Weatherproof Your Farm

Do you have issues in winter with wet lying ground and poaching, or burning off and grass growth dropping off mid summer? Do you want to shorten housing period costs and grow more grass in drought with less fertiliser? If you would like grass growth like last year, every year then this course is for you. A mix of theory, practical in field observation, and discussion, the day will help you find ways to use the weather to your advantage whatever the forecast says.

We will look at the weather patterns over the last few years, how that has impacted farms and what you can do going forward to make the most of rain when it falls and keep it in the soil for when it is needed. 

You will learn simple techniques to asses your pasture and soil health and what management practices need to be implemented to be able to increase grass growth, carry more stock and improve biodiversity on your farm.

This course is suitable for livestock and mixed farmers, advisors, students, graziers and those integrating livestock into arable systems.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the day, there will also be a farm walk and a chance to see our natural flood management scheme in action. 

There are 5 BASIS points available for attending this course.

About the Trainer

Niels Corfield is an independent farming advisor and trainer. He works with producers and landowners to implement regenerative systems, across all farming types. He has carried out soil and pasture monitoring work on over 200 farms across the UK. His passion is helping farmers to understand the root causes of the issues they work with day-to-day, enabling them to create profitable operations that are nature-friendly and productive.

Tiered Pricing

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North East Cotswolds Farmer Cluster

We can offer discounted tickets to NECFC members, please email kate@farm-ed.co.uk for a discount code.

If cost is a barrier to you attending, then please do ask us for financial support. The FarmED Bursary offers free or subsidised places to those that will benefit most.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that there may be times when you need to cancel your booking.  Our cancellation policy is outlined here.

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