Soil Association: Organic Arable in Practice at Balmakewan

Join the Soil Association for an informative day at Balmakewan Farm where you’ll see what organic arable looks like in practice.

Join for an informative and engaging day at Balmakewan Farm with organic farmer, Phil Swire, with Adam Forest from SAOS and Adrian James of AHDB, where they will take a closer look at what organic arable farming looks like in practice on a working farm.

This is a great opportunity to find out more about key aspects of organic systems, including:

• crop yields and market opportunities
• effective rotations
• practical weed control strategies
• the role of undersowing.

You’ll gain real-world insights and have the chance to ask questions and discuss challenges and solutions with others working in the sector.

Hot lunch included.

FREE and open to farmers, crofters, growers and land managers. Booking required.