Interactive, informative session delivered by World-renowned soil expert Joel Williams on sustainable farming practices.
Informal lectures tailored to the audience with plenty of opportunity for interaction and Q&A.
Topics covered will include:
- Multi-species swards and plant species diversity:
Ecological principles of poly-crops/MSS - competition, complementarity, facilitation, resource sharing
Root x root interactions in diverse plots
Grass, clover and multi-species swards
Benefits of diversity to soil health, pests & disease, nutrient use efficiency and soil carbon - Integrated Nutrient Management:
Integration of multiple nutrient sources for fertility management-
Manures, composts, carbon-based inputs and artificial fertilisers
Bio-fertilisers, compost extracts and ferments - Low input strategies:
Seed treatments
Liquid-inject
Foliar fertilising
Carbon-based stabilisation of soluble nutrients
Nitrogen inhibitors
By registering for this event, you agree that any photography or videography of the event and attendees may be used for promotional purposes. Your data may also be shared with the event hosts.