock are now on grass and old GS4 leys with no wrapped bales.

Regenerate Outcomes

Pasture for Life

The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association promotes the unique quality of produce raised exclusively on pasture and the wider environmental and animal welfare benefits that pastured livestock systems represent.

It’s the only certification mark for 100% grass-fed/pasture-fed, grain-free ruminant meat and dairy in the UK.

A set of Certification Standards have been developed to define what Pasture Farming really means. Only Certified Farmers who adhere to these rules can market their meat under the Pasture for Life brand.

Soils and grassland management

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:12:35 GMT

During this workshop, we will discuss key aspects of soil and grassland management, including paddock grazing, soil health and zero tillage.

This Farm For The Future soils and grassland workshop is being led by James Bretherton of AgScope. James is a grassland specialist linking soil to plant to animal.

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) is working with Myerscough College to deliver the Farm for the Future programme in Lancashire.

The programme is funded by Defra’s Future Farm Resilience Fund, which is designed to provide business and environmental support to farmers and land managers during the early years of the Agricultural Transition Plan in England.

By engaging in a series of free workshops and individual support with trusted local advisors, Farm for the Future is designed to help you understand more about the agricultural transition and how it will affect your farm business.

The offer includes participation in specially tailored workshops delivered by well-respected industry experts, as well as an on-farm meeting of up to three hours, which will focus on your own individual business needs and can be arranged around the kitchen table.

To sign up to this programme of support please attend this event or email farmernetwork@myerscough.ac.uk

Refreshments and supper will be served.

This event is supported by AHDB.

Taunton: Know your soils

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:40:14 GMT

Join us, in collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), for an informative day focused on integrating soil biology, physics and chemistry as part of the soil health scorecard.

This meeting aims to foster knowledge sharing and exchange among farmers, providing practical advice on improving and maintaining healthy soils and how your soil management can fit with the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). Our lineup includes speakers from AHDB and CSF as well as a host farmer.

Agenda

10:15am – Registration and coffee

10:30am – Introduction to speakers and catchment

10:40am – Soil health, measurement and management

11:10am – Introduction to farm and farm walk with focus on visual evaluation of soil structure

12:00pm – Lunch

12:45pm – Soil management in relation to Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)

14:30pm – End of event

The event will provide a good opportunity to connect with farmers in your local area, gain valuable insights and contribute to the collective wisdom of our agricultural community. We look forward to your participation.

Part of this event will take place outside, so please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Please read our Health and safety guidelines for AHDB events

BASIS points have been applied for this event.

Northumberland: Know your soils

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:09:11 GMT

Join us, in collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), for an informative day focused on integrating soil biology, physics and chemistry as part of the soil health scorecard.

Agenda

10:15am – Registration and coffee

10:30am – Introduction to speakers and catchment

10:40am – Soil health, measurement and management

11:10am – Soil management in relation to Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)

12:00pm – Lunch

12:45pm – Introduction to farm and farm walk with focus on visual evaluation of soil structure

2:30pm – End of event

Part of this event will take place outside, so please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Please read our Health and safety guidelines for AHDB events.

BASIS points have been applied for this event.

Peterborough: Know your soils

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:52:32 GMT

Join us, in collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), for an informative day focused on integrating soil biology, physics and chemistry as part of the soil health scorecard.

Agenda

10:15am – Registration and coffee

10:30am – Introduction to speakers and catchment

10:40am – Soil health, measurement and management

11:10am – Introduction to farm and farm walk with focus on visual evaluation of soil structure

12:00pm – Lunch

12:45pm – Soil management in relation to Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)

14:30pm – End of event

Part of this event will take place outside, so please bring suitable footwear and clothing. Please read our Health and safety guidelines for AHDB events

BASIS points have been applied for this event.

Crop Nutrient Management Partnership

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:38:00 GMT

Crop Nutrient Management Partnership

CANCELLED NSA South East Region Field Day – Sittingbourne

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:52:48 GMT

Please note, this event has been cancelled.

Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.

At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock; it will be followed by networking and a barbecue.

