Getting out of the commodity trap – new markets for sustainable arable
One of the barriers to moving towards more sustainable arable systems is finding a…
Session Location: Agricology Discussion Tent
Bringing in the good guys: IPM in practice
It’s the word on the street – but what does integrated pest management really…
Cover crops or herbal leys? What have we learned about what works where?
A few years down the line with experimenting with cover crops and herbal leys.…
Low input sheep production and saifoin
Looking to integrate sheep into your farming system? Already got sheep but want to…
Become a Soil Expert for Your Farm
Hear from farmers Chris, Fred, Fidelity and Ian who are all using soil health…
How to engage with consumers
Exploring supply chains and marketing options and know-how for farmers selling in to butchers,…
Whole Farm Planning for Regenerative Agriculture
Design principles and practices for regenerative farms, including: 1. Managing hedges for maximum benefit/function…
Building diversity and soil health for sustainable cropping systems
This talk will give an overview of research at the James Hutton Institute and…
Harvesting ideas for soil health innovation
Peer to peer learning is key to collaborating on soil health. Join us for…
Why no-till? A soil biota perspective
Introduction to soil biology and a report on some of the experimental data from…
Conversation with UK no-tillers
Tom Martin hosts a panel of UK farmers to discuss their experiences of no-till. Info…
Integrating sheep into the arable rotation
Info to follow
Grazing Infrastructure – “Keeping the B*****s in”
Principles of electric fencing and portable water system design and set-up for livestock.
Agroforestry – your questions answered!
Thinking about agroforestry on your farm? Come along to this informal session around the…
Can we farm without insecticides?
Cutting Pesticide Use to Help Wildlife?. Pesticide use is a key factor behind wildlife…
Weeds surgery – non-chemical weed control
With a reduction in the efficacy and availability of many herbicides, agroecological approaches to…