Come and see how legume and herb rich mixtures and clover leys have been employed in the rotation at Bivelham Forge Farm and are enabling a reduction in expensive inputs and an improvement in soil health and are benefiting bees and wild pollinators.

This farm walk will be of particular interest if you have an expiring ELS or HLS agreement and are considering applying for a Mid Tier agreement starting in 2017. We will cover the application process and how to apply the Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife Package to increase your chances of a successful application.

Agenda

Start 07.30am for bacon sandwiches

08.00 - Introduction to Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship and the Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife Package – Laurie Jackson Buglife

08.20 – Mid Tier application process - Tamara Taylor/ Matt Pitts

08.40 - Farm walk

Finish 10.00 – 10.30