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CHCx3: Herbal ley field trials demonstration and workshop

May 1 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Details

Date:
May 1
Time:
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.niab.com/chcx3-herbal-ley-field-trials-demonstration-and-workshop-1-may

Organiser

CHCx3

Venue

Honeydale Farm
FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Road, Shipton under Wychwood OX7 6BJ + Google Map

Come and join us at FarmED for an interactive day exploring how herbal leys can be used to improve resilience and increase carbon capture in your soils.

Event Programme:

The day, which will be hosted by the FarmED team and NIAB, will include:

  • Morning workshop: overview of the CHCx3 project and herbal ley research
  • Field walk of the ongoing herbal ley trial
  • Afternoon workshops: Focusing on herbal ley agronomy and carbon capture
  • Refreshments throughout the day and lunch.

Desired outcomes:

  • Better understanding of which species to choose and mix within herbal leys;
  • Understand the agronomic requirements for the chosen herbal ley species;
  • Improved knowledge of how to use herbal leys to increase soil organic matter and carbon capture;
  • Exchange knowledge between growers and with researchers.

Click here for the full agenda and registration details.