Dates & locations
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| 07 Mar 2024 - 09:00am |
Cambridgeshire Details & map |
Nathan Morris, Senior Specialist - Farming Systems and Soils, NIAB | Register Interest | Book now |
Course details
Syllabus
Benefits of cover crops in arable systems
Code
PR27
Designed for
Individuals who are already growing cover crops or would like to include cover crops in the rotation. This course has been developed specifically for using cover crops in an arable rotation.
Entry requirement
Accomplished practitioner
Dates and locations
Online, Thursday 7th March &
Friday 8th February
Price
£215 + VAT
Duration:
Virtual classroom; two 3 hour sessions
CPD points
6 BASIS, 6 NRoSO
Author:
Nathan Morris, Farming Systems and Soils Specialist, NIAB
Content
Classroom module
- Types of cover crop and the reasons for growing them;
- Selecting and deploying the correct cover crop in arable rotations;
- Agronomic considerations when managing cover crops;
- Collecting and analysing data to assess the efficacy and value of cover crops;
- Assessing the impact of cover crops on subsequent crop yields and quality
- Workshop session to discuss deployment and management of cover crops in arable rotations, in the context of participants own farming situation
Trainers are accredited by ARTIS
Participants receive an ARTIS Accredited Certficate
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