Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Lothian

This is a practical workshop covering soil management and the practical considerations when optimising soil and nutrient management.

This event will help farmers to build their knowledge and understanding of soil and nutrient management and how the use of analysis and preparation of a nutrient management plan can help them to become more efficient, lower emissions and improve soil and crop health. Farmers will also hear about the benefits of, and be guided through, the completion of the Scottish Plant Health Centres Integrated Pest Management plan.

You will learn about:

• Basic soil nutrients
• Nutrient values of organic manures
• How previous crop affects crop requirements
• Fertiliser calculations Tools and templates
• Completing an IPM plan

Lunch will be provided so booking is essential