Slurry Handling and Nutrient Budgeting - Mitton, Clitheroe, Lancashire

StartsWed 27 January 2010 at 10:30AM
EndsWed 27 January 2010 at 2:00PM
Slurry Handling and Nutrient Budgeting - Mitton, Clitheroe, Lancashire

THIS on-farm workshop will discuss the practical approaches to slurry storage and nutrient management with the potential to improve cropping output and reduce fertiliser bills. 

The aim of these FREE farm based workshops is to support farmers in their understanding of slurry storage, application techniques and the nutrient value of manures, whilst also reducing the risk of Diffuse Water Pollution from Agriculture (DWPA).

Slurry Handling equipment will be seen on the day 

 

Workshop venues: 

Wednesday 27th January at Little Mitton Hall Farm, Mitton Road, Clitheroe BB7 9PQ, courtesy of Mr C Middleton 

or

Wednesday 13th January at Greenbank Farm, Lower Lane, Freckleton, Preston PR4 1TS, courtesy of Mr D Lund 

or

Tuesday 12th January at Radholme Laund Farm, Cow Ark, Clitheroe BB7 3DF, courtesy of Mr S Verity 

 

Time: 10.30 am - 2 pm 

Refreshments provided 

 

Places are limited, to book your place telephone: 01768 891444 

The workshops will be delivered by a FACTS qualified advisor

 

The England Catchment Sensitive Farming Delivery Initiative  (ECSFDI) is a Defra project delivered by Natural England and the Environment Agency to encourage management practices which reduce DWPA and can improve farm profitability 
If you have any queries about Catchment Sensitive Farming please contact: 
Ribble Catchment Officer Michael Graham 
Mob : 07770 700830 
E-mail: michael.graham@naturalengland.org.uk 

 

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