The meeting will be hosted by NSA South East in collaboration with AHDB, British Wool, Bimeda, Elanco, MSD, Virgin Money and Rappa.

Agenda

10:30 Arrival and welcome

Presentations

The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team; Virgin Money
Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises
Pasture/cover crop grazing management; Grazing specialist

12:15 Light refreshments, networking and an opportunity to visit trade stands

Interactive workshops

Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use; Rappa
Data capture and effective utilisation; iLivestock
How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well-planned vaccination programme will enhance profits; MSD
Strategic and appropriate use of endo and ectoparasite control in high-forage systems; Elanco
The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing; Bimeda

View pasture and fodder crop grazing; forage breeder/host farmer

15:15 General networking and barbecue

Registration and refreshments will be available from 10:30am, presentations will start at 10:50am; lunch will be provided.

The event is free to attend, but please register in advance to claim your free lunch and post-event barbecue.

NSA South East Region Field Day – Maidenhead

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:52:48 GMT

Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.

At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock; it will be followed by networking and a barbecue.

The meeting will be hosted by NSA South East in collaboration with AHDB, British Wool, Bimeda, Elanco, MSD, Virgin Money and Rappa.

Agenda

10:30 Arrival and welcome

Presentations

The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team; Virgin Money
Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises
Pasture/cover crop grazing management; Grazing specialist

12:15 Light refreshments, networking and an opportunity to visit trade stands

Interactive workshops

Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use; Rappa
Data capture and effective utilisation; iLivestock
How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well-planned vaccination programme will enhance profits; MSD
Strategic and appropriate use of endo and ectoparasite control in high-forage systems; Elanco
The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing; Bimeda

View pasture and fodder crop grazing; forage breeder/host farmer

15:15 General networking and barbecue

Registration and refreshments will be available from 10:30am, presentations will start at 10:50am; lunch will be provided.

The event is free to attend, but please register in advance to claim your free lunch and post-event barbecue.

NSA South East Region Field Day – Sittingbourne

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:52:48 GMT

Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.

At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock.

The meeting will be followed by networking and a barbecue and is being hosted by NSA South East in collaboration with AHDB, British Wool, Bimeda, Elanco, MSD, Virgin Money and Rappa.

Agenda

10:30 Arrival and welcome

Presentations

The role of the bank as a contributor to the farm team; Virgin Money
Optimising the benefits of cover crops for both the arable and grazing enterprises
Pasture/cover crop grazing management; Grazing specialist

12:15 Light refreshments, networking and an opportunity to visit trade stands

Interactive workshops

Electric fencing and mobile handling systems to help optimise forage use; Rappa
Data capture and effective utilisation; iLivestock
How safeguarding the health and welfare of your flock with a well-planned vaccination programme will enhance profits; MSD
Strategic and appropriate use of endo and ectoparasite control in high-forage systems; Elanco
The Micron FEC kit and pretreatment testing; Bimeda

View pasture and fodder crop grazing; forage breeder/host farmer

15:15 General networking and barbecue

Useful information

Registration and refreshments will be available from 10:30am, presentations will start at 10:50am; lunch will be provided.

The event is free to attend, but please register in advance to claim your free lunch and post-event barbecue.

There are 22 AMTRA points associated with this day.

Driving change through accurate on-farm environmental data

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:38:01 GMT

Driving change through accurate on-farm environmental data

Natural capital debates a hit at Newbury Monitor Farm

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:18:19 GMT

Natural capital debates a hit at Newbury Monitor Farm

Sustainable varieties take centre stage at Cereals 2024

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:43:01 GMT

Sustainable varieties take centre stage at Cereals 2024

AHDB at the Groundswell event 2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:51:53 GMT

About

Anyone interested in the theory and practical applications associated with regenerative farming systems should not miss the Groundswell event.

Stop by the AHDB stand to join one our seminars, chat to the team, pick up free resources and discover how we put people, reputation and evidence at the heart of our activities.

Try to visit us early, as resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seminars

Seminars take place across the Groundswell site, including on the AHDB stand.

