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CHCx3: Herbal ley field trials demonstration and workshop
May 1 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come and join us at FarmED for an interactive day exploring how herbal leys can be used to improve resilience and increase carbon capture in your soils.
Event Programme:
The day, which will be hosted by the FarmED team and NIAB, will include:
- Morning workshop: overview of the CHCx3 project and herbal ley research
- Field walk of the ongoing herbal ley trial
- Afternoon workshops: Focusing on herbal ley agronomy and carbon capture
- Refreshments throughout the day and lunch.
Desired outcomes:
- Better understanding of which species to choose and mix within herbal leys;
- Understand the agronomic requirements for the chosen herbal ley species;
- Improved knowledge of how to use herbal leys to increase soil organic matter and carbon capture;
- Exchange knowledge between growers and with researchers.