Multi-species Herbal Ley Management Workshop and Farm Walk

Name: Multi-species Herbal Ley Management Workshop and Farm Walk
Start: 2024-10-10T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-10T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Moor Farm Shop

Schedule

Thu Oct 10 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Moor Farm Shop | Shrewsbury, EN

Join national grassland advisor Tim Martyn and ADAS farming consultant Matthew Turner for a free farm walk and workshop on how to successfully incorporate herbal leys into grassland systems.
Key topics we will cover on the day will include:
- species choice for different situations
- guidance on methods of establishment
- how grazing/cutting management needs to be tailored to make the most of the ley
We will then walk around the farm to view an established herbal ley. Our host will share their practical, real world experience of multi-species swards and herbal ley establishment and management.
As part of the walk, we will specifically discuss:
- Soil health benefits of grassland and avoiding soil damage
- Soil nutrient considerations
- Animal health benefits and problems of multi-species / herbal leys
- Grazing/cutting management of grass, grass and clover, multi-species / herbal leys
- Livestock production from grass, grass and clover, multi-species / herbal leys
Registration with tea and coffee will be from 10am, with a prompt start at 10:30am. BASIS and NRoSO points will be available and lunch will be provided.
Register to join us - https://form.jotform.com/242332597139360