Summary
The Practical Nutrient Management Planning Workshop will support farmers in improving nutrient use efficiency and soil health while meeting regulatory requirements. The session will cover assessing crop needs, monitoring soil nutrient levels, minimising losses, and understanding the links to good soil health. Updates on recent changes to RB209 recommendations and connections to Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options will also be shared. Following the main presentation by Mel, participants will have the chance for tailored advice on their own Nutrient Management Plans from Mel and the CSF team will be available to answer any general farm advice questions.
Agenda
9:30 - 10:00: Arrival & registration, tea and coffee available
10:00 - 10:10 : Welcome and Introduction from CSF
- Overview of workshop aims
- CSFs ways of working (visits and grant advice)
10:10 : Nutrient Management Planning with Mel Holloway
Nutrient Management Planning
- Understanding crop need and soil monitoring
- Linking good soil health with nutrient use efficiency
- Strategies to minimise nutrient losses
Regulatory Requirements
- Reminder of FRfW (Farming Rules for Water)
- NVZ (Nitrate Vulnerable Zone) compliance
Updates and Research Insights
- Changes to RB209 recommendations from recent research
- Links to Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options
12:00 Drop in session / lunch
Please feel free to bring your Nutrient Managment Plans along if you have specific queries that you would like to discuss with Mel.
The CSF team will be available to answer any questions you have about what is available from CSF and provide advice on queries relating to soil health, water management, farmyard infrastructure etc.
A selection of sandwiches and pastries will be available, alongside tea and coffee.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Location: Reepham Rd, Bawdeswell, Dereham NR20 4RU
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