Each session will have a main guest speaker who will speak for roughly 20 minutes followed by a 20 minute panelquestion and answer session. The panel will consist of a farmer, an agronomist, a person from the trade and the host. 9:30 – 10:30What SFI options are you claiming? SAM1, HRW3, AHL1, AHL2, AB1, AB8 …
Two world-renowned soil health and cover crop experts will be speaking at the BASE-UK conference in February 2024, the farmer organisation has announced. Brazilian cover crop guru Dr Ademir Calegari, who has over 30 years of experience with no-till across farms of all sizes in South America and beyond is speaking on the first day …
Distinguished Soil Health Pioneers to Head up BASE-UK Conference – 7th and 8th Feb 2024 Read More »
We ran the first in a series of Direct Driller days around cover crops, SFI options, agronomy decisions and compaction on the 21st September at TWB Farms in Staffordshire. It was a great day, with great local food provided by Untamed Grill. We plan to continue these series of days, some based on the trials …
Understanding more about organic matter and soil carbon can help growers improve soil health, get more from crop nutrition inputs and build greater overall resilience into their crop production, believes Agrii agronomist Will Francis. “So many aspects of profitable crop production are affected by the condition of your soil that it’s worth spending a bit …
Agritechnica, the world’s leading agricultural machinery exhibition, takes place in Hanover, Germany, 12-18 November 2023. Agritechnica is the largest venue for arable farmers, anticipating over 400,000 visitors. UK farmers busy preparing trip to Agritechnica Now that the bulk of the harvest has been completed, many UK farmers are preparing their trip to Agritechnica taking place …
The National Museum of Rural Life in Scotland stands as a captivating testament to the country’s agricultural heritage, offering arable farmers a remarkable journey through time and a deep dive into the evolution of their craft. Nestled amidst the picturesque Scottish countryside, this museum serves as a vibrant tapestry of rural life, resonating with arable …
BASE-UK is an independent, nationwide, farmer-led knowledge exchange organisation, encouraging members to make agriculture more sustainable by using conversation systems – no-till; cover cropping; integrating livestock; diversifying rotations; using less invasive, cost-effective establishments. Growing Confidence for a Decade! 7th and 8th February 2023 – 10th Anniversary AGM Conference – A Decade of “Growing Confidence!”. What …
Hundreds of farmers and foresters can discover the benefits of farming with trees for sustainable food production in the UK’s first Agroforestry Show. The event, hosted by the Woodland Trust and Soil Association and sponsored by lead partner Sainsbury’s, will explore the boost that trees can deliver for nature and climate as well as delivering resilience …
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This year’s inaugural Down to Earth Event in Shropshire highlighted livestock farmers’ thirst for knowledge for regenerative farming. RABDF Managing Director Matt Knight discusses the event and plans for next year. Down to Earth was born out of a demand by farmers, the government, milk processors, and consumers to produce dairy products sustainably. The event …
Regenerative farming: a buzzword or here to stay? Read More »
Farmers and growers flocked to the sixth annual Groundswell, the UK’s largest regenerative agricultural show in lateJune this year. It was another sell-out event with 5,500 attendees who travelled to North Hertfordshire for two days ofinformation exchange, inspiration and a bit of liquid refreshment during the worst drought since 1976. Written by Alex Cherry With …
