Ross-shire WIA – Basics of Fertiliser & Soil Health

Join us on Thursday 25th September to learn the basics of fertiliser and soil health for Women in Agriculture.

For absolute beginners, or those wanting a refresher!

💡 What We’ll Cover:

• 🧪 What are Nitrogen, Phosphate & Potash (NPK)?
• 🌿 Why and when do plants need them?
• 📏 What do N, P, K, S, Mg, and pH, and TSP, and organic, mean?
• 🌍 What nutrients are in your soil?
• 🧭 How does soil acidity affect plant growth?
• ⚖️ How can you adjust soil pH practically?
• 🧮 Fertiliser numbers explained – and how to calculate what you need
• 🔄 Switching easily between kg/ha, g/m², etc.
• 🌿 A comparison of Beth’s hayfield and grazing

Courtesy of Beth Rose, at Birchwood croft, Flichity.

Booking is essential for catering purposes.

Please use the above map for an exact meeting location. Alternatively, use the following What3Words location: Birchwood Croft.