Chaired by AHDB staff, featuring farmer experiences and the latest evidence, our seminars are rooted in the spirit of Groundswell, with soil health at their heart.

Seminar times and locations will be clearly displayed at key locations on the Groundswell site.

Click on the links for speaker bios or access the latest profiles on the Groundswell website.

Clarity, community and ownership – empowering farms to successfully outwinter livestock

Chair: Katie Evans

Speakers: Emily Grant, Angus Nelless and Francesca Cooper

Leying under cover – does it stack up?

Chair: Izzy Eames

Speakers: Will Heygate, Ian Gould and Toby Simpson

Innovation in achieving a ‘profitable’ net zero – an answer is in the air

Chair: Steve West

Speakers: Professor John Gilliland OBE, Rob Richmond and Paul Morgan

Sensing change: taxonomy or technology?

Chair: Dr Laura James

Speakers: Patrick Barker, Sophie Alexander and Niahm McHugh

One Health: from soil to stomach

Chair: Ana Reynolds

Speakers: Dan Kittredge, Joel Williams, Dr Hannah Fraser and Dr Tom Pearson

Levy-funded pilot project to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:21:34 GMT

Levy-funded pilot project to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining

Farmer tears up plans in bid to rescue struggling crops

Thu, 09 May 2024 13:19:53 GMT

Farmer tears up plans in bid to rescue struggling crops

Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) review 2024

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:55:00 GMT

Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) review 2024

Industry urged to submit views on RB209’s format, content and future

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:53:25 GMT

Industry urged to submit views on RB209’s format, content and future

AHDB outlines biostimulants basics for growers of cereals and oilseeds

Wed, 01 May 2024 08:26:21 GMT

AHDB outlines biostimulants basics for growers of cereals and oilseeds

Natural resources

An update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm North

Derbyshire: Strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems

During this farm walk in the heart of the Peak District National Park we'll be exploring strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems.

The farm walk will cover:

Useful information

Lower Hurst Farm

Regenerate Outcomes

Pasture for Life

Strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems

Join Regenerate Outcomes for a farm walk exploring strategies to improve soil health in grazing systems.

The farm walk will cover:

Useful information

Ian Norbury

Regenerate Outcomes

Pasture for Life

Soils and grassland management

During this workshop, we will discuss key aspects of soil and grassland management, including paddock grazing, soil health and zero tillage.

Taunton: Know your soils

Join us, in collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), for an informative day focused on integrating soil biology, physics and chemistry as part of the soil health scorecard.

Agenda

Northumberland: Know your soils

Join us, in collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), for an informative day focused on integrating soil biology, physics and chemistry as part of the soil health scorecard.

Agenda

Peterborough: Know your soils

Join us, in collaboration with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), for an informative day focused on integrating soil biology, physics and chemistry as part of the soil health scorecard.

Agenda

Crop Nutrient Management Partnership

*CANCELLED* NSA South East Region Field Day – Sittingbourne

Please note, this event has been cancelled.

Agenda

NSA South East Region Field Day – Maidenhead

Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.

At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock; it will be followed by networking and a barbecue.

Agenda

NSA South East Region Field Day – Sittingbourne

Making the most of grazed forage in your sheep system.

At this meeting we will discuss grazing systems and the best welfare practices for your flock.

Agenda

Useful information

Driving change through accurate on-farm environmental data

Natural capital debates a hit at Newbury Monitor Farm

Sustainable varieties take centre stage at Cereals 2024

AHDB at the Groundswell event 2024

About

Seminars

Clarity, community and ownership – empowering farms to successfully outwinter livestock

Innovation in achieving a ‘profitable’ net zero – an answer is in the air

Sensing change: taxonomy or technology?

One Health: from soil to stomach

Levy-funded pilot project to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining

Farmer tears up plans in bid to rescue struggling crops

Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) review 2024

Industry urged to submit views on RB209’s format, content and future

AHDB outlines biostimulants basics for growers of cereals and oilseeds

CANCELLED NSA South East Region Field Day – Sittingbourne