Soil Association future events: 

 

Grassland and Livestock Management
Thursday 22 September, Blairgowrie
A look at soil management for optimum grassland productivity, choice of grass & clover species, establishment, nutrient management, weed control and utilizing grassland for best productivity. Speakers include Michael Shannon, Damn Delicious, Thankerton Camp Farm Biggar; James Bretheron, AgScope and Richard Huxtable, SAC. The day will also include a visit to Wester Drumlochy Farm courtesy of the Mackey family. This will be a very practical day.
The cost is £40.00 plus VAT. Call Lyn Matheson on tel 0131 666 0847

 

Trees a valuable resource, Woodland Management and Biomass
Tuesday 1 November at Forfar       
A practical day looking at trees from planting, pruning to processing. Funding available.
How to best manage existing woodland opportunities for selling wood, wood fuel. What you need to know to commission a boiler and RHI. Speakers include Neil Harrison, SAC; Mike Strachan & David Bruce, Forestry Commission. The day will also include a visit to Inshewan Estate courtesy of the Gibb family. Where there will be a demo of small scale harvesting machinery. The event is free of charge to primary producers & £60.00 plus VAT to others. Booking is essential so lunch and resources packs can be provided.
With support from SRDP’s Skills Development Scheme & QMS

Call Lyn Matheson on tel 0131 666 0847

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